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Good luck to them in La Liga, if they can be more technical and defensively tight at the back, they might be able to stay up.

We have a good squad, we are a couple of signings from really adding 'strength' to the team, but someone with Martin Paterson's winning mentality could get the most out of the players. It will be crucial now that he's in, that he bond with and form a strong relationship with the players. Having them on board and giving 100% will be helpful, but it is very early. We don't know how Paterson will handle setbacks, we don't know his tactic preferences or squad selection. The positives are how strong of a squad we have, we have a solid keeper, a decent defence, the midfield is stronger, and we have Alassana Jatta up top. Sign a replacement for David McGoldrick which is a standout signing for League Two, get another proven goal-scoring striker, and we could mean business. He's highly rated by the board, so I suspect he will move back to a senior coaching role.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @MejustMike. How long have you been a supporter? It would be nice to hear from you.

Burton Albion looked the most likely to be relegated from League One, they were very poor and never looked capable of staying up. Their fans are being quick to dismiss that Martin Paterson played any role in that, putting it down to other teams losing, but he managed to get the points from a team that looked very unlikely to pick anything up. Notts aren't a struggling team, we are making progress in League Two, and it's been steady. I would have liked to see the board appoint someone who would be less divisive among the fans, just as a way to get back the unity. Paterson still deserves a fair chance, and so far he has shown interest only in our club. We have to try to give him time and avoid early judgment, at least to the point of getting behind him. Every new manager deserves the support of fans from the outset. I hope we see positive signs early on in the new season.

The board has made its call and appointed someone who they hope can get us promoted; I don't know much about Martin Paterson as a coach or manager. I only vaguely know him as a player, and I just hope he has that aggression to win and can get the players wanting to put an extra 20 to 30% into their performances. Paterson has been given a good opportunity to come in and guide Notts, so fingers crossed he will do just that.

This is a great idea! I will look to find the pictures I took on the day and share some.

Happy Birthday, @Fan of Big Tone! How are you planning to celebrate your big day? Hope it’s awesome! Enjoy!

Today seems better than what people were saying it would be. It's actually pretty nice here in Manchester! How's the weather over in Nottingham?

It’s good to wear t-shirts again without needing to layer up. Just don’t forget the sun cream, and it’s best to stay out of the sun around midday when it’s at its hottest. I’ve really enjoyed the past week because it’s felt like proper summer, though I know it’s been a bit too warm for some. I’m lucky my apartment has air conditioning, and it doesn’t cost me anything as it comes with the place. That makes a big difference. I don’t need to, but I like to open the kitchen window where I sit and write at home. The breeze has been lovely.

He didn’t really need to highlight that he’s the first South Asian Head of Coach Development in academy football in England. If you’re good at what you do, that should be what matters most. Saying that makes it sound like where he’s from played a big part in the decision. I’m sure he’s proud of his background, and that’s fair enough. But the message could have focused more on what he wants to achieve. It came across as a bit too much about him and less about the job. I’d much rather hear someone talk about how vital it is to guide young players and help them get the best from their careers. That’s the heart of the role. Let’s hope he keeps his feet on the ground and stays focused on the work, not himself. There’s no room for egos in youth development. It’s about the players, not the spotlight.

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I would buy Notts, no doubt, and I would instantly look for the best fans who are selfless to get involved with bringing about a real evolution where the club is brought to the front, focusing on being "fan-inclusive." I would hire someone to run the club at board level, then make sure each department was correctly staffed. The ticket office would be overhauled; I would make sure fans could actually speak to someone without the phone being put down mid-queue for the 20th person in line. Appointing a manager to decide who is best to bring in, with a scouting team and analysts to aid him. Meadow Lane wouldn't need much doing to it, initially. I would make sure the squad had a good budget to climb the leagues, but I would want to see the manager invest in upcoming young players amongst experienced ones, so by the time promotions were gained, the players would be at the level with them.

It's really interesting to think about how so much of the world's gold just sits in vaults, often for years without being touched. It makes you wonder if that gold could actually do more good if it were used to support advancements in things like technology, healthcare, or renewable energy. Instead of just gathering dust and going up in value, wouldn’t it be better if it actually helped drive some progress? Investing in these areas could lead to innovations that really benefit everyone, instead of just sitting there in a safe. The difference between what it could do and what it is actually doing is pretty mind-blowing.

Might this be the club starting to realise that to have youngsters who are good enough, they need to be getting game time and coached during the period where they are breaking into the first team? When we had Sam Osborne, it bothered me that "he's no better than what we have" comments were made by the then-manager. You can't expect them to be, it takes seasons and many minutes for them to get that experienced. If the arrival of Nimesh Patel is a start to focus on making sure that the head coach is supported with playing young players and we start to see a difference, then it should be wages well spent.

Position the Notts badge at the top center, with the Puma logo directly beneath it. Leave the left and right empty. Change the blue to yellow and the red to black. That would be a very nice-looking Notts home shirt.

The majority of fans would likely be happy to see Luke Williams back, but I think it's valid for some to be concerned. I just think whoever comes in must be supported because it's crucial to get the upcoming season off to the best possible start. We don't know how Williams will be with a much better back three, but we do know that he has a good rapport with the players he's led here. We will have to wait and see what happens, as fun as it is to speculate, it could turn out to be a different reason as to why we are waiting on the news. I would rather have Williams than some of the names on the bookies list that have not managed in the English Football League.

Is it me, or does Cedwyn look a little mellowed out, and by that I mean been on the fizz? It's a good photo, I hope he's doing much better. Also, shout out to Macca and Bajami!

He struggled to get into the squad at first, but looked promising. He featured in what was a very good run, inclduing scoring for us but he was largely plaqued with being inconsistent. Prior to his loan spell expiring, he did perform much better and a lot of fans hoped he would return. Including later on, once we had returned to League Two as a free agent but I think he signed for Stockport County. I believe he struggled for game time at Stockport, I will check with some fans I know in my office.

It's good that he recognizes the project and knows what Notts are all about, players like Ollie Norburn thrive in front of passionate fans, and I really hope we can get behind him. There are concerns about his injury history, but we are preparing to focus on this, and I think there are enough midfielders for this not to be that worrying. It's more promising if he can settle early and make a big impact. No doubt League One teams would have been interested, so it does feel like a coup for us.

I wouldn't call myself super picky, but I really hope the away shirt isn't any shade of pink. I'd much prefer something like yellow, blue, or maybe even green again. As for the home shirt, black and white stripes are totally our vibe. Sure, the club could get a bit creative, but I can't help but wonder if they'll go for something custom-made or just pick a simple off-the-shelf design. Honestly, I’m okay with either. I'm usually fine with the overall design. It'd be cool if the club dropped some hints about the home shirt, you know? It'd be fun to guess how it might turn out!

I hope they have, along with their mobile phones. They should take time to relax and unwind before training and pre-season begin, as it's a long season ahead. They don’t need to see us debating who should be in the starting XI or watching new signings being written off before they’ve even kicked a ball.

I like it! I’m not sold on the neck, but my dad has one of these in mint condition, and I’ve always liked it. The club should have no trouble selling out of those unless Match Winner is doing special orders, which would kind of keep the demand steady. It would be safe to produce a bulk amount, as I can’t see them not having high demand.

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