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@DangerousSausage, could you add a column that shows it? It might be a wise idea to just put the previous position rather than the points previously scored.

Great read, @TheSkipper. I think you have perfectly written how the new players are fitting in with Notts and how they have strengthened the team. I wonder if more fans feel happier now in hindsight with the recruits? I remember people complaining on social media about Curtis Edwards being a ‘squad signing’. I do think Robbie Cundy is looking more like someone who will be pushed further back once other players become fully fit, but he’s done well at this level. He was a bit poor in the League Cup game against Shrewsbury, and I’m trying to be polite.

Great insight into Bromley! For those of us attending the game, it will be interesting to see how well Bromley defend and how Notts react to their play. They have done well since coming up, and I was pleased when they got promoted. Notts shouldn’t find the game too hard, as I believe we have the quality and players to cause them trouble. If Notts are strong defensively, it could be like the Tranmere game.

Our away performances so far have been reasonable. The win against Swindon Town gave us the boost we needed. It would be ideal to get another win on the road, but I think this would require some key players to be 100% fit for selection. Players like Dan Crowley and Jodi Jones. I think the squad would be fine without them but much better with them. If we are to create scoring chances, we need to make sure our strikers aren’t fatigued or tired. I would definitely have David McGoldrick starting, but I am hopeful Jatta will make his return.

Can anyone else name more players? Let’s stick with one for now, but I have a feeling this might lead to more soon. Adam Coombes ✔️ Myles Weston ✔️ Richard Brindley ✔️ Conor Parsons ✔️ Lartey Sarpong ✔️ Kyle De Silva ✔️

We are back for another round of MAGnets! This time, we will be playing Bromley FC at Hayes Lane on the 14th of September 2024. The player I will start this round with might not have been the best technically, but he was a top person off the field and always had a smile on his face. He currently plays for Rochdale, but before he played for Notts, he played for Bromley. It's none other than Tobi Adebayo-Rowling. Let's stick to naming one at a time for now, please. So, we can see how many members can contribute to this. Here is the match discussion too. Will be added once live. Please feel free to join in, but let's stick with one guess to start things off. This might be a harder round!

I'm very happy for Jodi Jones, but I'm surprised that Dan Crowley wasn't chosen. I think Crowley has been just as good, or even better, but maybe they didn't want to choose two players from the same club. At least Jodi was chosen, and it's important for him to represent Notts. So, I'm very happy about Jodi's selection, but I'm also a little surprised.

Stuart Maynard is doing a very good job. We have balanced the absences and have shown that the squad has depth, even with some players leaving. I think the start is important, because maintaining this level of performance would help Notts to progress and stay at the higher end of the table. I am not getting carried away, as I know that form can change. However, I am encouraged by how strong we are defensively. Notts County has also proven that they can score goals.

The result and clean sheet are very important. I agree. I think the unbeaten start is often overlooked. It shows that the pre-season worries were nonsense. Accrington Stanley weren't at their best. We played well and were determined to win. It was a professional performance. They seemed to be struggling to create good chances, at least not enough to threaten Alex Bass seriously.

I liked your quoted message @Chris, it was nice to see the photo of @magpiejue and her mum. The Faces of PON is a really good thing.

This is a great article about Paul Devlin, a former Notts player. I like reading about former players because it helps me understand their impact at Meadow Lane. He seems to be a popular player among fans, and I've seen him interacting with fans on social media. I've seen him play for Birmingham City on Sky Sports, and he looked skilled and difficult to play against.

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I was thinking the same thing. It's better to address any potential negativity proactively. While the club shouldn't always do this, we've started the season quite well, so I believe addressing this issue is beneficial. The board's statement provides insight into their thoughts, and most fans will appreciate it.

I'm really excited for the game against Accrington. Jodi Jones and Dan Crowley have been playing fantastically, and our defence has been rock solid. They've been working hard to shut down opponents and keep the ball out of our net. I'm particularly impressed with how well our defenders have been communicating and positioning themselves. With Jodi and Dan in form, we have a real attacking threat. They've been creating chances and scoring goals at a consistent rate. I'm confident that they can continue to perform at a high level and help us secure a victory. I'm also looking forward to seeing the crowd get behind the lads. The atmosphere at Meadow Lane is always electric, and I know the fans will be cheering us on from start to finish. If we can play to our potential and get the crowd behind us, I believe we can achieve a positive result.

I agree with Liam. Notts weren't outclassed. We had a lot of possession and defended very well. Both teams had chances, but Notts were able to score, and that's football. I'm happy for Stuart Maynard about his start to this season. I really want him to succeed and get more support. If we can continue and more fans come, we could create a similar atmosphere to the one that helped us get promoted from the National League. The club is progressing nicely. It's good to have this positive feeling around Notts.

The result was pleasing. Notts came back and showed determination in defending and attacking. We kept Swindon Town off, who really wanted a result. It's good to see Notts work hard to win. We don't always have to play beautiful football. This league is about getting results, and we did that yesterday.

I don't think David McGoldrick needs to worry. He scored two important goals and helped Notts win. He's been good so far this season. I thought he started last season well, but he drifted off towards the middle when we struggled. We can win without being at our best. I agree, he didn't have a bad game at all.

A good footballer will score goals in this Notts squad. It is about ability and if they can understand our play well enough to create chances. He seems very athletic and strong. I am not very interested in his previous record. I am only concerned about how he will perform at Notts. It is a loan, so if he does not commit or do well, we lose nothing. But we could gain if he does thrive in our environment.

He seems switched on and ready to start playing for our first team. Notts is a great club to learn and get experience. He seemed very good, so I hope he enjoys his time here. His first game at Meadow Lane will show him what our fans are like.

George Abbott is a good loan signing. We can help him play for the first team. If he does well, he can go back to Spurs or find another club to play for. He seems very talented and should do well.

If we play well and get chances, we can win against Swindon. They are having a hard time under their manager. I am sure they will improve, but hopefully not today. If Notts wins, it will start a good streak. We need to score important goals first.

Lewis Macari has done very well since he came to Notts. Now he can play every week, which is good for him. He is one of our best tacklers and is also good going forward. I am glad he is enjoying his time at Meadow Lane. Notts will take good care of him and I hope his talent continues to grow.

Sven-Göran Eriksson's contribution to Notts County was truly unforgettable. He brought hope and ambition to the club. His time at Meadow Lane was short, but it shows how good he is. I am thankful he didn't hold the club responsible for his wages. It could have ruined the club.

It’s great to read about Tom Keetley and learn more about his time at Notts County and as a player. His goal tally is very impressive. He clearly understood what worked and how to score. It would be interesting to know about the squads he played in and how they impacted his ability. I don’t know much about his era of football, but I’m sure I will learn more. I agree he’s a true Notts legend.

My last blog currently has 1,225 views, 3 comments, and 4 interactions. Since then, I believe the club has evolved significantly, and the summer signings have certainly made Notts much more solid. Having a strong defence should lead to more creativity upfront and the ability to handle the opposition, as Notts did against Tranmere Rovers and Grimsby Town early on. This makes me believe that, with time, our back line could improve significantly. While results will ultimately tell, the signs are promising. Notts have never looked more creative than they do with Jodi Jones in the team. He has been improving game by game, and his goal against Grimsby Town should benefit the players around him. I have seen comments from negative fans suggesting that Notts only performed well because they were on television. I don’t believe the players would act like that. We have been showing signs of improvement, even though it is only three games into the season. I don’t think Jones is playing to attract interest; he is playing for his own pride and the kit he wears. While I agree with the sentiments expressed here, I think Macaulay Langstaff has been such a huge part of the last two seasons that fans will naturally post and mention him. Although, it seems a little strange to talk about him instead of Notts. I admit he is still a talking point. I personally look out to see if he plays or has scored his first goal. Hopefully, the fans who still feel bitter about him leaving have gotten over it. However, some of our fans will continue to discuss him because of how relevant he has been. It's easy to say that he's not relevant now, but he's been the closest goalscorer we have had in years to beating the club's all-time record, which is held by Les Bradd with 125 goals. Macca has 70 goals, Mark Stallard is ahead with just six more goals, and Lee Hughes sits on 67, according to transfermarkt.co.uk. This is in two seasons, compared to around 11, 5, and 4 seasons respectively. So, naturally, he will be a talking point, but fans should also focus on Notts. Notts has truly gone international, but let’s not forget about our overseas supporters who watch the games live in various locations across the globe! If we were impressed watching the Grimsby game unfold, imagine how our exiles and overseas fans felt about the game! While it might not be the same, Sky Sports certainly has an impact from the fans’ perspective with them changing game dates and kick-off times. There’s one bonus: when Notts performs so well, not only do we get excited by the prospects, but our international friends can show their support by watching the games. Being broadcast in America via CBS might encourage more people in the States to adopt Notts as their club, especially with all the hype surrounding “Welcome to Wrexham”. Plus, the money Sky pays EFL clubs must have some impact on how clubs can operate. Did I just see a glimpse of the Pride of Nottingham gaffer, Chris, near the end of the video? It’s great to see him back to his best! The atmosphere was very good against Grimsby; it felt electric and is something we, as fans, can build on. I was impressed by my visit to Tranmere Rovers. We made an incredible amount of noise, silencing their fans. Yet at Fleetwood, I could feel the tension. This was before Fleetwood had scored, so I can imagine it was tense for the players too. Seeing the KOP, Family, and Pavis Stands react to the goals scored by Notts made it even better. The sense of excitement and seeing the players fully in control against a team that can’t be dismissed as one of our rivals was fantastic. Can we move beyond the doubt and finally get behind Stuart Maynard? I get that some fans are unsure, and others are just negative for the sake of it. Yet, if we can, as a majority, finally get behind Stuart Maynard, we might start to see continued improvements. I wouldn’t be able to guess how much of our fan base is on board with Maynard. It seems much more than last season, but on social media, I still see fans easily criticising him despite more positive impressions, such as the opening day’s defending against Tranmere Rovers. All managers are learning, thinking, and doing their best. He took over from someone most fans regard as the best manager for a decade in Luke Williams, but we need to rally behind him. The board showed courage when fans were more vocal due to the string of poor performances and defeats, but in truth, this was never fully on his shoulders. Let’s get behind him. I want to see the KOP and away fans chant Stuart Maynard’s name. Can we see what effect this has? Embrace him and hope he can take us up to League One, as we don’t have anything to lose. Despite my thoughts on those who dislike Stuart Maynard and seem dead against him, let’s not separate our fan base by labelling areas. There will always be an element of fans who are quick to boo. Some will have the club’s intentions at heart, and others are simply short-term focused. The main thing is the bigger picture, so I think for the long term, and that’s the way I believe the majority of fans should strive, especially if they want the club to have a future. Singling out fans is a bit petty and needless. It doesn’t reflect well on the performance the club puts together. If anything, it creates a division among the fans. I agree with the principles that Notts are showing signs of improvement after the time we had with Luke Williams, but even Williams showed signs of improvement over Ian Burchnall and Neal Ardley. The positivity towards Maynard is great, especially pointing out how fantastic the football on the pitch was. It makes the pitch feel even more like a place to showcase Notts at their very best, and every player looked capable of helping the club to promotion. But let’s stick with being behind each other. As the chant goes, “All Notts Aren’t We!” Follow me on x.com (Twitter) at @20JOSHUA04, please subscribe to my blog here if you liked it and ensure you opt to receive alerts on any upcoming posts.