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Strands #642 “Feeling peckish?” 🟡🔵🔵🔵 🔵🔵🔵

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That's now two wins for Roos & that puts him only one win behind the current joint leaders who've won PON Man of the Matches this season.

Hi everyone. It's been raining all day here. The ground outside is so sodden. If the rain keeps going I'm sure we could see some postponed games on Saturday, although I must say that many league grounds have improved regarding the drainage of their pitches Twenty years ago plus, pitches used to get ploughed up by the players during the wet weather & this used to make the condition of the grounds much worse. Players used to have to have a change of kit because they used to get so soiled in mud. The improved pitches have changed the game too. Could you imagine Notts playing a 3-4 2-1 formation on a ML pitch in the middle of winter in 1985? Yes, the game has certainly changed since those days. It's funny that although the players had to play on terrible pitches, you didn't seem to see the amount of injuries that we see today, & teams only used to have one substitute in those days.

I agree @YoopEyes that Dennis should start upfront & Platt is now a fixture in the back three & Ness should also be in there. I also think Kouhyar should start on the left. I do believe though that Martin will continue with the one striker formation. I've been pushing for Dennis to play behind Jatta in a similar role to Didzy when he was here. But Martin will probably keep Dennis on the bench, or he may even start Dennis and bench Jatta as Jatta hasn't been 100% on the ball lately.

I hope that the Club will survive, possibly as a phoenix club. I hope that something can be worked out very quickly, so that the people of Salford can continue to have a leading Rugby League Club to support.

The running of a League club costs lots money. The amount of money required is increasing season by season. Exeter have done very well to compete as a professional league club whilst being owned by it's supporters Already questions are being asked of whether Exeter can survive in League One by being Trust-owned and whether the time has come to seek investment from elsewhere. Trying to balance the finances by selling players for profit, & relying on revenue raised from Cup runs can be a risky business. I think that it is inevitable that Exeter will probably need a large cash injection from an investor or a number of investors to survive as an EFL Club. Whether the club can then continue with the Supporters Trust having a majority shareholding, will be another matter that will need to be considered if an independent benefactor comes in.

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Strands #641 “In the driver's seat” 🔵🔵🟡🔵 🔵🔵🔵

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I hadn't heard of the last word.. it took a few guesses to solve it. All the others were recognisable.

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@theAnticlough I think that Hall being a reasonable finisher & similarly effective as an AM may have influenced Martin Paterson's thinking in keeping Dennis as a fresh striker to come on in the second half of matches or when needed due to injury. Of course Hall's pending suspension may well change that thinking.

If Aljofree is recalled back Notts may need more defensive cover. I do agree that Cotter's loan may be terminated. There's a possibility that Luker's may end too. I think we have plenty of cover in the wingback dept. I believe that Hinchy should be recalled back. I've always rated him & he didn't do a lot wrong when he played for the first team. If Roos can maintain his good form over the next 6 matches, my guess is that Notts won't look for a replacement. Another decent outfield player could be a better option. As I've said before, I would rather Notts look to bringing in experienced strong, physical & talented players who are going to strengthen the squad for the second half of the season.

I think a very important takeaway from the Bristol Rovers win was the exceptional spirit showed by the team throughout the match, especially after going down to 10 men after the sending off. This spirit was characterised by the high energy, determination & fighting spirit demonstrated by the players during the match, which also lead to defensive solidity, & a feeling that the team will not be defeated come what may. If the team can maintain this fighting spirit, it could prove very important especially with such a tough December to come, against some of the best sides in League 2.

I would prefer that Dennis plays against MK Dons either upfront or in the number 10 role. I think he deserves to be in the starting 11. A caveat to that thinking, whether Dennis is effective in that role. I think the Jury is out on that one. Didzy was very effective just behind Jatta but that was Didzy.