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Dan Jones on Notts County's win over Yeovil Town, the Tom James own goal and the League Two playoffs
Dan Jones has given his thoughts on Notts County's 4-1 win over Yeovil Town, the remarkable own goal scored by Glovers defender Tom James, the League Two playoff tilt and the atmosphere in the Notts camp. The full-back opened the scoring for the Magpies late in the first half of Saturday's game at Meadow Lane, before James's woefully miscued back-facing clearance doubled the hosts' lead. Elliott Hewitt and Lewis Alessandra added further gloss to the scoreline, with the final goal of th -
Dan Jones has signed a new two-year contract at Notts County. The 31-year-old left-back, who joined on a free transfer a year ago scored four goals in 33 games last season, helping the Magpies reach the playoffs. Jones was one of several players to be offered a new deal by boss Kevin Nolan when the 2018 retained list was announced last month. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at Meadow Lane so far and there was only one place I wanted to be next season,” Jones told the official clu
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Dan Jones has claimed that Notts County's players feel they can beat anybody at Meadow Lane and that recent adverse results have only made the squad stronger. The Magpies go into Saturday's home game against Newport County second in the table and just one point behind leaders Luton Town. However, Notts' form has dipped over the last month, with just one win in their last six games in all competitions, but Jones is eager for the team to put recent results behind them. "The run we w
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Notts County's academy manager Dan Leivers has spoken ahead of the Under-18s' FA Youth Cup third-round clash with Fulham at Meadow Lane on Sunday. The young Magpies are eager to face a Premier League club's Category 1 academy side with kick-off set for 12:30 pm. "They're really excited" said Leivers. "Obviously looking forward to playing against a Premier League team and a Cat 1 Academy in our own stadium. It's the one they all hope to get so it's nice to get it this time in the third
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Lincoln City boss Danny Cowley has admitted that Notts County will be a tough proposition on Saturday, with Kevin Nolan having learned the ropes from Sam Allardyce. The Imps, promoted from the National League last season, head to Meadow Lane to face a Magpies team boasting a four-match winning streak and no goals conceded in that spell. Compared to the Notts of last year, who endured a dismal 10-match losing run midway through the season, the current squad is a different proposition, a
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Danny Cowley has claimed that Lincoln City were hard done by due to "three major decisions" going against them in the 2-2 draw with Notts County. The Magpies had taken the lead through Jon Stead’s header in the 35th minute, which led to Cowley being sent to the stands for protesting a foul in the build-up. Lee Frecklington and Matt Green then scored to put the Imps ahead, only for Jorge Grant to salvage a point midway through the second half. “Overall, I’m disappointed [to draw],”
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Born on 19th of January 1988, he started his career at youth level for Charlton Athletic before moving onto Ipswich Town. He made his senior debut in 2005, which saw him go on to make 115 appearances and scoring 17 goals, noticeably gaining popularity after scoring a last minute winning goal against arch-rivals Norwich City in the following year. Haynes was later loaned out to Millwall where he only made 5 appearances, scoring 2 goals. He's spent time with Bristol City and Barnsley making a c
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Bristol Rovers manager Darrell Clarke has admitted that his squad is currently being stretched to the limit ahead of their FA Cup first-round trip to Notts County. The Pirates have a fairly small senior squad as it is, with 24 players - Notts, in comparison, have 29 - and have been hit by injuries, with the likes of star winger Billy Bodin and defender James Clarke currently out. Rovers have played 21 games so far this season and, although Clarke did manage to rest some of his key play
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Darrell Clarke has claimed that his "weak" Bristol Rovers players were "bullied" throughout their 4-2 defeat to Notts County in Friday night's FA Cup first-round tie. The Magpies found themselves two goals down within the first quarter-hour but spectacularly turned it round through strikes from Ryan Yates, Jon Stead and Jorge Grant. “That 90 minutes sums up our whole season, we are so inconsistent,” Clarke told the Bristol Post. “We were weak and bullied – we caved in and they got
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Stevenage manager Darren Sarrl has claimed that his side's League Two encounter against Notts County at Broadhall Way will be a tight affair. The hosts currently sit 11th in the table but with things as tight as they are they are just three points off the playoffs. Notts, meanwhile, top the standings and will be eager to build on their impressive wins over Newport County and Bristol Rovers. “Notts County are a very decent side in League Two," Sarll told the official Stevenage site
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Yeovil Town manager Darren Way is eager for his side to go all out against Notts County on Saturday and claim the points which will guarantee their place in League Two this season. The Glovers need just two points to be sure of their place in the division next season, while safety can also be assured if bottom side Chesterfield fail to win at Forest Green Rovers. While Yeovil have been in no immediate danger of the drop in recent weeks, Way is looking to get the team safe as soon as po
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Sid Nelson faces disciplinary action if he is found guilty of violent conduct after being sent off in the closing stages of Yeovil Town’s 1-1 draw with Notts County, manager Darren Way has confirmed. The defender, on loan from Millwall, was shown a straight red card for an elbow on Ryan Yates in the Magpies box, and could be hit with a three-match suspension. With Yeovil now having seen four players sent off in their last four matches, Way has warned Nelson that he faces a heavy punish
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Darren Way has admitted that Yeovil Town players were in disarray during the second half of their 4-1 loss at Notts County. The Magpies took the lead on the stroke of half time as Dan Jones let rip with an audacious long-range effort which took a deflection and wrongfooted Glovers keeper John Maddison en route to goal. Notts stepped up a gear in the second half, doubling their lead with a wonderful own goal from Tom James which soared into the top corner of the net from range. The
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David cut his teeth in the world of football with Rusden & Diamonds, where he spent 6 years playing with the non league outfit. He made a total of 109 appearances with a further 13 being made as a substitute, he scored 10 goals for them. Luton Town then came in for the player, where he made a break through into their team as key player under Mike Newell the former Everton and Blackburn Rovers player and Kevin Blackwell. In January 2007 he signed a 3 year deal to stay at Luton until 2010 bu
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Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard has addressed the media ahead of the highly anticipated away fixture against Chesterfield this weekend. The Magpies will be eager to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to Port Vale, while Chesterfield, currently sitting 12th in League Two, earned a 2-2 draw against league leaders Walsall. Maynard offered insight into the squad's fitness, the intensity surrounding the game, and the significance of having key players like David McGoldrick and Rod Mc
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David McGoldrick, the 35-year-old striker, scored in Notts County's pre-season 5-0 win over Alfreton Town. McGoldrick, who has had a successful career playing for various clubs, demonstrated his experience and skill on the field as he helped lead his team to victory. McGoldrick's goal was a standout moment of the match, highlighting his ability to find the back of the net even under pressure. His positive attitude and determination are sure to be valuable assets to Notts County as they prep
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Notts County is thrilled to announce that academy graduate David McGoldrick has returned to Meadow Lane and signed a two-year contract. The 35-year-old had a phenomenal 2022-23 season with Derby County, scoring 25 goals and earning the title of Fans’ and Players’ Player of the Season. Despite narrowly missing out on the Sky Bet League One play-offs, McGoldrick was offered the chance to stay at Pride Park. However, he has chosen to fulfil his long-held ambition of returning to his boy
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In a thrilling encounter at the County Ground, Notts County forward David McGoldrick rolled back the years with a standout performance, netting twice to secure a 2-1 victory over Swindon Town. The 36-year-old veteran was making his first league start of the season, and his impact was immediate, ensuring that Notts County maintained their unbeaten start to the campaign. Reflecting on his performance, McGoldrick expressed his satisfaction at finally getting significant game time, having
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David McGoldrick has revealed that he snubbed higher leagues and higher wages to join Notts County, the club he supports and where he started his career. The striker, who scored 25 goals for Derby County last season, said he chose happiness over money and wanted to be part of the Magpies' project. McGoldrick, who joined Notts County on a two-year deal, said he had other offers from bigger clubs, but he felt Notts County was the right place for him. He said he was impressed by the direction
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David McGoldrick has expressed his delight at returning to Notts County, the club he supports and where he started his career. The striker, who joined the Magpies on a two-year deal after leaving Derby County, said he felt at home at Meadow Lane and was impressed by the changes at the club. He had expressed his excitement at the prospect of playing for Notts County again. The striker, who joined the Magpies after leaving Derby County, said he was impressed by the changes at the club and was
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David McGoldrick, the seasoned forward for Notts County, is no stranger to the ups and downs of a football career. With over 600 career appearances to his name, McGoldrick is one of the most experienced players in the current squad. However, his start to the season has been somewhat challenging, with limited minutes on the pitch. Despite this, McGoldrick remains focused and prepared for when his opportunity arises. Reflecting on his current situation, McGoldrick acknowledged the reality of
