Kevin Nolan reckons we have the players to get us out of this mess, can he get the best out of these dedbeats. He also said the same players was only a couple of points away from 3rd place. Lets see how they react tomorrow.

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I noticed Ronan Murray shared this video, he wrote:

Which pundit do you agree with? What do you think on the matter?

Interesting subject, personally I feel footballers are using excuses to force moves but sometimes its best to just let them go. There is little loyalty yes, however you can't stereotype everything. At the end of the day I can understand someone wanting to earn more money would want to leave a club, yet to fake an injury is totally wrong.

For Payet, I think he's acting like a spoilt child and he's been one of West Ham's major issues this season.

Though I don't understand why anyone would hold a grudge on a player wanting to better themselves, wanting to earn their family more money or to win trophies. Sometimes the vibe around the club is enough, yet without allowing for the free movement of players to leave I feel this only makes the subject point all that much bigger.

We're in bottom two after playing a game more than most around us, however with things falling into place and a changes from top to bottom, my question to you guys is: are you worried? 

Firstly the best defensive performance of the season I've seen so far. back 4 looked more of a unit and the midfield actually did some defending for once... It did lack creativity but that wasn't crucial today, the clean sheet was.

Collin 6 - good saves but wobbly at times

Tootle 7 - reasonably solid

Duffy 6 - looked much better in a flat back 4 and with Audel next to him.

Audel 6 - Solid for once

Dickinson 5 - not much good going forward but steady enough at the back

Milsom 6 - Defended better than usual - held the shape

O'Connor 6 - Held the midfield together well

Thompson 7 - MOM for me. Energy in midfield is what we've been sadly lacking.

Campbell 5 - Game passed him by too much - I would have liked to see him play wider.

Forte 4 - Never really got into the game, and almost gifted them a goal

Stead - 6 Battled hard, still not fully fit and the service to him wasn't great

Mansfield

Kristyan Pearce - 8 Outstanding

Arquin 5 - did a lot of good work but what a sitter he missed!!!

Game 26 - The Stags (H)

Team: Mansfield Town

Date: 14/01/17

Where: Meadow Lane

What line-up should Notts opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?

Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.

Community spirit goes along way, just look at the effect in recent weeks - Alan Hardy's revolution has really driven back the much needed optimism, whereas it was all doom and gloom prior to that (for valid reasons).

I would like to encourage everyone to follow members here.

If you visit anyone's profile (but your own of course), you will see the option to follow the member - click it and make sure you check your notification settings. This is something I really encourage, lets keep the spirit here going - so follow those who you enjoy discussing matters with.

The former England, Watford and Villa boss has passed away at 72. Sad news

Evening all,

If you exclude the new owner, new manager, record breaking run of consecutive defeats and almost going bust - not a lot happened at Meadow Lane this last month:

https://www.leftlion.co.uk/read/2017/january/left-magpie-january

COYP

It was because the Trews had stripped NCFC of its supporting structures (youth teams, a proper board, decent scouting system, etc) that John Sheridan never really stood a chance. Now watch him take the beast by the throat and turn Oldham round.

In the light of which, full marks to AH for recognising that building a new framework needed to be high up the agenda. But at the very top of that agenda must be selecting the right manager. I just can't help feeling that, given the possibilities of someone like Mark Robins or even Justin Edinburgh, it was a mistake to take a punt at an untried candidate. Hoping that Nolan's combative reputation on the field of play will turn him into a feisty successful manager is a bit of a desperate gamble. What will AH do if Nolan's first 6 games yield less than 6 points? Notts need to win 10 of their remaining games to be safe and secure.    

Number 2 on the agenda was bringing in new blood. Instead of which, AH is banking on Nolan vastly improving the present stock. It won't happen. They are bankrupt. Their confidence is in shreds. I'm sure they've been shouted at, had an arm round their collective shoulder, been tactic talked to death. Mansfield will decimate the stock so AH had better get that embargo lifted yesterday or Notts are dead ducks. 

Heavily rumoured in the national press. I'm not sure.

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Saturday's Fixtures:
Burton Albion v Wigan Athletic
Sheffield Wednesday v Huddersfield Town
Charlton Athletic v Millwall
Chesterfield v Coventry City
Cheltenham Town v Accrington Stanley
Crewe Alexandra v Luton Town

So Alan Hardy's officially the new owner of Notts County, Kevin Nolan is the manager, and all seems well once again at Meadow Lane.

At his press conference, Hardy discussed plenty of things about his arrival including his vision for Notts, the training, the scouting and so on.

It's all (well, the key points) here:

So what do you think of what he's told the press?

As the title says the Forest takeover has fallen through, I really hope they do find a buyer as I want to be playing them in a couple of years.

We've been where they are too many times in the past and its not a good place to be, most of there fans helped us out when we desperately needed it a few years ago and I'd like to think that we would do the same if their situation needed it.

One big plus for us though, looking around on the various social media platforms it seems that a lot of their fans are coming down to the lane today and possibly in future as they would rather give us their money than Fawaz.

Alan Hardy will make a definitive statement today at Noon regards the future of Notts County Football Club! So said Radio Nottingham. 

So, with John Sheridan the latest managerial casualty of the Notts County killing machine, who should come in to take up the poisoned chalice?

Best case scenario names include Steve Cotterill and Martin Allen, while the bookies are listing the likes of Gary McAllister, Neil Redfearn, Kenny Jackett and Nigel Adkins.

Who do you think should step up to the plate?

We have appointed Debbie Irving as academy secretary, she was at Forest for years and is an extremely positive step forward for our academy, regarded by many in the game as the best at what she does, hopefully the first of many positive steps going to happen today

Although A.H has said the sale would still go through, probably by the weekend, I won't rest until its signed sealed and delivered, what else can hold it up.

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If I read Alan Hardy's tweets correctly then it's happened!!

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1. Replacement of Sheridan? Controversial to some, but current losing run with little sign of defensive improvement, maybe a move for Rowett worthy of consideration.

2. Total revamp of scouting. Both for identifying players, and technical analysis of opposition 

3. A footballing philosophy 

4. Serious questioning of squads capabilities. Need to ship players out.

5. Boosting crowd initiatives. Experimental lowering prices. 

6. Return of the Bench initiative 

7. Revamp of Media depts output. Too subdued recently, makes Benedict's input worthy

8. Need to clean seats more regularly 

9 Transparency with Supporters so that surprises of Winding Up orders are a thing of the past

10. Redecorating facilities and new facade of Family Stand

http://www.williams-architects.co.uk/notts-county-football-club.html

As above. FIFA's mission to completely ruin the World Cup continues.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38565246

On the plus side, we might qualify.

The takeover seemed to be a never ending story, where leads stopped dead in their tracks but there was no lack of rumours.

More believable rumours had emerged regarding the club's future.

I can only think we was heading for admin and possible further uncertainty but this has been avoided.

I ask you does this situation reveal more about Ray?

Anyone read this week's article by GB ? What an absolute arrogant self opinionated piece of work he is , I don't usually read to much into those kind of articles by no marks like him , but he ruffled my feathers here . Have a read if you can would be interested in the thoughts of the community . 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37938444

well that didnt last long...

Just a short time ago, the focus of most peoples worries seemed to be 'admin'. There's still no certain answer about this, however it seems more and more likely because of Alan Hardy protecting his investment (the same way Ray did by exchanging contracts). Can Alan now have the keys please?

However, things are very much on the downer around Meadow Lane. We have parted ways with John Sheridan and there's a bleak list of candidates who may possibly replace him.

Personally I think Hartlepool and Morecambe are safe.

Accrington Stanley appear to be turnings things around, along with Newport County now picking up points (typical for us right?).

Cheltenham Town look dire but you can place any bets on the safety due to a single point. There more pressure, uncertainty and lack of stability the more we may struggle. Throw any inexperienced manager into the mix (no digs to Alan Smith) but it's looking even more bleak. The positives are the fact the clubs getting major renovations with the takeover, we may get a manager who can save the club and he may be backed with staff of his choosing (who can offer him proper support) - rather than leaving him off the grid or landlocked with someone who doesn't want to work with him.

Our form is also the worst out of the bottom three.

I was worried about this last season, I expected this to happen because of the direction the club was seemingly being lead towards. You can't fix cracks so easily when it requires real work.

Are you worried? I am.

As the title suggests, rather then the positions that are needed (we all know we need players in every position) lets have some actual names.

I'll start with Danny Rowe from Afc Fylde