https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2023/09/14/wolves-u21-boss-james-collins-nathan-fraser-is-a-dream-to-work-with/

He appears to be a promising player who just needs to find the right loan move. I think it’s unlikely that we will be the ones to provide that opportunity because we don’t have much need for another player.

Junior Morias may not live up to all the hype surrounding him, but it's important to note that we have only witnessed him briefly, and that too in just one game. It was a match where Notts performed poorly. It's a well-known fact that strikers often struggle when the rest of the team doesn't perform up to par.

Some players are worth holding onto.

Harrogate Town will do well to retain Luke Armstrong during the next window. While I believe he would be a good League Two player, I think that’s about his limit. I’m surprised that Wrexham are interested in him.

I'm certain that we might have overlooked a target or two. The main difference between us and Wrexham is that they have released a significant number of players and are in need of strengthening. On the other hand, we didn't have to do this as much, so I'm not too concerned about them failing to secure new signings. If anything, it could be seen as a fortunate situation for us.

12 minutes ago, Chris said:

The only one I can name, and I did hope you hadn't mentioned him, is Michael O'Connor.

I couldn’t think of any at all to be honest.

Jake Jervis

salford city are a very difficult one but i remember when they expressed interest in elliott hewitt.

The fact that we’re on an undefeated run is indeed impressive and gives me hope that by Christmas, we’ll see more indicators that we’re on the right path. It would be a dream come true to emulate Arsenal’s feat of going an entire season undefeated. While it might be wishful thinking at this point, it’s a goal worth aspiring to.

15 hours ago, CliftonMagpie said:

The fact that we’re on an undefeated run is indeed impressive and gives me hope that by Christmas, we’ll see more indicators that we’re on the right path. It would be a dream come true to emulate Arsenal’s feat of going an entire season undefeated. While it might be wishful thinking at this point, it’s a goal worth aspiring to.

It will be quite difficult to achieve as we lost the first game!!

On 12/09/2023 at 15:12, Ohh Tommy Johnson said:

It will be quite difficult to achieve as we lost the first game!!

I was explicit enough, but I was referring to the future. We are demonstrating our progress as a team. Having reached this stage with only one loss speaks volumes, but who knows if we can go an entire season unbeaten in a few seasons’ time?

He was a summariser on Radio Nottingham for the Mansfield game last Saturday, in the run up to the match he was discussing leaving Gainsborough but I missed it, I tuned in just as they finished talking to him. Anyone else hear it?

Being a manager can be a challenging and demanding role, and it can have a significant impact on one's well-being. I believe that his decision to step down is purely personal and not influenced by the team's current position. Regardless, I wish Bish all the best in his future endeavours.

Neal Bishop, a father of two growing children, has undoubtedly had less time with his family due to his football career. His managerial responsibilities would have further reduced this time. Therefore, it wouldn’t be surprising if he has chosen to step down in order to enjoy better quality time with his family.

max power if i remember had a few good seasons but then tailed off, hes just a cheaper player for them to bring in to give them a bit more experience.

I don't remember much about him in football but have heard the name.

Max Power is a surprising signing for the Saudi league, but I wish him good luck. He seems to be one of those vibrant players who enjoys changing their hair colour. Perhaps he should concentrate more on his football.

I’ve corrected the YouTube links for you, @Piethagoram.

It’s refreshing to hear Ricardo Moniz’s interviews; he articulates well and demonstrates a clear understanding of the game. I hope he’s given the time needed to turn things around for the club

Ricardo Moniz talks a lot of sense about what he is trying to do. It’s quite enjoyable to see a coach so calm when being interviewed.

Blaming Connell Rawlinson may seem easier, but there are multiple explanations for what truly went wrong, and no single comment can be fully accurate. It's all about idealistic thinking, based on different scenarios. While it's great for discussions, points can be shaped to fit one's own thoughts, similar to why I don't dwell too much on statistics since they can be interpreted in various ways.

It appears that acquiring a dependable centre-back could alleviate some of the pressure on Connell Rawlinson. There might be an appropriate time and situation to put him in the starting lineup. However, it's important to remember that Rawlinson is a valuable member of the team who, despite sometimes making costly mistakes, consistently performs well.

Mistakes happen and this season they are all learning from them its fine. Hes a good player.

The abuse Harry Maguire gets is a disgrace. He's a human being. Man Utd have treated him badly but he just gets on with it. He never gets the credit he deserves but he's the scapegoat when things go wrong. 

@Dripsey3 i am sick of it, no wonder is form is not great. for england i think he dont do much wrong.

Kind of sick of all the news stories about these types of incidents but without it nothing would change.

@DangerousSausage following the match in Salford, we’re keeping our fingers crossed.

Keep it up, good start

I hope Reading overcomes their issues soon. It's really not good to see them struggling. They need to find solutions and get back on track.

It's been a tough time at Reading. Another club failed by its owner. How many more clubs are gonna fall due to poor ownership? As has been said on multiple occasions regarding owners running a club poorly resulting in them declining there needs to be more done to stop this from happening. 

so many teams, wigan, southend etc all struggling, it's horrible but reading should pull through because they have a good stadium and someone should be interested if their owners end up selling.

That’s is ridiculous I’m sure a better solution could have been found.

14 hours ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

That’s is ridiculous I’m sure a better solution could have been found.

It's called concluding that 96' minutes is far more than reasonable to award the win. The referee should have just blown the whistle. A reply isn't fair to Buxton, who should be the team being protected considering the game sounds almost a certain win for them.

it sounds very unfair, even they restart the game at 2-1, it means they have more time to defend the lead which would have otherwise been over.

The Notts team put on a poor display, appearing to be very disorganised and possibly assembled hastily. There was little cohesion among the players, despite showing promise individually. However, the lack of teamwork resulted in Notts suffering. It seemed that Junior Morias, in particular, struggled as a lone striker. As mentioned before, he often went missing during the game, and one could be forgiven for thinking he had been substituted.

https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/under-21/20230912-efl-trophy-report-notts-county-1-2-wolves/

All games, in my opinion, hold significant value as they provide me with valuable insights. I express my gratitude to everyone who has engaged in playing games alongside me. This information is crucial for someone like me who is living away from their home country. Therefore, I extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you.

I must admit, I stopped reading the article after the first paragraph. Perhaps I would have read further had I not skimmed the comments first, but politically, the article falls short.

On 11/09/2023 at 22:22, super_ram said:

I've been trying my best teaching him @Piethagoram,tha knows. His Derbyshire (East Midland)is coming along quite well but someone else will have to help with other British regional accents-any Brummiies,Scousers,Geordies etc offering.Sorry  @Dry Nelson Ray

Oh, hold on a second. I thought you had this down pat? Are you telling me there’s still room for improvement? That’s just a bunch of tosh and double tripe.

I didn't go through the article; instead, I perused all the comments, which reinforced my initial decision to give it a miss. I dislike squandering time, and it seems like a case of a journalist striving to meet his quota by invoking the names of celebrities to gain more attention. I'd be inclined to describe it as 'pants', but I'm cautious about causing any confusion for @Dry Nelson Ray.

The gaping void that was left wouldn’t have been easily plugged by a single defender. Aaron Nemane was caught off guard and failed to recover in time. Aidan Stone was tardy in leaving his line. While Connell Rawlinson was indeed caught out, who else made an effort to close the gap? It was a dreadful display of defence from the team.

The highlights certainly showcased a commendable performance by Notts. As for the topic of Connell Rawlinson, I won’t be commenting on it. It seems that discussion has been overdone to the point of exhaustion.

What an ending this game would have been if Macca had managed to direct his header into the net in those final minutes, eluding the MK Dons goalkeeper. It was an entertaining game between two good teams!

I don't think we heard all the questions, so I wonder if this is a fun piece, but the more substantive information will come elsewhere.  I think the purpose really is to show Macca as relaxed, fun and enjoying his time at Notts and not a lot more.  I liked it though.

59 minutes ago, Ohh Tommy Johnson said:

I don't think we heard all the questions, so I wonder if this is a fun piece, but the more substantive information will come elsewhere.  I think the purpose really is to show Macca as relaxed, fun and enjoying his time at Notts and not a lot more.  I liked it though.

Yes exactly that, there was a longer piece on The East Midlands news programme with more appropriate questions, this was just a fun piece as you say @Ohh Tommy Johnson

1 hour ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

Yes exactly that, there was a longer piece on The East Midlands news programme with more appropriate questions, this was just a fun piece as you say @Ohh Tommy Johnson

Ahh we only get Brighton and South East London news here - despite being miles from either! Occasionally they mention Gillingham but rarely more easterly (unless it is bad news).

Ian Dawes seemed pretty clueless, their statement mentioned that he had them playing some good football. I haven't seen it so far this season, I think he was the wrong man for the position. His experience so far seems quite a lot down to luck.

They may want to stick with Nigel Adkins until the end of the season if he is able to turn things around, then give the new manager a fresh start to make the needed changes.

In my opinion, Tranmere has been one of the poorest teams we’ve faced so far; Grimsby appeared superior. From all the highlights I’ve seen, they seemed out of their league and subpar. I’m not surprised to see them eager to make a change.

The decision to dismiss the manager is one that I find myself in agreement with, a rarity in such circumstances. It was a necessary step to prevent Tranmere Rovers from spiralling into a struggle that could have led to a relegation battle. While it’s never pleasant to see a manager lose their job, the timing of this change, ideally before the season commenced, was crucial for the team’s future.

Notts adopted a more effective strategy in the MK Dons match. Their goal was expertly executed, and they brought an element of threat to their game. It seemed to materialise out of the blue, as I felt Notts were gradually finding their footing in the game until then. In the second half, Notts executed some impressive moves, and their ball control made MK Dons hesitant to push forward. Despite numerous opportunities, nothing really materialised for us in terms of goals. Kyle Cameron's goal was truly exceptional. It effortlessly soared into the net, and the subsequent opportunities were promising, but their goalkeeper did well to prevent us from clinching the win.

The weather was uncomfortably warm, even when standing in the shade. Despite this, the stadium and game were enjoyable. I can see why both teams did not put their all into the match, as the heat was too much to handle. However, the second half of the game was undoubtedly more entertaining.

I was particularly impressed by the captain, Kyle Cameron, whose spectacular goal was a highlight of the match. It was a great moment of skill that drew cheers from the crowd. Overall, despite the oppressive heat, it was a memorable match that showcased some impressive football.

The outcome seemed fair; a draw appeared to be the appropriate result. I believe either team could have emerged victorious, with Notts having slightly better opportunities on goal, but that’s just how it goes. There’s no room for complaints as we could have been defeated, and earning a point against MK Dons seems quite a strong performance for us.

I travelled to Turin for the opening match and spent a few days in Italy. The Juventus fans were wonderful; one of the families I met invited me to join them for a meal at their home the day after the match. It was an impressive feast, featuring all the classic Italian dishes and enjoyed in good company. I never discovered if they were part of the Italian Magpies. As for the match itself, Notts seemed out of sorts for the most part. I concur, Juventus were gracious hosts and didn’t play to their full potential. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have had a chance to score.

I didn’t attend the game, but I did watch it at home. It was a great day and a proud moment. I wished the Danish brothers owned us at this point because I think our friendship would have been forged more closely with souvenirs from the day most likely being bought by them so that they could remain with the club.

I don’t recall this, as I would have been too young at the time, but I am aware that we played them. It must have been fantastic to travel to Italy to witness us assist in the inauguration of the Juventus stadium. I’ve found this topic quite intriguing.

I don’t recall him either. He may have been overlooked since he didn’t feature in any of the main friendlies. I’m unsure about the Matlock or other matches, but I wouldn’t place too much importance on them given they predominantly feature youth players. It doesn’t provide an accurate representation of a young goalkeeper’s abilities. Besides, I doubt we had a need for him.

It’s a fascinating tale of how he was let go by Doncaster Rovers, had a loan stint with Notts, and ultimately signed a contract in Dubai. I don’t recall observing it, but I typically don’t pay much heed to the goalkeepers warming up. Nonetheless, it’s an intriguing little story.

Kian was the small keeper who warmed up with Stoney in the first friendly against Stoke, he was also the smaller of the two trialists at Nuneaton so I guess reading the comments from you guys you rated him . He was at Derby last year & had a great 6 weeks at Notts in pre-season, played most  of the B team games and Wealy & Luke wanted him to hang around whilst they tried to sorted budgets etc (difficult with 3 keepers already on the books).....however in the meantime he got a great offer to go and play pro as first choice out in Dubai which was hard to turn down.

Great to see County up at the top end of the table, all the best for the rest of the season.

@Piethagoram i take it back, i must have missed it. i am glad they did.

Far too young.Rest in peace Ian Hamilton.

I read about this a few days back, on the BBC Sports page for Notts. Very saddening news, he's died way too young. It's awful.

On 05/09/2023 at 23:14, NottsLoyal said:

Good luck to Jodi Jones. Will someone please update this discussion with how he does if they manage to look out for the results of his international games? It would be nice to see how he gets on. I will most likely forget.

@NottsLoyal

I’m delighted that Jodi Jones managed to play for an hour for Malta, particularly in a match where they emerged victorious in the friendly.

Jodi Jones is truly exceptional, and I'm pleased to see him perform well during Malta's recent match. It was beneficial for him to get a significant amount of playing time. In fact, I believe he is one of the most accomplished players we have seen in years. His skills and abilities make him stand out from the rest. It's exciting to have such a talented and versatile player representing our team.

My weekend revolved around watching Notts at home and then attending a family function on Sunday. Nothing particularly exciting; I wish I could have watched the game live at Stadium MK.

Saturday was a nice visit by @super_ram, who joined me to watch the game via the frustrating live stream. At least for the first half, it was really nice to have him over, and I also loosely joined him watching the England game.

Afterwards, I walked Super back to his and stayed for a little bit, but I had food on, so I couldn't overstay my welcome.

Sunday, I slept for awhile  (I can't help it, I felt like I had been shot) and I did stuff on here. I almost wrote I didn't remember, which I didn't until Kate told me.

3 minutes ago, Chris said:

 

Sunday, I slept for awhile  (I can't help it, I felt like I had been shot) and I did stuff on here. I almost wrote I didn't remember, which I didn't until Kate told me.

I felt very tired all day Sunday ,which I blame on the the mugginess of the  last few nights keeping me awake.

I would exercise caution when considering becoming Fleetwood’s manager. I think Karl Robinson would be courageous to take on the role.

Lee Johnson could be a suitable appointment; Fleetwood might even be the kind of team that suits him. However, if he fails to instigate a turnaround, it could significantly dent his career.

I can’t be the only fan who wishes Sky would choose a different game. Us vs Mansfield is always shown live. I understand the local derby element, but it’s become boring at this stage. They should show others with more priority than this, but they won’t. Thankfully, I will be at the live game.

19 minutes ago, DeadlyMacca said:

I can’t be the only fan who wishes Sky would choose a different game. Us vs Mansfield is always shown live. I understand the local derby element, but it’s become boring at this stage. They should show others with more priority than this, but they won’t. Thankfully, I will be at the live game.

It doesn’t bother me, but if I were at home, I think I would still want to see it if I couldn’t be at the game. I can see why some people might find it boring, but the game markets itself. Sky will be looking to attract casual football fans as well as fans of both teams who aren’t at the game.

It’s positive news that the Mansfield game will be televised. I hope this discourages those with no real interest in Notts from attending, yet who still turn up for games.