Interesting topic and an interesting interview where two things Jim said stood out.

"They know what they are mate".

Pitchforks? That's my guess, pitchforks! Or maybe something a little harsher from the Scotsman.

Welcome Jim#mission


"You don't go looking for it but if you see it it's not nice"

I imagine it take a tremendous amount of self discipline and restraint not to see the comments as comedian, podcaster and broadcaster Joe Rogan adopts, where he chooses not to read any of the comments due to the overwhelming unfiltered negative bias. That seems the correct choice especially when you are as crazily popular as he is due to his excellent and always entertaining podcast. He doesn't want that unhealthy negativity in his life.

Nobody should be surprised that players read NCM, Facebook, Twitter or any other media platform linked to the club. Nor should anyone be surprised that it has an impact on the person it's aimed at.

It's part and parcel of football or any sport or entertainment industry that's in the public eye and is obviously alien to most of us who aren't so visible to the general public.

Without doubt it comes with the territory for a footballer, the difference being they would only experience the adulation, criticism and all out abuse on match days in the good old days. The internet followed by hugely popular social media has changed that forever. If it's football related criticism then I see no problem it may even have a positive impact and spur the player on to prove the doubters wrong and train harder etc. However sadly as we all know the line albeit subjective and varying that is deemed acceptable gets crossed by the same people far too often due to the safety net that is the internet and the privacy it offers.

Needless abuse, bad language and personal attacks are far too common all whether it's at the owners, manager, players or fellow Notts fans.

This problem obviously goes far beyond this message board, which is just another example of the global issue#mission.

Two good interviews following a great performance and result. Let's hope Notts produce another positive performance and result against Bromley which should put a lid on the OTT comments that clearly cross the line.