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Alan Hardy has issued a heartfelt thank you to Notts County fans for the bumper attendance at Meadow Lane for the derby against Mansfield Town. The attendance for Saturday's game was above 11,000 as the Magpies played out a goalless draw against the Stags which gave them their first point after 10 defeats on the trot. Hardy wrote on the official Notts website: “I would like to place on record my thanks to everyone who supported Kevin and the players on their way to a much-needed point

Kevin Nolan has claimed that many of the Notts County players just needed "an arm around the shoulder" to get them back on track. The former Leyton Orient player-manager only took his first Magpies training session on Friday, but the following day the team was able to claim their first point in 11 games with a goalless draw against Mansfield Town. Nolan said he spoke with several players individually to explain what he wanted from them, and they duly put in improved performances, such

Kevin Nolan has described the reception he got from the Notts County fans in his first game in charge as "absolutely fantastic". The new Magpies boss was introduced to fans before kick-off between Notts and Mansfield, and received a huge ovation from a crowd of more than 11,000 at Meadow Lane. "It was absolutely fantastic and I can't thank them enough for the reception they gave me," Nolan told the Nottingham Post. "I hope now that I can start bringing them success to the club.

Out with the old and in with the new. The protracted Notts County takeover saga is now but a distant memory, with new owner Alan Hardy now officially in charge of the club. Hardy appeared in front of the cameras on Thursday afternoon at Meadow Lane to introduce himself to the world and discuss his plans and hopes for the world's oldest Football League club. Here is a breakdown of some of his key points, which were posted on the Notts Twitter page. What he wants from the Notts

Notts County have confirmed the appointment of Kevin Nolan as the club's new manager. The 34-year-old became the youngest boss in the Football League last January when he became player-manager of Leyton Orient. He enjoyed a long playing career as he made his name as a combative midfielder at Bolton Wanderers, and also enjoyed fruitful spells at Newcastle United and West Ham United, Nolan's appointment comes as Notts welcome new owner Alan Hardy, who took over the club from Ray Tre

Notts County have confirmed that Alan Hardy is the new owner of the club. The Nottinghamshire businessman declared yesterday on Twitter that he "finally got there" and the takeover is now officially rubber-stamped. It had been a tense few days this week as the transfer of ownership was expected to be completed on Monday, but a snag over the payment of a loan was successfully overcome. Hardy, who takes over from Ray Trew, told the official Magpies site: “I am absolutely delighted t

Alan Hardy has announced that he "finally got there" after a tense few days of negotiations to become Notts County's new owner. The deal to take over the club was originally planned to go ahead on Monday, but the deal hit a snag following reports of a loan needing to be paid off. Notts fans waited anxiously on Wednesday for an announcement regarding the future of the club, but at around half past 12 Hardy announced the news. He posted on Twitter: "Finally got there guys, thank you

Alan Hardy has moved to reassure Notts County fans that his takeover of the club is still on the cards. The Nottinghamshire businessman sent alarm bells ringing on Monday evening when he removed the phrase 'Notts County chairman' from his Twitter profile's biography. On Tuesday morning, Hardy wrote on Twitter: "Really sorry for the radio silence. Still trying desperately to structure long term financial security for this great football club." Around the same time, BBC Nottingham S

Notts County caretaker boss Alan Smith has slammed individual errors for costing his side dear against Morecambe on Saturday. The Magpies fell to their 10th consecutive defeat in League Two as the Shrimpers claimed an easy 4-1 victory at the Globe Arena. As has often been the case, Notts conceded early, and by the half-time point they were three goals down. The player-coach did find some solace in the impending arrival of new owner Alan Hardy, who comes in at the start of next wee

Alan Smith has stressed that Notts County must go back to basics to restore their belief and confidence, but believes that the players are good enough to get results. The former Leeds United and Manchester United forward has been given the responsibility of managing the struggling Magpies on an interim basis following John Sheridan's dismissal. "What we have tried to emphasise is that it's about getting that belief and confidence back into the players," Smith told the Nottingham Post.

Notts County assistant manager Mark Crossley has revealed that the club's players argued with each other after their 4-0 defeat to Cambridge United. The former goalkeeper hopes that the squad holding each other to account will spark a reaction and mark a turning point in the club's fortunes. "They fell out between themselves after the game and that's the first time I've seen that for a while," Crossley told the Nottingham Post. "We wanted that six weeks ago. Unfortunately it's gon

Notts County player-coach Alan Smith has been placed in temporary charge of the first team while the club look for a new permanent manager. The former Leeds United and Manchester United man replaces John Sheridan, who was sacked on Monday night after the Magpies were beaten 4-0 by Cambridge United, their ninth successive loss. Smith, a Notts player since the summer of 2014, will be assisted by Mark Crossley, who will continue in his current role as assistant manager. The 36-year-o

John Sheridan has been sacked from his position as manager of Notts County, the club have confirmed. The 52-year-old took over the reins at Meadow Lane in May last year following the departure of Mark Cooper, signing a three-year deal. Notts began brightly under his tenure and, by the end of October, were sixth in League Two after 15 games played. However, things took a turn for the worse going into November as the club had to come from behind to scrape a 2-2 draw against non-leag

Alan Hardy has confirmed that he will be ordering a review of ticket prices at Notts County. The Nottinghamshire businessman, who will take full control at Meadow Lane from Ray Trew on January 9, has also decided to cap ticket prices for the first game of his tenure, against Mansfield Town. "It is vitally important that between now and the end of the season every man, woman and child firmly get behind the club," Hardy told the Nottingham Post. "It is my intention to make following

John Sheridan has urged any player unhappy at Notts County to "be honest" with him and ask to leave the club. The Magpies boss admits that he is looking to bring in new blood at Meadow Lane, but insists that he cannot do so unless he moves players on. "Something is not right and something needs to change," Sheridan, whose side is preparing to face Carlisle United at home on New Year's Eve, told the Nottingham Post. "We just need a spark. One or two players coming in might be what

New Notts County owner Alan Hardy has revealed that he is looking to complete his takeover of the Magpies in just over a week. The deal, which sees the club change hands from Ray Trew to Hardy, is expected to reach its completion on January 9. The Nottingham Post revealed that there had been a delay in the formalities due to the complexity and timing of the negotiations over the festive period. Hardy confirmed the latest news on his takeover on Twitter, writing: "Contracts hopeful

John Sheridan has admitted that his Notts County players may be suffering from 'fear' when they go out on the pitch, such is their poor confidence and form. The Magpies are hovering just about the League Two relegation zone after falling to seven consecutive defeats, as well as missing out on a FA Cup third-round trip to Chelsea after losing to Peterborough United in their replay. "They probably are playing with a bit of fear because we are losing," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "

John Sheridan says he "will not hide" from any criticism of his management as Notts County sit close to League Two's bottom two. The Magpies have lost six league games on the bounce and are just one point above the fourth tier's relegation zone ahead of hosting Doncaster Rovers on Boxing Day. Sheridan admits he expected to be in the promotion hunt when he arrived at Meadow Lane in the summer, but is prepared to stay strong as Notts battle to turn their fortunes around. "I was conf

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 have revealed that academy manager Mick Halsall is leaving the club after two years at Meadow Lane. The 55-year-old initially joined the Magpies in 2014 as head of academy coaching before stepping into his academy manager role last September. Current head of academy coaching Dan Leivers will take interim charge of the academy while Halsall's position is advertised. "We are all very sorry to be losing Mick, who has done an excellent job with our academy and is a fantas

Notts County boss John Sheridan has described his team as "a charity case" that keeps giving gifts away to the opposition. The Magpies missed out on a bumper FA Cup third-round tie at Chelsea after losing 2-0 at Peterborough United in Tuesday's second-round replay. Goals from Gwion Edwards and Paul Taylor in the first eight minutes of the game set Posh on their way to a comfortable victory at the ABAX Stadium. "The way we started the game, it's a massive downer," the Notts boss to