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Ahead of Notts County's big League Two derby against Mansfield Town, the Stags have announced that more tickets were allocated for their fans for the game on Saturday 16 February. Mansfield had sold their initial allocation of 3,954 tickets but were then allocated another 328 tickets which have now also sold out. The Stags were also issued with the following statement from Notts County Football Club: “There will be strictly no tickets available to buy on the day. Please do not tra

Notts County's transfer deadline day additions continued into the night as Michael Doyle joined from Coventry City on a permanent deal. The 37-year-old midfielder has made over 700 appearances during his career and won promotion to League One with the Sky Blues last season. Doyle's arrival follows that of teenage striker Virgil Gomis from Nottingham Forest. The 19-year-old has been in fine scoring form for the Reds' Under 23s team this season and has also spent time on loan at Nat

Notts County have brought in Middlesbrough defender Sam Stubbs on loan, while Branislav Pindroch and Kristian Dennis have both left Meadow Lane. Stubbs, the 20-year-old son of former Bolton, Everton and Celtic defender Alan, joined Boro from Wigan on a two-and-half-year deal in July 2018 but is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Teessiders. Dennis joined Notts for an undisclosed fee in the summer, after scoring 21 goals for relegated Chesterfield last season, but has scored ju

Notts County have signed Wycombe Wanderers striker Craig Mackail-Smith on a loan deal until the end of the season. The 34-year-old former Scotland international has scored 185 goals in a five-club career, which has included three spells with Peterborough United. He has made 25 appearances this season and scored three goals, but has only started 13 league games. Mackail-Smith will immediately go into the squad to face Lincoln City at Meadow Lane this weekend. “Craig has built

Since the establishment of the Pride of Nottingham online shop, Notts County fans have been able to get their hands on some exclusive prints. The PON Merch store boasts a wide array of different prints, from general Notts-theme artwork such as Magpies and Meadow Lane to players past and present. We have featured the likes of Notts legends like Jimmy Sirrel and Tommy Lawton to more recent players like Matt Tootle and Ross Fitzsimons, plus much more. Now, with several new PON prints

Neal Ardley has issued a rallying call to his Notts County players, urging them not to feel sorry for themselves and to show character in an attempt to survive relegation from League Two. The Magpies are in dire straits at present, sitting seven points adrift of safety at the bottom of the Football League and with fans having genuine concerns about a drop into the non-league abyss. Ardley, County's third boss this season, insists he understands how the fans are feeling due to the fact

As of Thursday afternoon, Notts County have made several moves in the transfer market as well as a contract update. First up is winger Terry Hawkridge being released from his Magpies contract so he could pursue an opportunity with another club. No team has been mentioned as of 3pm but Neal Ardley said he's being pursued by a few clubs, so best of luck to him. Then is the loan signing of 19-year-old Huddersfield goalkeeper Ryan Schofield, was England’s number one when they won the

Neal Ardley has spoken of how Notts County were going in for a player but just before the signing could be completed, it turned out he would be out for six weeks. The Magpies boss also elaborated on other players who could be coming in, with one decision seemingly close and others in the pipeline. Ardley was speaking after Saturday's 3-3 draw with Colchester, a good performance that was still beset by defensive issues and yielded one point despite Notts being 3-1 up. “We had an of

Notts County manager Neal Ardley has issued an update on the estimated return times for Lewis Alessandra and Enzio Boldewijn. The two attacking players suffered knee injuries in November and are sidelined on a long-term basis, but their new boss is positive to see them back early next year. "It will probably be three weeks before Lewi is back into training, so he's edging ever closer," Ardley told the official Notts website. "Enzio could be back in and around training from the ver

Kevin Nolan has suggested that he spoke to Alan Hardy about a potential return to Notts County in the past few weeks but "it never got to dotting the i's or crossing the t's". The former midfielder was sacked by the Magpies and replaced by Harry Kewell, who was himself let go after 14 games. Neal Ardley then came on board at Meadow Lane in November after he had parted ways with AFC Wimbledon by mutual consent. The Wombles have since hired Wally Downes, and Nolan says the job was n

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

Neal Ardley has commented on the history that Notts County have in "getting through managers left, right and centre" as he gets his tenure under way. The former AFC Wimbledon manager is the third permanent manager to take a place in the Magpies dugout this season. Kevin Nolan got the season under way, before being sacked in place of Harry Kewell, who was then in turn dismissed to eventually make room for Ardley. Indeed, the 46-year-old is the club’s 24th manager in 20 years on Wed

Another matchday, another disappointing result as Notts County let a one-goal lead slip en route to a 1-1 draw with Carlisle United. In Steve Chettle's last game in interim charge, the Magpies were once again poor, but held out in the first half to remain level with the travelling Cumbrians. Notts went on to take the lead just after the hour mark, however, as Noor Husin's effort was cleared off the line before Elliott Hewitt reacted to stab home. But is it much of a surprise that

Notts County have announced that teenage forward Kion Etete has signed professional terms at Meadow Lane. The 17-year-old, who celebrated his birthday today, made his senior debut against Newcastle United’s Under 21s in October’s EFL Trophy game. Etete has since come off the bench in away games at Port Vale, Barnsley and Morecambe and is now looking forward to playing under new boss Neal Ardley. “Being around the first team has been a great experience for me and now I’m just going

Now heading into its seventh year, Pride of Nottingham has long been the main Notts County community on the internet, bringing thousands of fans together to discuss everything black and white. With Christmas on the horizon, we have decided to go a step further and begin selling exclusive Notts-themed prints, the perfect present for your Magpie-supporting family members and friends (or for yourself if you want!). Simply click on our store link and you can see all the prints we currently

Caretaker manager Steve Chettle has admitted that Notts County's players were "gutted" after being pegged back late on against Morecambe. The Magpies took the lead early in the second half when a cross from the right was nodded beyond Mark Halstead's reach by Kristian Dennis on 52 minutes. However, a late scramble in the box culminated in Kevin Ellison turning the ball home after a goalmouth scramble following a corner and a final result of 1-1. “The lads are gutted and I told the

Notts County have appointed former AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley as their new manager. The 46-year-old becomes the Magpies' third manager of the season, following the sackings of Kevin Nolan in August and Harry Kewell earlier this month. Ardley saved the Dons from relegation to the National League on the final day of the 2012-13 season before taking them into League One via the playoffs three years later. "Having enjoyed very productive discussions with Neal and following close c

Teenage defender Declan Dunn has signed his first professional contract with Notts County. The 18-year-old made his senior debut for the Magpies in the 4-0 FA Cup first round defeat away at Barnsley and has been a regular in reserve fixtures this term. Dunn joined the Notts academy at Under-10s level and spoke proudly of the latest development in his fledgling career. “I came in after the Barnsley match and Paul asked me to come into the office and told me I was being offered a co

Steve Chettle has called on Notts County's players to carry their momentum from their 4-2 win over Doncaster Rovers into the weekend League Two encounter against Cheltenham Town. Wednesday night saw the Magpies produce somewhat of a shock result in the EFL Trophy as they surged into a 3-0 half-time lead against Rovers and, despite shipping two goals, they added one more for the solid win. Chettle was pleased to see Notts get through into the second round after finishing second in Group

Notts County have confirmed the departure of Harry Kewell after just 14 matches in charge. The Australia legend signed a three-year contract to replace Kevin Nolan at Meadow Lane in early September. Despite a bright run early on in his tenure, performances and results have since slumped, and the Magpies sit 22nd in the table. “Results have not been good enough and performance levels are a continuing concern,” chairman Alan Hardy told the club website. “We see no reason to con

Notts County boss Harry Kewell has claimed that Kristian Dennis is "100 percent capable" of reaching double figures and most likely just needs to up his match fitness. The Magpies forward has been drafted into the starting XI following injuries to Jon Stead and Kane Hemmings, but has found the going tough against Port Vale and Oldham Athletic. “I do have sympathy with him,” Kewell told the Nottingham Post. “But he is a fantastic player and he knows the role. “He’s come up against