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It’s a fair question. The current squad has talent, but League One is tougher than League Two. If promotion happens, keep the core players and add multiple solid signings to shore up defence and midfield. That gives us a base to grow into the higher pace and pressure. Avoid a big clear out and rebuild all at once.

Supporters want a plan and a timetable. If results stay patchy, we need to see a plan B in the league. Martin Paterson has to show he can change shape mid game and still keep our identity. Patience is hard, but it’s part of building a club that lasts.

The Reedtz must stick with the current setup, but come January they need to make a couple of signings to strengthen the squad. I can’t see why we brought Tyreese Hall to the club; he’s very lightweight and at times looks scared to be on the ball. I don’t see him improving much. It’s unfortunate, but not every loan will work out. Sacking Martin Paterson could undo all of their hard work, and I feel we must settle down again with the coaching staff. It highlights the point that a third season, albeit two and a half, might not have been the worst decision in keeping him on. Playoffs, in hindsight of our budget, seem quite good. Paterson, on the other hand, is no worse or better; he has a different idea about things, and it’s that change which seems to be the struggling point.

I liked the tongue-in-cheek comment, but for those who don’t know, it was only because Barcelona’s Nou Camp is not open at the moment. The attendance of 6,000 was the full capacity of the stadium where the game was played. https://www.sportingpedia.com/2025/09/10/barcelona-set-for-historic-low-attendance-as-la-liga-match-moves-to-estadi-johan-cruyff/

The difference between Gillingham and Notts was clear. They handled the situation better, got stuck in, and looked like a group of men. Notts didn’t have that same presence. We were pushed, pulled, and drawn into giving away easy fouls. Some of the decisions made by the referee and officials were never fouls at all. We need to cope better with the dark arts of the game because we can’t always play our way out of everything.

I am very much enjoying this site, it's great to see fans discussing Notts in such depth and interesting takes. 👍🏻

Notts needs to keep chasing the wins, even if the game isn’t pretty or exciting. A solid performance against an early‑inform team could show us where we are and where this squad could be heading. Hands on heart, I hope we can get the three points, but I won’t be too disappointed if we aren’t at our best.

Those complaining about the infrastructure are short-minded fans who want Notts to live in the stone ages and never be in a position to match more elite clubs that don’t have to worry about the facilities they have because they are state of the art. Every season we would fall further and further behind; nobody ever complains about the pitches, work and they shouldn’t - other areas. It’s just excuses to complain and something to argue is holding us back, when it allows Notts to move forward.

Well done to Rod McDonald, he’s taking his chance with Matty Platt out, and it’s good to see a defender winning this, as it shows how strong things at the back have been. It’s encouraging to see that depth in defence being utilised.

I don’t really care, him and Paul Mullin could be ***ts. Sorry, I’ll keep it clean. It will be interesting to see how he does with Swindon, but if we had the wages he would want, I would rather they spent it on someone coming through personally.

I think the club could do better at handling some of the incidents we see. That’s why Jason Turner’s updates were the most valued and important, because they often touched on fans’ concerns. If the club is going along with Jatta, his agent, and it’s true he doesn’t want to risk being injured, or for whatever reason a mistruth is being used to hide the real story, then it’s for the club to treat people like adults.

I think Bromley will know we try to play it down the channels, and as a team that had done well against us before, we need to make sure that our football isn’t predictable or sloppy. I don’t mind conceding good goals, but defensively we did look much better last season than we have so far. I can see it being a goalless draw myself.

Is anyone complaining about Ukraine's missing football grounds? It's a shame if any footballer (or person) dies, but stadiums can be rebuilt. It is a pity to see them end up as rubble, but the political side should be kept clear of in this discussion.

He does look like an excellent player; we just need to keep him fit and performing at his best. Well done to Nick, that’s impressive, votes in his favour.

Why would he want to tarnish the chance we have given him? It would be a major let-down to the fans who have stood behind him. No player is bigger than the club, and I hope Jatta isn’t playing silly games.

Most people would say Peterborough United are a good League One team, right? They have lost all four of their opening games. Now, imagine Kevin Nolan as manager again, Northampton Town would have to deal with that. It would make things for the Cobblers look a lot more encouraging if he wasn't. League Two isn’t as hard as it looks for us, and there’s no reason Notts cannot turn the start around. Get a winning streak, encourage the lads, and we should be halfway there.

Stuart Maynard's dismissal came as a surprise, but I think he was dealt a rough hand by not having his assistant properly replaced. The good and the bad is that he never looked like he was adapting well, and I believe the decision was the right call. His replacement seems to have taken just as long as Maynard would have to make a substitute, which suggests there might be some issues to work through. I hope, for our sake, that it’s not too late and we can focus on the new season. It’s important that the team gets a fresh start and we can move forward positively.

I’d hate to imagine the reaction if things go wrong. AFC Wimbledon are a good team and in decent form. No matter how many goals they’ve scored away from home, they’ll know a lot about Alex Bass, and we might need to rely on him heavily to get something from this game. I’m hopeful we’ll win, but I dread the worst-case scenario if the Maynard critics start speaking up.

The FA may have made a good decision given the options. I’d much prefer this appointment than some average, clueless Englishman who would look out of his depth after just three games in charge.

A few years ago, some fans might have questioned it, but that’s not for us to do. In this day and age, we can only hope that the darkness he feels will turn into happiness, joy, and things he enjoys. So, best wishes to Cedwyn Scott. Your wellbeing comes first, and if anyone questions you needing time, forget them.

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There's no denying the first half was poor. Compared to Morecambe’s team effort, we struggled, even though we looked comfortable on the ball. There was no organisation going forward, with players ending up isolated or trying to go it alone. The second half was much better.

It’s a bit of a guessing game right now, but I hope Notts can show me we can win these kinds of matches, which would give me more confidence in Stuart Maynard. We need to aim for the best finish possible, so games like this will be a real eye-opener. If it ends in a draw, it wouldn’t be the worst result.

The success of this season depends on how Notts handle games like this. Until the match starts, we can't know how tough Bromley will be, but all the training and preparation aim to make it a success, I hope. I’m not calling for Stuart Maynard to be sacked, but it’s games like this that would give me more confidence in him.

I don’t really like it, I feel the shirt is too dark. Similarly, I’m not a fan of shirts that are mostly white. There’s a fine line to walk, but I applaud the club for striving to be creative and distinctive. Moreover, I find the sponsor’s emblem on the front quite displeasing, as it’s overly bright for our home shirt.