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Notts County have announced the double signing of Chesterfield striker Kristian Dennis and his former loan teammate, left-back Andy Kellett, who joins from Wigan Athletic. Dennis, 28, scored 21 goals for the Spireites last season, an impressive return which however could not keep the Derbyshire club in League Two, and joins for an undisclosed fee. Kellett, meanwhile, was on loan at the Proact Stadium last term but arrives at Meadow Lane after having been released by the Championship-bo

Notts County have announced the signing of Manchester City academy midfielder Will Patching once his contract at the Etihad expires on July 1. The 19-year-old, who has been with the Premier League champions since the under-six age group, has agreed a two-year deal at Meadow Lane. “I’ve never had an experience like this before,” Patching told the official Notts site. “I’m looking forward to it. “I love having the ball at my feet and I can chip in with assists and like scoring goals

Notts County have completed the signing of midfielder Michael O'Connor on a two-year contract. Former Northern Ireland international O'Connor, who turned down the offer of a new deal at Port Vale, is the Magpies' sixth signing of the close season. The 28-year-old started out at Crewe Alexandra before spells at Scunthorpe United, Rotherham United and Vale, who he joined in the summer of 2014. O'Connor has made a total of 267 league appearances, scoring 51 goals, and has played 11 t

Notts County added to their acquisition of Ben Turner by making four signings between Thursday morning and afternoon. First up was the signing of left-back Zoumana Bakayogo, who was most recently with Tranmere Rovers. The 32-year-old defender was part of the side that was promoted from League Two last season and played 90 minutes in each of the Magpies’ meetings with his former club. Then came goalkeeper Sam Slocombe, who was most recently with Bristol Rovers, having joined them i

Notts County have confirmed the signing of midfielder Ryan Yates on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest. The 19-year-old signs in time to be included in the Magpies squad for the first game of the new League Two season, away at Coventry City. Yates, who was rumoured to be on the radar of Lincoln City, joins fellow Reds teammate Jorge Grant in penning a loan deal over the river. He told the official Notts site: "I'm so happy to be here. The manager has been after me for quite

Notts County have confirmed the signing of Oldham Athletic striker Jonathan Forte on a two-year deal. The 29-year-old has already enjoyed two loan spells at Meadow Lane in 2008 and 2012, and now will be at the club on a permanent basis. Barbados international Forte, who played under John Sheridan at Boundary Park, told the Nottingham Post: "The gaffer is here who I had at Oldham and I really enjoyed being under him. "I love Notts County and I think I have done well for them before

Notts County have announced the signing of experienced centre-back Elliott Ward on a free transfer. The Magpies were believed to be in the market for a defender following a dreadful start to the League Two campaign. On Monday afternoon, Ward was confirmed to have arrived at Meadow Lane, though the contract length has not been disclosed. The 33-year-old has played professional football for nearly 14 years, with a tally of more than 300 appearances at every level of the English prof

Notts County has confirmed a new addition to their team as Dan Crowley, who signs a two-year deal with Notts County. The 25-year-old, who graduated from Arsenal’s academy, joins the club after leaving Morecambe. Crowley quickly made a name for himself as one of Arsenal’s most promising young talents. He signed a professional contract in 2014 and progressed to the fringes of the first team while also being called up to the England youth setup. The Magpies' board of directors are delight

Port Vale goalkeeper Aidan Stone has completed a free transfer to Notts County. The 23-year-old has signed a two-year deal after playing a crucial role in the Valiants’ promotion from League Two in 2021-22 and making 26 appearances for them last season. Notts County’s board of directors are pleased to welcome a goalkeeper with a blend of excellent first-team experience and considerable potential. A statement from the club reads: “When looking for a goalkeeper, we have to consider a number o

Notts County has announced the month loan signing of Harrogate Town winger Tom Walker. The lively midfielder scored nine goals in 24 National League appearances while at Stockport County and AFC Fylde last season. Salford born Walker, is a product of the Bolton Wanderers' academy and the 24-year-old arrives at Meadow Lane until the 3rd of January 2021. Speaking to the club and, local media. Walker said: "As soon as I found out off the gaffer [Neal Ardley], you know I was really ke

Notts County’s captain, Kyle Cameron, took a breather to look back on the team’s journey so far this season.  Chatting with the club before the match against Walsall tomorrow, he seemed pretty satisfied with where they’re at but admitted there’s room to step up their game. "I think if you're looking at a general look at things, you know, you look at the table, you'd probably say we're doing quite well," Cameron remarked. "A point off automatic places and not too far away from Stockport

Notts County captain Michael O'Connor has claimed that his side are well placed to enjoy a tilt at promotion this season. The Magpies currently sit sixth in the table after 15 games played in League Two and just two defeats in their last eight. "Our aim at the start of the year was to get promotion," the midfielder told the Nottingham Post. "To be sitting sixth at the start of November is good. We'd like to be a bit higher, because we've dropped points when we thought we could hav

Notts County have added a fourth player to their ranks this week in the shape of Kane Hemmings, who joins from Oxford United on a three-year deal for a reported fee of around £100,000. The Magpies have already snapped up Tom Crawford, Kristian Dennis and Andy Kellett, and now they have secured the signature of a player who enjoyed a fruitful loan spell at Mansfield Town last term. Hemmings will be familiar to Notts fans, having scored a 99th-minute penalty in a 1-1 draw at Meadow Lane

Notts County have signed former Wales international David Vaughan on a free transfer. The 35-year-old joins the Magpies after being let go by rivals Nottingham Forest in the summer. Vaughan has played in the Premier League with Sunderland and Blackpool, as well as in Spain with Real Sociedad. He also won more than 40 Wales caps and represented the Dragons at Euro 2016. “This is a massive statement of intent from us,” Notts manager Kevin Nolan told the official club site.

Notts County's fine form continues after a resilient 2-0 victory over Accrington Stanley at Meadow Lane, leaving the Magpies unbeaten in five league matches and securing back-to-back wins.  The win sees them climb to second in the League Two table, a position head coach Stuart Maynard is proud of, especially in light of recent challenges, including missing two key players, Dan Crowley and Jodi Jones. Reflecting on the game, Maynard was quick to praise the team's collective effort in de

Notts County are still in the running for the League Two title despite their 3-1 defeat at Mansfield Town, according to Steve Evans. A Danny Rose brace and Richard Duffy's own goal saw the Magpies' six-game winning streak come to an end in Saturday's derby at the One Call Stadium. Evans told the official Stags site: "We've given the bragging rights to our supporters, but we know full well it was a good side we beat today and a hard earned three points. "They are a quality side - h

Notts County has announced the completion of a season-long loan signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Ollie Tipton. The 19-year-old player recently spent time on trial with Notts County, with the aim of securing a loan move. This morning, the club confirmed that the loan move had been completed. Ollie Tipton is a promising young defender who will bring his skills and talent to the Magpies for the upcoming season. In a recent interview, Tipton expressed his excitement about joining Not

Notts County have secured a deal with Basford United that will guarantee the Magpies their own training pitch next season, Kevin Nolan has revealed. The team have currently been using Basford's facilities and 4G pitch in the build-up to games, but this will change going into the new campaign. "We have brokered a deal with Basford United and we will have our own pitch up there," Nolan told the Nottingham Post. "Our groundsman will be working there. They (Basford) have been fantasti

Jon Stead has revealed that an offer for him to play in the United States is still on the table, but says he is "50/50" over whether he will stay with Notts County or not. The veteran striker, whose contract runs out in the summer, has made no secret of the fact he was close to leaving Meadow Lane in the winter, but decided to stay put when Alan Hardy took over the previously beleaguered club. Talking about his future, Stead told the Nottingham Post: "I think discussions will be starti

Notts County striker Jon Stead is courting interest from clubs in Scotland, according to reports. The former Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers forward, 33, was the Magpies' top scorer with 14 goals last season. As Stead is under contract for another year at Meadow Lane, the club would be able to command a fee for the player they signed from Bradford City on a free last summer. It remains to be seen whether the reports are true and, if so, what new manager John Sheridan has in store

Shola Ameobi has revealed that he is mulling over whether to retire at the end of the season but will consider it properly in the summer. The 36-year-old has enjoyed a fruitful career in the English game, with more than 300 appearances for Newcastle United, the club he is most associated with. Ameobi has also impressed in Notts County colours since signing for Kevin Nolan last winter, and this season he has netted five and assisted four in 33 appearances. “That love is certainly s