TheSkipper

It’s going to be a big clash for both teams. I read little into comments from managers about players missing games or what their fans think. You don’t go 2nd by fluke; they have a decent manager and are one of the strongest teams in this league. I still think we pip them in terms of quality though. On paper, we may be stronger, but their team may have a better understanding of each other despite being relegated.

Dan Crowley is absolutely amazing. He’s a very talented player that shows pure quality when he’s in form. I don’t think he’s had a bad game so far, but he can be quiet and average at times, but you would expect that from any player at times.

Adam Chicksen all day long. Giving Will Randall the start is firstly risky and secondly something that really goes against what Luke Williams says. I would be disappointed because Chicksen hasn’t done anything wrong. It’s just that Jodi Jones is such a game-changer that he pips him to the starting position. This is the chance for Chicksen to showcase why he should be getting more minutes.

I think MK Dons fans tend to be negative as it is. If they are not winning games, then they seem wary of everything. Most didn’t come from when Wimbledon collapsed, no matter what they say. I wouldn’t read too much into what their fans think. It’s like someone judging Twitter as the majority of Notts fans’ opinions back before we got promoted. I trust they will make a game of it. They won’t be easy, but I feel Notts has the quality to do well. I think on paper we do have a stronger squad, but they may be stronger as a team.

Exeter City 1-1 Leyton Orient Stevenage 0-2 Carlisle United Accrington Stanley 1-3 Mansfield Town Joker Colchester United 0-2 Tranmere Rovers Forest Green Rovers 1-0 Crewe Alexandra AFC Fylde 0-1 Aldershot Bromley 0-0 Maidenhead United Woking 0-1 Solihull Moors

It’s great to see that Luke Williams, the manager of Notts County, has been nominated for the League Two Manager of the Month award. This nomination is a reflection of the hard work and performance of the entire team. The team’s resilience after a tough start to the season is commendable, and their strong performances at home, with the support of their fans, have certainly contributed to their success. Facing tough opponents like MK Dons is always a challenge, but it’s encouraging to see that the team is confident in their abilities. Jodi Jones’ call-up to the national squad is fantastic news for both him and the club. Macaulay Langstaff has been a key player for the team this season, bringing energy and goal-scoring threat as a dedicated striker. Despite being top of the league, Luke wisely cautions against getting too carried away and advises focusing on continuing to improve. Luke Williams’ thoughts provide an interesting insight into the mindset of the team as they continue their successful season. Congratulations to Luke and the entire Notts County team on their achievements so far!

It’s funny how this would have been considered state-of-the-art training and something that improved players. Seeing people falling over as they jump through it seems less military-drilled and more relaxed, but still not casual enough to take a stroll. Unlike the video @Chris shared.

@Fan of Big Tone Yes, @liampie is our designated driver. We have been to all the games so far - league games, that is. Fans at home should rally behind this and watch it at home, inviting friends and family over. Back the lads from your place!

Macaulay Langstaff is a star, and I am pleased that he has extended his stay and started to find the back of the net. His form has been impressive because he never stops running, and from reading and hearing his thoughts, he comes across as a very likeable person. It’s also nice to see him acknowledging the support; he’s spot on about the atmosphere being electric, and I am eager to see it remain this way. If he can find the net against MK Dons and the lads bring home the points, I will be very happy.

Winning at home instills belief for away games, and becoming hard to beat comes down to focus, energy, and quality. I believe we possess all three of these attributes at the moment, but the match against MK Dons will be crucial. It’s a good time to be playing them, as our away support is immense. I think it’s even better than our support at home games. We are united, and even though the Pavis Stand has started to join in, and I do love watching games at Meadow Lane, it feels different away from home - it’s a very special feeling. Luke Williams is right in saying that winning at home helps encourage support on the road, but having our home ground as a fortress will be an important factor come the end of the season for securing vital points.

It appears that Graham Alexander allows his team to play with a certain level of freedom, which certainly makes their gameplay less predictable and routine. MK Dons will be a real challenge for us. We have performed well so far, but I believe that Accrington Stanley has been the toughest of our fixtures to date, and they are just a decent team. MK Dons have many talented players, some of whom I could see excelling in a team like ours, such as Michael Williams and Alex Gilbey. It might work in our favour if they have players out, as we are only really missing Cedwyn Scott and Jodi Jones, who is on international duty. This match will be a true test of our abilities and could provide valuable insights into our strengths and weaknesses as a team.

@Piethagoram, are you a spy in disguise or do you just keep your ears to the ground when it comes to the football world? I didn’t think York City would appoint Neal Ardley, but I recall you calling it. Well done. It’s good to see Ardley back in management; I hope he does well with York.

Blackpool has spent good money, perhaps not this season, but it’s due to their spending that they have been bouncing around the leagues. I think this is a case where Blackpool’s fans need to be mindful of what is happening across football and how overspending isn’t the best of choices. Sometimes you have to be wiser with your budget, whether their chairman is being tight-fisted or not. I still think that, provided they are a decent League One team, they shouldn’t make such demands about their spending.

He needs to commit as much as possible to Wolves; the FRG decision seems to be holding him back. It’s strange that he thought joining a Belgian team, as good as Anderlecht are, would be a good idea. In that interview he did where he talked about his career, he never mentioned us; the interviewer brought it up, and Ian skimmed over us. He said he still had a desire to manage; the only way it will work for him is if he starts putting in the work and effort, along with making smarter choices.

Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @Banquo. It's great to have you here.

I have just seen the news and came to see if anyone had posted about it. It’s very saddening news. He was a good player, a very good player for West Brom, in fact.

@Piethagoram you missed one of your favourites from our League One days: Zeli Ismail. He was a good player on his day; he just needed to apply the same work rate consistently and curb his attitude a bit.

I doubt it could get much better than this. Notts have been superb, and the win against Accrington Stanley showed our class. They are a good side, and we continue to adapt to life back in League Two. Macaulay Langstaff is looking better by the game; he’s showing that he can score goals. I am not bothered that, so far, he’s only scored in two games. Those four goals are massive, and his ability to make his presence known is an important part of his gameplay. Having a striker who can continue while clearly having a knock is something else. Stanley seemed to be targeting him, so I am pleased he showed them that he’s a fighter. That second goal was worth their stunned faces as he put the ball in the back of the net.

Our attendance has been very good; it does help that we experienced promotion last season and fans are optimistic. People are bringing more friends and family. I hope we can hit 10k for all Saturday games; I wouldn’t knock 7-8k for a Tuesday or midweek game. Those games are always hard for some fans to get to.

I find these cartoons absolutely hilarious! Very funny. The desert misspelling! Haha…

I was really impressed by Luke Williams' approach of downplaying going top. It truly demonstrates astute management in ensuring that our expectations remain centred as we carry on building upon our strong start. Plenty could change, but Notts are looking good. Beating Accrington wasn’t as comfortable as the scoreline suggested, but they didn’t make it as difficult to win as you would expect. Good team, but ours showed so much more spirit. It was good to see the focus coming through the middle, with defence-splitting passes rather than crosses into the area. With how tall their players are, I am surprised Dan Crowley, who isn’t the tallest himself, managed to score his header, but it was a perfect piece of play, as was each goal Macaulay Langstaff scored.

They rate his ability but don’t believe they are seeing the best of him or are playing him in the right way. https://yellowsforum.co.uk/threads/20-ruben-rodrigues.9579/page-8

It’s great to be top of the league; this could be our only time, so celebrate, enjoy and encourage. If we happen to repeat this over the course of the season and into the New Year, it will be signs of a promising contention for promotion. We need that fighting spirit! Just as much as we do being happy to see our club succeed.

We all want any signing to do well, and I hope he gets his chance and shows how good he can be. I am a little bit disappointed as we could have really strengthened this area. Ollie Tipton so far seems a pointless signing, and I fear this is just a backup with little intention or hope to feature him in the team. Adam Chicksen may be slotted into a CB position ahead of him, just so he gets more game time rather than someone who is used to the role. It is what it is; as I say, I hope he does well, but I don’t think we will see him play much. Cup games are most likely.

I have donated, and I wish I could afford more, but with away games and things in general, this is all I can spare right now. I know you appreciate all donations, but I want to make it clear that I would donate much more if I could. I will commit to donating at least £10 a month. Good luck, Gaffer!