TheSkipper

Luke Williams played a major role in his downfall at Swansea City. While some Notts fans might feel he's been treated unfairly, criticising the players publicly and failing to replace some of the bigger influences in the dressing room, and then stating that you avoid them on match days, only leads in one direction. I wonder if Richard Montague knew, when he took on his role, that one of his first major decisions would be to sack Williams? I thank both for what they have done for our club, but both apparently felt they were bigger, and when the first opportunity came to leave, they did. I understand football and know there is little loyalty, but I think we can say Williams never seemed to get a grip on any defensive issues. A lot of what Stuart Maynard needed to address came as a result of how Williams set Notts up. The decisions to extend the contracts of players who perhaps should have been let go sooner, and the failures we have had in recruitment, might mean that whoever takes over from Montague is a blessing. I don't wish any manager to be sacked, and I hold no hard feelings towards either Williams or Montague, but I feel they have made poor decisions that led to this. If Montague thinks he can survive at a club that clearly has no idea, it won't be long before he's a casualty of this game.

I don't worry about football finances. I think the Reedtz have a good understanding of what it takes to get us up the leagues, and provided we maintain control over the money going out and the debt, I personally think we'll be better off than a lot of other clubs that are considered bigger and richer. The thought of us being able to profit from departing players is only part of the good signs.

Personally, I don't think Joe Palmer does all that much that is publicly known. He seems quite happy in the background, and I would prefer a bit more transparency and open dialogue from him. I don't mean in terms of squashing rumours, but just general insights, which is why I miss the communication that Jason Turner used to provide. I hate how the club does things when they want the fans on their side, but the moment attendances are up and things seem rosy, you might not realise just how much the CEO role benefits the club when they are acknowledging fans with their work.

Remembering Granny Pie always fills me with a mix of sadness and fondness. Her contributions to the community were immense, and she had a unique way of making everyone feel welcome. When I think of her, I can't help but smile at the memories of her joking about her walking sticks. Her legacy goes beyond players and staff; she holds a special place in our hearts. Her impact on us and the joy she brought will never be forgotten. She was truly a wonderful lady who is deeply missed. Just reading through the comments is enough to remind us of this.

Coventry City 2-0 Preston North End Joker Portsmouth 0-1 QPR Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Leyton Orient Northampton Town 0-1 Bristol Rovers Grimsby Town 0-2 Fleetwood Town Port Vale 1-1 Salford City Rochdale 1-0 Barnet Tamworth 2-2 Southend United

I thought we should have beaten them earlier in the season despite the close contest. I would feel disappointed if we repeated Tuesday night by putting on an unimpressive display and ending up with a draw. I would like to see us take control, including taking the lead and defending far better than we did against Colchester United. We need to show more urgency in finishing chances that are created and in good scoring opportunities. I wouldn't begrudge a gamble on goal rather than relying on trying to walk the ball into the net. When it works, it's great to watch, but our inability to create chances from a distance is something we need to overcome. If we fight and play well, that is all I can ask, and the outcome largely depends on that. Losing would be disappointing, as would drawing, but compared to playing unconvincingly, you have to accept that. I do feel we are hyping ourselves up, with a large amount of pressure only to allow it to affect our performance on the pitch. I would rather do the talking on it, instead of off.

EFL teams often scout Scottish and Irish players, while Premier League clubs tend to poach from the EFL and the best players from all UK leagues. Walsall appears to be benefiting from its ownership, but there are some hidden talents that wouldn't be discovered if lower clubs didn't recruit from the Irish leagues. You don't see much success the other way around, with clubs signing from League Two, except for a few cases.

Both players are very good, but we will never know who is better. It's all down to opinions, and there isn't one right answer. I personally enjoy watching them both, especially during their prime. However, I don't think I can choose who is better based on their time in the Spanish leagues. It would have been interesting to see them compete more closely for a longer period, though.

My thoughts are with Super, Chris, Cheeky, and all the family. Granny Pie was a wonderful lady, and I truly miss her presence on the site. I wish she could still be jokingly threatening members, as her banter and care were second to none. May she rest in peace.

I have no doubt that the club always tries its best to sign the best possible players, even when they do turn out to be panic signings. I, for one, would rather the club tries to add cover than choose not to add strength when it could be included. I think this is why Notts have started offering some players shorter deals. This is a good idea as it allows them to renew or let the player find another club. It is easy to give the likes of Matt Palmer much longer, though I seem to think he initially signed on a one-year deal and then extended to more. He has signed three extensions now? I believe this is correct. Under previous regimes, he would be one of those players we would have lost and signed by a rival. Yet we have hung onto him and he is establishing a great career here, well worthy of leading us out as captain. The recruitment has been very good. As I mentioned, the club is signing with intent and seem to balance the wages as a means to avoid overspending. I think lessons have been learned from last season when Palmer was injured, which gave our recruitment the biggest eye-opener it has had since the Reedtz took over. I also think that we realised just how much we rely on Palmer, which is why Scott Robertson was a welcome signing to give us something similar. Robertson, although injured now, looks to be a great asset when in form. Early on, I thought he and Palmer would be the future. Yes, we haven't seen it much, but there is still time once he fully recovers, which will likely be next season. The squad we have now, if promoted, I don't think the club would have to address much. A backup keeper, a few players here and there, and maybe another striker to add to the goal threat, but we are seeing how the recruitment is making a difference. Should the recruitment team have pushed for a replacement for Macaulay Langstaff, I think it has worked out well, with January being when we look to further fuel our bid to finish in the automatics. Looking outside the UK, it is a big market and not every club in this league could pull of a signing a player like Mai Traore or Alasanna Jatta.

Nick Tsaroulla is a very technical player who always gives his all. The goal clearly meant a lot to him, as it was his first in new colours and one he will always remember. We have a great player in him, and if he can score a few more goals before the season ends, I think it would benefit Notts. Stuart Maynard has options with Tsaroulla's position, but Tsaroulla is someone I would frequently choose.

Well done, Didzy! There was a good amount of votes for various people, but I am especially pleased to see that David McGoldrick earned the most. His performance was classy! I am delighted that David McGoldrick won.

The result is a good boost. I didn't realise that it's four back-to-back away wins. I am losing track a little, but our away form has been much better this season. At home, we are a fortress backed by our exceptional matchday support. We managed to get through the injuries and difficult performances, so it's good to have a bit more luck and better outcomes with our games.

This could be a very good signing. We need to commit to playing him and afford him time. With Junior Morias back, though I doubt Morias would feature, but in principle, they could be two hellraisers in terms of giving defenders a nightmare. We have seen the Jatta and Didzy partnership flourish, and if Mai Traore needs time, I don't see why we wouldn't give Morias another chance but in more games, especially against teams we are coping with. It would rest some of the players during a backlogged run of fixtures if JM can return to match fitness in time.