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

[OldBanksy]

One striker equals more possession but limited strikes. DM and JB being more attacking midfielders than strikers. Question is would you change it? If so, how? Play same at home as away?

[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.

[BigFatPie]

For clarity, what I said is that Notts are an average side, that will not be relegated or promoted. We will finish mid table. When Crowley and Jones are back I don't think Notts will be relegated or promoted.

Think that?s right. We?re midtable just like last year, only now we?re boring. That?s not to say I loved letting in daft goals, but our current inability to score at home suggests Maynard hasn?t a clue how to break down massed defences with the players we have available.

There?s nothing about the bloke that makes me think we?ll be successful with him in charge.

[OldBanksy]

Saunders and Maynard. Bernard and Jonno.

[upthemaggies]

We're very lucky we can still drag 9,000 through the turnstiles. Grimsby have 5,500 ST holders and were at home the same time as us yesterday and only got 4,900, their fans are fed up with them keep throwing points away at home.

For the last 2 home games we've had roughly 2k in addition to what Hardy was bringing in when Ardley was taking us out of the FL, Hardy in turn had added 3k to the support the Trews were left with.
So we have 5k people attending now who weren't doing so 8 years ago. A fair chunk of those will have come on board for the same reason every other club is seeing an increase. How many of that 5k can now be considered loyal supporters and added to the core figure of 4.5k? It's not something we ought to be putting to the test, it's a level of support we should be taking full advantage of.

[CamPie]

We have now achieved consistency, can't win regularly home or away. We are as unlikely to be promoted as we are to be relegated. It really is very disappointing.

Not like you to be negative .....

[cjpieman]

I don't see why the club insist they can't afford another 'Jatta' type signing, not necessarily a tall striker but anyone who would improve our strength in depth and make us more resilient to injury setbacks.

I'm told by a fairly, reliable source (I think) that the Nest alone, is covering the wage bill so then we have the padel courts plus tv, Cup and gate monies so why can't we?

If we can't have an extremely competitive budget in League Two, it will only be harder if we get up, I see Rectum are rumoured to be signing Patrick Bamford for 4.5 million quid.

The Nest is paying the wages ???

Where did you go to school ?

Let?s say our wage bill is ?3m ? That?s ?250k per month or ?60k or so a week. That?s a lot of pints of carling?about 10,000 a weekend !!!!

[tommopie8]

For the last 2 home games we've had roughly 2k in addition to what Hardy was bringing in when Ardley was taking us out of the FL, Hardy in turn had added 3k to the support the Trews were left with.
So we have 5k people attending now who weren't doing so 8 years ago. A fair chunk of those will have come on board for the same reason every other club is seeing an increase. How many of that 5k can now be considered loyal supporters and added to the core figure of 4.5k? It's not something we ought to be putting to the test, it's a level of support we should be taking full advantage of.

Times are tight and it's near Christmas. As one of those who have to prioritise what they spend cash on ?26 for a ticket, ?11 for a couple of pints then say a fiver for fuel for a few hours of potential entertainment will pick and choose their games. Missing out on attending a 0-0 makes me think ?40 saved rather than ruing a missed opportunity.

Sometimes it's more than results keeping folk away but I'm certainly not gagging to get to Walsall like I was planning to.

[CamPie]

It?s a worry but what I saw yesterday and quite a few times was a decent L2 team that controlled the game with 100% effort and had 27 shots, a few speculative but really if you have 27 shots and in around the box that much you should be scoring.
We?re missing 2 players with massive goal contributions, does it beg the question we?ve put all our eggs in one basket with them two budget wise ? maybe, but if we had let even one go people would have gone ballistic. I?m not saying SMs pep but I?m struggling at the moment to see regarding team selection/tactics/commitment what he?s doing that wrong, what was glaring yesterday bar Jattas/Didzy proven goal scoring records no one else really is a goal threat.

Saves me writing something similar - this just about sums up my thoughts after a game we played really well in, dominated, created 27 attempts on goal and somehow didn't win. One of those days. On another day we comfortably win.

And those talking about crowds dropping using yesterday as an example - it was 12:30 on a sh*t horrible day against a (to be frank) sh*t team and on telly - although I was crazy enough to travel up for it (I don't do sky and prefer live anyway) I am certain a lot would have thought "nah"!

[BigFatPie]

Saves me writing something similar - this just about sums up my thoughts after a game we played really well in, dominated, created 27 attempts on goal and somehow didn't win. One of those days. On another day we comfortably win.

And those talking about crowds dropping using yesterday as an example - it was 12:30 on a sh*t horrible day against a (to be frank) sh*t team and on telly - although I was crazy enough to travel up for it (I don't do sky and prefer live anyway) I am certain a lot would have thought "nah"!

One of those days doesn?t really work when we?ve scored 2 goals in 5 home games, and not much better away.

We have loads of those days.