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[matt_magpie]

You're right, I'm not a Notts Co supporter and I'm not laughing at you. You were a laughing stock during the Sven era and under Hardy, but since falling out of the league you're another fine football club who've sunk lower than you ever thought you would. There's nothing to laugh at you about now, just sympathy for your situation and best wishes that you're back in the league before too long.
A genuine question; are your Danish owners particularly frugal or just sensible? I backed you ante-post for the season just ended and you didn't seem to be a million miles away from succeeding.

Bit of both, they want to buy or acquire players below market value and develop, that said we have also acquired the likes of the experienced Matty Palmer who wouldn’t have been cheap who’s been brilliant, the issue is the likes of Wrexham and Stockport blew everyone out the water and it’s difficult to compete.

[crazyfists]

What's boring is these incredibly naive simpletons who actually believe that we have the biggest moaners of any club!

Laughable.

Exactly, we don't have more or less than any other club, go check out their messageboards if you really think we're the worst. How has 5th in non league become something to celebrate when bloody Solihull Moors finished above us with our old manager! Ridiculous, promotion or an unlucky loss in the final are the only things we should be content with, have we really sunk so far that a home defeat in the QF of the non league playoffs is deemed decent.

[laddo]

I suspect there isn't an 'anti-aggression' clause in the mission statement or head coach's contract.

It's definitely something we need to instil more of alongside strength, a bit more height and a much different approach away from Meadow Lane.

But don't pretend the tippy tappy around at the back didn't result in 81 goals in 44 games and at least 1 goal in all the home games. Added to the fact us fans rightly bemoaned not taking a plethora of chances in many games this season , it certainly delivered at that end of the pitch.

Even though IB ultimately wasn't successful for NCFC by gaining promotion he can look at his time at the club as a big success as his performances as manager has resulted in a move up two divisions and a likely pay rise. Not bad going in a relatively short period of time, he's clearly enjoyed his time on the #bandwagon

Naturally I wish him all the best at FGR up in L1 and thank him for his efforts and refreshing interviews whilst our head coach.

As always I'm looking forward to seeing the all too familiar 'Next manager thread' on NCM and suggested possible names. We better get in their fast as our owners seem very proactive and thorough and have no doubt got the new man lined up already.

At least this time the gaffer wasn't sacked but was poached which is a bonus££

[laddo]

Exactly, we don't have more or less than any other club, go check out their messageboards if you really think we're the worst. How has 5th in non league become something to celebrate when bloody Solihull Moors finished above us with our old manager! Ridiculous, promotion or an unlucky loss in the final are the only things we should be content with, have we really sunk so far that a home defeat in the QF of the non league playoffs is deemed decent.

What's also laughable is weakly trying to claim that this message board isn't negative or thinking it actually reflects the wide fanbase. It's about as balanced as the old Underhill pitch. There is blinkered and then there is the fingers in your ears, eyes closed approach lol.

I don't think it's decent at all, I think it's disappointing. I predicted Top 7 at start of the season and throughout whilst others panicked and predicted mid table. That was the bare minimum in my eyes for this season and it was comfortably achieved regardless what people claim. It's the third season we've not really challenged for an automatic promotion spot at any time which is disappointing but The one thing it isn't is a disaster as some make out from their pit of despair as they call for a complete overhaul of the club.

[IluvNotts]

Personally I was never sure he was the right man for Notts in the NL. I wonder if his style will work better in League 1.
It's going to be interesting next season to see how he adapts to crowds of 2700 and Vegan burgers.
We are Notts County and move on. I just hope the brothers get the right replacement in so we storm out the NL next season.

[legs77]

Id have a read of our statement we released.

IB is being made out to be an idiot the standout part "Recruitment of players is ongoing and we will have news soon"

As I have said for a while the head coach doesnt have much of a say on players its a system in place at lots of clubs.

[Big Bob]

You've been had by that parody account havent you?

Doesn't look like I've been had now but I see your point

[crazyfists]

What's also laughable is weakly trying to claim that this message board isn't negative or thinking it actually reflects the wide fanbase. It's about as balanced as the old Underhill pitch. There is blinkered and then there is the fingers in your ears, eyes closed approach lol.

I don't think it's decent at all, I think it's disappointing. I predicted Top 7 at start of the season and throughout whilst others panicked and predicted mid table. That was the bare minimum in my eyes for this season and it was comfortably achieved regardless what people claim. It's the third season we've not really challenged for an automatic promotion spot at any time which is disappointing but The one thing it isn't is a disaster as some make out from their pit of despair as they call for a complete overhaul of the club.

Get back in your box pal, the claim by someone earlier in the thread that Notts fans moan the most out of ANY football fans, not that on here it isn't negative. It's also positive as well, I think depends on the poster. Also who cares what you think, people can be positive or negative as they please.

Don't cherry pick what you think will win you the argument about this board as no one but you cares anyway. I said this messageboard is as negative as any others and to go have a look. I also didn't say it reflects the majority of the Notts fans as my family are season ticket holders, don't go on here and are usually more positive than the mood on here so what are you on about saying I said that. Get back in your box and don't pick my posts up, lie about what I said and then put lol like a 12 year old. It's you who has your hands over your eyes unless you can pick the part of my post that said I said this messageboard wasn't negative but you can't as I said it's as negative as any other. Jog on, you really are an insufferable prat aren't you. Have a good day.

[crazyfists]

And another thing I said a failed playoff campaign is the bare minimum we should expect then you say a top 7 finish is the bare minimum so you actually agree with me. We also agree it wasn't a decent season, you state it was disappointing. What the hell is your problem with what I posted, nothing as far as I can see so do one, I really think you're a jumped up little............. (insert a word of your choice here, I'd better not)

[laddo]

You should maybe read my post more than once before jumping in with two feet and getting it wrong.

I didn't say the earlier comment wasn't laughable. In fact my wording at the start of my post agreed with it "What's also laughable...". You see??? That's agreeing with the earlier comments.

More importantly you need to calm down a little and don't take everything to heart. It wasn't aimed solely at you I'd never do that just in case you threatened to break or snap anyone else's necks on here. Whoops.

Instead it was a general observation and comment rather aimed at yourself chap and you know who they are

Glad you recognise that NCM doesn't reflect the whole Notts fanbase, I strongly suspect quite a few don't. NCM like any other football message board is going to be more extreme, more critical than the overall fanbase. It's the personality type it attracts.

I also agreed that losing a home playoff tie isn't decent at all, and nor is a disaster. It's (very) disappointing.

So all in all putting you misreading or me unintentionally misleading you to one side we are in agreement on a lot of things.

Now take a few deep breaths and have a nice afternoon. It's lovely down where I am.