2018 articles in this category
-
Former Notts County loanee and Aston Villa star Jack Grealish has spoken of how playing under so many managers has impacted on his development and feels that only three managers have trusted him. The 22-year-old burst onto the scene on loan at Meadow Lane during the 2013-14 season, his performances in tandem with fellow loanee Callum McGregor delighting the Black and White Army during an otherwise poor campaign. Grealish then returned to Villa and took his form from his Notts loan spel
-
Alan Judge has admitted that he will seek a loan move away from Brentford this month if he's not involved in Saturday's Championship game against Norwich City. The former Notts County winger had been out of action for nearly two years with a compound leg fracture but made his first-team comeback in the FA Cup third-round defeat against his former club. However, Judge did not feature in the Bees squad for the subsequent two games against Bolton and Reading, and speaking to the Sunday Ti
-
Several former Notts County stars have paid tribute to Derek Pavis, who passed away last month aged 87. The former Magpies chairman, who has the west stand at Meadow Lane named in his honour, guided the Magpies through their most successful period in their recent history. He also oversaw the redevelopment of the stadium before stepping aside after 13 years at the helm at the age of 70. On Friday, Pavis was laid to rest in Nottingham, with hundreds of people paying their respects t
-
Former Notts County trainee Darren Powell has taken charge of United States football side USL San Antonio. The 43-year-old, from West Bridgford, took the reins last month at the new franchise, playing in the American third division. He said: "From the very first conversation I had I could see it was a very exciting project and I'm keen to help and be a part of it. I don't see it as daunting. When you're coaching an
-
Former Notts County youth player Jamie Parkes is pleased to have found his vocation as a jockey and is hoping to embark on a long and successful career in the horse riding world. The 18-year-old admitted he was "heartbroken" when, as a 15-year-old with a height of 4 foot 11, he was released from Notts County for being too small. Mick Leonard, his coach at the time, had to break the bad news to Parkes - now 5 foot 8, a similar height to Lionel Messi and taller than Diego Maradona and Al
-
Former Notts County youth player Jamie Parkes has come third on his horse racing debut. The 18-year-old was released three years ago from the Meadow Lane academy for being too small, but coach Mick Leonard suggested the prospect of going down the jockey route. Although Parkes was not interested at first, given his disappointment at failing to make the grade at Notts, he soon warmed to the idea and began learning the ropes, enrolling at the Northern Racing College near Doncaster. A
-
Frank Vincent has emphasised that he and his fellow Notts County players will maintain their focus on one game at a time, following their latest results in the National League. The Magpies have surged back to the top of the table, having secured a comfortable 3-0 victory against Wealdstone. Goals from Sam Austin, Macaulay Langstaff, and Vincent have helped to take their points tally to a record-breaking 100 for the season. It's the first time in the club's history that they have achieved this fe
-
Oxford City defender Freddie Grant is relishing the chance to go up against one of his old friends in Jorge Grant when the non-leaguers face Notts County in the FA Cup on Saturday. The National League South outfit overcame Colchester United in round one and will travel to Nottingham this weekend for the second-round tie against the Magpies. “Jorge grew up in Oxford, I’m from Reading and we have a few mutual friends so as soon as the draw was made we were messaging each other,” Freddie
-
Notts County will play host to American football side Tampa Bay Rowdies, a team featuring former United States prodigy Freddy Adu, next month. The North American Soccer League club, from Florida, are touring England as part of their pre-season preparations and will play both a Magpies XI and a Nottingham Forest XI. They arrive in England on March 6 and will immediately travel to Nottingham to face Forest on Wednesday March 9 at the Nigel D
-
Aden Baldwin couldn’t have chosen a better time to score his first goals for Notts County. His brace ensured their play-off match against Boreham Wood went into extra-time, before the Magpies won in a dramatic fashion. Notts County secured their spot in the Wembley final this Saturday (3.30pm kick-off) after coming back from a two-goal deficit to beat Luke Garrard’s team on a memorable afternoon at Meadow Lane. Despite being behind due to goals from Femi Ilesanmi and Lee Ndlovu, Notts
-
Unaware of such tragic events, Pride of Nottingham would like to ask all fans who are in attendance to consider donating to the worthy cause. Ian from Walsall's Supporters Trust fund will be collecting around the Bescot Stadium with a bucket on Saturday from about 1.30. www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2159191/Professional-footballers-daughter-17-months-dies-holiday-rare-blood-infection.html Pride of Nottingham would like to add their sympathy to Dean and Danielle, wishing them all the best
-
A fundraising drive has begun to design and install a plaque outside the Nottingham hotel where a meeting was held to create Notts County Football Club. On December 7, 1864, a group of individuals gathered in Suite 102 in what was then the George Hotel - now the Mercure Hotel - on George Street, Hockley, and created the first professional ‘foot-ball’ club in the world. Notts fan Andy Black has started a crowdfunding page with the aim of raising £450 so a plaque - the idea of which was
-
Notts County duo Matt Tootle and Ben Hall have been ruled out through injury, manager Neal Ardley has confirmed. Neither defender took part in the Magpies' EFL Trophy game against Sunderland, which finished as a 2-0 win to the Black Cats. Both players suffered their injuries last week, with Hall requiring a scan but Tootle being spared that, added Ardley. "I think Matt is fine and it’s just a case of him not feeling the pain and doing the rehab to get back," the new Notts boss tol
-
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth has urged caution to his players ahead of a "big test" against Notts County on Saturday. The Magpies travel to Adams Park this weekend for a League Two encounter which will see Kevin Nolan's side try and earn a third win on the bounce in all competitions. "Notts County have got some real quality in their squad, and with Stead and Ameobi up front they bring with them Premier League experience which will be a big test," Ainsworth told the offici
-
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth has described Notts County as a "big, strong and organised" team, but suggested that his side should have defended better and was caught out by a sucker punch in their 4-2 defeat on Saturday. Richard Duffy, Jonathan Forte and Lewis Alessandra, plus an Adam El Abd own goal, netted for the Magpies at Adams Park, with the Chairboys fightback through goals from Nick Freeman and Joe Jacobson ultimately to no avail. Ainsworth told Bucks Free Press:
-
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth has claimed that Notts County are "in good hands" with Alan Hardy as their owner and Kevin Nolan as head coach. The Chairboys, dark horses for a League Two playoff spot, will be welcoming the Magpies to Adams Park on Saturday. Ainsworth is impressed with how Notts have turned their season around since Hardy took over the club, admitting that they are a "totally different" side to the one that lost 2-0 at Meadow Lane in December. "Kevin No
-
Notts County manager Jamie Fullarton has admitted the club could extend Gary MacKenzie’s stay at Meadow Lane. The Doncaster Rovers defender joined the Magpies on a month-long loan just before the closure of the January transfer window. Fullarton believes that the 30-year-old’s arrival will only help his young back four improve, with Blair Adams being the oldest at Luton last weekend at 24. He said: "When we realise
-
Gary Rowett has revealed that Derby County were eager to keep Mason Bennett at the club and also considered sending him to Burton Albion but felt Notts County were able to give him "a big 17 games". The 21-year-old came close to breaking in the Rams first team this term but has been hindered by injury, leading to the Championship club sending him out on loan, with the Magpies recruiting the player on deadline day. "Mason was one we felt we could keep around for the last three months of
-
Notts County's newest addition, 19-year-old midfielder George Abbott, has arrived at Meadow Lane with a sense of excitement and determination. On loan from Tottenham Hotspur for the season, Abbott is eager to make his mark in the challenging environment of League Two football. After completing his first training session with the Magpies, Abbott shared his thoughts on his new adventure, revealing both his passion for the game and his readiness to embrace this new chapter in his career.
-
Notts County's young defensive midfielder, George Abbott, recently took part in his first East Midlands derby, and it proved to be a memorable occasion for the 19-year-old on loan from Tottenham Hotspur. Abbott, who has made eight appearances for Notts County, was visibly energised by the derby experience and the electric atmosphere created by both sets of fans. “Yeah, it was unbelievable to be fair,” he said. “The crowd were proper up for it today from both sides. I mean, it was a big
-
Notts County manager Luke Williams was pleased with Geraldo Bajrami's performance in their 3-1 victory over Dorking Wanderers. Despite a difficult first half in their previous game, the Albanian player retained his spot in the starting lineup due to the absence of skipper Kyle Cameron. Bajrami, part of the back three, displayed composure alongside Rawlinson and Chicksen. He commanded his area well and relieved pressure from Marc White's side during the second half. Williams said that G
