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Carlton Cole has named Notts County boss and former teammate Kevin Nolan as one of his role models for making a name for himself in coaching and management. The 34-year-old, who is currently a free agent after a five-month stint at Indonesian club Persib Bandung, played alongside Nolan at West Ham. Cole is not thinking of retirement just yet but, approaching the twilight of his playing career, he has an eye on becoming a manager for when he does hang up his boots. "I want to keep

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 have announced that Gibraltar international Liam Walker has left the club. The 30-year-old joined the Magpies last summer from Gibraltar Premier Division outfit Europa FC. Walker has made 19 appearances this season but has found himself on the fringes of the team and in recent weeks struggled even to make the bench. Notts confirmed the news of Walker's contract being terminated by mutual consent on Monday afternoon, stating that he had left "with immediate effect to p

Jon Stead has admitted that Notts County are "not taking opportunities at key moments" in games and must develop a "killer instinct and ruthless streak" if they are to climb back up the League Two table. The Magpies are just one place above the relegation zone after suffering three successive defeats in the league to Bury, MK Dons and Swindon Town, with Port Vale coming up. “We are not taking opportunities at key moments in the game and when they have gone begging, the tide has turned

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

It’s official! Sunderland goalkeeper Alex Bass has signed a three-year deal with the club, stirring excitement among fans. The 26-year-old arrives for an undisclosed fee after a stellar loan season with AFC Wimbledon in 2023-24. According to Richard Montague, a board member and head of recruitment, Bass was not only the standout goalkeeper in League Two last season but also ranks highly among League One goalkeepers. Montague expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We’re absolutely delighted to

I eagerly looked forward to the fans forum, I felt it was the perfect chance for things finally to come into perspective and focus to the concerning matter of 'support'. Usually I would have missed this, I wouldn't want to sit alone through an event like this and I was very grateful for Jurgenpie allowing me to tag along with him. I feel as always it's proven to me how naive I am, as my eyes widen further to what was a pretty disappointing night for me. I enjoyed the company but the night

Notts County striker Jon Stead has described how mastering the "chop" has proven beneficial in terms of his play - even though it winds up his teammates. The forward used the move - feinting to shoot with one foot before manoeuvring it quickly to the other - to get past Daniel O'Shaughnessy ahead of his first goal for the Magpies against Cheltenham. "We had a session on Thursday when I must have chopped about 11 times and the lads were absolutely screwing," Stead, who helped his side b

Notts County have secured the signing of Gibraltar international Liam Walker. The 29-year-old joins the Magpies from Gibraltarian club Europa FC, having been on trial at Meadow Lane and taking part in two friendlies. Walker scored 15 goals last season to help Europa FC to the Gibraltar Premier Division title and has previously played club football for Lincoln Red Imps - starring in their famous win over Celtic - and Portsmouth. He also has 22 caps for the national team, scoring th

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

Though not quite as busy on the fixture level as the previous months, April was nonetheless a tense month, with many of the league's annual permutations becoming reality. How did the month pan out for the Notts County contingent? Pride of Nottingham goes over the big news. April 2 On Easter Monday, Notts suffered a big blow to their automatic promotion hopes as eventual League Two champions Accrington Stanley ran out 1-0 winners at the Wham Stadium. On the plus side, Michael

Notts County manager, Luke Williams, believes that allowing Joel Taylor to leave was the right decision as it allows the team to focus on their remaining nine games. Taylor left the club as his contract was mutually terminated in an attempt to obtain regular first-team football elsewhere. Taylor had a strong start to the season, scoring a goal in Notts' opening-day victory, but his playing time dwindled, leading to a loan to Dagenham and Redbridge. Williams hinted at a potential return for

Notts County has finalised the signing of goalkeeper Alex Bass from Sunderland, adding a talented and experienced player to their ranks. The move, which has sparked excitement among the club's fanbase, is seen as a significant step towards fortifying the team for the upcoming season. In an interview, Bass expressed his enthusiasm for joining the club, saying, "I'm really excited to be here. It's something that I really look forward to. The pull of the club and everything that's going on was

Jon Stead has called on his Notts County teammates to get into opposition teams' faces more at Meadow Lane in a bid to get an overdue home win. The Magpies have been on top form on the road, winning three out of four away matches. However, their home form is poor, without a single league win to their name this season. "We need to be better at home, and I can't put my finger on what it is," Stead told reporters. "We've played well for very small stages at home, but against Che

Kevin Nolan has outlined the need for Notts County to put the FA Cup elimination at the hands of Swansea City behind them and focus on the upcoming League Two trip to Barnet on Saturday. While the Magpies were in action at the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday night, Accrington Stanley beat Swindon Town to move up to third in the standings, nudging Notts into fourth. Although saluting his side's great cup run and describing the Swansea replay as a welcome "freebie", Nolan says there are "diff

Kevin Nolan has claimed that he is not fussed over who Notts County will face in the League Two playoffs. The final matchday of the regular League Two season will be played out on Saturday, with the Magpies facing Luton Town at Meadow Lane. Notts will be seeking victory in order to finish as high as they can in the playoff places, and have already beaten Exeter City, Coventry City, Lincoln City this season. “It doesn’t matter who we get,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post. “We’ve jus

Two years ago, Adam Chicksen appeared to be on his way out of Notts County. However, offering him an extended one-year contract has turned out to be a brilliant decision. The 31-year-old full-back has been a crucial player for the Magpies this season, scoring a career-best of 10 goals as he helps the team push towards its goal of returning to its former glory. In any intense season, consistency is essential. Chicksen has been the epitome of that, demonstrating his value by being one of the

Notts County has announced the signing of Crawley Town’s promotion-winning wing-back, Nick Tsaroulla, on a two-year contract, with an option for an additional year. The 25-year-old departs from West Sussex a legend, having won the hearts of Red Devils supporters during his four-year tenure at the Broadfield Stadium. Board member and head of recruitment, Richard Montague, expressed his admiration for Tsaroulla’s journey:  “First and foremost, it’s crucial to acknowledge the deep bo

New Notts County striker Izale McLeod has made an immediate mark at Meadow Lane since his arrival a month ago, nabbing two goals in three league games plus another in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy to give the Notts faithful a hint of hope for the season ahead. Prior to his arrival in the East Midlands, however, the 30-year-old was involved in a long and protracted transfer saga with former club Crawley Town – who the Magpies face tonight. A

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

Matt Tootle is optimist that a "strange season" for Notts County can end on a high note after moving 11 points clear of the League Two drop zone. The Magpies put in an immense performance to claim a 1-0 win over Barnet at Meadow Lane on Sunday, Tootle scoring a second-half winner. Kevin Nolan's charges were visibly exhausted at the end of the game, having been a man down for most of the game after Mark Yeates was sent off early on by referee Keith Stroud. Tootle told the official