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I don’t think this is good for football. It shows that money is behind everything, and if clubs are willing to spend it, they can move a match that should be played at home to somewhere completely different. I doubt many home or away fans will travel for it, and I hope they don’t, as a way of protesting the decision. It’ll probably attract casual viewers and American fans who chant things like “Attack, attack, attack” or “Defence, defence” as if it’s basketball. It’s a very poor decision to let the game be played in America.

Over time, the technical board might be able to give Martin Paterson a lot of useful support, but it won’t happen straight away. Just like the squad, there will be moments early on when some players aren’t quite in sync with each other. A few are still working on their fitness. Barry Cotter is one example, he started really well but seemed to slow down after about half an hour. The start of the season has been disappointing, but it’s not a big worry. The Salford match could have gone our way if a few chances had worked out. Jodi Jones hitting the crossbar was one of them. Salford didn’t play in a very positive way, but we still looked like a strong team. It’s important to give feedback, support the players, and make sure they don’t rush things.

Things are moving forward and it’s very impressive. Not many sites let their members choose how things look and feel. That’s a great feature for Pride of Nottingham. If fans don’t want to see the forums, they can switch them off by picking a different style. It’s a clever idea! Personally, I like how tidy and organised the site is with the forums. But some members might find it a bit much, so this is a good way to keep everyone happy.

Tomorrow against Wigan, some of the players who don’t usually start will have a good chance to show what they can do. If they play well, they might earn a spot in the starting eleven. Notts needs to improve fitness levels, especially for key players like Barry Cotter.

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It says more about their ability to deal with teams and players. If agents want more money than the club is willing to pay, then they should look for someone who’s worth the price they’re happy to offer. That’s always been part of football. If they wanted to sign players early and have the squad ready for pre-season, there’s usually a premium. Sometimes it’s better to wait until expectations drop, if that’s an option.

It’s an awful place to go, but it’s best to get it out of the way early. They’re the sort of team that will waste time and try to frustrate Notts. Expect them to mess about near the corner flag and drag things out. With them likely fighting relegation, the pressure will be on. If Martin Paterson makes sure we stay on the front foot and don’t let Newport mess around, they’ll be forced to play properly. I just hope the officials are decent, because three points and a winning start would be massive.

We’ve signed well in the wing-back positions and already have strong choices there. We need to start Will Jarvis more often. He’s fearless and will take players on without hesitation. I think Jodi Jones would be better used in an attacking midfield role. Letting him switch between left and right would still give him space to drift inside, but it would take some pressure off him to carry the ball forward and reduce the number of tackles he faces.

I think Notts will finish 4th. That’s just what my gut is telling me. January could be a turning point, if we bring in stronger players, we might push for 4th or even higher. But there’s also a chance we could fall behind. I’d feel a lot more confident if we had another proven goal scorer at this level. I believe the top three will be Bristol Rovers, Walsall, and MK Dons. In 5th I’ve got Chesterfield, then Shrewsbury in 6th, Gillingham in 7th, and Salford City in 8th. For relegation, I think Barrow and Newport County will go down.

This season’s photos might show more of the upper body. Those are last year’s, and I agree, they could show more of the players’ upper half, not just their faces and collars.

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