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Kevin Nolan has admitted that Notts County have "lots and lots of work to do on the training pitch", but is confident that they will get up to scratch come the start of the 2017-18 League Two season. The Magpies won their opening two games, against non-league opposition, but have fallen to defeats against Nottingham Forest and Wigan Athletic. Against the Latics, Notts took the lead in emphatic fashion through Lewis Alessandra but went on to lose through a Richard Duffy own goal and a C
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Notts County boss Kevin Nolan has praised the fitness levels of his players, insisting that the last-gasp 2-1 win over Colchester United is testament of that. The Magpies did not let their heads drop after conceding an 89th-minute equaliser to the U's on Saturday and persevered right until the end, when Ryan Yates struck the winner. "I'm delighted with what they're doing at the minute and I'm sure all the fans are going home proud of them for what they have achieved so far," Nolan told
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Kevin Nolan has declared himself proud of his Notts County players for their impressive FA Cup run despite it coming to a humbling end in their FA Cup fourth-round replay at Swansea City. When the Magpies claimed a 1-1 draw in the first game at Meadow Lane, there was much scope to believe an upset could have been on the cards in Wales. However, Carlos Carvalhal's charges were on top of their game, while the visitors very much had an off day, culminating in an 8-1 defeat at the hands of
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Notts County right-back Matt Tootle has been named the Supporters' Player of the Season for 2017/18. The 27-year-old has enjoyed a superb season in the black and white stripes thanks to his displays which combined dynamism with consistency. Tootle is also a fan favourite thanks to his eccentric, loveable personality, as shown by his quirky "slug" goal celebration which he has used several times this season after chipping in with a few strikes. Off the pitch, Tootle has also raised
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Harry Kewell has admitted that Notts County need to bring in another "leader". The Magpies invested heavily in the summer transfer market but remain third from bottom in League Two, having lost their last three games. Kewell, who replaced Kevin Nolan early in the campaign, would like to recruit a player who can add to the leadership brought by Jon Stead and Elliott Ward. “We have a leader in Steady and we have Wardy who has great potential,” the Australian told the Nottingham Post
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When asked about extending his stay at Meadow Lane, Kyle Cameron, the captain of Notts County, praised the coaching skills of Luke Williams, stating that finding a better coach would be a challenge. Cameron, who joined the Magpies from Torquay United two years ago, has played an integral role in Notts' two previous playoff campaigns. He is one of nine players at the club whose contracts will expire this summer, alongside Ruben Rodrigues, Aaron Nemane, and Adam Chicksen. Notts County ha
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Sam Austin, the midfield stalwart for Notts County, shared his thoughts on the recent disappointment of the late postponement against Bradford, expressing empathy for both players and fans affected by the cancellation. He remarked, "It was a disappointment...we was raring to go...I just want to sort of say how grateful us lads are for the fans to make that journey." Austin's versatility has been crucial this season, with him adapting to various positions on the field. Reflecting on this, he
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When the season’s calendar was first released, I bet that I wasn’t the only Notts fan to think that we had an easy opening two months ahead of us and an opportunity to gain a fearsome reputation by the end of September as nailed-on ‘hard to beat’ promotion candidates. Now, just five matches into the season, I suspect that every team that hasn’t yet played us wishes that they could do before the end of this month – such have been our results!
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Notts County have confirmed the loan signing of Scunthorpe United defender Andrew Boyce until the end of the season. The 26-year-old former Lincoln City centre-back has joined in training with his new team-mates and could make his debut at Yeovil Town on Saturday. Current Magpies manager Jamie Fullarton has claimed that Boyce's leadership skills and physical presence will be a welcome addition to his side. "Boyce b
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Haydn Hollis has praised Notts County manager Kevin Nolan for giving him a lot of confidence and changing the mentality in the dressing room. Since Nolan took over at Meadow Lane, alongside Alan Hardy's acquisition of the club, the Magpies have gone from League Two relegation certainties to being well in with a chance of staying up. "Personally, he has given the squad a lot of confidence; he has given me a lot of confidence," Hollis told the Nottingham Post. "He has said some good
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Notts County have announced the signing of Carlisle United defender Shaun Brisley on a two-year contract. The 27-year-old signs for the Magpies as a free agent after he cancelled his contract with the Cumbrians by mutual consent. Brisley began his career at hometown club Macclesfield Town, making 124 appearances between 2007 and 2012. In that year he enjoyed a loan spell at Peterborough United and then sealed a permanent switch to London Road, remaining on their books until 2016.
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Kevin Nolan has claimed that Notts County were beaten by the better side as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at Mansfield Town on Saturday. The League Two table-toppers were undone by Danny Rose's brace and a Richard Duffy own goal as the Stags claimed the inaugural Matt Salmon Trophy at the One Call Stadium. "I thought they were the better side from start to finish," Nolan told the official Notts website. "We didn't get going, we didn't do what we normally do and we didn't handle their
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Oxford City defender Freddie Grant has expressed his delight at the prospect of playing at Meadow Lane as his side prepares for an FA Cup meeting with Notts County. The non-league side overcame Colchester United in round one and will now travel to Nottingham for the second-round tie against the Magpies. Grant, who is the nephew of former Notts manager Martin Allen and also friends with his namesake Jorge, has described the game as massive and insists his side will not be intimidated by
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Swansea City manager Carlos Carvalhal has praised his players for making Notts County look like "they are not a good team" in their FA Cup fourth-round replay on Tuesday night. The Swans were held to a 1-1 draw in the first game at Meadow Lane but recorded an 8-1 win at the Liberty Stadium to send the Magpies crashing out of the competition. Carvalhal, who has masterminded an upturn in form for a Swansea side that looked set on dropping out of the Premier League, admits he knew they we
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Kevin Nolan has quickly switched attention to the League Two playoffs and says he is looking forward to them as he hopes to guide Notts County up to League One via Wembley. The Magpies were beaten 2-1 at Grimsby Town on Saturday, a result which, combined with Wycombe Wanderers' win at Chesterfield, has seen the Chairboys take the last automatic spot in the table. Luton Town are up next for Notts, who will seek to finish as high up in the playoff positions as possible, to determine who
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Notts County have announced that teenage winger Sam Osborne has signed a professional contract with the club. The 19-year-old has made six senior appearances for the Magpies, most recently turning out against Newcastle United’s Under 21s in the EFL Trophy. “I came in the morning after the Newcastle game and Mark Crossley told me Paul (Hart) wanted to speak to me,” Osborne told the official website. “He told me there and then – he said I’d been doing really well and that I deserved
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Stuart Maynard, the head coach of Notts County, is gearing up for a challenging clash against Wimbledon and remains focused on securing a positive result despite the team's recent struggles. Maynard expressed his anticipation for the upcoming fixture, acknowledging Wimbledon's formidable defensive record. He stated, "Wimbledon have just had back-to-back clean sheets...that's where a lot of their success has come from...it's gonna be a really tough game." Maynard understands the need for his
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Businessman and Notts County fan Alan Hardy has given fellow supporters possible hints that his planned takeover of the club has not come to fruition. Hardy, the chief executive of the Paragon Group, is understood to be one of several businessmen or groups interested in the club, which was put up for sale by Ray Trew last month. Taking to Twitter last night, and responding to a fan who used Notts County's Twitter handle saying "sort it out
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John Sheridan has praised Notts County's fighting spirit after they clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory at Cheltenham Town on Saturday. The Magpies were pegged back twice at Whaddon Road but Jon Stead struck the winner in the 56th minute. Notts held on valiantly until the final whistle, with the playing falling to the turf tired but pleased at their exploits. "I knew it would be a very tough game because they are a decent side," Sheridan told reporters. "They hit the frontmen ea
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Notts County boss Kevin Nolan says he will not be monitoring Saturday's League Two results, insisting that the team will be responsible for its own destiny. The Magpies are playing on Sunday this week, due to scheduling conflicts with regards to the team on the other side of the Trent. It means some of County's relegation rivals have a chance to close the gap on Nolan's side, who are currently eight points above the bottom two, Nolan, however, admits he will use the occasion to ha
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Notts County are still in the running for the League Two title despite their 3-1 defeat at Mansfield Town, according to Steve Evans. A Danny Rose brace and Richard Duffy's own goal saw the Magpies' six-game winning streak come to an end in Saturday's derby at the One Call Stadium. Evans told the official Stags site: "We've given the bragging rights to our supporters, but we know full well it was a good side we beat today and a hard earned three points. "They are a quality side - h
