TheSkipper

I’m a big fan of Jim O’Brien, I think he’s the best choice to lead us. People are too critical of him. If Michael Doyle had been here, the squad would have been filled with his friends, unlike O’Brien who tried to assemble the best squad he could. I hope he enjoys the experience, even if his hairline might not.

I’m upset that Luke Williams has left, but he’s left the club in the best possible position, which should make finding the next manager easier. The Neil Warnock rumour seems to be just that, a rumour. Would he step down to League Two at his age? He might prefer retirement, especially considering Mark Hughes’ unsuccessful stint with Bradford City despite his impressive managerial record at higher levels. I don’t have a specific preference for the next manager, I trust the board to make the best decision. I don’t think they’ll opt for a short-term solution, I believe Notts will be looking at the long term, just like with previous managers. It wouldn’t surprise me if they went for a young, unproven coach. Being a good coach or manager is about more than just experience. You need to understand the game and if you’re brave enough to give someone a chance, it could pay off. But it has to be the right person, not just someone picked from an academy or a semi-professional team. Experience isn’t the main factor when choosing a new head coach, because it can be gained in the right environment with the right support.

Thank you. I value every comment and appreciate those who took the time to read my blog post. I have many unfinished drafts that I plan to complete and share soon.

Hello, @Harry Buckley. I am pleased to be welcoming you to the Pride of Nottingham. It's also nice to know you will be among your family. I bet @super_ram is delighted to see you on here. He pretends to support Derby, but believe me he's here a lot and speaks mostly of Notts. That's no coincidence. ????????

The gaffer (@Chris) is brilliant at Photoshop. I wish I could do even half of what he can, but it’s beyond my skills. I thought there would be more Notts fans capable of creating things, so hopefully, if they’re on PON, this will reach them.

Just to clarify, I don't blame Aidan Stone. Conceding 5 goals can really dent your confidence, and while being dropped wouldn't be a positive, it would give him some protection. I think whoever we have in goal will come under criticism, and some of that will be justified. I have less confidence in Stone once we concede; he seems to become a bit hesitant, especially with shots aimed high, and his reactions appear slow. Once again, I don't think he's to blame for the draw against Grimsby because defensively Notts should have done better. I think Sam Slocombe would bring more experience to the role.

I’m concerned that Stockport County will watch the Grimsby highlights and spot our weakness in guarding the goalkeeper. If Aidan Stone is playing, he needs to stay alert and work harder to shield the upper part of the goal. Many teams have realised that they just need to aim high. It might not be a popular opinion, but I’d prefer Sam Slocombe to start. I consider Slocombe to be our top shot-stopper, and he handles stress better. If Jim O’Brien continues to manage the game, I hope he considers who the back three are. I don’t mind Connell Rawlinson, but it depends on the opposition. Stockport seems to have a good amount of speed, which would make me hesitant to start Rawlinson. Notts just needs to ensure we apply pressure and create opportunities. Stockport isn’t unbeatable. We performed well against them on their turf, but we made it too easy defensively.

I admit I’ve been relying on the dashboard, but I need to start browsing the community page as well. I think the forum layout of PON is fine, but the changes have made things much clearer. We need to continue the good work as a community.

Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @True Magpie. I am looking forward to working with you and seeing what we can come up with to make PON enjoyable for all. ????????

I am sorry for the late welcome, @Robbie. I am delighted to see you have been joining in, and I look forward to getting to know you better. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. It's great to have you amongst us.

A big thank you and well done to all. I’ve not been as involved as I’d have liked this month, but it’s moments like these that make being part of the PON community so rewarding.

Macaualay Langstaff is continually getting better and his commitment to hard work is sure to yield results. The fact that he doesn’t fixate on goals or outcomes shows that he’s always focused on giving his utmost. It would be great if he could score a few goals tonight. It would be a nice lift for both him and us.

Hopefully, Luke Williams will get a break at some point. He’s a competent manager and the respect he displays says a lot about his character. He’s done exceptionally well for us, we’re truly fortunate.

I have great faith in Luke Williams, and I’m confident that he has the ability to turn things around. This is his first significant challenge at Notts County. We had a team capable of advancing from the National League when he joined. He just needs time to work out what’s going wrong and how we can overcome these issues. Yes, it’s more than just a headache, it’s frustrating, but we can’t start demanding a new manager, just as it’s unrealistic to expect a completely new set of centre backs. We’re sorely missing Matt Palmer, who brings so much control to our midfield. It’s not an excuse. The defence should be able to cope, but they’re simply not up to the task at the moment.

The club is committed to this, and I hope it does generate more revenue. I believe this is largely because the club is finding it difficult to get firms to sponsor a board at the moment. So, switching to LED could be a beneficial decision.

Notts' performance can be inconsistent, but that's just the nature of football. We can't anticipate consecutive promotions. League Two is tougher than the National League, but even so, underdogs can triumph. I simply wish for Notts to regain their discipline and determination to secure the outcomes we desire.

This sparked an idea in me that once a certain donation goal is reached, the member could be rewarded with a special PON cap. Imagine that! @Fan of Big Tone, this is fantastic, it really suits your blurry face. I hope you enjoy it!

Even though I have a job, I probably wouldn’t be able to commit to a membership tier. It’s astonishing how quickly money can disappear, but I will remember to make occasional donations because it’s the least I can do and I know Chris will appreciate it.

I would always wish the best for someone like Alan Sheehan. We may have had difficulties during his time at the club, but none of it was his fault. We are indebted to him for the penalty he scored that kept us in League One against Oldham. I hope he accomplishes his coaching aspirations.

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I want to see Notts attack as we know they can. We’ve had good and bad performances away from home, some average, but no matter how we play, creating goal opportunities can win games, so we need to improve creatively. I believe Dan Crowley will bounce back after being substituted, assuming he’s not injured. @yelobeli - I hope you manage to get the tickets. You often see them being sold in Facebook groups when some fans can’t attend. I’ll be there, @CliftonMagpie or @liampie always sorts our tickets the moment they go on sale. Have a nice day whatever you end up doing.

Currently, Luke Williams is facing a slump and poor performance that he hasn’t encountered before. Usually, he can get Notts back on track, but for some reason, despite the effort, it’s not working at the moment. I don’t agree with David Jackson’s presser suggestion that Notts are overconfident. I believe it’s not a lack of confidence. It’s likely a combination of nerves and panic causing the defensive problems. As for what went wrong in the second half against Walsall, it’s much simpler because Notts just stopped playing. When that happens, passing becomes tedious.

Ed Francis is another footballer to mention in this MAGnet discussion, given that he also played for Harrogate.

He’s already made a mark with that goal. Our fans simply want to see a young player succeed, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I’m excited about our youth prospects, but we need to ensure they’re ready for the first team.

I fully support this idea. It would be wonderful to have at Meadow Lane. We could create a display about our relegation from the Football League and how Christoffer and Alexander Reedtz revitalised us, making us an appealing club to watch.