CliftonMagpie

Certainly, if we secure a good position at the end of the season, those currently expressing dissatisfaction and failing to recognize the club's progress will likely be content by season's end, erasing their earlier stance. John Bostock aptly notes that the ultimate measure is the final position attained. The club merits a better standing after the previous season's efforts, but the presence of misguided complainers has hindered us for years. Thankfully, our dedicated following supports the team fervently, quelling negativity.

Luke Williams is in the process of adjusting, and his approach is apparent through his willingness to express his thoughts. Unlike previous managers, he does not shy away from sharing his opinions, which results in engaging pre- and post-match interviews. He is effectively translating his ideas from the team, though there might be instances where injecting fresh energy through timely alterations could be considered. Despite this, he remains a commendable manager, consistent with his performance from last season. Our team maintains its strength, displaying a fighting spirit that will undoubtedly intensify as we further acclimate ourselves to the challenges of League Two.

It would be pleasing to witness Notts secure the victory; presently, my intuition leans towards a final score of 1-1. Nonetheless, I earnestly hope that we can begin accruing points that elevate our position in the league. Doncaster won't prove as straightforward as the league table might imply; they performed decently against Mansfield, a respectable team at our level.

Looking forward to the game! Doncaster Rovers haven't had a great start, but Notts mustn't get too comfortable. We need to stay focused, score well, and keep our defence strong. This match is a challenge for Luke Williams' choices in the lineup. Langstaff will be watched closely, but I'm confident he'll step up and show his skills.

Good luck to him! It is nice to see at least one of the youth players go out on loan. I wish him all the success with them.

I appreciate the apology and I think it shows his character. Clearly, Kyle Cameron’s heart is in the right place. I have seen silly comments on Facebook where some fans on the official page have posted nasty and spiteful comments. There is no need for this, yet I hope Cameron proves them all wrong. He is a decent player and at this level, I think we are lucky to have him. Yes, he can do better but he will. It is early in the season and many of the players are finding their feet. There is pressure, so do not love him when he says ambitious things and do not hold it against him due to a few mistakes in games. Everyone makes mistakes, nobody is perfect. Get a grip and support him.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @helcat.

Welcome and hello, @zaradek.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @JC1966.

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Mustapha Dumbuya was a fantastic player for us. He was truly exceptional on his day.

Yes, Julie's love for Notts is inspiring! It's amazing to see how her passion for the team has been passed down through generations, from her parents who met through supporting the team, to her 11-year-old grandson Harvey. @magpiejue's story is a nod to the love we all have about out football club. Thank you for sharing her story with us!

I believe the result was fair. There weren’t many clear-cut chances, but you can appreciate the work that has gone into the squad. Luke Williams has done well to recover from the opening defeat and lift the players. The win against Grimsby proved to be vital, and Morecambe could have been another three points, but it just wasn’t meant to be. The players will dig deeper. As long as we are safe, I am happy.

I agree with Luke Williams’ thoughts on the game. We played well and had opportunities. The defence is improving, but some of the mistakes made by Aidan Baldwin and Kyle Cameron need to be reduced. They are good players, but they need to focus more and think about their actions. I hope we can involve Macaulay Langstaff more in the play. He puts in the effort and runs around, but so far, we haven’t included him in the action as much as we should have. Otherwise, it’s all quite promising.

The live match discussion tonight was a real touch of class for PON; it allowed comments to be received and reviewed more conveniently, even while at the match. It's a fantastic concept and one that I'm eager to support and endorse!

Ha! I don't intend for it to come across as us being resentful towards Tshimanga for joining Chesterfield, as we likely were never genuinely pursuing him despite the rumors that circulated at the time. His transfer to Peterborough should have been more successful, but I suspect it's more related to their failure to secure promotion. He's a skilled player and would certainly perform admirably in League Two. If he ends up signing with Wrexham, we wish them the best of luck, because there's no need for us to be concerned.

A goalless draw isn't the worst outcome; it was a satisfactory trip and we returned with a positive result. At this juncture, considering our uncertainty about Notts and other League Two teams, achieving a clean sheet feels like a significant accomplishment, particularly after the performance against Sutton. We are making gradual progress, and I am of the opinion that we are becoming a stronger team. Just because we controlled the game doesn't necessarily guarantee that we'll find the net.

Notts have struck the crossbar! A highly promising opportunity, but we must persist in our efforts. The team seems to be growing in confidence following that chance, and Jodi Jones is striving to create a breakthrough.

I feel a bit nervous as we are approaching, and I am also hoping that the Grimsby win propels our team towards back-to-back victories. The first win away from home is important, but with Morecambe being a strong League Two team, they may present challenges. Every team at this stage is unfamiliar to us, but I think Luke Williams will have the right approach.

I hope he manages to come back stronger. It's a setback for him, and much like Tobi the other season, Baj will miss his opportunity to establish himself in the starting lineup. I am more so disappointed for him due to this reason.

I hope it's not a draw, but I must admit it has that outcome all over. I hope we can start positively because when we do, Notts often control the game and handle the opposition much better. Morecambe won't be any pushovers, but we have the quality to test them, so hopefully defensively we are robust enough to handle them.

The result for me is the main thing, I wished we could be more positive in our attack in the first half. Scoring always seems to give Notts a boost and then our confidence comes from that, but whenever we attack the KOP, Notts just seem to control the game and it almost becomes routine. I really felt like we always stood a chance of winning, we just needed that quality and it's largely down to Jodi Jones that we did pick up the points. I find comments about Arron Nemane to be very misleading, he wasn't wasting time. He literally had no good options to throw the ball, Grimsby made it a point to close down any options, and our players were way too static in this department. Aidan Stone should have been warned, but I think his drink of water leading to the yellow card was just the referee being trigger-happy with his cards. Yes, the backward passing needs to be stamped out. Just hit the corners in, I don't see why we always insist on taking them short.

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@MagpieRoy, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham.

To be fair, I didn’t hear as much nonsense after going behind or due to some of the mistakes, which was good. I think the majority of the Kop just wanted to support the lads, and the support wasn’t just when we scored or led the game; we sang throughout, despite a few quiet spells. I think that’s the encouragement the players need. It was there at Sutton, but I think nerves got the better of them. Jodi Jones showed his class as always; it was such a pleasing sight to see him take on the opposition. Hopefully, this result will be the boost we need to crack on.