Notts County Squad 2018-19

[nottsun]

It will only be possible to be certain when we have the benefit of hindsight, but this is beginning to look like a very strong squad and this week’s transfer activity is a clear statement of intent that Notts will be going for promotion next season. Congratulations to AH - in the last 18 months he’s provided the biggest boost this club has had in many a long year.

Hopefully this excellent start to the close season will be continued with the re-signing of Duffy O’Connor, Jones and Pindroch and with further strengthening with new signings. Although we already have strength in all areas of the field, there’s a lack of numbers in some of them, particularly the back four, and a fourth striker is essential (perhaps a promising loanee). KN is quite keen on using a bit of rotation to keep the players fresh and fit , as well as covering for injuries. So I expect Nolan and Hardy to keep the excitement going for a little while yet.

Wise words.

Based on O'Conner's impact in his brief appearances, I'm most keen for him to be here next season. With him, the best of what we already have, plus the new forwards; There's a new season holiday in my heart.

[LaxtonLad]

Anyone have any idea if we will still sign Mason Bennett on loan again, or do we no longer need him?

By the way, whatever's happened to all the posters who said we can't afford to buy, we have no money - we're skint?

[SwalePie]

By the way, whatever's happened to all the posters who said we can't afford to buy, we have no money - we're skint?

They'll be on shortly making out they've seen the bank statements saying we've spent every penny we had and it's a massive gamble...blah blah blah

[iamITK]

So what do we need now?
Centre half (or two off Duffy doesn't sign)
2 wingers
Right back
Centre mid (if O'Connor doesn't sign)
Left back (if Jones doesn't sign)
Striker

[slack_pie]

It would be really strange if Jones, Duffy and O'Connor don't sign. The club is going places and they are clearly all part of the plan. And if we can afford to make six-figure signings, surely we can afford to pay them what they are worth.

We'll struggle to get anyone in as good as O'Connor, so keeping him will be massive.

[the_anticlough]

So what do we need now?
Centre half (or two off Duffy doesn't sign)
2 wingers
Right back
Centre mid (if O'Connor doesn't sign)
Left back (if Jones doesn't sign)
Striker

The one I'd like to see filled is the 4th striker spot - 1 injury and we've got a Stead + Dennis/Hemmings frontline. Still not promotion calibre. Stead has to be strictly a bench option next season. That Jay Emmanuel Thomas rumour looked promising...
Mason Bennett - sympathies to him, but IMO that hamstring could ping again, once bitten...look elsewhere?

[Chicken Balti Pie]

So what do we need now?
Centre half (or two off Duffy doesn't sign)
2 wingers
Right back
Centre mid (if O'Connor doesn't sign)
Left back (if Jones doesn't sign)
Striker

I'm wondering if we are shaping up for a 3-5-2 this year? Which would mean 2 more centre backs, maybe another right wingback (perhaps if Hawkridge stays he could take that role if needed?). Perhaps need a Shola replacement as well, someone to play the battering ram role?

[durhampie]

TBF I think it gives us better options for Alessandra as well because he seems to love coming inside so might suit him better to play alongside Hewitt with O'Connor sweeping up between them and the centre backs?

Alessandra is not good enough. The reason he cuts inside is because he cant beat his man.. Bench warmer at best.

[durhampie]

Well the signing of Kane Hemmings ends an excellent week of business in the transfer market. Based on last seasons stats we've added two strikers who scored 36 goals and 6 assists between them last season. Add Jon Stead into the mix and we've currently got a strike force with 49 goals and 15 assists in all competitions last season.

Both those two are improvements on Forte and Ameobi so on paper we are certainly going to be far far stronger up front compared to last season. Still another place for a loanee striker, or a youngster or someone to come on and go up front for cameos and to see a game out.

Looking at the squad today I'd say the defence needs some signings next, and hopefully O'Connor will accept our offer.

GOALKEEPERS

GK – Ross Fitzsimons
GK - TBC
GK – TBC

DEFENCE

DR - Matt Tootle
DR - TBC
DL - Andy Kellett
DL - TBC
DC - Shaun Brisley
DC - TBC
DC - Pierce Bird
DC - TBC

MIDFIELD

MR - Terry Hawkridge
MR – Lewis Alessandra
ML – TBC
ML – TBC
CM - Elliott Hewitt
CM - Noor Husin
CM - Liam Noble
CM - Tom Crawford

FORWARDS

CF – Kristian Dennis
CF - Jon Stead
CF – Kane Hemmings
CF – TBC

You seem to have left out Jones....

[navypie]

You seem to have left out Jones....

Jones hasn't signed the contract on offer yet.