PSF Forest

[slack_pie]

My thoughts on the game:

We looked much more comfortable with a back four. I hope this is something we pursue, especially against better opposition. Not only were we less susceptible to balls in the channels, it was also great to see players like Chicksen, Nemane, and Jones in their natural positions.

The formation was very fluid. In possession, the full backs pushed high up, and Palmer dropped in deep when building from the back, allowing the two CBs to move wider and create loads of triangles.

Nemane looked dangerous. Bostock was classy when he came on. Stone seemed assured. The youngsters Mahovo and Luther made a good account of themselves, and Claxton looked confident and strong.

Overall, we looked great in possession but lacked a cutting edge in the final third. Not bad against expensive opposition. There didn't seem to be much between the two teams really.

I'm now much more confident than I was a few weeks ago, and I'm very reassured that LW has experimented with alternative formations after the Stoke match. We have so much quality in the squad, it's ridiculous.

Can't wait for the season to start!

[optipez]

😁😁 Like us all your opinion is as valid as the next man. My opinion I stand by.

Fair enough BJ, totally agree, it's a messageboard for all opinions.

[Elite_Pie]

Unfortunately playing for Notts at the moment as a GK or defender, you’re going to balls up now and again.

Agree. As a traditionalist it took me a while to accept, but the risk v reward has convinced me. I thought Cameron was good today apart from his error. He started a few attacks and carried the ball out of defence well.

[Proactive not Reactive]

It’s very difficult to get a very good defensive centre half who is also ball playing in NL/Div 2 and whilst KC does have a mistake in him he’s still good fitting that role and he will do for me

[OP67]

Agree. As a traditionalist it took me a while to accept, but the risk v reward has convinced me. I thought Cameron was good today apart from his error. He started a few attacks and carried the ball out of defence well.

His error was due to Luke giving him instructions at the time he needed to be defending. Luke apologises in his interview and took the blame.

[laddo]

It’s very difficult to get a very good defensive centre half who is also ball playing in NL/Div 2 and whilst KC does have a mistake in him he’s still good fitting that role and he will do for me

That's also my view on KC.

[Elite_Pie]

His error was due to Luke giving him instructions at the time he needed to be defending. Luke apologises in his interview and took the blame.

Excellent from Luke Williams, but I don't believe it for a minute.

[magpie_mania]

Dear Opitez
I've even watching Notts for over 50 years. I've coached and managed football teams for over 20 years. Admittedly not at Pro level, but Ive seen enough football. He is fine going forward but is a f*****g liability defensively. Which is what we pay him for. I am not going to wear blinkers like a lot of people. It is the difference between winning and losing!!

I agree with your last sentence.

Last season: won 32 lost 3.

[forwardmagpie]

Excellent from Luke Williams, but I don't believe it for a minute.

We said the same thing, probably just good man (person) Management !

[marky]

Regardless of whether it's true or not can we all agree Luke Williams is an absolute class act for basically accepting the blame for Notts conceding a goal and losing the game, what a manager Notts have.