Matty Palmer has highlighted the influence of manager Luke Williams in bringing out new traits in his game while also detailing his relationship with midfield partner, John Bostock.
The Magpies midfielder has enjoyed yet another fantastic campaign at Meadow Lane with his composed showings and relentless work rate earning him many admirers throughout the National League.
Earlier in the season, the 28-year-old was described by the Notts head coach as 'a ball machine used in tennis' but this campaign we have seen another side to Palmer's game unlocked since Williams' arrival.
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During the Magpies' 3-0 win over Woking at the weekend, Palmer turned provider for Sam Austin to open the scoring - overlapping Adam Chicksen down the right-hand side before pulling the ball back for the Notts No. 8 to sweep home.
More commonly known for his presence in the middle of midfield, Palmer has begun to influence proceedings in the attacking third, managing to notch ten assists and two goals.
"I have really enjoyed it this season," said Palmer when asked about adapting to a more advanced midfield role.
"At previous clubs, you either play further forward or further back in midfield, whereas with this manager he is allowing me to do both which is perfect for me.
"I like to get on the ball as much as possible and try to dictate games, and if I am playing under a manager that allows me to do it in the final third and the first third, then it is absolutely perfect for me.
"Me and John Bostock have struck up a good partnership in midfield, along with Jim (O'Brien) when he plays in there, I have a good relationship with him as well so it makes it a lot easier for me to think I can come and get the ball off the defenders or I can go further forward and I have someone in there with me who can do the exact same - it's been working really well and I have really enjoyed it."
Since Bostock arrived at the club in January, the pair has blossomed into one of the most feared midfield duos the fifth division has ever seen - combining that perfect blend of obvious quality and experience.
"We both complement each other. John had not played for about six months and maybe it took him a bit of time to get up to speed, especially with how we play and the way we train day in, day out, and the intensity.
"I think the last few months you can tell that he is up to speed and he can do the more advanced role like me and he can do the deeper role. I think with us being able to interchange within the game it causes quite a problem for the opposition.
"I have really enjoyed it and I think he is playing really well at the moment."
This weekend sees Notts travel to Kent to take on already relegated Maidstone in their final away game of the league season.
Their previous encounter in the National League saw the home side run away comfortable 3-0 winners, Macaulay Langstaff, Ruben Rodrigues, and Cedwyn Scott on the scoresheet back in October.
However, the sides did meet again in January as George Elokobi's side produced an upset in the FA Trophy fourth round - Palmer seeing his deciding penalty saved by Tom Hadler to send the Stones through to the next round.
And the Notts midfielder expects another tough encounter this weekend despite the home side having already been relegated to the National League South.
"I think it will be a difficult game, I don't think it necessarily will be because of the FA Trophy game.
"They have nothing to play for which can make an opposition quite dangerous in the fact that they can play with no fear and have nothing to lose.
"It will be a difficult game but like we have done in every game this season no matter who we are playing, we try and put our stance on the game and we will try and bring our game the best we can and hopefully that will be enough."
