Maybe a couple of weeks early for this thread but I’ve been thinking about it and the division we find ourselves in doesn’t really change my opinions. What progress would you want to see over the summer?

Firstly. The bro’s seem happy with the financial sustainability side of things, so more of the same I guess.

Next. The head coach and coaching set up. I won’t say I want to see a change of manager. I very much doubt it will happen anyway. I’d like to see a proper coaching team in place for pre season though. Whether Maynard is still the top man or not, let’s give the head coach the help they need next year.

Formation/Set up. Not too many players out of contract this summer and I’m becoming less and less of a fan of the 3 at the back. I actually think the players we have suit a back 4 (4231, 442 it’s not so dissimilar really). Macari/Gordon on the right. Bedeau/Tsaroulla on the left. Put less last man defensive responsibility in players like Jarvis and Jones.

Lastly, recruitment. I believe it would be a huge mistake to let David McGoldrick leave. We aren’t going to find a better no10 willing to play for us. Based on building towards a 4231, I’d like see a keeper, left sided defender, midfielder to replace Abbott (good luck to the recruitment team in that one) and a striker worthy of pushing Jatta for that starting spot as priority targets. In reality there will likely be way more ins and outs.

All just my opinion of course. Under the weather and unlikely to make it tonight but come on Notts, I’ll be cheering on from the sofa!

Nate