Mapperley Pie

Or maybe not 🙃 Ishe Samuels-Smith signs for Strasbourg

That would make sense - an area where we are light. MP did say 'Yes!' to incomings after the match yesterday. (and a Number 9 please)

Perhaps he was injured when they were taken??🙃

Good? Yes, but top 3 championship class? No. That would mean he would get into the teams promoted to the Premiership. The reasons he may leave have been well explained by @YoopEyes @StarkMallard @Fan of Big Tone and others on this thread.

I quite like the ruthless streak that The Brothers have implemented - they have certainly learned from being perhaps a little too sentimental after the last promotion to League 1 when they stuck with too many players expecting them to make the step up. Younger, ambitious players are surely the way forward even though they must recognise that not all will make the grade.

https://www.swanseacity.com/news/ollie-cooper-makes-notts-county-loan-move Of course the Brothers were prepared! 2 promotions in 4 years! From total disarray to planned progress in 7. And yes, August will be a nightmare start but it will all end well.

But then...🙃.. we have a championship player https://www.swanseacity.com/news/ollie-cooper-makes-notts-county-loan-move

Shame 🫠 https://yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/york-city-snap-up-wing-back-harry-boyes/

@Graham totally spot on analysis 👏

Perhaps loans have been delayed as players have not yet returned from the world cup. This trickles down as the squads higher up take place - I think 🤔. While loans are very useful it does leave you in this situation where you have to replace key players each year. Must be a hard balance to achieve.

Traore release... a bit of a short and sweet statement from Notts. Sounds like he never settled and won't be missed

I don't think, or at least hope, that we have not. Three strikers on the books; one experienced but not a regular scorer, one inexperienced but not a regular scorer, that puts a lot on the shoulders of Mr Smyth who has scored well in the last few months in Finland but is still relatively inexperienced. It would be nice to have one more on board; probably again unproven but then perm 2 from 4 or 1 from 4 and we have some cover and some room for one of them to really develop under Patto's guidance. (Yes, I am ignoring Traore)

Looks like Casa Pia (or should that be Pie?) need a new striker looking at last year's table.

@StarkMallard very true. Seems to have been on the cards for a while. Of course a great loss but so was Langstaff. The model moves on.

@menzinho Agreed - JJ seems so settled. However, money does talk. Would be a big miss if he goes, even if he only manages 3/4 of the season and he has to be nursed a bit. Jatta I feel is different, yes undoubtably would be missed, but the model of buy cheap-develop-move on at a good profit seems to fit his situation to a tee. Also we need to pay for some of the recent 'undisclosed fees' with the other signings made so far.

Listening to the interview and judging by the weather he must have signed last Thursday or Friday. Perhaps they like to spread out the good news on signings 🤔

BBC SportYork City: Stuart Maynard leaves manager's role three mon...York City confirm the exit of manager Stuart Maynard, three months after he guided the club back into the English Football League.

@piedestrian maybe we are paying Crawley to take him? @menzinho hope you are right, but a goal every 8 games isn't great.

We have one striker signed who needs time to develop. I don't think we can afford to carry a second however much potential he has. From the lower leagues but with a track record please. Such as a certain Mr Langstaff et al.

Putting your golf balls into baskets is quite legitimate. However, the Aussue striker would be a nice addition and then we are probably short of two more? One more striker One more No. 10 Anymore on the shopping list?

We seem to be stacking the midfield with players of the season from other clubs. I quite like this as a strategy. Given our approach midfield is hugely demanding and so cover is essential. Liking the signings so far?

I think the Newport supporter quite likes him 🤔

Listening to Patto's interview it sounds like 3 or 4 more signings expected and certainly to add goals.

I think 25 year olds have realised their potential. But like others, I too am a firm believer in the recruitment process so here is hoping.

There must be a serious sub plot to this signing. He's obviously not a striker as most centre halves score more goals. I think he actually plays in goal and is back up for Roos.