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As the old saying goes, whatever will be, will be. It’s not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. Still, I find it odd that a club would want to keep a friendly game private. It’s only a kickabout, not a top-secret mission. Who do they think they are, MI5 or the Met Police FC?

Best of luck to him. I’ve not come across the name before, but hopefully it means someone else is lined up to come in. All the best to him either way, onwards and upwards.

I’m not sure where Harry Griffiths fits into the team right now. He looks like he needs a loan to get some proper game time and experience. The problem is, our level might not be quite right for his development. At 20, he really should be playing regularly or at least starting to. Maybe Notts are thinking about sending him out to an Irish club. That could give him the minutes he needs without dropping too far in quality.

I have to be honest, I didn’t know about this before now. I also don’t know much about Dick Edwards. He made 245 appearances and started his football career with Notts County. This comes as a shock. It’s very sad news to hear.

@menzinho, Fully agree. If we had played him more as a striker, we might have kept him. He clearly felt lost when Macaulay Langstaff left, and when living away from family, having good friends like that is important. I wish he had stayed, but we let him focus on his health and what was best for him. Not all clubs would do that.

I haven’t been to the cinema for a while, but I do watch films on streaming services when they’re released. I prefer watching them at home. The only time a cinema is worth it is when a great horror film comes out, though these are rare these days.

Very poor start. Germany’s first two goals gave them the lead and made them look stronger. England looked bright on the ball, even early on, and turning the result around was impressive. It’s a great comeback, but they need to defend better.

Great achievement for both players. They had a strong partnership while David McGoldrick was here. Both thrived on the understanding they shared, and McGoldrick’s experience really brought out the best in Alassana Jatta.

Paul Hart and Mick Halsall couldn’t get the academy to produce players, so we can only hope. Hart wasn’t back long enough to make a real impact, but Halsall was a great youth coach. I hope Nimesh Patel can help.

Cedwyn Scott’s face does make it seem like he’s been on the spirits. He’s on holiday and enjoying himself, let him have his man crush on Geraldo Bajrami. Great picture!

Without a new striker coming in, I’m unsure where we’d get the goals that Alassana Jatta provides. His ability to hold up play and make a nuisance of himself is something we’d miss. A good offer might tempt the club, but it should lead to reinvestment. I hope we secure a few more players who can help with scoring goals.

If we ranked the signings, this one might not be the most popular, but let’s not write him off before he’s even played. Hopefully, he’ll make a big impact when it counts. We don’t know the club’s plans for him yet, but I’m happy to welcome him to the team.

We’ve needed someone with proper leadership for ages, especially since losing a few experienced heads in recent seasons. Ollie Norburn feels like the right kind of character, someone who sets standards and keeps the tempo up. His time at Shrewsbury and Blackpool shows he’s more than capable, and even with his injury record, you can tell managers trust him by how often he’s been made captain. A year with the option of another is clever too, gives both parties something to work towards. I’m excited to see how he gels with our current squad, especially with the younger lads who could really learn from him.

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It’s fine as it is, but with shared facilities, you have to trust the owner and hope the agreement works in your favour. We don’t need to own training facilities right now, but we should keep an eye on how much money is being put into the pitches. If too much is spent, it could end up being a waste. It’s just something to think about.