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@Robbie Maybe that the whole trouble with the "Modern" Game there is to much influence from Europe and there are to many Foreign Coaches in the English Game like there are to many Foreign players, how many times do you see a talented English youngster frozen out of an English team, to be replaced by a Mediocre Foreign player costing Millions of pounds? It seems that English talent needs to go abroad, to play. Jude Bellingham, Jordan Sancho and Harry Kane being the latest to display their talents abroad. Sorry about the Rant, now back to Topic in question. Can you imagine what Cloughie would have done to his Goalkeeper, if they started playing the Sweeper Keeper Role and were robbed by an opposition striker and they scored against Forest? If not go on You tube and listen to Mark Crossley's story about how Cloughie got rid of David Currie. Yes things change and progress with time but Not Always For The Better. Which was proven last season at Notts once teams worked out how to play against the Magpies, the threat of the Notts attack was nullified, to a certain extent by the errors in the Defence. And I would ask Stuart Maynard, if he's going to persist with the Notts "Model" which seems highly likely, No Scratch That. That is 100% Certain at LEAST SPEED THE BLOODY THING UP. Tippy Tappy Football is the Most Boring Mind Numbing type of Football ever played.

@Robbie I remember many years ago Gordon Banks said in an interview, that if you want to be a Goalkeeper, go and join the Worst team in your area, not the Best. That way you'll have to stop more shots and learn the Art of Goalkeeping a Hell of a lot quicker. When Banks was at Leicester it was he who trained Peter Shilton. who eventually took Banks place in the Leicester first team. And both played for England so Banks did something right. I also remember Gary Sprake at Leeds United, he could throw a ball further than some Keepers could kick one. Who remembers the Goal Pat Jennings scored against Manchester United? Other keepers have scored the same type of goal, but I think Pat was the First or one of the First to do it. Sweeper Keeper how I Hate that term A Goalkeeper should just be that, he should as you have stated just concentrate on shot stopping, commanding their area, catching crosses and corners, and lets not forget, saving the odd Penalty. How many times in games since this Sweeper Keeper thing came in have we seen some keepers trying to be clever and play the ball out and either getting Robbed by a striker or his pass intercepted resulting in a Goal for their opponents. With the Greatest of Respect in my Opinion the Goalkeeping Coach position is just an unnecessary expense for a Club. Training young Goalies is the job for the Senior Keeper (eg Banks and Shilton.) And playing a young player (no matter what position) along side an experienced player would help the youngster develop his footballing skills a hell of a lot quicker, and under Match Conditions.

@menzinho Michael O'Connor ruptured an ACL in 2016, During his recovery from his injury he was given a Scouting position by Kevin Nolan. He played for Notts in their last six games of 2017/18, helping Notts gain a Play Off Place. So both Yates and O'Connor played for the Magpies after their injuries unlike Bajrami.

@Piethagoram No according to records Dean Yates suffered a serious knee injury in February 1992 which ruled him out for two years however he did manage one appearance in 1993/94 season. He was fully fit for 1994/95 season and playing in the Notts Team in their fight against Relegation he was Sold to Derby for £350,000 before Notts were Relegated.

Well it looks like I'm going to be in the minority here. Sorry guys but I put a lot of Value on Loyalty, after Notts looked after him during his Long Term Injury Spell he pays the Club back, by not accepting a New Contract. It doesn't matter even if it was only for a year, he should have signed it to show his appreciation to Notts and for all the Help they gave him. Signing again for the Magpies and battling to get himself into the Starting Eleven. Bajrami is quoted with saying. Burton are a League Higher than Notts, and I want to play as high as I can as soon as I can. I want to challenge myself and be a part of what's happening at this club. A fair enough statement on the surface. But why couldn't he challenge himself at the Lane? By becoming a regular starter and helping Notts gain Promotion? Mind you I suppose getting more money at Burton by sitting on his backside on the bench, is much easier than working hard at getting a regular Start at Notts. Though it may appear different I bare the Guy No Ill Will, it's just that I feel he should have shown Notts More Loyalty.

@Robbie Ok you say SM hasn't faded into the Background that may have been the wrong wording, but he certainly hasn't been really forthcoming chatting with Media, wouldn't you say a More Upfront Coach would inspire the fans to be more confident in the Team's approach to the New Season? Stuart's Man Management skills are not the Best and as yet he's failed to form a Bond with the Magpies faithful. To me Stuart doesn't come across as Confident Enough, hence the Question I asked in this Topic's title. Appointing Neil Warnock as Director of Football as never really been a thing, it's just my opinion. It's never been discussed in the Media and me mentioning him hasn't caused any problems for the Head Coach. I'll admit I am a huge Fan of Neil Warnock and I believe his experience could have helped Maynard on his coaching journey Pie in the Sky or Not, and don't you think a Man of Warnock's Pedigree could easily adapt to the Notts County "Model"? And People saying we should get behind the Head Coach and Players, of course that is a foregone Conclusion, but for every Fan who holds that view there is another who will hold a different one. And Thankfully which ever camp your in you can safely express your opinion on the PON Website.

@CliftonMagpie that's just the point there are Fans who will Not put aside last season or his current Record. That is something Stuart is having to live with, win a few Matches and your the Greatest thing since Sliced Bread, lose a couple and some Fans will be Braying for his Head, that's just the way Football and Fickle fans are. My point is Do Notts Fans Believe that Stuart has the Character to over come the Pressure? Despite his poor Results Record there were a Few Highlights, away victories at Newport and Bradford come to mind. I think an in depth interview with the Gaffer ( with him answering even difficult questions) would give Fans an insight into Stuart's Character and what makes him tick.

Kasper would be a Dream Come True @Robbie and realistically I think it would take some sort of Miracle Getting Back Him Back Down The Lane. As you have stated a Keeper of plenty of Experience is needed to pass on Tips and help develop young Keepers such as Tiernan Brookes. That's No Disrespect to the Notts Goalkeeping Coach Steve Collis but an Experienced Keeper playing matches on a regular basis will know all about Pressures and how to cope with them while being involved in playing a League 2 Match.

With the signing of New Players the Opening of the Nest, the construction of a New Pitch things are in Full Flow down the Lane, in readiness for the Start of the New Season. With all this Going On it seems the Notts Head Coach has sort of Faded into the Background. Yes he's spoken about New Players and the appointment of Macca as the Magpies New Captain. But what about the Man himself, nobody has sat down with him and asked what kind of pressure he's feeling going into the New Season after all his current Results Record is Very Poor. How difficult as it been adjusting to becoming a Full Time Coach and how hard was it stepping into Luke Williams shoes, after what he achieved at Meadow Lane? How does he feel about some Fans wanting the Owners to get Rid of Him? Does he think he would have Benefitted from having a Experienced Director of Football with Footballing Knowledge helping him to learn how to better Man Mange Players.? He is Still on a Massive Learning Curve and if the Magpies don't get off to a Decent Start as the Season Opens and Pressure Mounts. Can Stuart Maynard Cope ?

@CliftonMagpie I think they have a guy on board who used to voice Wallace in a Stage Show. Anh his impression of Peter Sallis was Spot On apparently.

Have you ever come across the type of person, who for No apparent reason just starts talking to you? You don't know them nor they you. But they still start chatting. Well the other day I was in a urinal have a wee, when this bloke at the other end starts hacking and spitting making an awful row. He looks at me then says. I'll Tell You One Thing Youth. Those Pineapple Chunks Taste Bloody Horrible.

This is Great Brilliant Fantastic News. There making another Wallace & Gromit Film. Due out this Christmas a 70 minute full length Feature Film starring everybody's Favourite Clay Motion Stars return along with an Evil Villain from a past Adventure. After 31 years in the Clink, like Arnie in Terminator He's Back, Feathers McGraw in Wallace & Gromit Vengeance Most Fowl. My only Concern is it's on the B.B.C I just hope they don't force Nic Park to Include Modern Day Messaging.

Two twin brothers, one with extremely large eyes the size of saucers and his brother with extremely large ears the size of plates, go for a job on a Clipper Ship. They report to the Ship's Captain who, looks them over to the brother with the big eyes he says' You can be the Ships Look Out. Up you go into the Crow's Nest. To the brother with large ears he says I haven't got job for you, well I suppose you can scrub the Decks. Anyway three weeks out of Port and the brother in the Crow's Nest shouts out Chinese Junk off the Starboard Bowe. The Captain looks through his telescope and there on the far horizon, he can see a little dot, slowly moving along. . That's amazing thinks the Captain. How do you know it's a Chines Junk? shouts the Captain to the brother in the Crow's Nest. Our Kid Can Hear Them Talking.

Ah Yes Peterborough . Once Described by the Late Great Mel Smith As Some Anonymous Urban Carbuncle off the A1.

Was this ever really a Thing? Or just Paper Talk? It was that interesting I'd Forgotten about it. And I For One am Glad that A Certain He who's name shall Not Be Spoken Sold Our Beloved Club To Chris & Alex. You see he did do Something Right. On an entirely different Note . Pique was he the Guy who married Singer Shakira ? Then went off with another Woman? That other Woman must be a Goddess, because Shakira is incredibly Beautiful and what Red Red Blooded Man will ever forget her Music Video to Whenever Wherever. COR !!!

@allardyces tash 100% Agree with You. Notts Must Remain a Family oriented Club. As most current Premier League Clubs don't have the type of Bond the Magpies have with their Fans. It Seems the Top Clubs just want your money. They Don't Care Just As Long As You Pay Your Cash. But with all this Talk of a Consortium with loads of Money, they certainly seem to do things on the Cheap. Both new signings came to Notts on a Free Transfer. Which is No Bad Thing as the Pennies are being watched, after the Financial Problems Notts have had in the Past. Dark Days which Fans will Not Want to See Again.

@Robbie an Older Player to keep the Younger players Calm and Focused when things don't go to plan, would be a Welcome addition to the Squad. An EFL Experienced Goalkeeper, someone young Brookes could look up to and Learn From.

So I've got this Brand New Ducatti 916 Motorbike, Beautiful Machine in Red. And the wife asks Can I take her Mother for spin on it? Yes I suppose. So the Mother-in-Law sits on the Pillion . Then it Starts GBH on the Ear hole. You're going to fast slow down, mind that parked car watch out for those pedestrians On On she goes. I pulled up at some traffic lights, they turn to Green and off I go. Half a Mile further on I get pulled over by the Law. The Copper gets out of his Car and I remove my Helmet. Are you aware Sir, Your Passenger fell off at the last set of Traffic Lights? Thank Heavens I replied I thought I'd Gone Deaf.

With out a Doubt @Chris Neil's record for getting Clubs Promoted and Saving Others from the Drop is truly Amazing. His Man Management Skills are also Superb. That's why I've kept going on about Notts hiring him as Director of Football here at the Lane. Nobody can say Neil wouldn't have made a Great Tutor for Stuart Maynard and Helped him become a Better Coach. his Footballing Knowledge and Experience would work wonders for Maynard just knowing he could at anytime tap into all that vast Knowledge to help the rest of his Coaching Staff become better at their jobs and Players simply better Players. But it would seem that the Board at Notts and some Fans Don't think it's a good Idea, how could it Not Be? Somebody who will Improve the Head Coach and Players can only be a Boon. Sorry I've wondered off Topic.

@Robbie Good Grief George Ramsey seems one hell of a Manager, 40 years in charge at one Club and winning Trophies left right and centre. I may have to change the G.O.A.T Heading to the G.OA.T Manager of the Modern Era. Because this guy has One Hell Of A Record. There's No Premier League Managers who could come anywhere near George's longevity. It would be interesting to know his Win Ratio over those Forty Years, if Records go back that far.

A ticket costing £5 to stand and a tenner to sit down during the Euro's ? No Thanks. Then the cost of a drink and something to eat, that's not going to make it a cheap Afternoon/ Night out for a Family. Plus a Fiver if you want to park your car. Go down to the Local and watch England games for nothing. Or watch it at home get a some bottles in a few nibble have your mates round and watch the Matches on your own Flat Screen Plasma TV.. Is this how much it will cost to get into the Nest on Match Day a Fiver a Time? Everything as got to be paid for by Card. Going Cashless? Nah Not For Me Thanks.

Good Interview, young Jacob sounds very Positive and at 24 will hopefully be a Main Stay of the Notts Defence for seasons to come. Welcome to the Lane Jacob here's to a Good First season in the Black & White Stripes.

Anybody on PON Superstitious? Because looking at the Nest Logo there's only One Magpie. And as the Rhyme goes ONE FOR SORROW. Lets Hope Another Magpie is Added. TWO FOR JOY.

Now the Magpies need an older experienced Defender to help Matt Platt and Jacob Bedeau settle in and help improve their game. Certainly something Jim O'Brien could have helped with if he was still at the Lane in Coaching Role.

What an Enigma this guy was, because wherever he went, the Coaching Staff just didn't seem to be able to get his True Talent Out. One match he'd play like a World Beater while in the Next Match he wasn't with it. A Coach with top end Man Management Skills might well have gotten the Best Out Of Him.