⚽ Match Thread vs. Newport County AFC 23.11.24 [EFL L2]

[Boomerangpie]

A very frustrating game and ultimately disappointing performance and result. Expected a comfortable victory with Jatta and McGoldrick back however Maynard was not brave enough during the game and as we know the backups to the current absentees just aren?t at the required level.

A draw with Newport was always going to spark questions about Maynard?s future, criticism of good overall recruitment by the club. Attendances will always fall when games aren?t won and or performances aren?t good but let?s not kid ourselves the attendances are at unbelievably high level which historically for Notts will always be a struggle to maintain. Poor run of form against unexciting opposition with limited support and the attendance was still over 9000!

Seems like the fanbase is currently split with some accepting of the situation hoping to stay in the mix by the time Jones (and others) return. Which we are clearly doing so far. Others seeing this undoubted poor run of form as we grind out draws as a chance to change head coach if it continues.

One thing I did not expect to read is that we are as likely to get relegated as we are promoted. Or did I read that wrong?

[magpie_mania]

A very frustrating game and ultimately disappointing performance and result. Expected a comfortable victory with Jatta and McGoldrick back however Maynard was not brave enough during the game and as we know the backups to the current absentees just aren?t at the required level.

A draw with Newport was always going to spark questions about Maynard?s future, criticism of good overall recruitment by the club. Attendances will always fall when games aren?t won and or performances aren?t good but let?s not kid ourselves the attendances are at unbelievably high level which historically for Notts will always be a struggle to maintain. Poor run of form against unexciting opposition with limited support and the attendance was still over 9000!

Seems like the fanbase is currently split with some accepting of the situation hoping to stay in the mix by the time Jones (and others) return. Which we are clearly doing so far. Others seeing this undoubted poor run of form as we grind out draws as a chance to change head coach if it continues.

One thing I did not expect to read is that we are as likely to get relegated as we are promoted. Or did I read that wrong?

Can?t really see many on the side of this is an opportunity to get rid of Maynard if it continues above those recognising that losing JJ (and the other arracking options) hasn?t had a major effect so are showing a bit of patience until he comes back.

Can?t agree either that yesterday was ?grinding out a draw.? That is what Newport did. No doubt we were going for it and I feel confident that if we had JJ or DC we would have won. We are really missing Macca I feel - yes Jatta has done well but I don?t feel he has the presence, doesn?t draw others out like Macca did leaving gaps. And although I didn?t think it at the time, we are missing Nemane too.