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John Sheridan has promised to get Notts County "back where they belong" after his “instincts” told him not to turn the job down. The former Sheffield Wednesday and Republic of Ireland midfielder, who has put pen to paper on a three-year deal at Meadow Lane, has set his sights on immediate promotion out of League Two and into League One. At his first press conference at the helm of Notts, Sheridan told reporters: "I've played here and managed here. They've been in the top leagues.

John Sheridan is confident that things will turn around for Notts County as he aims to stick to his guns going into this weekend's game at Barnet. A month ago, the Magpies were flying high following a 2-1 win at Portsmouth, but since then they have stumbled to a goalless draw and three defeats on the trot in the fourth tier. "People are probably bored of me repeating it, but I know I've got to get my act together and so too have the players," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "I

John Sheridan has reiterated the importance of keeping tight at the back as Notts County prepare to visit Portsmouth, a team deemed by the boss to be the best in League Two. The Magpies go into the Fratton Park game one point off the playoffs, but there has been much frustration due to poor goals conceded by the squad in the last few games. "The players understand, and I do as the manager, that we have to try to work harder to keep clean sheets," Sheridan told the assembled media at hi

Notts County boss John Sheridan has warned that Hartlepool United will be tough to beat on Saturday, but will aim to shut up shop at the back and come away with something. The Magpies have endured a tough start to the 2016-17 League Two season, with two defeats and a draw in their first three games, plus an early exit from the League Cup. Against Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday, Notts put up a good performance but still finished the game on the receiving end of a 2-1 defeat, with Sheridan e

Notts boss John Sheridan says his side must start more aggressively against teams at Meadow Lane if they are to improve on their poor home form. The Magpies have won just won one of their six league games at home this season, and on Tuesday night Morecambe were the latest side to pick up all three points with a 2-1 win. "In the last 20 minutes we looked as though we enjoyed it, and got on the front foot," Sheridan told reporters. "My defenders are also 40 yards from the goal, so w

John Sheridan has played down suggestions that he is building a winning culture at Notts County, but admits that he needs his players to "not like getting beat". The Magpies have won three games in a row with Wednesday's victory over Hartlepool United, a run not seen since the days of Shaun Derry. Sheridan said: "I wouldn't say I am building a winning culture because we still have a lot of work to do, but I want players who do not like getting beat. "I want a group who, if they go

Notts County boss John Sheridan has urged his charges to be vocal with each other and not worry about "falling out with each other". The Magpies have endured a lukewarm start to the season, with an impressive away showing cancelled out by a record of zero wins at home. With Notts in search of a first home league win at the fifth time of asking, when Leyton Orient visit this weekend, Sheridan plans to lead by example. "I will express myself on the touchline, that's just the way I a

Notts County boss John Sheridan wants his players to "prove" their credentials ahead of a tough run of games. The Magpies face playoff-chasing Wycombe Wanderers at Meadow Lane on Saturday before travelling to Colchester United (in the league) and Peterborough United (in the FA Cup). Boxing Day, meanwhile, sees table-topping Doncaster Rovers come to Meadow Lane and, on New Year's Eve, Keith Curle will return to his old club with second-placed Carlisle United. "I'd like to see it as

John Sheridan has earmarked home form as the key for Notts County's promotion hopes, adding that his strikers ought to focus just on attack as opposed to tracking back. The Magpies won just nine of their 23 home games last season as they limped to a bottom-half finish in League Two despite being expected to bounce back from relegation. Sheridan told reporters: "Home form is vitally important. We will be very attack minded. You will rarely see me play one up front. "Of course, it's

Notts County manager John Sheridan wants his side to forget about being "pleasing on the eye" and to simply "be brave" and "dig in" in order to win at home. The Magpies, who have yet to win at Meadow Lane this season, will try to get all three points at the fifth attempt when they host Leyton Orient this Saturday. With three wins out of four on the road, Sheridan is hoping that his charges will graft as they did in their 3-2 win at Cheltenham Town. "Our home form is vital if we wa

Notts County boss John Sheridan has warned his players not to underestimate Boreham Wood when the two sides meet in the FA Cup on Sunday. The Hertfordshire side are currently pushing for a playoff spot in the National League, one division beneath League Two. Despite the Magpies being tipped as favourites, they were humiliated last year at non-league Salford City, and Sheridan is well aware of this. "They are a strong outfit, going well in the league. They've got pace in the team,"

John Sheridan has admitted that the Notts County fringe players who lined up against Boreham Wood have given him a welcome selection dilemma ahead of the Newport County clash. Rob Milsom, Graham Burke, Stanley Aborah and Genaro Snijders helped the Magpies to a 2-0 win against their non-league opponents in the FA Cup and book a second round date with Peterborough United. "The players who came in didn't do themselves any harm," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "They passed the ball qui

John Sheridan has said he will not stand in Izale McLeod's way if he wants to leave Notts County, adding that he cannot guarantee the former Crawley man any first-team football. The striker's future at Meadow Lane has been under the spotlight this summer, with rumours of a potential move to Stevenage surfacing in the press. Sheridan has a glut of forwards at his disposal aside from McLeod including Adam Campbell, Jonathan Forte, Jon Stead and loanee Vadaine Oliver. "Izale's an exp

Notts County manager John Sheridan has expressed his desire to take the EFL Trophy seriously and try his luck at getting to Wembley. The competition has come under intense criticism following the inclusion of Premier League academy teams, which fans feel is compromising the integrity of the tournament and the English Football League itself. "Even if this was a friendly game, I would still be wanting to win it – that's the way I am," Sheridan told reporters. "Obviously with the rul

Alan Smith could be deployed up front for Notts County more regularly after lining up in attack against Sunderland in the EFL Trophy, John Sheridan has said. The 36-year-old played as a centre-forward in Wednesday night's 2-1 defeat at the Stadium of Light and performed admirably before being subbed off with cramp. "What I love about him – and I think most players who play the game feel the same – is you just love somebody who has enthusiasm," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "A

Notts County boss John Sheridan reveals he did not shout at his players following their 2-1 home defeat against Morecambe, as he felt it would not have been "the right thing to do". The Magpies suffered their second defeat in four days on Tuesday night when the Shrimps won at Meadow Lane, which followed the 3-1 defeat at Mansfield Town. "I didn't go in shouting, even though I wanted to, I didn't think it was the right thing to do," Sheridan said. "I will try to pick them up and I

Notts County boss John Sheridan has told reporters that he knows who to keep and who to let go from his playing squad in January. The 52-year-old has been vocal about his need to strengthen in the transfer window as he looks to usher the Magpies away from relegation trouble. "I've got players in mind who I want to bring in and who to let go," he told the Nottingham Post. "I find it very hard when I'm picking my team; I don't like leaving people out. "That's one thing I am as

Notts County boss John Sheridan has praised striker Jon Stead, claiming he would be playing higher than League Two if he were younger. The 33-year-old is the joint leading scorer in the fourth tier with nine goals after bagging a brace in the Magpies' 2-0 win at Exeter City on Tuesday night. "The thing I like about him is that even if he is playing poorly, he believes he is going to score," said Sheridan. "That's a good a sign in a player and in the form he is in at the moment he

John Sheridan has claimed that Newport County will provide Notts County with a stern test on Saturday. The Welsh club appointed Graham Westley as manager in early October and, since then, have improved in form. A win at Meadow Lane on Saturday, providing other results go their way, will see the Exiles climb off the bottom of the League Two table. "They are in a good vein of form at the moment," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "They have a manager who is an excellent appoin

Notts County boss John Sheridan has claimed that his side is a long way from firing on all cylinders because they've only been playing well in patches. The Magpies currently sit sixth in League Two but have so far been inconsistent in their results and displays for the most part. "We are far away from where I want us to be," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "As I've said before, the only game that I thought we played really well for a long period was against Plymouth. "In t

Notts County manager John Sheridan has claimed that achieving results while not playing well is a good sign of "doggedness". The Magpies were two goals down at Boreham Wood in the FA Cup first-round clash at the weekend but rallied round to earn a 2-2 draw at Meadow Park. Ahead of Wednesday's EFL Trophy clash at Sunderland's reserve side, the Notts boss claimed that his side boasted a mental strength they did not have last season. "The good thing is about my players is that when w