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Jorge Grant is hoping to make use of Meadow Lane as a fortress on Friday night in a bid to overcome Coventry City in the second leg of their League Two playoff semi-final. The tie is evenly poised at 1-1, though it should be a goal up to the Magpies were it not for the referee's outrageous decision to award the Sky Blues a late penalty in the first leg. However, Grant remains positive, both of County's performance at the Ricoh Arena and the prospect of being still in the tie ahead of w

Adam Chicksen has recently spoken out about the impact that Notts County boss Luke Williams had on his decision to extend his stay at Meadow Lane. Earlier this week, the Magpies defender signed a new two-year deal with the club, following an exceptional season in which he netted a career-best 11 goals in all competitions. Chicksen’s performance this season has been nothing short of remarkable, with the defender scoring more goals than he has ever managed in the entirety of his professional

Notts County began their 2024-25 League Two campaign with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park.  The match, characterised by County’s dominance in possession and a robust defensive display, showcased the team’s commitment to securing clean sheets and setting a solid foundation for the season ahead. Head coach Stuart Maynard expressed his satisfaction with the result but felt his side could have come away with more. "Really delighted with the point. I think we

Saturdays game for the Youth Team provided them with the opportunity to carry on the recent good form which saw them not only beat the league leaders (Hull Tigers) but move within 3 points of them in the league after the midweek win against Grimsby. In keeping with our current Doncaster Rovers vs Notts County news line the youth team were unfortunately beaten 3-1. Colby Bishop providing the solitary strike in the first half equalising the Doncaster opener.

New Notts County manager Mark Cooper has called on his players to "put things straight" beginning in their League Two clash at Portsmouth. The Magpies haven't won in seven games and currently sit 19th in the fourth tier, prompting bookies to make Pompey clear favourites to win the game at Fratton Park on Friday. Cooper used this as a rallying call, telling the press: "I really am looking forward to it and I hope the players can deliver a g

Kevin Nolan has revealed that Shola Ameobi was given the opportunity to be subbed off in Saturday's 3-1 win over Colchester United, but turned it down as he was so eager to bag a hat-trick. The former Newcastle United forward scored twice against the U's, in a win which keeps the Magpies 13 points clear of the bottom two in League Two. Nolan told the Nottingham Post: “You get that from him (Shola) day in, day out. Now you’re seeing a fit Shola. “We’ve been able to manage him, keep

Luton Town boss Nathan Jones has praised Kevin Nolan for doing a "fantastic job" in transforming Notts County's fortunes ahead of their League Two meeting tomorrow. The Magpies sit second in the table, level on points with the top-placed Hatters, going into Saturday's crunch clash at Kenilworth Road. A year ago, Notts were in the middle of a barren losing run which saw them tumble all the way to the bottom reaches of the table, until Alan Hardy's takeover and appointment of Nolan steer

Former Notts County loanee Ryan Yates has revealed he "jumped" at the opportunity to join Scunthorpe United on loan and reiterated his desire to become a first-team player at Nottingham Forest. The 20-year-old was sensational for the Magpies in the first half of the season, making 29 appearances in all competitions and scoring six goals plus registering three assists. However, his time at Meadow Lane came to an end when he was recalled by Forest on January 10 and shipped out to Glanfor

Notts County full-back Matt Tootle has spoken out to raise awareness of Mental Health Awareness Week. Last year, the 27-year-old opened up on how his career was almost derailed due to mental health issues and had cognitive therapy to help assist him. Tootle has been widely praised by his Notts teammates, staff and fans, not to mention the wider football world for speaking out. The player has once again sought to raise awareness of mental health and wrote on Twitter: "I’d just like

New summer signing Jacob Bedeau made an impressive start to his Notts County career in a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park.  The former Morecambe defender, who joined the Magpies ahead of the 2024-25 League Two campaign, played a crucial role in ensuring his side kept a clean sheet on the opening day. Reflecting on the match, Bedeau emphasised the importance of securing a point away from home, particularly in a challenging venue like Prenton Park. "I think it

In recent weeks I’ve read articles calling for calm around Notts County, with Alan Smith among a few I’ve seen stressing on the need for level heads and a sense of realism in the early stages of the season. I share the sentiments of those who haven’t lost patience with the team so far this season. I think what Notts fans need to remember is that it’s still November and nothing is cemented yet. The season has much of its course to run, so belief in what Ricardo Mon

Notts County boss John Sheridan is looking for a good response from his players against Morecambe tonight. The Magpies enjoyed a good run prior to last week's derby at Mansfield Town but were brought back down to earth with a 3-1 defeat. Sheridan told reporters at a press conference: "I've tried to forget about it as much as I can. I am still disappointed obviously especially for the supporters. "Last season was on people's minds so I wanted to go there and pay them back. I wanted

Kevin Nolan has provided an update on Michael O'Connor's rehabilitation, saying the Notts County club captain is doing really well and is on the right track. The 30-year-old needed surgery to repair his cruciate ligaments and on his meniscus, an injury picked up against Portsmouth in April last season. Nolan says he is delighted with the progress made so far by the midfielder and hasn’t ruled out a return by the end of the season. “Occy’s professionalism has shown right through th

Kevin Nolan has stressed that Notts County will need to ensure they adapt properly to Newport County's pitch when they play the Exiles on Saturday. The Rodney Parade turf sees three teams play on it - the football club and two rugby teams - which means plenty of wear and tear, and criticism over its quality. Despite three quarters of a million pounds being invested into the pitch by the Welsh Rugby Union last summer to improve its drainage, it continues to have issues. Just last w

What's been happening in League Two over the last week? Here is Pride of Nottingham's round-up of the biggest League Two news from the last seven days. - Former Notts County boss Martin Allen has left his position as Barnet manager - in what was his fifth spell in charge at the club - following their relegation from League Two, and took charge of fellow relegated side Chesterfield. - The first legs of the League Two playoff semi-finals both finished evenly poised as Lincoln and Ex

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

It's that time of year once again! The Pride of Nottingham Notts County National League 2022–23 Awards have arrived, and it's time for fans to cast their votes. This year's categories comprise Player of the Season, Goal of the Season, Signing of the Season, Away Game of the Season, and Member of the Year. The contenders for Player of the Season are Sam Slocombe, Kyle Cameron, Aden Baldwin, Adam Chicksen, Jim O’Brien, Sam Austin, Matt Palmer, John Bostock, Macaulay Langstaff, Jodi Jones, Aar

Saturday 13th of December, Swindon Town will be visiting Meadow Lane Stadium, Notts come into the game having picked up a 1-0 over Doncaster Rovers in the JPT. Notts will be looking to repeat or do one better than their last League One game, a 1-1 draw to Sheffield United. Swindon Town come into the game having beaten Fleetwood in their last game at 1-0, they have also enjoyed successful wins over Bristol City, Peterborough United and Preston.  

Notts County have confirmed that veteran defender Mike Edwards will be having his testimonial year in 2016. The 35-year-old is currently in his tenth year with the Magpies, having made 269 appearances in an eight-year spell between 2004 and 2012 at Meadow Lane before returning at the beginning of the 2014-15 season. As reward for Steady Eddy’s service with Notts, the Football League has granted him a testimonial year after a committee of f

New Notts County manager Mark Cooper has launched into a scathing assessment of his side following their 4-0 defeat at Portsmouth, saying their defending wouldn’t have been seen in park football. Though the Magpies played admirably in the first half at Fratton Park and were unlucky to concede just before the break, they were run ragged in the second half as Kyle Bennett, Christian Burgess and Marc McNulty weighed in with simple finishes. The former Swindon boss said: "A lot of people t

Kevin Nolan has expressed his interest in forging closer links with Arsenal in light of Marc Bola's successful loan spell at Notts County. The young left-back, a product of the Gunners academy, is developing well at Meadow Lane, and has said himself how being at Notts is helping him grow and prosper as a footballer. Nolan is hoping that glowing reports all round will not only enable Bola to return to the Emirates Stadium as a better player, but that the Premier League club will entrust