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  1. After such a bright start for Notts, the results against Mansfield, Oxford and Accrington Stanley have been disappointing to say the least. Yet, with the spine of Notts County's 2015-16 squad being quite varied, it is a concern of mine about how these players will settle down. I also wonder just how many are in fact Ricardo's men, as Head of Requirement Guy Branston appears to have ideas above his station. After the recent media-related misunderstanding at Notts County Football Club – I feel I can call it that – and on the back of the day-long ban of the Nottingham Post, it makes me query several of our summer signings. For example, if you re watch interviews on the Magpie Player, you will hear many of the signings speak about not having met, seen or spoken to Ricardo Moniz and yet several praise Branston. It's clear, Moniz would never have heard of Scot Bennett for example - why would he? Yet he is just one of the summer recruits who appears to have been signed by someone other than the Notts manager himself. Even the summer’s star signing, Jon Stead, spoke about how the deal came about after Branston repeatedly made contact about the striker’s services and future as a player. It leaves me wondering – will Moniz master this Notts squad? If all the signings have been approved by our manager, then I would expect to see them near to the first team – yet some appear to have fallen off the radar. It seems ideal that he would be more trustworthy of the players he introduced to the club, at a stage whereby two defeats and draw in our last three games may call for more changes to the previously selected starting XI – unless this is a case of quantity and not quality. I really wonder how players like Rhys Sharpe will settle. I mean, where is he? Does anyone recall the tweet whereby the chief scout, I am sorry, I mean "Head of Requirement", actually declared that existing players Blair Adams and the unfairly released Jordan Cranston couldn't boss a certain intimidating lower division striker? In fact, the tweet also mentioned that "we signed him". Should this not have been a simple recommendation for Moniz? See, there appears to be a lot more going on at the club and I believe this is the reason why the manager actually publicly spoke about the disagreement with Branston. I believe that Notts have found a real coup in Moniz; he appears to have the foundations for success, but I believe the internal politics require cleaning up, especially in order for our football to improve. The club must get a grip on the field of play, cutting down the squad numbers and improving on all the mistakes made within this past month. Notts is a community club, driven by the fans, so banning the Nottingham Post is completely out of order because it is the fans that would ultimately suffer. Leave Moniz to call the shots with regards to building a squad worthy of promotion – if this is achieved, I believe we will see the style of attacking play, the one we know our manager can achieve, happen in a regular basis for Notts. --- To voice your opinions on this article, check out the related thread on the Pride of Nottingham forum, and join the conversation.
  2. Does this not normally mention the League Table? Great write up but I like consistency, don't take this as a negative.
  3. After all the praise people have given him and in a game which really required the win. This is very disappointing but it sounds like the new striker may improve things. Thanks for the excellent match report!
  4. He should be a decent acquisition.
  5. Who are they??? Ha haha!! You included the video JJ. Now lets hope we march onto 3 points tomorrow.
  6. Your support will go along way Colin, this keeps me in the loop whilst I am currently exiled. Reading this was like hearing a audio book! I am not the only who heard Colin's voice as they read this right? Brilliant coup for PON.
  7. This is one of the reason why I try to support the site, it must cost a considerable amount to run and consume a lot of time. There is no one better out there to run the site though @notts-joe. You do a great job!
  8. Sounds like he has turned a corner and in the process is more mature this term.
  9. Congratulations of the Stags win Dan, no hard feelings. It was kind of you to do this, so thanks.
  10. You seem to have called this spot on Joe, its a shame that we did not manage to pull off a win but it is more disappointing not to have managed to put in a decent performance. Good attendance it would seem.
  11. Armovor was supposed to be a right back? Why are we playing him as a left back? I think I read somewhere Adams has a knock and the other lad who knows. We do need cut down the suspensions, after this game I wonder what the selection will be like. I will take the three points now though.
  12. What I have read from comments, it does not sound like Loach was to blame for the bad pre-season defeats. Grimsby seemed to be about odd choices but its working now, nice write up Canadian.
  13. Well its mansfield wembley considering all the signings and quality of them. If we avoid injury and some points, it would have been a successful game. His comments are to be expected.
  14. [color=rgb(90,90,90)][font=helvetica][size=3][center][url="http://prideofnottingham.co.uk/community/topic/3592-stevenage-highlights-a/"]Discuss the Highlights[/url][/size][/font][/color][/center] [color=rgb(90,90,90)][font=helvetica][size=3]This is from the official clubs YouTube channel.[/size][/font][/color]
  15. Excellent result and report, lets hope this season you can write many more like this.
  16. I hope you win ladies, all the best. Enjoy the game @notts-joe and @joe jones. In fact all of the PON members.
  17. We need a fixer within defence, that is all. Find someone who can lead, the rest should follow and fall into place. Brilliant peice this!
  18. Nothing has dampened my mood at all, I think we will be fine. In fact I know it!
  19. I will finally get to watch Notts, I must make sure I am able.
  20. I am surprised to read that we are seeking three players, are we not just short of a centre back? It had looked like our squad had been completed. I do hope we do not panic because of the past two friendlies. Give them time, it will come good.
  21. He hasn't signed for anyone? Just released? Good luck to him.
  22. He should be a very important signing for us, he has played at the highest level and should he should be more than good enough for the league we find ourselves in.
  23. Good read this, I also do not know much about him but he could be worth the gamble.
  24. An heart warming story, one which touched me.

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