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We have to accept it for what it is. We can’t change anything now, and Notts should have known what to expect from Salford. We didn’t deal with them well, but it wasn’t all bad at the back. It just felt very slow, and we didn’t make much happen. The midfield needs to get better at handling teams that press us and try to push us back.

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I’m curious to see how George Abbott gets on without the support he had at Notts. It’ll be interesting to see if he plays the same way for them. His role will be key, because we know he’s a classy player who’s going places. Being loaned to a League One side makes sense, bigger clubs want to test their young players at higher levels before pushing them further. Spurs have done that before with signings from League One and the Championship. I wish Abbott all the best at Wycombe.

With the limit on how many loan players can play at once, there’s a worry we’ll need to be careful with injuries and suspensions. But if we can keep the experienced players fresh for the big games, there should be enough minutes to go around and chances to rest when needed. One of the main problems is how we’ve often relied on a small squad. It’s led to our best players getting worn out and running on empty by the end.

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Salford City are always tricky when they play away. Oddly, they seem easier to face at their own ground, and I’ve never understood why. I was surprised when they beat us twice last season. We need to take at least four points from the two games this time. A win on Saturday, especially with the early kick-off, would be something to celebrate—and it’d leave the rest of the afternoon free. So if Martin Paterson’s reading this: win, win. Come on, Grandad. 🤣 Just think of all the things you could do with that extra time. You might miss out on a bit of beauty sleep, but if you're up early, the whole day is yours to enjoy. You could take Mrs T out somewhere nice, or just relax and put your feet up. Either way, it’s time well spent.

Wouldn’t it be a good sign if the new staff helped Notts avoid some of the long-term injuries that have held us back since returning to League Two? With better squad depth, there’s more chance to focus on proper recovery. In past seasons, we may have rushed players back too soon, only for them to get injured again after a couple of games. I’d love to see more of Nick Tsaroulla, he’s a top player at this level.

Looking sharp, gaffer. I really like the progress PON is making, and things have clearly improved since the upgrade. You might be worried about a few bits still being outdated or missing, but you’ve done a great job getting the site back in shape so quickly.

Roberto Gagliardi has taken a fair bit of stick, but I don’t think it’s right to judge someone on just one season. What he’s said makes sense, promotion has to be earned, and the club seems to be doing most things well on paper. It’s just unlucky that results don’t always show that. Looking back at games we lost to Gillingham, Port Vale, Salford, AFC Wimbledon, Crewe, Walsall and Doncaster last season, and trying to fix those problems, feels like the right way to improve. I’m pleased with what I see, and the more the club shares, the more confident I feel.

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I think we’ve got too many midfielders now. It feels like the club either doesn’t see the strength we already have or is worried about injuries. Having cover is useful, and I don’t blame Tyrese Hall at all. I hope he does well here. Still, with so many midfielders, it’s hard to see how they’ll all get game time in the league. I agree with Liam, we need a striker.

I didn’t go to the match, but I watched it on TV. I thought Jacob Bedeau was brilliant for us. He stood out and made a real difference in the team. He was a big asset and looked confident throughout. I think he had a very good game. It’s a pity we didn’t get all three points, but the squad gave it everything. I agree there are a few strong choices for Man of the Match.

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The disappointment of missing out on the play-off final and the hopes of promotion is affecting the site and fans’ expectations about the club strengthening for another push into League One. The media team could do better at keeping fans informed, but even if they share more interviews and updates, some supporters will accuse them of trying to distract us. They really can’t win. There’s a lot of work going on ahead of the new season, and I’m confident the club is in safe hands. The club’s approach might be different, perhaps focused on sustainability or improving other areas, but I don’t believe our squad lacks the quality to succeed.

I like Matt Palmer and I don’t think he’s a poor captain, but there’s always a chance someone else might bring more out of the team. I’d give it to Ollie Norburn. He’s got good experience and I don’t mind that he’s new. The club spoke highly of him, saying he’s a leader who wants to win, similar to the praise Martin Paterson got when he arrived. Letting Palmer get on with his game while handing the armband to someone like Norburn might be a smart call.

@liampie, we’ll have to wait and see how things pan out, it’s still early. But having clubs held more publicly accountable, instead of managing everything behind closed doors, is a step forward. A regulator being able to check records should make a difference in how things are run.

The goalkeeper spot is one area where Notts really needs to give fans confidence. It won’t be easy for whoever steps in, as I expect there’ll be constant comparisons to Alex Bass. Signing someone just as good would help calm nerves and make people believe he’ll step up when the defence is beaten. You can’t fake that trust, it builds belief throughout the team. I hope Notts does go for an experienced option. I’d be happy if it’s someone from abroad, as long as they’re the right quality.

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When we don’t have the ball, they get more players behind it and stay well organised. You can tell FC Kaiserslautern are a strong side. Notts, on the other hand, look all over the place. We’re making simple errors and playing in a rush. They can defend with just three players and still look solid. Notts can’t do that, and even when we’ve got numbers back, our players seem more focused on watching the ball than trying to win it back.