TheSkipper

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I respect Kyle Cameron, he’s an excellent captain. Those fans who doubt his abilities are missing the point. He’s clearly competent, and with our support, he should continue to improve. I appreciate his sincere responses.

It’s a significant match for Walsall, and we may appear weaker if we don’t find a way to secure a win. We shouldn’t underestimate them, but we should be victorious against teams below us. That’s our main task, so hopefully, we can avoid any unexpected setbacks.

Based on Walsall’s performance, Notts should have ample opportunities and devise innovative strategies to advance the ball into attack zones. Aaron Nemane and Dan Crowley could prove difficult for them to handle if they can weave their magic. Jodi Jones could also add a spark to our game. While Walsall has some good players, they seem disoriented on the field and usually play with just one forward.

The players are good enough, but ideally we could use someone who is a leader at the back and can improve on what we have. It's fair to give players a chance and to defend them, but we do need someone who is always focused on organising the back and dealing with threats actively. Mistakes will happen, but they do need to be minimised.

James Sanderson performed well, but we need to avoid overhyping his debut. The problem I see is people making negative comments if he plays and underperforms or just plays in a way that some fans can’t see he needs time. I do hope to see him in the team, but it will be seasons away before we have a youth player that is going to be with us for a while.

I hope we can begin to worry less, as we’ve noticed that we often give up too quickly, something we’ve been conscious of all season. I won’t criticise the players for the poor defence, I’m certain they’re aware and will be upset with themselves. I simply hope we become more resilient from this experience because we’re in an excellent position where a little more effort could yield results.

We’ve seen a rise in the past and there’s no reason why we can’t see another in the future. I don’t believe the boss needs to make any special efforts to reach out. We’re in a strong position with many excellent members, though it would be lovely to see some return. @Super_Danny_Allsopp continues to post, but seems a bit less involved. I noticed he came back and posted on his wall, but didn’t get a response.

I have faith in Luke Williams, but he needs to be looking for defenders come January. Junior Morias is a great lad too, I’m glad he got his chance and scored. It’s just a pity our defenders can’t hold their ground as well.

Our defence was rather haphazard, leading to three easy goals for the opposition. The club needs to address this defensive issue as we’re not seeing any signs of improvement. Shrewsbury Town weren’t significantly superior to us. The main difference between us was our poor defending.

Defeating Shrewsbury Town wouldn't necessarily be considered a surprising victory. They’re a strong team, but they could easily blend into League Two and be average or compete with us. They have some good players, but we mustn’t forget our own strengths. A successful cup run would be great, but first, we need to focus on tonight’s match and aim for a win.

We talked in the pre-season about how Junior Morias would fit into the squad. With Cedwyn Scott’s injury, Junior has been given more of an opportunity. He’s got a turn of speed that’s frighteningly quick, which could come in handy. His goal was brilliantly placed, so we know he’s got the ability to score. I hope he gets more opportunities as he’s had a bit of bad luck with injuries.

Crawley Town certainly posed a challenge, but once we got into our stride and David McGoldrick equalised, we were able to take control in the second half. Jim O'Brien's remarkable goal showcased his unwavering agility, effortlessly converting a challenging header into a seemingly effortless move. I’m really chuffed for him and hope he scores a few more this season.

As for Sam Slocombe, I hope he’s not seriously injured. I’m fond of both him and Aidan Stone, so it would be worrying if Slocombe was out for a long time. But Stone is fully capable of stepping back into the team. We were fantastic in the second half, everything just fell into place and we turned the tables on Crawley. Our pressure on them really paid off. It was a brilliant win.

Until someone confronts them and other companies, the prices will keep rising. It’s not really fair business because it’s not like you can choose a different company. They should be compelled to use their profits to repair their own infrastructure.

His future doesn’t seem to be on the wings, as we have numerous players in those positions and some will always be preferred over him for some reason. It’s more likely he will be brought on as a substitute in this area, but I can easily envision him being used as a temporary fill-in again in one of our three centre back positions.

There’s a sense of nervousness and a lack of creativity. Ideally, we could benefit from a few players hitting top form that’s good enough to propel us forward. Dominating games offensively would alleviate the pressure on the defence. This could be achieved by keeping at least two players back and being mindful of long balls forward aimed at outpacing our back line. While we continue to depend on our goalkeepers, they will persistently face a barrage of harsh and often unjust comments directed at them. Whether it’s for a single mistake or for not making a save. Even though they save many decent attempts, they can’t stop everything. The defenders simply need to improve their defending.

I can’t understand why this happens at away games, we don’t seem like the same team at times. Once panic kicks in, it appears that every player’s mindset shifts, leading to costly mistakes. Despite the criticism Sam Slocombe often receives, he managed to keep the scoreline more respectable, and it’s not his fault for failing to save a penalty. The taker always has the advantage in that situation, especially with the recent rule changes. I’m quite disappointed because I know we’re capable of much better.