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Keanan Bennetts looked really sharp when Notts had that burst of energy and started to push forward. Even before that, he did some good work, and that’s why he stood out to me. Salford City managed to push Notts back quite a bit, and it messed up the passing. That sort of pressure needs to be dealt with quicker so the team can settle and play their game. If I hadn’t voted for Bennetts, I would’ve gone for Cotter. He seemed tired for most of the match, but he still gave it a go and put the effort in.

I think we can forgive Notts if they don’t deliver a full 90-minute performance. What matters is having that attacking mentality we showed from the start against Newport. If we put pressure on them without making mistakes, Notts should be fine. Salford have punished us before because we’ve tried to be too clever. We think passing it around will make them lose interest, but that’s not the case. We should be attacking and forcing them into mistakes we can punish. Instead, we pass the ball back and end up messing it up.

I think Jodi being one of the longest-serving players now adds a lot to the squad. He knows the club, the fans, and what’s expected here. Hearing him talk about promotion as the main goal shows he’s still as hungry as ever. Paterson pushing him to score more is exactly the type of challenge that can take him to another level. We already know what he can do as a creator, but imagine him getting into double figures for goals too. The first home game of the season is always a big occasion and Jodi Jones sounds ready for it.

That first half was one of the strongest away performances I’ve seen from Notts in a while. We looked in control from the start, with the players showing real confidence and composure on the ball. There were some great chances too, including the one that hit the bar, and a few moments where the ball just didn’t quite drop for us. Jodi Jones was involved in everything positive going forward. He looked sharp and always wanted the ball, linking play and driving us on. It was brilliant to see him step up and take the penalty with such calmness.

The first half was probably the best I've seen us look for a long time away from home. We completely controlled it and the players seemed very confident on the ball. Really unlucky not to go ahead with the effort that hit the bar and a few others that just didn’t fall right. Jodi Jones was at the heart of everything good, and it was great to see him take the penalty so well.

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Anything Notts can do to cut down on injuries will be a positive step, and this appointment seems like a strong addition. His CV looks solid for a director of performance. The club could benefit from a couple of trainee junior analysts to help gather and break down data for him and whoever takes charge. It’s good to see Notts thinking outside the box.

With a striker and midfielder already signed, what positions do you think Notts should focus on next? The question of replacing Sam Slocombe and Tyler Miller still needs to be answered. Is one keeper enough? Maybe the club should bring in another young talent, like they did with Tiernan Brooks. A centre back, winger, keeper, and attacking midfielder would be ideal. The attacking midfielder should be the kind of signing that makes other League Two teams jealous.

It’s where we trained last season, on the furthest back pitch, and it makes sense to keep using it. Even at a higher level, as long as we have privacy and the facilities meet our needs, sharing is still a viable option. If we ever want to upgrade or make changes that the University of Nottingham won’t allow, then it would make sense to have our own setup.

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Bringing in young players on loan is somewhat risky but this seems like a sensible move. He has been at reputable clubs & appears to have the right attitude to step up. Standing at 6'3" and with some Championship experience he could provide something we've lacked, more power and energy in midfield. It's beneficial that he's versatile especially considering injuries can disrupt our formation during the season. If he remains fit he might surprise some teams. It will be intriguing to see whether we deploy him in a holding role or give him more freedom to venture forward.

I agree that a well-structured recruitment process contributes significantly to a club's achievements focusing on players whose skills and mentality align with the team's objectives, clubs can create a harmonious environment that promotes both individual and collective growth. His approach ensures that each addition strengthens the squad's overall dynamics.

I think he would do well with Jacob Bedeau and Matty Platt alongside him. The problem is, he is not a right-sided centre back. I also believe some of our fans treated him unfairly while he was the captain. I wonder if the new arrivals, combined with the negativity directed at him, have made him want to move on. I wish him well at Barrow; it should be a good move. I don't see why Notts and Cameron can't come to an agreement to let him leave. He could then join Barrow or another team permanently.

Swindon Town played poorly. They had some threats, but we dealt with them defensively for the most part. It's noteworthy that the times Swindon looked like they might score came from our own mistakes. David McGoldrick's short pass, intended for Alex Bass, was a comical error. Rod McDonald defended well against aerial threats, but with the ball at his feet, he looked a bit clumsy at times. Not to take away from his excellent performance, but we were lucky the errors didn't cost us. For instance, Alex Bass's throw-out in the second half went straight to a Swindon player with an open net. We defended well to manage that, but on another day, it could have punished us. I'm delighted with the win and overall performance; these are just points I kept thinking about. I wonder if it is being classed as a deflection rather than an own goal. Otherwise, it should have been awarded as an own goal. I am happy that Didzy is credited with it.

Nobody shined more than David McGoldrick. It was a good team performance. It was nice to see Matt Palmer pulling the strings. I thought Josh Martin looked effective, and Sam Austin ran his heart out.