What is unavoidable is the Groundhog Day in evidence. You are watching an identikit approach week in week out, let's call it Plan A with flexibility, and it undisputably working. It almost doesn't matter on the opposition the fans in attendance or sat at home watching on iFollow know what they are going to get , what they are going to see. Yes the result is unknown but the passing style, clear plan, workrate, pressing, attacking intent is there for all to see. To be perfectly honest it is all a bit strange and foreign as a long time Notts supporter.

One thing I do know is never consider writing a player off after some pre season fixtures and 15 mins. To me the long clearances look flatter and quicker with Stone than Slocombe, it maybe a wrong perception but they seem or purposeful and directed. We were told he was more comfortable with ball at feet and would suit our style and that has been fully on display.