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John Sheridan has praised his Notts County side for their performance in their 2-0 EFL Cup first-round defeat at Scunthorpe United, saying the players should have got something from the game. The Magpies took their opponents to extra time after a goalless draw at Glanford Park, but Kevin van Keen's brace sent Notts home with nothing to show for their exploits. "I don't know whether to laugh or cry," Sheridan told reporters. "We had some great chances to score and we made good openings

John Sheridan admits that promotion from League Two is the priority for Notts County this season, but he will still put a strong team out for tonight's EFL Cup meeting with Scunthorpe United. The Magpies travel to Glanford Park this evening for the first-round tie hoping to get through and hopefully secure a glamour tie in the next round. Notts have enjoyed League Cup trips to Liverpool and Aston Villa in the last few years, giving their Premier League opponents a game and creating mem

John Sheridan has expressed his disappointment at Notts County losing their opening game of the season at Yeovil Town to two "poor" goals. Kevin Dawson gave the Glovers the lead when he forced Adam Collin into a mistake amid claims the goalkeeper was fouled in the build up, before Otis Khan then made it 2-0 after Ryan Hedges' shot was parried away by Collin. "It is disappointing start because you want to hit the ground running as quickly as you can," Sheridan said. "The two goals

Notts County Youth Team vs. Scunthorpe United Youth Team, Saturday 6th August 2016, Highfields Notts County’s youth team played their first league game of the 2016-17 season at the University of Nottingham pitches at Highfields, Beeston, after a two-year spell at Arnold Town FC. The pitches are certainly an improvement on the ones at Arnold. The Magpies' first opponents were Scunthorpe United, who finished second last season in the league, so it would surely be a tough test for the you

Notts County manager John Sheridan says he will consider selecting different players away from home. The Magpies began their League Two season with a 2-0 defeat at Yeovil Town, prompting the veteran boss to consider which of his squad may be more effective on the road. "Hopefully there aren't one or two players in the comfort zone thinking they will play all the time because I just won't do that," Sheridan said. "We haven't got a best player at this club, they are all evenly match

John Sheridan has said he will not stand in Izale McLeod's way if he wants to leave Notts County, adding that he cannot guarantee the former Crawley man any first-team football. The striker's future at Meadow Lane has been under the spotlight this summer, with rumours of a potential move to Stevenage surfacing in the press. Sheridan has a glut of forwards at his disposal aside from McLeod including Adam Campbell, Jonathan Forte, Jon Stead and loanee Vadaine Oliver. "Izale's an exp

Adam Campbell has claimed that Notts County "can't go wrong" this season given the recruitment of players who know the Football League well and the confidence within the squad. The Magpies endured a season of turmoil in 2015-16, ending up in relegation trouble despite being expected to bounce back into League One at the first attempt. When asked if the current squad is stronger than last season's team, the striker said: "It's pretty much similar to last year when we had a whole new squ

New Notts County goalkeeper Adam Collin has the belief that the Magpies will be in the upper reaches of League Two this coming season. The 31-year-old is one of several summer signings at Meadow Lane as John Sheridan moulds the squad in his image in a bid to challenge for promotion. Collin, who has joined the club on a two-year deal, said: "The squad's really good, it's got a good mix of experience and youth in there. And the manager says he wants to bring a couple more in still, which

New Notts County loan signing Vadaine Oliver has expressed his eagerness to fire the club up the table and avoid the relegation stress he encountered last year with parent club York City. The Minstermen dropped out of the Football League despite the 24-year-old's 10 goals, which saw him finish the season at the club's top scorer. Oliver told the official site: “I’m happy to be here – it’s a massive club and a great opportunity for me. “When you’re in a relegation side it’s a strug

Notts County have secured the signing of York City striker Vadaine Oliver on a six-month loan deal. The 24-year-old scored 10 goals in 42 appearances last season as the Minstermen were relegated from League Two. Oliver, a former Sheffield Wednesday trainee, will remain at Meadow Lane until January 7, a fixture away at Morecambe. He has previously had spells at Lincoln City, Crewe Alexandra and Mansfield Town, and has been allocated the number 9 shirt. Oliver is set to compete

Notts County could yet make more signings before the end of the summer transfer window, according to assistant manager Mark Crossley. The club has already bought seven players as they bid to bounce back from a horrendous 2015-16 season, but should the board ratify more purchases, then Crossley and John Sheridan will make the most of the opportunity. "There's still this week to go and I think the manager would like an extra couple of bodies, there's no doubt about that," Crossley told r

Notts County assistant manager Mark Crossley insists that Stanley Aborah's injury scare in Sunday's pre-season game against Blackburn Rovers is not worrying, and that the midfielder will be "fine" for Saturday's League Two opener at Yeovil Town. Aborah was sensational in the centre of the park in the Meadow Lane friendly, but signalled to come off just before half-time and looked in distress as he walked off the pitch to a standing ovation. Crossley sought to calm down fears of a long

Notts County’s youth team played their last pre-season game at the picturesque ground of Awsworth Villa FC in Nottinghamshire against their Ilkeston FC counterparts. The game got off to an explosive start when, straight from the kick-off, Sam Osbourn raced at the Ilkeston defence, side stepping a number of defenders before firing  a shot from the edge of the area which went in off the inside of the post giving the goalkeeper no chance. So, after only a few seconds played, Notts were al

Notts County striker Jon Stead has fond memories of his time at Blackburn Rovers, the Magpies' final pre-season opponents, but insists that the match will be all about ironing out the last few flaws within the team. John Sheridan's side will take on the former Premier League champions on Sunday at Meadow Lane, their last match before the 2016-17 Football League season gets underway. "I have brilliant memories of my time at Blackburn," said Stead, who joined the Lancashire club from Hud

Notts County have announced their squad numbers for the 2016-17 League season. Notable changes include Mike Edwards swapping 35 for 37, Genaro Snijders switching from number 11 to number 7, and Wes Atkinson changing from number 29 to number 20. Youth academy products Jordan Richards and Montel Gibson move to numbers 19 and 21 respectively, while new graduate Jack McMillan gets shirt number 22. New signings Carl Dickinson and Matt Tootle take up numbers 2 and 3 respectively, with R

John Sheridan has pledged to let a number of Notts County players go in order to bolster his squad as he prepares for the new season. Despite making a spate of signings this summer, the Magpies boss is keen on strengthening the squad further and is seeking a left-sided centre-back as well as a striker. Speaking after the Walsall friendly, Sheridan told reporters: "I need to have a chat with one or two people to let them know where we stand. I will just be honest with them and try to mo

Notts County defender Haydn Hollis says he has worked harder than ever to get fit for the upcoming season and feels like the campaign will be one of the best ones the Magpies have had in recent years. The centre-back signed a one-year deal during the course of the summer, being one of only a handful of players from last season's campaign to be offered a new contract, but amid criticism about his distribution, he says he has ironed those flaws out and pledges to be more consistent. Holl

Notts County defender Richard Duffy has reiterated the need for consistency among his side's ranks if the Magpies are to launch and sustain a promotion charge. John Sheridan's charges have strengthened their team over the off-season and are hoping to drag themselves out of League Two following last season's troubles. Duffy told reporters: "Things are going really well although we are still getting our fitness. There's a game to go (in pre-season) but we are closing in and hopefully com

Notts County manager John Sheridan has expressed mixed emotions about his side's 3-2 win over Walsall in Tuesday night's friendly at Meadow Lane. The Magpies raced into a 3-0 lead as goals from Haydn Hollis, Jonathan Forte and Jon Stead put the hosts in command, but two late goals from Saddlers substitute Amadou Bakayoko made for a nervy finish. "I was very pleased with the 70 minutes, but not happy with the last 20," the former Oldham boss told reporters. "I made a lot of changes

Notts County manager John Sheridan has found himself impressed with trialist Jhai Dhillon and intends to speak with the left-back about his future. The former Chelsea youngster produced another solid display in the 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday as he found himself up against Reds winger Oliver Burke. Dhillon has featured in the majority of the club's pre-season games having been recommended to Sheridan by the Panjab team manager Reuben Hazell. "Saturday was a good te

Notts County defender Thierry Audel believes that the remaining players from last season must leave the memories behind them ahead of the new campaign. The Frenchman was part of the squad which ended up fighting relegation, went through three managers and experienced all-round turmoil. "There are good players coming into the team and I think we can achieve something good next season. We just have to believe it, keep working hard and we will see," Audel told the Nottingham Post. "B