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We haven’t had a stable team this season. Yes, injuries can be cited as a reason, but we seem to switch goalkeepers on a whim or to keep the other content. The back three hasn’t been consistent enough, and the wing-backs are barely involved in defending. Some recent elements have been good, but they’re not sufficient. We rely on playing John Bostock even when his form is poor. Similarly, with David McGoldrick at his age, you’d want to see him utilised for the impact and quality he brings. He’s a good player, even now, but we’ve overused him, and it showed in some of the home games before his injury. Yes, I started off by saying we haven’t settled the squad, but sometimes smart changes are needed. While incidents involving Matt Palmer, Cedwyn Scott, etc., were all freak occurrences, I can’t help but feel we should occasionally rest a player. Consistency is very important, as is form. If we had a structured first team and changes were only tactical or due to form, then there’s an expectation to maintain a good enough level. Defensively, we’ve been weak, but it’s been made more apparent with Palmer’s absence. Bostock isn’t the same. People criticise Macaulay Langstaff for missing chances, but some forget to point out it’s a team game. Misses will happen, especially when morale and confidence are low. It’s not an excuse to say that when we’re on fire, Notts can be unbeatable, but for the most part, we allow ourselves to be less disciplined throughout the game.

From my perspective, dismissing managers often leads to more problems, and I’m keen to avoid that. I don’t think Stuart Maynard is entirely at fault here, his decisions and efforts so far have largely aligned with what we’ve all been saying. It’s easy to criticise someone for trying and not succeeding, but the result against Wimbledon was a stroke of luck for them. We played well, it’s not as if we’re performing poorly, and I don’t think a new manager can come in with the mindset of reversing the habits we’ve fallen into. Maynard has shown signs that he’s done well to reduce the goals against Notts, and while it’s not perfect, I believe he’s doing his best. Will dismissing him boost the players any more than it would harm us to stick with him? I foresee morale dropping significantly if we let him go.

Before becoming a moderator, I mostly kept to myself, sharing my views and occasionally replying to others. It was only after getting involved that I truly began to value PON. @Piethagoram, I hope you get well soon and return to watching Notts. Sadly, there’s no quick fix for missing that.

We don’t realise the value of something until we have it. Becoming a moderator taught me a lot, especially during tough times like the site’s hacking incident. I appreciate being able to discuss things calmly here, without feeling hopeless or as if everyone is against the club. Community and the Pride of Nottingham are very important.

Sarcastic without a hint of humour? I can’t imagine anyone saying such a thing unless they were joking. But that’s not important now. We haven’t been great at bringing young players through, and we need to think about what’s best for them. Putting them in a struggling team where every move is criticised won’t help. It’s about getting them ready to improve without unfair judgement, not overprotecting them. The right time to play a young player is when the team is performing well and can support their development. Otherwise, we risk exposing them to negativity which can affect them more than older players. They might learn from tough times, but they could also pick up bad habits from struggling teammates. We should play them when we have the luxury to let them grow. That’s why, when the team was doing well before Luke Williams left and we had injuries, we should have given the young players a go. Sure, they played in less important matches, but league games are where they really learn, as those are taken more seriously.

It’s significant news mainly because so many people have Facebook accounts and it’s one of the biggest websites online. Aside from that, the overreaction and the teasing on Twitter just show how much some people are fixated on social media.

We would concede many more goals if the U.S. women can't defeat a group of mostly ex-Wrexham players. How would a team of amateur women be any more helpful? I don't find your post as amusing as you seem to think. Undermining their spirits by placing them in a team that's highly likely to lose and could significantly dent their own morale. We passed up this chance when Luke Williams was around, and we were winning with a squad stretched to the limit. Now is not the right time; it would be disheartening for any young player.

The Jatta situation, I believe everyone thought he should come on. However, until Wimbledon scored, we appeared more likely to score. We had several close calls where the ball was either overplayed or just didn't fall right. Jodi made an effort, but I thought he was wasteful at times. In other situations, his passes were almost pinpoint, but nobody managed to connect. Nemane posed a greater threat in this scenario, providing us with the closest chances to score. I felt Austin played superbly. Defensively, we performed much better until the goals. Notts seemed to dominate Wimbledon until then. We're quite unlucky not to have secured the win ourselves. Currently, Notts seems to face a mysterious force preventing us from earning points at home. The fans were brilliant, and I'm pleased with that aspect from yesterday. In all fairness, taking Jim O'Brien off (though possibly due to fatigue) seemed like a mistake. The absence of Aden Baldwin also had an impact since he has been performing well lately.

A wonderful piece of history indeed. Perhaps one day we’ll go even further and have more to celebrate!

It would be a huge help right now, but thankfully, the club has some fans who are showing their support in tough times rather than making things worse. Stuart Maynard really needs a win. Hopefully, tomorrow will bring his first home victory, and we can progress from there.

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Stuart Maynard hasn’t been praised enough for his hard work. He’s listened to us fans and tried our ideas, but player errors have cost us. It’s not really his fault. Our form is shaky, and we risk losing our footing and slipping further. The match against Wimbledon is our chance to correct course. Winning boosts morale, while repeated losses can really damage team spirit and that’s tough to turn around.

There were moments when we longed to see more of Sam Austin. He’s a skilled player and his occasional dips in form were understandable, given he was often plugging gaps in our team. Despite this, it’s tough not to think about starting him. He’s not afraid to take on opponents, he always pushes forward, and his main aim is to create opportunities. Since returning to the squad, he’s been truly impressive.

I mainly use Facebook for family and catching up with friends, Twitter for news and PON. Of course, PON, BBC, Sky Sports, YouTube, Netflix, Notts County’s Official Site, The Football League, Premier League and other sports sites are my go-to online destinations.

That seems like a brilliant idea, though I’m not quite sold on the name “memory club”. I reckon there are more imaginative options that could sound better. I hope it brings joy to the fans, particularly the older ones who doze off in the Pavis during matches. Just pulling your leg, it’s nice to see the club thinking forward.

I don’t believe either team will keep a clean sheet in the match, but I do think there will only be three goals scored and it will depend on who copes with the stress better. Notts needs to concentrate and avoid conceding simple goals, like penalties and opportunities from bad marking. AFC Wimbledon are a decent team at this level, but I’d still prefer our squad. I hope the players can concentrate on the game and overcome any obstacles that come their way.

I’m hopeful that this is just a temporary phase. Most supporters are fantastic, and while I don’t blame them for booing, I personally wouldn’t do it. I agree that we’re going through a tough time, but the situation with Jamie Fullarton was completely different. As a younger fan, it makes me appreciate where we are now and what our current owners are trying to achieve. We’ve had some bad luck this season, especially with the loss of Luke Williams, but I’m committed to giving my full support.

Gordon Banks’ save was truly extraordinary, his ability to keep England in the match while making saves like that was remarkable. It never ceases to amaze me, England has had some outstanding goalkeepers over the years.

The Notts Women’s team need to start improving their performance. I’m not sure how many teams in their division get relegated, but I hope they can turn their season around. Consistent losses and draws can always put you at risk of dropping into the relegation zone.

The problem isn’t so much with VAR itself, but rather with the individuals who are officiating and supervising it. The mistakes are still due to human error, because of how incidents are interpreted. When a referee or match official can reach a different conclusion, it suggests that there’s still a lot to be done to fine-tune the errors that can arise from ambiguous situations in football.

Hello, @ShannockPie. Welcome to PON. I hope to see you join in with our discussions.

Jim O’Brien did provide a temporary solution, but I don’t believe we can depend on him or David McGoldrick to address our deficiencies solely based on their past experiences. John Bostock has the potential to be an excellent player. I believe it would be a top priority to help him regain his best form as he provides significant support in our defence.

I don’t believe that dismissing Stuart Maynard would make a difference. The subsequent manager would have to work with the same team, and form isn’t something that can be altered swiftly without effort. A lot of this effort needs to come from the players themselves to begin seeing the necessary improvements. I’m not concerned about this season; my focus is on backing the club and hoping for the best.

Given our current form, it seems highly unlikely that we’ll be able to fight for a playoff spot. I don’t think it’s going to happen and I’d rather see Notts strive to end the season as well as possible. We might manage to move up the table, but our main aim should be to finish above the mid-point if we want to attract good players next season.