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The Football Association has agreed to a rebalancing of the number of teams in FA WSL 1 and FA WSL 2 for the 2017-18 season in the wake of Notts County Ladies folding. The decision has been made to continue with 10 FA WSL 1 teams for the forthcoming 2017-18 season, which begins in September, ensuring there is even numbers in both divisions. FA WSL 2 clubs are now able to apply for the remaining place in FA WSL 1. The application process will require clubs to demonstrate how they w
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In the wake of an impressive midweek triumph over Crawley, attention now turns to the much-anticipated FA Cup clash at Meadow Lane for Notts County. Head Coach Luke Williams takes a moment to reflect on the team's resilience and determination in an engaging pre-match interview, putting a special spotlight on the looming tournament fixture. Williams appreciates the approach taken by both teams, describing the recent encounter as a high-level game with a mutual endeavour to out-press and out-
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Tomorrow, Saturday 1st August 2015, English football history will be made. The FA Women’s Cup final is being played at the iconic Wembley Stadium for the first time in its history. It’s set to be the biggest in the competition's history, with more than 26,000 tickets already sold. Neither Notts County nor Chelsea, the two teams contesting it, have ever won the showpiece of the women’s game in its 44-year history.&#
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Former Notts County goalkeeper Fabian Spiess has revealed how he turned down a trial at La Liga outfit Espanyol when he was 14 years old, a decision which eventually led to his signing for the Magpies. The 22-year-old, who currently plays for Boston United, was spotted at an amateur tournament in Dubai by Mick Leonard, who was County's academy manager at the time. Writing for the Lincolnshire Echo, Spiess said: "Just before me and my famil
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Excitement is in the air as tomorrow's match between Notts County and Bradford City draws near. Fans are brimming with eagerness, ready to see their beloved teams return to the pitch once again. The iconic Meadow Lane, home to Notts County, is set to be the stage for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Notts County, under the astute leadership of manager Luke Williams, has been navigating through a challenging season. Despite facing formidable opponents and enduring a few setba
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Fan of Big Tone, a devoted Notts County fan, has been supporting the club for many years. When asked how being a fan of Tony Hateley influenced his support for Notts County, he replied with great fondness. He recalls the excitement and buzz in the city when it was announced that Hateley had re-signed with Notts County for the 70/71 season. Fan of Big Tone was one of the 21,000 fans who packed into Meadow Lane to see the return of the messiah, Tony Hateley. He describes it as an unforgettab
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Notts County winger Filip Valencic has criticised former manager Ricardo Moniz for barely selecting him and admitted that his winner against Crawley Town was “powered” with the anger he felt towards the departed Dutchman. The 24-year-old Slovenian arrived at Meadow Lane in July, but made only two appearances in League Two before Moniz left in December and was replaced by Jamie Fullarton. Valencic told BBC Sport: "With that shot I put all m
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The 2021/2022 Notts County National League fixtures has been announced. On Saturday 21st August 2021, Notts will travel The Beehive Stadium to take on Barnet in the opening game of the season. Ian Burchnall's magpies welcome Torquay United to Meadow Lane on Saturday 28th of August, with Wrexham away, Aldershot home and Weymouth away being the opening five league fixtures. National League 2021/2022 fixtures Games with '*' show a home clash with Nottingham Forest. Saturday
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Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard has expressed his full support for forward Cedwyn Scott, who has been granted a leave of absence due to ongoing struggles with depression. The 25-year-old player, who has endured a difficult period on and off the pitch, has been lauded by his manager for his bravery in openly discussing his mental health. Maynard, speaking ahead of Notts County’s clash with AFC Wimbledon at Meadow Lane, revealed that Scott’s battle has been ongoing for some time.
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Forest Green Rovers have responded to Notts County's criticism of the Liam Noble transfer saga by describing their conduct as "megaphone diplomacy" and suggesting that they have issued false stories in the press and broken FA rules. For weeks, the Magpies have been trying to sign their former player, but this week it was confirmed that he would not be leaving the newly promoted League Two club. This led to Alan Hardy describing the whole saga as a "huge waste of time and effort by ever
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Former Cheltenham Town captain John Finnigan has made the astonishing claim that Notts County youth players would eat pieces of paper with their Nottingham Forest counterparts' names on them. The 41-year-old made the claim in a column for Gloucestershire Live ahead of Tuesday night's rescheduled League Two clash between the Magpies and Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road. Finnigan, who came through the ranks at the City Ground, wrote: "Memories of living in Nottingham will come flooding ba
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Former Magpies’ striker Alex Kenlock has joined East Grinstead Town. Alex was part of the set-up, which enjoyed travelling to Spain back 2014, where he was part of the Football League Education system with Notts County’s youth team and had signed his first professional deal with the magpies in April 2015. The forward, who spent several years with Notts County – after progressing through the academy ranks, has joined the Ryman League Division One South Side on Friday.
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Former Notts County shot-stopper Fabian Spiess has joined Boston United, after the Pilgrims struggled to fulfil the position prior. The 21-year-old German born player is poised to go straight into Boston’s squad ahead of their trip to Curzon Ashton within the National League North. Spiess enjoyed breaking through the youth system, in place at Notts as a promising teenager, making nine senior first appearances during his time at Meadow Lane. Before later moving out on loan
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Notts County has confirmed the arrival of former Manchester City and Torquay United attacking wide man Arron Nemane on a two-year-deal. The French born 23-year-old winger arrives at Meadow Lane after the magpies successfully agreed compensation with Torquay to acquire his services. He joins former Plainmoor team-mate Kyle Cameron, who also joined Notts after opting to start a fresh challenge. Notts County head coach, Ian Burchnall said: "Aaron is one of the quickest players in the
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Notts County are reported to be on the verge of signing striker Nile Ranger on a short-term contract until the end of the season. The 26-year-old is a free agent, having been released by Southend United in January due to disciplinary issues. Notts confirmed that they were monitoring Ranger with a view to a potential move in February following the injury to loanee Mason Bennett, who was forced to return to parent club Derby County. Although a move did not materialise back then, Cou
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Former Notts County manager Martin Allen has just begun his fifth spell in charge of Barnet. The 50-year-old, who had a spell at Meadow Lane between 2011 and 2012, remains well liked at Meadow Lane. But much like one of those annoying on-off relationships between Z-list celebrities that are constantly plastered all over the news, Allen and Barnet find themselves together once again. Allen, whose love story with the Bees began in 2003, saw his fourth spell in charge end in 2016 whe
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Former Notts County manager Sam Allardyce says he is "jealous" of Gareth Southgate and believes it should be him leading England at the World Cup in Russia. The 63-year-old left his post as England coach by mutual agreement in September 2016 after only one match in charge, following claims by a newspaper that he gave advice on how to "get around" player transfer rules. In a BBC documentary to air on Sunday, Allardyce said of his departure: "That decision was made very hastily. "Je
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Former Notts County captain Neal Bishop has revealed how he was happy to just play "pub football" up until his mid-twenties but is glad to have taken the risk to go professional. The 36-year-old has enjoyed a fruitful career in the Football League, playing for the likes of County, Blackpool and Scunthorpe United, where he remains today. Bishop is loved by the Black and White Army for his four years of service at Meadow Lane, making close to 200 appearances between 2009 and 2013. H
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Former Notts County defender Alan Sheehan has expressed his delight at losing his "nearly man" tag by winning promotion with Luton Town. The Irishman had the captain’s armband as the Hatters sealed the deal in Cumbria where their 1-1 draw with Carlisle United was enough to ensure they will be playing League One football next term. The promotion is Sheehan's first in his 13-year career so far and the player could not hide his delight. “It’s my first official promotion," Sheehan tol
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Former Notts County defender Sol Campbell has suggested that he didn't get the Grimsby Town job due to a lack of experience. The 43-year-old has been linked with a number of managerial roles but is yet to secure his first coaching job since he retired from football in 2011. Campbell, once a star for Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and England was believed to be in talks to take the reins at Oxford United in February but nothing came of it. This led to the one-time Magpie appearance hol
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Former Notts County forward Montel Gibson has been left with "no representative and no club" after Ilkeston Town confirmed his departure. The 20-year-old made 28 starts for Steve Chettle's team this season and enjoyed a fruitful turnaround of 15 goals. However, Gibson is no longer at the New Manor Ground club, with the team manager citing his difficulty in attending training from Birmingham due to lack of own transport. “Montel was finding it hard to balance his time between train
