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Notts County legend Mark Stallard has urged the Magpies to exploit Wycombe Wanderers' mediocre defence. The Magpies lock horns with the Chairboys on Friday at Meadow Lane, a big League Two clash between the fourth-placed hosts and the third-placed visitors. “I think it’s a game that Notts know they have to go out and win because while a draw would be okay, it wouldn’t close the gap,” Stallard, who played for both Notts and Wycombe, told the Nottingham Post. “That could actually be a go
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In the aftermath of Notts County's dramatic League Cup exit at the hands of Shrewsbury Town, BBC Radio Nottingham correspondent Mark Stallard provided an insightful analysis of the match. The tie ended 3-3 after 90 minutes, with Shrewsbury narrowly clinching the victory 4-3 on penalties. Stallard's reflections, shared on after the live coverage, offer a balanced view of the performance, acknowledging both the positives and areas for improvement. The match was a tale of two halves for Notts
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As the dust settled on the pitch, the stark reality of Notts County’s performance began to sink in. Once a formidable force, the team seemed to have lost its spark. The match had kicked off amidst great anticipation, but swiftly spiralled into a series of squandered chances and defensive lapses. The echo of the final whistle served as a stark reminder of the tough road ahead. Following the Magpies’ disheartening 4-2 loss to AFC Wimbledon, the air was thick with disappointment. In his quest
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Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton has confirmed that he has no plans to recall Jorge Grant from his loan spell at Notts County in January. The 22-year-old has been a revelation at Meadow Lane both last season, helping the Magpies survive in League Two, and this season, scoring 13 goals to help the club towards the top of the table. Warburton believes that Grant is in the best place to continue his development, as he is playing regular football in a side flying high, and admits t
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Mark Yeates has claimed that the next two games for Notts County - both at home - will have a huge bearing on whether the club will survive in League Two or not. The Magpies welcome Cheltenham Town to Meadow Lane at the weekend before hosting Exeter City on Tuesday evening. With Kevin Nolan's side just a point above the bottom two and basement side Newport County having a game in hand which, if won right now, would put them above Notts, Yeates wants his new club to keep up the good wor
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New Notts County player Mark Yeates has admitted that Alan Sheehan played a big part in convincing him of the club's stature, prestige and setup. The former Blackpool winger was one of six players recruited by Kevin Nolan and Alan Hardy ahead of the January transfer window's closure. Yeates told the Nottingham Post: "Sheez and I go back a long way. I went on loan to Leicester from Tottenham as a young lad and he was coming through the youth team there. "We've known each other sinc
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Mark Yeates has confirmed that he wants to stay on at Notts County past the end of the season and admits several other out-of-contract players do too. The former Blackpool winger signed for the Magpies in January on a short-term deal which expires in the summer, alongside those of the majority of the players. Yeates, who will face his former club on Saturday, says he gets on really well with manager Kevin Nolan and would sign a contract if it were put in front of him. "The gaffer
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Former Notts County boss Martin Allen motivated his players ahead of a derby against Nottingham Forest by walking half-naked into the River Trent at five in the morning. The story is another of the anecdotes featured in the book One Flew Over the Magpie's Nest, written by lifelong Magpies fan Paul Mace and containing stories from former players, managers, directors and fans. Following Monday's revelation of Roberto Mancini almost taking the reins at Meadow Lane, it was revealed on Tues
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Grimsby Town manager Paul Hurst has ruled out a move to Notts County by pledging his future to the Blundell Park outfit. The 41-year-old was second-favourite among the bookies to take on the reins at Meadow Lane behind ex-Magpies boss Martin Allen. Following Hurst's criticism of some Mariners supporters after their National League play-off final win over Forest Green Rovers, it was thought that he would be departing Humberside sooner rather than later. The latest development, howe
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Barnet manager Martin Allen has joined Notts County boss Mark Cooper in criticising the Magpies players following their 3-1 loss at The Hive. Cooper's side led 1-0 at half time through Jon Stead's penalty, but the Bees struck three unanswered goals in the second half to clinch all three points. "You could probably say there was six or seven from our strongest team not playing and we managed to come out with a 3-1 victory," said Allen, who was in charge at Meadow Lane from 2011 to 2012.
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Notts County returned to winning ways as Jonathan Forte's brace sealed a 2-1 victory over League Two promotion rivals Coventry City at Meadow Lane. Pride of Nottingham-sponsored Forte broke the deadlock when he glanced in Jorge Grant's corner in the 60th minute. Coventry equalised in the 85th minute as substitute Jordan Ponticelli deceived goalkeeper Adam Collin with a deft flick into the back of the net. However, the Magpies responded immediately when Forte got a touch on Shola A
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Notts County dismayed and delighted in equal measure on Saturday by beating Newport County 4-3 in their League Two clash at Meadow Lane. The Exiles struck twice in the opening 10 minutes through Mark Byrne and Alex Rodman, but the Magpies were level by the break through Liam Noble and Izale McLeod. The former Crawley man powered a diving header into the opposition net in midway through the first half to put Notts ahead, but Newport levell
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Notts County came so close to claiming a first league victory against Mansfield Town since 2005 but ultimately fell just short as the opposition scored a late penalty in what ended as a 1-1 draw.. The big League Two derby, which kicked off at 1pm, saw the Magpies take the lead midway through the first half at a snowy Meadow Lane. Terry Hawkridge was the man who scored the opener, a scrappy goal bundled home from close range after Conrad Logan had palmed Shola Ameobi's header back out i
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Notts lead Wycombe twice, yet stumbled after going down to 10 men. Notts took an early lead though Jon Stead's timely placed penalty after Adam Campbell was fouled by Aaron Pierre. The Magpies midfielder Liam Noble then saw red (his a second red card of the season) after clashing with Luke O'Nien and, soon after, Michael Harriman headed the home side level. Adam Campbell then capitalized from a low cross from Rob Milsom but Aaron Amadi-Holloway's looping header meant Notts
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Notts County have, to the indifference of many, been knocked out of the EFL Trophy following Tuesday night's 2-1 defeat at Lincoln City. The hosts were brighter in the opening exchanges of the Group G encounter at Sincil Bank, but the Magpies' first opportunity of the game led to the opener. Liam Walker spotted Jonathan Forte into space and threaded a neat through-ball into the path of the striker, who bore down on goal, rounded goalkeeper Josh Vickers, and slotted into the unguarded n
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Notts County's season continues to go from bad to worse as Forest Green Rovers enjoyed a comfortable 3-1 win over the 10-man Magpies at Meadow Lane on Saturday. With Kevin Nolan no longer at the helm, Richard Thomas also let go, and Steve Chettle at a wedding, the reins were taken by goalkeeping coach Mark Thomas and academy boss Jon Goodman. Though Harry Kewell was in attendance, his first game will not be until midweek, while his first media duties will be taken on Monday. On th
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With Notts County's youth team having slipped to fourth position in the league after a 3-1 defeat away at Oldham in their last game, a win was required to regain their place amongst the pacesetters. Still without their first choice keeper after he broke a finger, Notts began the match into the breeze on a very hard and bobbly pitch. As early as the very first minute Notts fell behind when a cross was headed goalwards by a Rotherham striker. It was going ju
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Notts County's youth team travelled to Lincoln on Saturday to play their Imps counterparts at the Priory City Lincoln Academy. As a venue name it's decent enough, but it cannot compare with the venue for the last two visits which were at Lincoln United's Sun Hat Villas Stadium - that's what you call a stadium name. Notts began the game with an unchanged team after their 2-1 win over Scunthorpe and facing into a strong breeze. The Magpies were dealt an early blow when centre-back R
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A cracking game in prospect with the Notts Youth team in 7th place taking on local rivals Burton Albion who were 8th. Notts were five points behind the leaders but with a game in hand - so a win was needed to keep up with the league leaders. Back in August Burton had won the first meeting between the teams 2-0 so Notts were looking to avenge that defeat. Although cold it was a lovely sunny morning at Arnold FC's ground with Burton Albion's first team manager, Nigel Clough, in attendance.
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Notts were without Luther Wildin and Yohan Rutty-Smith and faced a tough game on a cold and breezy morning at Grimsby Town's training ground. The team was reorganised slightly and in came Jake Payling at left-back and Alex Howes on the left side of midfield. The game settled down to be an even contest with both sides going close on occasions. On 24 minutes Notts fell behind when a loose pass was intercepted and fired home from about 20 yards by the Grimsby striker.
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The 'Top of the Table' young Magpies travelled to Lincoln this morning to take on a Lincoln City side who were 'breathing down their necks' being only a single point behind them in the table. The game was played at Lincoln United's Ashby Avenue ground in a strong wind with an uneven playing surface. Notts were without their usual two wide players through injury and illness and this affected their attacking play. As always, they battled hard, but they struggled to get the
