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Some things carry on for too long, and others just need a change. I think both of these apply to the club playing in Germany. At our level, it ends up being expensive for fans to travel. While it’s a unique experience, I feel like it’s had its time now. It’s something the club should only do every few years. That way, the squad can be better prepared, and the staff can do more by staying local. We should focus on teams that are closer to our level. Port Vale and Cardiff were good choices and made more sense for where we are.

Hello, @brad88. Welcome to the community, make sure to drop by regularly and to share your thoughts on Notts.

I don’t think we’ll sell Alassana Jatta just yet. I doubt Doncaster Rovers could afford to spend so much on a single player, and is goal scoring really their biggest concern? He might leave at the end of next season, but right now, I don’t see him going anywhere. With David McGoldrick gone, Notts can’t afford to take risks with our star striker.

Good appointment. Hopefully, he’ll help young players make a smoother transition into becoming professional footballers.

It’s great to see all three of them together, especially Macca and Cedwyn.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @battman. Its good to have you.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @Oliver Reedtz. Its good to have you.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @STAT. Its good to have you.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @Alan Underwood. Its good to have you.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @Sheffield Pie. Its good to have you.

When we signed him, you would have thought he would have been the signing that Jatta has been given the chance to be. Then again, we might not have signed Jatta if Junior Morias had been a success. Still, I don't understand why the club didn't make the move work out better. Instead of sending him out on loan, we could have used someone who could score.

Happy birthday, Neil! Your time at Meadow Lane brought joy, pride, and success to so many fans. We’ll never forget what you did for us.

McGoldrick’s experience is invaluable to the squad, and his ability to step up under pressure is what separates great players from the rest. It’s clear he’s playing with confidence, and I love that he’s fully committed to the team’s success over individual stats. His partnership with Jatta could really blossom this season, especially with both of them complementing each other’s style. The fact that McGoldrick is so focused on clean sheets too shows his maturity, it’s not just about scoring, but defending as a team. Definitely a leader both on and off the pitch.

I thought it was a tough game for us, especially after conceding early on. Credit to the boys for staying composed and not letting the game get away from them. Maynard made the right calls with those tactical tweaks, particularly bringing on Brown. It made a real difference, and we saw more control in the second half. McGoldrick's penalty was cool under pressure, and I’m happy to take the point. Barrow made it hard, but these are the types of games where you need to grind out results.

Good to hear Maynard’s not letting the refereeing decisions cloud the team’s focus. They’ve certainly been frustrating, but it’s important to concentrate on what we can control and that’s taking our chances. We’ve been creating loads of big opportunities, but not converting them. If we can sharpen up in front of goal, especially at home, I think we’ll be fine. The fact we’re close to having a full squad again is a positive as well.