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Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce has spoken fondly of Colin Slater and recalls the great relationship they had when he was at Notts County. The BBC Radio Nottingham stalwart, who has covered more than 2,500 Notts matches for over seven decades, is retiring from commentary, although he will remain the station's Magpies correspondent. Allardyce, who worked with Slater during his time at Meadow Lane between 1997 and 1999, has recalled how the 83-year-old helped him in learning to deal

Notts County midfielder Sam Austin has shared his enthusiasm and reflections on the magic of the FA Cup ahead of their clash with Peterborough United. Austin, who has experienced the highs of a memorable cup run with Kidderminster Harriers, is keen to replicate that magic with Notts County and propel his team forward during a busy footballing period. Reflecting on his time at Kidderminster, Austin said, "It was a brilliant run and a great season. The FA Cup brings that little bit of ex

Notts County have announced that teenage winger Sam Osborne has signed a professional contract with the club. The 19-year-old has made six senior appearances for the Magpies, most recently turning out against Newcastle United’s Under 21s in the EFL Trophy. “I came in the morning after the Newcastle game and Mark Crossley told me Paul (Hart) wanted to speak to me,” Osborne told the official website. “He told me there and then – he said I’d been doing really well and that I deserved

Notts County has confirmed that goalkeeper Sam Slocombe has agreed a brand new two-year deal. The 33-year-old signed for the club two summer seasons back adhering to a spell at Bristol Rovers. Having actually become part of two play-off campaigns with Notts given that their transfer to the National League, the one-time Scunthorpe United guy has actually committed his long-term future to the club as they bid to go back to the English Football League. Sam Slocombe said via the offic

Notts County goalkeeper Sam Slocombe has signed a new two-year contract with the club, citing the "overall package" on offer at Meadow Lane as the perfect fit for him at this stage of his career. The 34-year-old, who first joined the Magpies ahead of the 2019-20 season, is ready for the latest chapter in his career and believes that strong competition in all areas of the squad is key to success. "It may be possible to operate in League Two with one senior, experienced goalkeeper, but I

Notts County have decided to recall defender Scot Bennett from his loan at Newport County. The 24-year-old was scheduled to play his final game for the Exiles on Saturday against Hartlepool, but could go straight into the Magpies' squad for their home game against Oxford. Bennett, Newport manager John Sheridan's first signing when he joined them in October, has made 12 appearances for the Welsh club, and has played a crucial role in helpin

Notts County goalkeeper Scott Loach has expressed surprise that Vadaine Oliver did not remain at Meadow Lane or switch to another Football League club in January. Oliver completed a loan switch to the Magpies at the start of the season, but returned to parent club York City early in the year after one goal in 25 appearances. Since then, he has scored five times and recorded four assists in 14 outings for the Minstermen, who are in the National League. Loach, who has made a loan sw

Notts County goalkeeper Scott Loach has promised the club's fans that he and the rest of the players will want to right the wrongs of last season. The Magpies endured a horrendous campaign in 2015-16 as survived relegation in the last few games, finished 17th and suffered a number of high-scoring defeats. Loach told the Nottingham Post: "There are a few things that the lads who were here last season will want to put right. "The Mansfield game in particular was one that stands out

Notts County goalkeeper Scott Loach has expressed his delight at having an extended run in the first team after former manager Ricardo Moniz described him as “too soft”. The ex-England Under-21 international was brought in by the Dutchman last summer, but made just two appearances for in between the Magpie sticks before Moniz was sacked in December. Loach has now played three consecutive games, displacing the veteran Roy Carroll, and has b

Notts County midfielder Scott Robertson, in a heartfelt post-match interview, took a moment to reflect on his whirlwind journey since joining the club just two months ago. Remembering his debut in that unforgettable 5-5 draw against Grimsby Town, he shared insights into the highs and lows encountered during his time at Meadow Lane. "I'd say it's been pretty good for me," Robertson admitted, pondering his move from Fleetwood Town. "Coming from a situation where I wasn't getting much game tim

Scunthorpe United defender Andrew Boyce will join Notts County on loan on Friday, according to reports. The former Lincoln City centre-back, who has managed only one substitute appearance for the Iron this term, will spend the rest of the campaign with a club in League Two rumoured to be the Magpies. "Andrew Boyce will be going to a club in League Two on Wednesday to sign a loan deal that runs until the end of the season," manager Brian La

Notts County duo Shaun Brisley and Nicky Hunt paid a visit to Westglade Primary School in Nottingham as part of the Football In The Community-delivered scheme Premier League Primary Stars project. The defenders were enthusiastically quizzed by the school's children about their career in the game, and also joined in a game of handball. The Premier League Primary Stars project uses the appeal of the Premier League and professional football clubs to inspire children to learn, be active an

Notts County have announced the signing of Carlisle United defender Shaun Brisley on a two-year contract. The 27-year-old signs for the Magpies as a free agent after he cancelled his contract with the Cumbrians by mutual consent. Brisley began his career at hometown club Macclesfield Town, making 124 appearances between 2007 and 2012. In that year he enjoyed a loan spell at Peterborough United and then sealed a permanent switch to London Road, remaining on their books until 2016.

Notts County defender Shaun Brisley has described the stalemate with Wycombe Wanderers as "frustrating" given his side's toothlessness in the final third. The Chairboys came to Meadow Lane very much intent on leaving with a point and the Magpies could not break their defence down in an uninspiring, rain-sodden encounter. "It was frustrating," Brisley told the official Notts site after the Good Friday encounter. "Wycombe came here with a game plan, stuck to it well and took the rhy

Kevin Nolan has confirmed that Shaun Brisley will not be risked in Notts County's midweek League Two game with Crawley Town. The 27-year-old, one of the club's most consistent performers this season, was forced off late on in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Exeter City due to a dead leg. Although Richard Duffy is back in training after missing the weekend game at Meadow Lane, the Magpies boss admits that the team "cannot afford" to be without Brisley for more than two games. “I am disapp

Notts County defender Shaun Brisley has claimed that Port Vale's last-minute spending will not have any bearing on the Magpies' tactics ahead of today's League Two meeting at Vale Park. The Valiants strengthened their ranks with the arrival of Harry Middleton from Doncaster Rovers and Burnley defender Tom Anderson, both expected to make their debuts against Notts. Brisley told the Nottingham Post: “I don’t think it matters who teams sign. When you get out on to the pitch it’s just 11 v

Shaun Brisley wants Notts County to put the disappointment of the defeat at Grimsby Town behind them, keep the momentum going against Luton Town and go into the playoffs full of confidence. Wycombe Wanderers took third spot in the table as they won their 45th game, while the Magpies fluffed their lines at Blundell Park in a 2-1 loss. The promoted Hatters await Notts on Saturday in the last game of the regular season and Brisley is eager for his side to make the most of it. “We obv

Shaun Brisley has admitted that he is thoroughly enjoying his time at Notts County and believes his decision to leave Carlisle United has been justified. The 27-year-old left Brunton Park in the summer to join Kevin Nolan - with whom he worked at Leyton Orient - at Meadow Lane. Brisley has established himself as a mainstay of the Notts defence, putting in impressive performances week in, week out and helping the Magpies to the upper echelons of League Two. "It wasn't going to be a

Shaun Derry has spoken fondly of the "class" relationship he had with the Notts County fanbase and is looking forward to returning to Meadow Lane. The 40-year-old began not only his playing career at Notts, but his managerial career too, taking the reins in 2013. Derry masterminded the Great Escape, helping the club stay up in League One in 2014, but was dismissed in March 2015 as the Magpies could not repeat the feat the following season. Now managing Cambridge United, who visit

Cambridge United manager Shaun Derry has expressed his pride at having played at and managed Notts County, but insists that he will be focusing solely on managing the U's to victory at Meadow Lane. Derry, who helped the Magpies achieve the Great Escape in 2013-14, also admitted his father, a lifelong Notts fan, will put family first on Saturday by rooting on his son's side. Derry said: "I'll be walking back into Notts County's stadium full of pride that I'm the manager of Cambridge Uni

Cambridge United manager Shaun Derry has claimed that his side deserved their 2-1 victory against Notts County after profiting from good fortune for the second time this season against the Magpies. The U's were up and running on four minutes when Luke Berry charged down Scott Loach's clearance and the ball flew in - a carbon copy of Ben Williamson's goal in November's corresponding fixture. And though Haydn Hollis pulled the home side level, Williamson hit the second-half winner, with