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I do understand that may be the case, however, the fans may have their own ideas about the role of the D of F verses the Football Manager / Head Coach role & how they fit together or don't fit as the case may be.. I'm sure it could spring some very good debate about the subject.

Somehow I think this development was somewhat inevitable. Nothing against Roberto, but he did seem to lack the experience that this important role required. I'm sure the Club will remain silent on the reasons for him going but it does seem that things have happened very suddenly. Was it a clash of personalities, or was it something more profound. All we do know is that there is going to be more disruption around the management just when Notts are facing their toughest game of the season at Gillingham on Saturday.

Now it has been confirmed that Roberto Gagliardi has left Notts by mutual consent leaving a vacancy in the Football Management side at the Club. Do PON members think that the Director of Football should be replaced by an experienced League 2 Manager/ Head Coach type or just amalgamate the two roles of Head Coach and Director of Football into one? Is it important that the Club has a Director of Football or not. Can a First Team Manager do both roles successfully at Notts?

I agree with the sentiment here. I can understand why Notts would want to make the pre season friendlies more high profile to maybe make the fixtures more competitive & make money out of the fixtures. But I do believe that it is important for the players to play against sides at home that will have a similar style & approach to what Notts have I used to love the County Cup Competition where the holders would get a bye to the final and the challengers would play each other in a semi final first. Those games used to be competitive. I do wish it would be reinstated so we could get a pre season game against Mansfield & Forest which ended with a possible trophy.

A big welcome from me @Marks & welcome to our friendly community.

@Wheelbarrow repair man I think that your point four is false. @NottsCountyKev I think your point four is false. @Chris I think your point 5 is false. 1) When I was thirteen years old I used to go potato picking at the local farm earning Ten shillings a day. 2) When I was fourteen I bicycled to Skegness with four mates & we camped there over the weekend during the summer holidays. 3) When I was eleven years old I passed an entrance exam to go to a Private School in West Bridgford. 4) One of the many cars that I have owned was a bright red 1973 Triumph Spitfire in 1975. 5) When I was 12 years old my mate & I had our Bicycles stolen from outside Highfields Lido while we were swimming. The Police brought us home thankfully.

The rain has stopped and the afternoon session began on time.Worcestershire are 160 all out which means Notts need 136 runs for a vital win.James took 5 wickets & Tongue 4.

An early lunch has been taken due to rain. At Lunch Worcestershire have moved on to 141 for 8. Notts bowlers James & Tongue have taken 4 & 2:wickets respectively.

The weather is set fair for the start of the third days play between Worcestershire & Notts.Worcestershire resume on 93 for 5.

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It was a very good article. I enjoyed reading it. Well done

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A very good article and well put together with some very good points raised by the author. There is no doubt that the Reedtz brothers have put the club on an even keel since they took over. It's not just that they saved the club from possibly going out of business, they have continued to practise a sound business acumen with different ways of raising finances, beyond the club's football business. It's also fair to say that the brothers have steadily improved the Notts fortunes on the pitch year by year culminating with getting the Club to the playoffs last season. Sometimes steady success can also attract criticism from some supporters when things don't seem to be going to plan as they see it. I don't think that any football owner is exempt from legitimate criticism but some of the criticism we've seen recently has been a little over the top. The improvement in form over the last few weeks has been very encouraging, & it does appear that Martin Paterson is begining to get the side playing as he wants them to. I'm sure that the Reedtz brothers are happy with the improvement too.

Interruptions for bad light shortens the final session & at the end of the day's play Worcester are 93 for 5 & lead by 68 runs. Tongue has 3 wickets & James has 2.

Tea has been taken as Notts are 207 all out.

I think it is great that the members of Lifeline are helping to finance improvements at the club, whether it be infrastructure such as new turnstiles, or the safe standing area to a state of the heart gym. Lifeline has been a special part of the club for decades & the fact that millions of pounds has been raised by it is truly amazing.

I think that the whole defensive unit including Roos,& lead by McDonald had their best performance of the season. We know what Bedeau can do, but McDonald has been an able deputy for Platt during his absence. If the defensive players can build on this latest performance, & build a good understanding together, it will put Notts In good stead for more challenging matches ahead. As the confidence of the defensive players increase, so will the confidence of the whole team. & the fan base will be able to begin to dream of success this season.

Lunch has been taken. Notts are 121 for 4. Highlight so far was McCann making 56.

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