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Turned down offers for players (plural) last January. Wonder who it was other than Jatta. Bass or Jones maybe. Good that they turned down bids. Though I'm absolutely fine with us selling for top money. It's actually the biggest sign of the progress we've made, being a 'selling club' instead of a 'couldn't give them away' club.

Can't complain at that performance. Just wish we had a midfielder who could chip in with the odd goal. Missing Hall a bit.

Thanks for sharing I really enjoyed reading it even though nearly all the names are new to me. Some of the attacking midfielder options sound exciting. Would playing in Ireland be a good enough apprenticeship? Thinking about the players who've excelled in that position for Notts and their pedigree e.g. Arsenal or the Dutch league.

The good times. What memories from the last three wins. Would you want to be anything other than a Notts fan?

I think it shows we need to keep faith with the owners. They hinted that they wanted a team that would be stronger physically and mentally and that's what we've got. Also they must have appointed MP for his relentless determination (as there wasn't much else on his cv) and that's proving to be a huge asset.

I suspect DH Lawrence hated football (and rugby, as that's probably what he was forced to play at the High School). But he was enough of a contrarian to be a natural Notts fan.

Robertson must have the flu? Even so, looks like a Notts side that can actually out muscle the opposition, not seen that for a long time. A lot resting on Grant's shoulders to be creative, maybe even kick the ball into the net. Decent bench.

Some people's shopping lists aren't realistic. The January window is very difficult to start off with. Notts can't just go out and sign six players - ones that fans would expect to be better than what we have, good enough for L1 in fact, not susceptible to injury, have the right attitude, and be willing to sign for a fourth tier side with a maybe 50:50 chance of promotion. Two good first team signings would be amazing. Not six. Also, why disrupt things so much? Since our poor three-game start we've averaged the required two points a game, and that's been a squad effort.

Historic. Love you Notts! Respect to Paterson for getting the best he can out of this squad. Just seen the highlights. The subs all did brilliantly to make the goal. The pass from Gordon is exquisite.

Such an exciting time. The club was dying a slow death then suddenly WTF! He did us a favour. Wouldn't go as far as to name a stand after him though.

5-0 to Notts. No mercy from MP. Just enjoy it.

Fantastic news. What a signing this turned out to be. Nailed on for making the L2 team of the season.

It's partly about availability. At the start of the season Jatta was suspended, Robertson, Tsaroulla and Ness recovering from injury (I think), and Macari and Hall not considered match ready. So basically MP has been doing a brilliant job since he's had key players available.

I think Craig Short deserves the credit for bringing him in, initially on loan, thanks to his Blackburn contacts. Most of his signings were rubbish but credit where it's due.

Typical Notts, just when you think it's coming together. We're consistent in the cups to the point where you almost suspect it's a betting conspiracy. The debate about recruitment will start again after the way Roos and Norburn played. In 2025 have we made one permanent signing that's strengthened our starting line-up? Just hope we can keep picking up some points between now and January and then bring in two or three who are made of the right stuff, that's a big ask though.