Statement from Board

[Elite_Pie]

They may as well have just said that SM is going nowhere.

That's how I read it. We were lucky early on, unlucky later on but what we're doing is right.

Didn't say anything of substance to convince me.

[M0ufMk3]

That's how I read it. We were lucky early on, unlucky later on but what we're doing is right.

Didn't say anything of substance to convince me.

This.

So, if we were aiming for promotion, either directly or through the play offs and we were sixth with a fair smattering of luck, why didn't we address properly the areas where we had been lucky. Or did we do that just by ensuring they didn't remain lucky?

It's not that we are necessarily a bad side, although we are as one-dimensional (albeit differently and more entertainingly) as a Steve Thompson outfit, but we have become an object of ridicule for our 'defending' (and I use the term loosely) and that was the case before the Jan transfer window shut. The brothers have mainly done a fantastic job but have they ever gone into work the next Monday or Wednesday morning and had the absolute p!$$ ripped out of them on a weekly basis? Probably not. Arrogant or aloof or both?

[SwalePie]

I'm sure some will understand.

[ladyretfordpie]

They may as well have just said that SM is going nowhere. They have simply undermined the start that LW made with the same group of players as what SM has at his disposal.
If things were going more by luck as they infer at the start of the season why have they done such a bodge job on the January window when it was apparent as we sat sixth we needed better not pointless signings like LAH and Colkett.
That statement does not offer any reassurances.

I find this statement a bit arrogant and lacking a basic understanding of the fans frustrations of this season. Have they watched the games? Sod the 'metrics', except things haven't been great and accept things have to change. Starting with the manager!!

[WarsopPie]

I find this statement a bit arrogant and lacking a basic understanding of the fans frustrations of this season. Have they watched the games? Sod the 'metrics', except things haven't been great and accept things have to change. Starting with the manager!!

Arrogant message I won’t be renewing next year won’t be attending now till he’s gone.
Taken us form 6th to 17th and still being supported by the the board

[Old_pie]

I would love to see the stat that shows goals conceded due to playing Russian roulette at the back. 75% possession but a goal 50% of the time it is lost due to those predatory opposition players who insist in pinching the ball just like a bloody sea gull at the seaside and a packet of fries.

The "Pre match" thread and its links point to the issues that existed in LW's time and I do think he had an easy fixture start aided by the momentum from last season. How often does one see a newly promoted team exceed expectation for a handful of games, get sussed out by othe managers and then plummet down the table?

In some respects Maynard was sold a pup, but a better coach/manager would have dealt with it better.

The board are showing the same lack of humility that Maynard did in his last interview. Disappointed at their lack of acknowledgement that their defensive/goalkeeper recruitment has not match a top 7 ambition.

[Pietastic]

Thought it was well balanced and as long as next season kicks off with better results - then I like the long term and steady head approach. I know I'll be called a happy clapper by some but I've enjoyed watching this current team (including last's season's version) more than the vast majority of the Nott's teams I've watched over the decades and have some faith. And I've seen how quickly the manager in manager out vibes can lead to self destruct.

[Davy500]

Thought it was well balanced and as long as next season kicks off with better results - then I like the long term and steady head approach. I know I'll be called a happy clapper by some but I've enjoyed watching this current team (including last's season's version) more than the vast majority of the Nott's teams I've watched over the decades and have some faith. And I've seen how quickly the manager in manager out vibes can lead to self destruct.

The only reason the manager in manager out vibes lead to self destruction is because Notts sacked quite good manageres eg Curle, Nolan etc and every time they were replaced by worse managers
What we have seen under the current owners is they are sticking with poor to average coaches eg Ardley, now Sm, and they would have stuck with Burchnall. This seems a silly approach, nothing wrong with getting rid of poor coach, not sure i agree the metrics we are the same as earlier this season, personally i think it was because LW was a better coach.
That being said though the owners have a plan, that i like includes stability financially , it is there 1st season in L2, so lets see how they adapt next season

[midshipman]

Did recognise defence was the problem not attack said the recruitment would enable Notts to go for promotion next year..Seemed happy with the financial position and steps are in place to increase money from commercial deals

[hissingdwarf]

Not particularly impressed. Disappointed really as it’s just one big “we know what we’re doing and we’ll stick fingers in our ears because we can” kind of statement.
Will read even worse if we get hammered tomorrow. Don’t get me wrong, would love for us to win last five games and put some positivity back, but that statement puts a real dampener on it.
Metrics don’t change the rubbish we’ve been watching for past few months.
Metrics don’t defend with commitment.

Stupid timing. Should have let tomorrow be done first before they stick fingers up to the fans.