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Post by scfc73 on Aug 10, 2023 15:10:26 GMT
Hi all, Notts fan here with a question. We may have seen we haven't had the best start to the season and our fans are in a bit of a meltdown. I know you guys had a slow start last year including red cards (we have had 2 in 2 games) Did your fans manage to stay level headed and what turned it round? Welcome nottsfan81, I'll start by saying congratulations on your return to the FL. I was chuffed you clinched promotion, Notts are great old club with a fantastic stadium & it's a cracking city to go for a beer in as an away fan, definitely one of the better away days (much better than Wrexham!). It would've been a travesty if you didn't make it in the play off's after amassing the points total that you did over the regular season! Most of your questions have been answered by others, I'd say be patient. It does take time to adjust. You're one of the biggest clubs in the division & after having the season you had last season there's probably a bit of pressure with the weight of expectation. We had it last season where everyone seemed to make us favourites, some of our fans bought into that some were more realistic. I'd say most importantly just enjoy being a league club again, you've done well to get your league status back relatively quickly unlike ourselves or Wrexham! The wins will come & I expect you to have a decent season. I have you down as hovering around the playoff spots for most of the season,
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Post by nottsfan81 on Aug 10, 2023 21:58:28 GMT
Thanks for all the replies. I've always thought of Stockport as a similar club to Notts in terms of size etc.
I also used to work for Macc Town (about 12 years ago) and knew a few Stockport fans so always followed your journey.
The thing we did last season so well compared to our other seasons in the NL is that we rolled over the poorer teams whilst the year before we drew at Wealdstone etc.
We conceded the fewest goals in the league last year but we have always had mistakes in us especially because of how we play round the back, you get away with that a lot more in the NL.
I think last Saturday just left a lot of fans in shock, Sutton never gave us a minute and then once we were down to 10 men we just had no chance.
I'm quite sensible - I focus on your journey and know it might take time but on Tuesday I'm sure half our supporters had their memories wiped as they started getting frustrated when we passed it round the back. We do need maybe 2 new defenders as I'm not sure ours are quick enough.
We also haven't quite figured out what our best team is yet which is understandable 2 games in but you'd think we hadn't won in 6 months the way some of our fans have reacted. I knew there would be a culture shock, we lost something like 2 home games post COVID and winning 3-0 was just normal last year.
Can't wait to see Woots back fit, I know he took a bit of time to settle and then you guys fell in love with him. He's such a great guy
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Post by mat1scfc on Aug 11, 2023 2:11:27 GMT
Off Wrexhams - red passion forum
They have bid and it's been accepted 100k for luke McNicolas (23yr old sligo rovers keeper)
They have 3 keepers at the club and all 3 have the potential to retire during or at the end of the season. The fans see him as one for next year onwards but some think they may see him earlier than expected (this year)
100k on a keeper is wild in league 2.
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Post by scfc73 on Aug 11, 2023 6:08:42 GMT
Thanks for all the replies. I've always thought of Stockport as a similar club to Notts in terms of size etc. I also used to work for Macc Town (about 12 years ago) and knew a few Stockport fans so always followed your journey. The thing we did last season so well compared to our other seasons in the NL is that we rolled over the poorer teams whilst the year before we drew at Wealdstone etc. We conceded the fewest goals in the league last year but we have always had mistakes in us especially because of how we play round the back, you get away with that a lot more in the NL. I think last Saturday just left a lot of fans in shock, Sutton never gave us a minute and then once we were down to 10 men we just had no chance. I'm quite sensible - I focus on your journey and know it might take time but on Tuesday I'm sure half our supporters had their memories wiped as they started getting frustrated when we passed it round the back. We do need maybe 2 new defenders as I'm not sure ours are quick enough. We also haven't quite figured out what our best team is yet which is understandable 2 games in but you'd think we hadn't won in 6 months the way some of our fans have reacted. I knew there would be a culture shock, we lost something like 2 home games post COVID and winning 3-0 was just normal last year. Can't wait to see Woots back fit, I know he took a bit of time to settle and then you guys fell in love with him. He's such a great guy With regards to Woots I'll hold my hands up & admit I wasn't raving about him when he signed. I knew he had a good goal record for you guys but whenever I managed to see him play for you I wasn't particularly blown away. How wrong I was, he's become absolutely pivotal to how we play, managed to bag a few goals & his work rate is 2nd to none, always gives it his all. I honestly believe if we'd had him playing in the play off final we'd be in league 1 now, he's a massive loss for us up front. We've been crying out all summer to bring a similar player in as cover/competition for him but the powers that be don't appear to think it's needed, we can only hope that he comes back sometime in the autumn fighting fit & ready to carry on where he left off. After initially being underwhelmed when he signed I'm now one of his biggest fans , I think he's superb.
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Post by Barmy Blue Army on Aug 11, 2023 6:27:05 GMT
Thanks for all the replies. I've always thought of Stockport as a similar club to Notts in terms of size etc. I also used to work for Macc Town (about 12 years ago) and knew a few Stockport fans so always followed your journey. The thing we did last season so well compared to our other seasons in the NL is that we rolled over the poorer teams whilst the year before we drew at Wealdstone etc. We conceded the fewest goals in the league last year but we have always had mistakes in us especially because of how we play round the back, you get away with that a lot more in the NL. I think last Saturday just left a lot of fans in shock, Sutton never gave us a minute and then once we were down to 10 men we just had no chance. I'm quite sensible - I focus on your journey and know it might take time but on Tuesday I'm sure half our supporters had their memories wiped as they started getting frustrated when we passed it round the back. We do need maybe 2 new defenders as I'm not sure ours are quick enough. We also haven't quite figured out what our best team is yet which is understandable 2 games in but you'd think we hadn't won in 6 months the way some of our fans have reacted. I knew there would be a culture shock, we lost something like 2 home games post COVID and winning 3-0 was just normal last year. Can't wait to see Woots back fit, I know he took a bit of time to settle and then you guys fell in love with him. He's such a great guy With regards to Woots I'll hold my hands up & admit I wasn't raving about him when he signed. I knew he had a good goal record for you guys but whenever I managed to see him play for you I wasn't particularly blown away. How wrong I was, he's become absolutely pivotal to how we play, managed to bag a few goals & his work rate is 2nd to none, always gives it his all. I honestly believe if we'd had him playing in the play off final we'd be in league 1 now, he's a massive loss for us up front. We've been crying out all summer to bring a similar player in as cover/competition for him but the powers that be don't appear to think it's needed, we can only hope that he comes back sometime in the autumn fighting fit & ready to carry on where he left off. After initially being underwhelmed when he signed I'm now one of his biggest fans , I think he's superb. If Wootton hadn't got injured, we might not have needed the POs!
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Post by mat1scfc on Aug 11, 2023 12:09:21 GMT
Didn't realise he'd gone to West brom. Didn't someone on here say he'd be worth a punt. 6'5 and "gangly" Edit - I've just realised there two "Mo Faals" and they are both 6'5
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Post by Nik on Aug 11, 2023 12:19:48 GMT
Didn't realise he'd gone to West brom. Didn't someone on here say he'd be worth a punt. 6'5 and "gangly" Edit - I've just realised there two "Mo Faals" and they are both 6'5 Mo Faals, Mo Problems.
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Post by mat1scfc on Aug 11, 2023 14:49:39 GMT
Anyone know anything about him?
Gillingham have been linked with him for a few weeks now and have finally got their man. Seems to be alot of excitement but he's goalscoring record is quite bad sinve he left orient a few years 4 years ago and he's only 5'9 so it's not like he's a target man.
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Post by mat1scfc on Aug 11, 2023 14:53:46 GMT
Off Wrexhams - red passion forum They have bid and it's been accepted 100k for luke McNicolas (23yr old sligo rovers keeper) They have 3 keepers at the club and all 3 have the potential to retire during or at the end of the season. The fans see him as one for next year onwards but some think they may see him earlier than expected (this year) 100k on a keeper is wild in league 2.
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Post by Nik on Aug 11, 2023 16:20:17 GMT
Off Wrexhams - red passion forum They have bid and it's been accepted 100k for luke McNicolas (23yr old sligo rovers keeper) They have 3 keepers at the club and all 3 have the potential to retire during or at the end of the season. The fans see him as one for next year onwards but some think they may see him earlier than expected (this year) 100k on a keeper is wild in league 2. No way on earth they've paid £100k when he's signed a short-term deal then.
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Post by Philcounty on Aug 11, 2023 16:42:30 GMT
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Post by AJL on Aug 11, 2023 18:01:08 GMT
That’s a ‘Good’ signing for them
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Post by Stranded Hatter on Aug 11, 2023 19:35:30 GMT
Off Wrexhams - red passion forum They have bid and it's been accepted 100k for luke McNicolas (23yr old sligo rovers keeper) They have 3 keepers at the club and all 3 have the potential to retire during or at the end of the season. The fans see him as one for next year onwards but some think they may see him earlier than expected (this year) 100k on a keeper is wild in league 2. If you ask me the biggest weakness in their squad is between the sticks. Foster is past it, Lainton is good but made of glass, Howard wasn’t really good enough in the National League. What’s wild isn’t that they’re prepared to pay 100k for a keeper. What’s wild is that it’s a) taken this long and b) that they’re spending it on a 23 year old from the League of Ireland.
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Post by Nik on Aug 11, 2023 19:46:26 GMT
Off Wrexhams - red passion forum They have bid and it's been accepted 100k for luke McNicolas (23yr old sligo rovers keeper) They have 3 keepers at the club and all 3 have the potential to retire during or at the end of the season. The fans see him as one for next year onwards but some think they may see him earlier than expected (this year) 100k on a keeper is wild in league 2. If you ask me the biggest weakness in their squad is between the sticks. Foster is past it, Lainton is good but made of glass, Howard wasn’t really good enough in the National League. What’s wild isn’t that they’re prepared to pay 100k for a keeper. What’s wild is that it’s a) taken this long and b) that they’re spending it on a 23 year old from the League of Ireland. There's just no way they've paid that and given him a contract until January.
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Post by Stranded Hatter on Aug 11, 2023 19:51:07 GMT
If you ask me the biggest weakness in their squad is between the sticks. Foster is past it, Lainton is good but made of glass, Howard wasn’t really good enough in the National League. What’s wild isn’t that they’re prepared to pay 100k for a keeper. What’s wild is that it’s a) taken this long and b) that they’re spending it on a 23 year old from the League of Ireland. There's just no way they've paid that and given him a contract until January. I did reply to the rumour, rather than the confirmation which I saw after I posted. I think it’s mad that they’ve gone into this season with Foster as their number one
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