Chris
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Without seeing the highlights it's hard to call if he was interfering, yet the outcome won't change no matter who is wrong or right. @Piety - It looks by the rules you provide, the referee made the right call. -
If we can get our form away from home sorted, it would change things - even if some of the games we picked up draws (rather than loses). I understand the calls for Moniz to go and the out cry. Yet I am concerned that we may not be giving him the time he requires but I do admit, results work against giving him time. Good read Tom, thanks.
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Typical really, Derry shines and Maddog wallows in defeat. We suddenly fall back to earth but the transition is still something I am mindful of. Not sure the referee made the right call but we need to be better.
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It will be interesting to hear how Derry is received and how our ex manager responds, I suspect it will be mutually respected. I just hope his disappointment of being sacked, is the reason Cambridge play in similar fashion to Salford City. Within time I believe Derry will be a good manager. Let's get the result Notts and push on from here, unity is the answer and confidence building is something we require ourselves. COYP!
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Yes, pacey player whom was heavily linked with us - rumour has it he snubbed wages but you can never believe everything you read.
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It was a very good result and pleasing to see Notts do so well, especially so early.
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I think it was Jermaine Jenas who spoke about us not being able to string two passes, yet it was frustrating to watch and I questioned when would Notts respond? Yet for me, this is what the cups all about and I won't allow any negativity to spread within myself. That said, I understand concerns and others feelings - I really do. Just for me, there's no sweet moment knocking our a Non League team - whereas there is for Salford CIty and I feel we must praise them. They played well, we didn't turn up and we just looked out of our depth. Don't allow these types of performances back into the league, if we can manage this - we should be okay. Chalk it off and give our opposition the credit they deserve!
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Keep your chin and head up Jon, sometimes tactics means changes have be made but Moniz must realise we look better with two up top. We have two strikers who can score in league games and another in the reserves. I hope our manager is listening, really I want to see better communication and progression - The signs on the pitch concern me with players scrobbling, we had this last season.
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Great stuff Cobby!
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I'm pleased in a sense, I explained why within the community but I wish him well. When we signed him, I felt he would be a big signing for us but sadly this hasn't been the case. Yet, I wish him well from here on with his career. If he comes back and eventually features, so be it but right now we don't really need him.
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So far this season, we haven’t yet witnessed a settled Notts County but we have been entertained by a couple of outstanding performances. With the arrival of Izale McLeod, Notts do look much stronger up front and the loan arrival of Alan Sheehan does provide the back with much needed cover.At the recent home game against York City, I mentioned to a friend about how comfortable we looked without so many of our foreign legion players. I’m not trying to suggest that they’re to blame for the inconsistency, this seems only natural with the amount of arrivals we have seen during this summer but what it does make me think, is some are not ready for League Two football. With the exception of a few, I think the majority have settled well and contributed nicely already. Yet, on appearance it does seem that a couple need more time to settle to the hustle and bustle of this league. For me, one stand out signing from our foreign legion (which is how the majority refer to them) is Gill Swerts. It was interesting to see him in pre-season looking already settled, as he mingled with fans after coming off at games like Carlton. Yet each time I have seen him, he seems steady and reliable. He did extremely well in my opinion in our game at Meadow Lane against Luton Town. With several players on the verge of returning, it leaves questions as to which players will nail down their positions but for me, I would give Gill Swerts his starting position back. This said, with Elliot Hewitt coming in and doing well – Would it be fair on him after the performances against Crawley Town and York City? This weighs up some of the dilemmas Ricardo Moniz has with his now current 41 man squad. It also begs the question about players like Wes Atkinson, Colby Bishop, Rhys Sharpe, William Hayhurst and Scott Bennett. Will we see any of these feature? Also – is Taylor McKenzie still injured? This would see that Kyle Da Silva, Ronan Murray, Robert Milsom would be fighting for a place once they return from their injuries. There is so much, which can unsettle a squad, which can lead to inconsistency and Moniz in my opinion really needs to balance his selection decisions. He’s doing well to make players fight for their places, yet I am unsure if some of the players like Gill Swerts deserve to be benched. I ask you, what do you think? Does Gill Swerts deserve a place within the starting 11? Does anyone else deserve to be starting more regularly? Have your say below. -
We should be mindful of McLeod's confidence, though even I am disappointed. The bright side is we didn't lose! Yet we should have came back with 3 points. Onwards & Upwards! COYP
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It's a fair point, I haven't been able to make many away trips due to health matters - I don't really want to go places I am unfamiliar with. It's not an excuse because I used to make the long journeys very regularly. This is a discussion point within another area, one which I have to wait to hear back before I can proceed. Thank you Colin for writing another article for us, this is brilliant.
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Thank god for "Steady Eddie", I don't want to come across as a 'I told you so' person but I felt he deserved his place in the squad and I was right behind him. I think his goal gave us a lift, as it sounded like came from nowhere, with very few chances prior. Then steps up another man who's had negative shadows. LIam Noble! Very good win for Notts and I felt like we may be doomed after going 1-0 down, the lads did well. I very much hope we can turn Meadow Lane into the place whereby we pick up the points. It will make travelling a lot easier!
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I just had that horrible feeling once Wimbledon scored this would happen, I didn't want it to and it's disappointing after how we started. We need to be stronger, end off. Notts need to stop making mistakes
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I wasn't convinced by the fee for McLeod but I think he'll prove me wrong after seeing him score twice against Luton. The shot he had very early on, I turned to Cobby and said 'He looks and shoots like a striker' (then something about actually being on target). I'm still optimistic but hoping the roller-coaster slows down.
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It was very awkward watching them getting into the game, after they scored their first - I did feel like they may go onto win themselves. We just sat back and looked very uneasy! Yet credit to Noble for snatching the points. I do feel on a whole we deserve the points but fair play to Luton.
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Hopefully a performance which will lead to consistency and a Stead squad in League Two. I'm ever so proud of Notts! Let's push on now.
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It was good to speak to Kevin, really insightful and he's another who's supported PON to great lengths. Good luck to the 'boy Grealish' tonight. COYP!
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Watch out Kevin, we have a blizter ourselves and he goes under the name of Julian Jenner! And don't get on his wrong side or he will send you a picnic basket (food hamlet). lmao Jack should have a great game, it will be nice to see him. Thanks Kev!
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Come on Notts, do us proud! COYP!!
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My Holiday so far - Blog All written by use of my mobile, I do not have a laptop with me. http://www.prideofnottingham.co.uk/community/blog/2/entry-103-3-days-in-holiday-blog-1/
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Fair article - American Pies you mentioned controversial, yes some may not like your opinion but you have written it in a very constructive way. It's not out of order at all and there does seem to be more to the story but that's for the itself to sort out. I believe Moniz will bring us success if we are patient with his approach and results. Thanks for sharing your views with us.
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I am actually going to buy a copy once I am off my jolly holidays.
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18 signings and a new manager, introducing a new style of football it is of course going to take time to see this transpire into the ultimate goal. I am one of those who takes games as they come, yet I am not optamisic about Saturday but in the long run - I do feel Notts will be fine. It's a valid point regarding the 2010/11 season. Also interesting to see the parts mentioning the new grounds and Sol Campbell. We could do with someone like him in his prime right now. COYP! Thank you Colin for taking the time to write for us and agreeing to be a guest writer.
