It sounds like Jim O'Brien has a lot of respect for Neal Ardley, you could also assume he feels a new manager could be appointed as The Post speculated that he wanted to be reassured of Ardleys future first.

I feel both should remain, I would hope O'Brien re-signs because he's good enough.

Let's get the JOB done. ????

A lot of fans seem to desire the skill, flash, and reputation that comes attached to players like Kane Hemmings and Kristian Dennis. Although as we have seen last season, it doesn't always pan out as it would seem. On paper, things like the above often look good, but ultimately it's all down to the service and teamwork.

Last season, Notts desperately lacked height and speed, something that wasn't addressed as such but more with added experience.

I don't want Notts to be branded a club where washed up players come to hang up their boots, or obtain that last good pay day because of the fans support.

I would hope the club could become a team, which not only generates its own stars from within the Notts academy, but also a club that can take on existing young talent and mentor them into good squad players. The reason I feel this doesn't often work, is mostly down to time and the lack of focus.

Notts tends to sign the wrong players, at the wrong age and only positive aspect tends to be their "experience".

Yet, once the club has addressed the takeover and started to build on the infrastructure - I would hope they look to sign players who have the technical ability, height and speed to really add the depth missing from the squad.

In the news the other week, The Post mentioned how the Supporters' Trust wanted a say on the clubs happening and be a voice for fans. After the way the Trust grave the club away and the lack of knowledge of who runs the group, how do you feel? Are you in favour of a Supporters' Trust?

So Tom Crawford has returned from a loan spell with A.F.C Flyde of the National league. He also played in the final of the national League playoff at Wembley as Salford beat A.F.C Flyde 3-0 to earn promotion to league football. 

So could that loan spell help Tom Crawford next season if he remains at meadow lane as we face playing National league football next season.

A few days ago it was my grandson Jake @super_pie's birthday.Today it's Jake's dad,my youngest son's birthday.Happy birthday @Chris from me and @GrannyPie.Hope you have a great day.Also hope that on your next birthday you will have a Notts promotion to celebrate too.

Does anybody know what's happened to "Scoop"..... He's conspicuous by his absence..!!!! 

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Going to be an experience next season

Oxford have released Jon obika and four other players. 

 Would you be happy to see any of these at meadow lane.?

I know oxford are a league one side and would be a drop down for the players but there young players who maybe looking for a fresh start. The players concerned have a torrid time in league one so none league could be a way to reinvent themselves.

click the link for the full list 

https://lastwordonfootball.com/2019/05/10/jon-obika-among-five-players-to-be-released-by-oxford-united/

It seems that Notts county are in line to receive a parachute payment Of £500,000 after relegation and another £250,000 next summer. 

That should hopefully help us surly.?

for the full story click the link below

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/500000-parachute-payment-provide-relief-2847063

Just thought you should all know that we have released the following kids, Max Culverwell, Tyreece Kennedy-Williams, Owen Betts, Coden Duncan & Oscar Ramirez.

Expect to see Max Culverwell at another league club very soon. 

So it seems every club announcement about retained or released as almost happened except ours but the everning post say the players will receive a letter shortly telling them there futures and then an announcement will be made to us fans hopefully this week.

For the story click the link below. 

 https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/notts-countys-out-contract-players-2864182

So we have had 7 days to digest the relegation and what’s happened with our beloved Notts county this season. But I’ve got to say after taking time to think about it this has been coming. We did have a good last season what with the play off but to come from that to relegation is not excepted-able. It seems for every high we achieve a period of hell follows. Promotion to league one then battles against relegation then relegation same this season. But it seems every time we have a new owner relegation follows. 

I’m thinking maybe this relegation could be a blessing in disguise because we can rebuild and hopefully get a owner that knows his stuff and get some stability I may be being a idiot but what dose everyone else think?

Okay, as far as the list of priorities this is quite low.

I admit this, however, I recall when it was ran with passion and a staple of the football club community. A part of Notts which brought young fans together, I know many fans who often ask if it's still running or disappointed when their events get cancelled.

In terms of pride and looking after our own, the worth of this is so much more important than that of what people think. If Notts is doing poorly, I don't see why the younger fans should be forgotten. Whilst I also hate this 'YOUng PIES', I would love to see the club invest some quality planning for this or at least see if the NCFITC could help to ensure it's done well.

Bring back the Junior Magpies I say, forget this silly re-branding.

https://www.facebook.com/TeamMagpies/

Today is my grandson, @super_pie's 13th birthday.Happy birthday Jake ,hope you're enjoying your special day.

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/fresh-consortium-working-overtake-south-2846759 

Rumoured a few weeks ago. Now in the race to takeover Notts

Guys today  @Chris and @cheeky~k8 celebrate there 15 year anniversary I’m sure you would like to join me in wishing them a happy anniversary. 

Well here we are, the final round of this season, and the final round with Notts as a league club. Cant believe it's come to this, but here we are. 

As its the last round and each league plays at a different time, there's 3 games from each league, but there's still just ONE joker! 

Saturday's fixtures

League Two 3pm:

Forest Green Rovers v Exeter City

MK Dons v Mansfield Town

Macclesfield Town v Cambridge United

League One 5:30pm:

Doncaster Rovers v Coventry City

Plymouth Argyle v Scunthorpe United

Southend United v Sunderland

Sunday:

Championship:

Hull City v Bristol City

Rotherham United v Middlesbrough

Stoke City v Sheffield United

Mine:

Forest Green 1-2 Exeter

MK Dons 1-1 Mansfield Town

Macclesfield Town 0-0 Cambridge United (joker)

Doncaster Rovers 2-2 Coventry City

Plymouth Argyle 1-0 Scunthorpe United

Southend United 1-2 Sunderland

Hull City 1-2 Bristol City

Rotherham United 0-1 Middlesbrough

Stoke City 0-0 Sheff Utd

So with no Notts what everyone planning this weekend.?

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/how-hell-ever-come-notts-2852255

The comparison with Macclesfield, wage budget underlines the enormity of Notts's misspent budget

I know Ross Fitzsimons has had a awful season and probably could blamed in Part for the relegation. But with the release list coming shortly he may just get a second chance as his non league experience may just help him be retained for next season. if he retained would you be happy and do you think he would have a better season?

I know we haven’t had a great season and people are saying who needs to leave etc but a few players have gave there all this season and do deserve to wear the shirt I’ve heard a few names from a few fans since the season ended.

But who’s your player of the season.?

If any of you still want to watch football after last week and you're at a loose end tomorrow, I have a tip for you. A few years ago some Waldhof Mannheim fans started an internet live stream showing video of every away match, which is available unrestricted and for free on YouTube. The match tomorrow (Saturday, 1pm UK time) will be the very last one as Waldhof are in a league with an actual TV deal next season. So if you're interested in something a bit different, come to this thread tomorrow at 1pm and click the link below!

I know we haven't had the best time recently but is anyone else sick to death of the way this club is treated by other fans? 

http://www.theconferenceforum.co.uk/thread/65122

I think they're going to be very surprised when we actually sort ourselves out, which could be very quickly. We are naturally a bigger club than anybody at that level. If Bristol Rovers can come back first time then so can we!

I wonder if any of you came down to Rodney Parade a couple of years ago ....last game of the season....you remember?

Notts holding on at 1-1 against Newport County and then , up North, Hartlepool go ahead against Doncaster with about 10 mins to play ......Newport to be relegated if the score didn’t change. 

That Hartlepool goal inspired you lot to cheer and celebrate my team’s relegation.....now, “what goes around, comes around “ ...does it not? 

So pleased to see your club face yrs of obscurity in the non-league....took the “County” 25 plus years to get back our league status and your wonderful fans cheered the goal that would have sent us back down! 

Of course , we scored in the final minute and won 2-1 ...the great escape! 

How things have turned around...little Newport ( bottom 3 budget ) , fans owned ....and in the playoffs.

Notts County chucking 40/50 grand a month at it ....and YES ....RELEGATED!

NO SYMPATHY.

I have read a lot of comments on social media, some are clearly fans having a laugh and others are somewhat more questionable. It's quite possible that IF the takeover happens, Notts could start to implement the club's identity back and therefore improve over a period of time. Non League isn't easy by any stretch of the imagination.

It's really going to be a test for Notts.

For Notts to adapt well, they need to focus on team building and get that 'spirit' of togetherness floating around the squad.

I seriously think it might take 1-3 years, of course Notts could bounce back next season but at this stage it seems unlikely. I can't see, despite the spine of the squad that remains looking half decent. The club needs to find defenders who not only have the ability to defend, but can stand up against heavy challenges - something in League Two Notts has desperately lacked for some time.

The midfield needs to have pace, it's fine to keep Michael Doyle if that is what Neal Ardley wants - however someone else will be required to do most of the running. Ideally someone better at taking set pieces will be signed, this could improve the changes.

Speed and height are a massive thing for the standard of football we face, some up top needs to be able to hold the ball up and those behind need to be capable of moving forward whilst directing space.

I think it's a very tough ask to expect this to happen at the first opportunity, as I say I think it will take a few years.

What are your thoughts?