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The 2009-10 season saw the Devon team retain Judge's services, and the rising star played 37 games, scoring five. Towards the end of the season, then Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce told the youngster he was surplus to requirements at the club, meaning he had to move again. On the 31st of August 2010, Alan Judge's spell at Notts County began, first joining on loan, then signing outright. For three years, the talented Irishman delighted Magpies fans with his impressive skills and his knack for

Notts County midfielder Alan Smith will wait until a new manager is in place before discussing his future, according to reports. The 35-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and is said to be on the radar of Plymouth Argyle, an offer that he is considering. According to the Nottingham Post he has informed the Magpies board that he is happy to stay should they offer him a new deal, but will speak to the new boss over his role

Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley is to become John Sheridan’s assistant manager at Notts County, according to reports, while Alan Smith is also said to be under consideration for a backroom position. The Magpies are rumoured to be getting ready to announce Sheridan as their new boss today on a three-year deal after a compensation deal was agreed with Oldham Athletic. Welshman Crossley worked alongside Sheridan at Chesterfield where the pair led the Spireites to promoti

Notts County midfielder Alan Smith has revealed he wants to sign a new contract at Meadow Lane. The 35-year-old, formerly of Manchester United, is one of three players offered fresh deals by the Magpies – along with Haydn Hollis and Wes Atkinson. "I would imagine that I will be (putting pen to paper) in the not too distant future," he told the Nottingham Post. "This is where I want to stay. I've no qualms about that. I see it as a good club to develop my coaching side, but also, i

Plymouth Argyle has been rumoured to have offered an 18-month deal to Alan Smith back in late December, however, the Notts midfielder looks set to turn down the move and remain amongst the ranks at Meadow Lane. News emerged via Twitter after an image picturing Smith posing for a photo with a young football fan. Later on the same day, another photograph depicting Smith meeting up with Argyle manager Derek Adams was shared amongst social media.

Notts County midfielder Alan Smith has praised Jamie Fullarton’s structural approach to the game and team setup, comparing him to Shaun Derry’s brand of management. The Magpies made it two wins out of three since the ex-Nottingham Forest youth coach took charge as they claimed a 2-0 victory at Luton Town. Smith said: "I think since the gaffer's come in we've worked on a structure, trying to emphasise the fact that you are free to go and pl

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.

Alan Smith has admitted that he is looking forward to proving a point at Notts County and cannot wait to put last season behind him, individually and as a team. The Magpies finished the 2015-16 campaign, littered with managerial changes, off-the-pitch issues and poor displays, in 17th place. Ahead of next season, John Sheridan has been installed as manager and Smith has been given a backroom position. The former Manchester United man said: "Everyone was in the same boat – disappoi

Notts County midfielder Alan Smith has bemoaned his side’s performance in their 4-1 defeat against Exeter City, saying the squad let now-departed manager Jamie Fullarton down. The Magpies were level with the Grecians at half time, but soon collapsed in the second half at Meadow Lane as the Devon side left the East Midlands with all three points. Speaking before Fullarton’s sacking was confirmed, Smith said: "The manager puts us out there t

Notts County striker Alassana Jatta has made a significant impact since his arrival from Danish club Viborg in January 2024. The 25-year-old Gambian forward, who has netted 10 goals and provided two assists in 13 appearances, recently spoke candidly about his experiences at Meadow Lane and his aspirations for both club and country. Reflecting on his recent match, Jatta noted: “It’s actually a really, really nice and interesting game but quite tough in the second half. It’s quite a mixe

Notts County has finalised the signing of goalkeeper Alex Bass from Sunderland, adding a talented and experienced player to their ranks. The move, which has sparked excitement among the club's fanbase, is seen as a significant step towards fortifying the team for the upcoming season. In an interview, Bass expressed his enthusiasm for joining the club, saying, "I'm really excited to be here. It's something that I really look forward to. The pull of the club and everything that's going on was

Ahead of a crucial fixture for Notts County this weekend, goalkeeper Alex Bass has opened up about his journey to Meadow Lane, his ambitions for the season, and his experience so far with the Magpies.  The 26-year-old joined the club this summer, having impressed during a loan spell at AFC Wimbledon, and has already won over fans with his confident performances. Reflecting on the start of the season, Bass expressed his satisfaction with how quickly the new players have gelled and how t

It’s official! Sunderland goalkeeper Alex Bass has signed a three-year deal with the club, stirring excitement among fans. The 26-year-old arrives for an undisclosed fee after a stellar loan season with AFC Wimbledon in 2023-24. According to Richard Montague, a board member and head of recruitment, Bass was not only the standout goalkeeper in League Two last season but also ranks highly among League One goalkeepers. Montague expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We’re absolutely delighted to

Notts County Ladies have completed the sale of England defender Alex Greenwood to Liverpool Ladies 'for a significant' fee. Alex has been a pinnacle player for the Lady Pies since arriving at the club in 2015, helping the side respectfully finish two successful campaigns and also most recently helping Notts reach Wembley in the F.A Cup. The 22-year-old featured also featured in the Continental Tyres Cup Final last season.

Notts County winger Alex Rodman has claimed that, while the derby defeat to Mansfield Town was disappointing, fans should look at the bigger picture in League Two. The Magpies lost 3-1 to their local rivals at Field Mill on Saturday, but a win over Morecambe on Tuesday night will put them joint fourth in the table. "Derbies are one-off games and they mean a lot to both sides, but I don't think it's going to have an impact on us overall in terms of the season," Rodman told reporters.

After weeks and weeks of anxiety and agony, the news that every Notts County fan has been waiting for has finally arrived. The takeover of the club is complete. The former owner has relinquished control of the club to Alexander and Christoffer Reedtz, the Danish brothers who together own statistical footballing website Football Radar. "It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce today that we are the new owners of Notts County Football Club," part of the official club s

Adam Campbell was dropped after the game against Exeter City in October and believes that this motivated him to prove a point to Ricardo Moniz. Since returning to the Notts 1st team, he has scored in the game against Cambridge United last Saturday and provided 2 assists in the game prior to that against Barnet. Adam says "My job is to score goals and create them and I wasn't doing that, so he had every right to make that decision" adding "I wasn't going to argue a

As I began my journey to watch the opening fixture, I couldn’t help but feel excited. On the back of publishing a video, one in which I am very proud of. I found myself brimming with optimism towards the potential achievements Notts could make within the season ahead. Upon starting my trip to Stevenage, I wondered what the formation would be and of course which defenders would be selected to play. More importantly, I wondered what the curr

The FA are set to appoint former Notts boss Sam Allardyce as the new England manager today. He will be given a two-year contract. Allardyce made a name for himself as a bruising centre half in the 70s and 80s, turning out for a host of clubs including Bolton and Preston. But the news will be of particular interest to Notts fans due to his spell in charge of the Magpies; Allardyce joined the club in early 1997 with the team in dire straits at the bottom of what is now League One. He was unab

We at Pride of Nottingham feel very privileged to count BettaBytz Computers as one of our corporate partners. Back in August we announced our partnership with the Mapperley-based computer shop, owned and managed by Notts County fan Kevin Searcey. Established in 2001 by Kevin and establishing itself as a Mapperley High Street fixture since 2009, BettaBytz have invaluable knowledge and experience in repairing desktops, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, TVs and many other household electri