NottsLoyal

Ian Richardson is one of a kind; you wouldn’t find many footballers doing what he has done. His efforts towards collecting donations to help keep Notts alive are something that many fans underappreciate. He did it for the club and its fans, which is commendable. While some might say he wasn’t the best player, he always ensured that Notts had a presence on the pitch and worked hard. I would rather have him than one of those flashy players who simply don’t get it.

He performed very well with the minutes he was given; his height provided us with something different. I believe that’s partly why he started, and why Connell Rawlinson appeared to be the main centre-back, allowing Kyle Cameron to have the freedom to move forward. If we can maintain this level of performance from him while building his confidence, he should go on to prove himself even more. It’s great to have so many options; Luke Williams will be pleased with it.

Nottingham itself had a festival-like feeling in the bars and pubs. It was a nice change to see fans of both teams having a laugh and realising how good it is for our city that we support a local club. The pace of the game was set quite early, and although there were times when it lifted, it would naturally reset back to the original amount. This made the friendly a lot more enjoyable. The brief spells of rain never bothered me, and I thought the game itself was brilliant. Both teams tested each other, and the defeat doesn't bother me, nor did the manner in which it happened.

Exciting times ahead for Notts! The new signings truly promise a thrilling season. Especially looking forward to seeing McGoldrick's performance. You Pies!

Getting Macaulay Langstaff match sharp and along with the other players, it will bring goals and I am more convinced that Notts has goals throughout the squad. Langstaff is a great player for our club.

We will see Notts under more pressure, but it depends on the team Stoke City chooses. If they play a strong squad, it will be our biggest test in pre-season. I hope the lads do well.

I deeply appreciate the team's resilience. I'm really looking forward to the upcoming season and hopefully outdoing the bookies!

I am planning to go to the game; it should be a good game, and for our first friendly, it will be interesting to see how the players settle in together.

It’s good to have the new season fixtures out; it brings renewed excitement for the season ahead. I think Notts should be looking at the dates and thinking they can have another real good go at promotion.