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Maynard's record 24/25 Notts were fifth highest goal scorers in league 2 (regular season) Notts conceded less goals than 17 league 2 clubs. (regular season) Notts recorded 16 clean sheets. Notts recorded 20 league wins, 10 of those were away. Notts recorded 2nd best away record in league 2. (regular season) Notts avoided defeat in 32 league games. Notts finished in 7th place in League 2. Notts qualified for the league 2 playoffs. In the past that record would not have justified a manager losing his job. How times have changed.

Lots of reasons why there should be an EFL 3. The National League has a good standard & the top third Clubs of the NL can compare favourably with the bottom half of League 2. Financial turnover is higher in the NL compared to the past. All NL clubs except just four in 24/25 were full time professional. Unfortunately, not all NL clubs grounds are EFL ready. Many will have to upgrade their grounds to hold at least 4K & meet more stringent safety requirements to meet EFL standards. Another issue would be how the extra league would affect the League & FA Cups. Would there need to be a preliminary round for EFL 3 clubs? Yes there may be existing issues to be ironed out, but the prospect of a new EFL league 3 would be an exciting prospect for football fans across the Country. Implementation of three up three down promotion /relegation across those four Divisions of the EFL, (including EFL 3), would be a much fairer system

Looking at his wiki he has had a long career in the lower leagues as a player & manager. One of his career highlights was In October 1988, Belford joined Tamworth and set a club record of 712 minutes without conceding a goal in February and March 1989. He was part of the FA Vase winning team in 1989. Strange that he never forged a successful career in the EFL. Sometimes it comes down to getting an opportunity & a lucky break.

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There would have already been conversations at the Club about the type of players that the Club should be looking for. I'm sure those conversations would have included the coaching staff, (one has now left), along with the Head of Football & the board. My concern is that any players that are recruited now will not have had the blessing/input of the new Coaching staff, & I think that is an important point, & this fact could obstruct/affect the recruitment of an experienced & leading Head Coach that Notts need at this time.

The guy was never given much of an opportunity. Sometimes it needs a Head Coach that can get the best out of certain players. We can't say that Maynard got the best out of him. On one of the very small opportunities he did have he scored a goal. Another point. Although a new Head Coach hasn't been appointed Notts are still letting go of players. Shouldn't Notts have waited for the new Head Coach before letting these players go?. Who's making the decisions?

Nice morning here. It's warm with a small breeze. The weather people are expecting a lower pressure system to cross the British Isles tomorrow. Make the most of today.

I think the first week in June will be an important one for Notts. The new coach needs to be appointed before this week is out & the work to recruit suitable players for a promotion push needs to proceed soon after. I think that League 2 is going to be a strong competitive league next season. Four teams coming down from League 1, Crawley, Bristol R, Shrewsbury, & Cambridge, will have a point to prove, then there's Colchester, Chesterfield, Salford, Crewe, Walsall, Grimsby & not forgetting MK Dons who will all be tough cookies to compete against. On paper, the coming season in League 2 will maybe see a dozen decent teams, including Notts, competing for three automatic promotion places. I think it's going to be much harder for Notts next season no matter who is appointed as Head Coach. I think League 2 will be much stronger, & I think that only the most consistent teams, results wise, will get success in 25/26. So what do my fellow PON members think about Notts's prospects this coming season. Do you think Notts can achieve automatic promotion or is the playoffs the most we can hope for? Who will be those teams that Notts have to look out for & do you think it will be a harder task to achieve promotion next season. Are you hopeful?

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It's not hard. Just appoint a good experienced league 2 Head Coach, who can lead, coach & manage. A leader who can quickly garner respect from his players & can get the best out of them, who knows the vast majority of players who play in league 2. And a manager who is not afraid to change the shape & style of playing if the existing shape & style isn't working. And last but not least, a manager that can use his substitutes to change a game if necessary.

It's been a pleasant day here. Managed to get out into the garden to remove the dead spring flowers & prepare the ground for the summer ones. It's been a good spring for the larger plants. Pride of place goes to our Hydrangea that is looking the best I've seen it for a while & it looks like we will get a good crop off our two apple trees this summer. Of course it's essential to ensure that the plants get water during the dry spell. We've had a good amount of rain recently which has helped.

Nice to see Oldham back in the EFL but gutted for Southend who succumbed to two late Oldham goals in extra time after they had been leading. If only.