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Notts County Football Club has opened up voting for their player of the season, following an impressive campaign in the National League 2022/23 season. The club has two remaining league games in the regular season and secured 2nd place on 25th March 2023 with a superb 4-0 win over Scunthorpe United. Their journey to the playoffs was not without its challenges, as seen in their closely contested matches against Boreham Wood and Gateshead, both of which resulted in draws back in August 2022. This placed Notts in 6th in the National League 3 games into the season, with Barnet and Chesterfield sitting joint top on 7 points. After 8 games undefeated, Notts lost in a shock result to Dorking Wanderers on 17th September 2022. The semi-professional club based in Surrey defeated Notts at their home ground Meadow Bank 3-1, courtesy of a James McShane hat-trick. Notts then pushed on, forming another successful undefeated run of 25 games, defeating promotion rivals Wrexham at Meadow Lane 1-0, Wealdstone 1-6 at Grosvenor Vale, and Dagenham & Redbridge 5-0 away at Victoria Road. So far, Notts have scored 111 goals and conceded only 39, hitting the 103 mark, with a potential 109 points remaining. The National League title is still yet to be claimed, despite Wrexham having a game in hand and sitting on 104 points. One standout player for Notts County this season was left-back Adam Chicksen, who has scored 10 goals and put in many stellar performances. Forwards Macaulay Langstaff and Ruben Rodrigues are also in good contention as the players have scored a combined 58 goals, 41 of which were scored by the player fans dubbed the "Non-League Harland". In addition to signings such as John Bostock, who scored a brilliant free-kick in their match against Wrexham on 3rd January, the goal gave Notts County the lead, but Wrexham managed to come back and secure a 3-2 victory. Consistent players throughout the 2022/23 season include Matt Palmer, who is the heartbeat within the Magpies' midfield. Cedwyn Scott, who has scored 14 goals, mostly featuring from off the bench due to the tactical formation of head coach Luke Williams. Sam Austin is currently in superb form on the back of scoring a brace against Woking. As the oldest professional association football club in the world, Notts County has a long and storied history. They will be hoping to add to that history by securing promotion to the English Football League in the upcoming season. The club's fans have until the end of the season to vote for their player of the season, and the winner will be announced at the end-of-season awards ceremony. Vote for the official Notts County Player of the Season here:

Luke Williams, the Notts County manager, has clarified the rationale behind the tactical alteration that saw Jodi Jones and Adam Chicksen swap positions during their victory over Woking. In what was a challenging first half for the Magpies, the Notts coach felt that a change in tactics was necessary to break down the compact and determined Cardinals defence. After the interval, the home side was able to turn on the style, with two goals from Sam Austin and a second goal of the season from substitute Aaron Nemane, reducing the gap to only one point behind leaders Wrexham, with just two games remaining in the season. Notts' improved quality in the wide areas as the game progressed was a significant factor in their eventual ability to break through the Woking defence. Nevertheless, Jones and Chicksen were still unable to locate Macaulay Langstaff within the penalty area, and the Notts number nine was visibly frustrated throughout the game. When questioned about the change in personnel, Williams explained his thought process behind the decision and how it can benefit his team as the play-offs approach. Notts County's tactical adjustments were vital in their win over Woking. Now, the team is concentrating on the upcoming fixtures to preserve their momentum for the playoffs. Speaking to the Nottingham Post, Luke Williams expressed his reasoning behind the tactical switch: "Because Jodi naturally is a dribbler and he wants to infield to try and affect the game, "We need to create the best chances in this team at this moment in time from the outside. So, Jodi can go on the outside even with his weaker foot because he doesn't have a weak foot really, "He can go to the outside to create chances but he was reluctant - so then he goes on the left and he was very first action. He hit an incredible ball across the box like a rocket and into the zone which is the best place to put a ball and we almost score and it immediately gives us a completely different feel. "In recent weeks when Adam Chicksen has played on the other side, I think he has done great - he made a brilliant run in the last home game. "Then slid the ball across the box perfectly from the right-hand side, so I have confidence that Chicks can play on the right, but I needed Jodi to play on the left because I wanted his left foot to be the tool. I wanted him to feel more comfortable to take the outside of the pitch." Join in with the Pride of Nottingham community, by visiting our dedicated dashboard page. Be a part of the Pride of Nottingham community and share your views within our friendly community!

Notts County kept up the pressure on National League leaders Wrexham by beating Woking at Meadow Lane. Sam Austin scored twice and assisted another as Notts County secured an excellent victory over fourth-place Woking. The win moves Notts County one point behind first-place Wrexham, who play their game in hand on Tuesday. Notts County made three changes to the side that lost to Wrexham. Aden Baldwin replaced Geraldo Bajrami in defence, Jodi Jones replaced Aaron Nemane and Sam Austin came in for Jim O’Brien. Junior Morias was named in the match day squad for the first time. After a first half of few clear-cut chances, Notts County turned up the pressure in the second half. Austin brilliantly dispatched Palmer's low cross to open the scoring. He then turned provider, playing a delicious cross into the area which Nemane directed goalwards with an acrobatic effort inside the six-yard box. It was half saved by the keeper, but the ball ricocheted off the sub and into the net. Scott then played the perfect through ball for Austin to scamper into the area and apply the coolest of finishes for Notts County's third goal. Slocombe saved from Rhys Browne as Woking tried to find a way back into the match, but Notts County remained relentless. Palmer controlled the ball superbly 25 yards out before curling an effort just wide. On the stroke of full-time, Palmer had another chance to score, but his shot was saved. Morias, who had replaced Langstaff earlier in the half, controlled a looping ball on his thigh, but his powerfully-struck half-volley was well-kept out by the Cards’ keeper. Have a look at the Pride of Nottingham's 'Topicfeed' to peruse and participate in our discussions. Join our community at the Pride of Nottingham by creating an account and getting involved in our discussions!

Luke Williams has clarified the absence of two players from his Notts County team during their loss to Wrexham on Monday. Aden Baldwin and Richard Brindley did not participate in the Magpies' 3-2 defeat at The Racecourse Ground, despite featuring in the previous game against Wealdstone three days prior. During the 3-0 victory against Stuart Maynard's team, the pair played in the back three, with Brindley making his first start for Notts in nearly three months. Brindley had been battling a recurring back injury that he sustained earlier in the season. Baldwin suffered an injury during the Eastleigh game in March, which caused him to miss three matches before returning for the Good Friday fixture. The reasons for their absence in the match against Wrexham were not disclosed. Ahead of Notts County's upcoming fixture against Woking, the team's head coach, Luke Williams, has provided an update on the absent defensive pairing of Aden Baldwin and Richard Brindley. Both players were absent from the team's recent 3-2 defeat against Wrexham, and their absence was not explained at the time. However, Williams has now stated that the two players are likely to feature in the upcoming game against Woking. Speaking to the Nottingham Post, Luke Williams said: "What's behind it is that both guys had not played for a while. "They played against Wealdstone and were not recovered in time to go again in such a short turnaround. "That was disappointing for us because we want every single player available, but fortunately it is nothing serious, it was purely the fact they hadn't recovered in time to feature." Notts County is scheduled to compete against Woking on Saturday. Luke Williams' recent update on the defensive pairing for the upcoming game has left fans feeling hopeful for the Meadow Lane fixture this weekend. Have a look at the Pride of Nottingham's 'Topicfeed' to peruse and participate in our discussions. Join our community at the Pride of Nottingham by creating an account and getting involved in our discussions!

In a high-stakes encounter between two National League heavyweights, Notts County took an early lead through a brilliant John Bostock free-kick, but Wrexham quickly responded as Paul Mullin muscled his way onto a cross to equalise and then set up Jacob Mendy for the home side's second goal. However, Kyle Cameron headed County level, and Elliot Lee restored Wrexham's lead with a close-range finish after another assist from Mullin. In a dramatic finish, Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster saved a penalty from Cedwyn Scott to secure a vital win for the Dragons. Before the match, both teams had amassed 100 points and 106 goals, with Notts County's Macaulay Langstaff breaking a National League and club record with 41 goals over the season, while Mullin led Wrexham's scoring with 34 goals. Despite County manager Luke Williams suggesting that the title race was "over" in late March, the win allowed Wrexham to regain top spot and maintain their advantage with a game in hand. The match was a cagey affair in the first half, but the tempo picked up in the second half as both teams fought for the win. Mullin was a constant threat for Wrexham, muscling past defenders and providing key assists, while Cameron and Bostock were among the standout performers for Notts County. In the end, Wrexham's sharpness in front of goal proved decisive, as they clinched a crucial win to boost their promotion hopes. Join in with the Pride of Nottingham community, by visiting our dedicated dashboard page. Be a part of the Pride of Nottingham community and share your views within our friendly community!