Notts County's impressive unbeaten league home run in League Two has unfortunately come to an end at the hands of Exeter City.

The visitors raced into the lead at Meadow Lane after just eight minutes through Jake Taylor's tap-in.

Jayden Stockley, the Grecians' top scorer, then struck the decisive second just before half-time.

Jon Stead scored a second-half penalty after Shola Ameobi was hauled down in the box but the Magpies couldn't find an equaliser and so it ended 2-1.

Pride of Nottingham was at the Lane to watch the action unfold and took plenty of photos of the Notts fans.

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Notts County's superb unbeaten league home run has come to an end as Exeter City ran out 2-1 winners in Saturday's encounter at Meadow Lane.

The high-flying Grecians, who are in the promotion mix, took the lead after just seven minutes through Jake Taylor.

Jayden Stockley then doubled the visitors' lead just before half time as the Magpies struggled to click with several new players in the XI and in the absence of Matt Tootle and Richard Duffy.

Jon Stead pulled a goal back for the hosts with a second-half penalty, won after Shola Ameobi was hauled down in the box, but sadly Notts could not go on to find an equaliser.

Notts vlogger and Pride of Nottingham contributor ARLukomski discussed the fixture ahead of kickoff, gave his thoughts as the game went on, and talked about the performance and result after the final whistle.

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Notts County will take on fellow promotion chasers Exeter City in Saturday's League Two meeting at Meadow Lane.

How have the Grecians done in recent weeks? Who are their key players? What style of football do they play?

Find out with Pride of Nottingham's latest Scouting Report.

Head to head

Notts are unbeaten in their last three league matches against the Grecians, boasting two wins and a draw, and keeping clean sheets in two of those matches.

However, Exeter have avoided defeat in each of their last two visits to Meadow Lane in League Two, including a 4-1 away win in this exact fixture in the 2015/16 campaign.

Notts and Exeter have met 45 times in competitive actions, with 18 Magpie wins, 19 draws and just 8 losses.

Run-down of their last six features

Saturday 9th December – Colchester United 3 Exeter City 1

Saturday 16th December – Exeter City 2 Stevenage 1

Saturday 23rd December – Yeovil Town 3 Exeter City 1

Saturday 30th December – Exeter City 2 Barnet 1

Monday 1st January – Newport County 2 Exeter City 1

Saturday 13th January – Exeter City 1 Coventry City 0

The Players – Fact Sheet

Highest Goal Scorers; Jayden Stockley 13, Pierce Sweeney 5, Jake Taylor 4 and Liam McAlinden 4.

Persistent Foulers; Lloyd James 8 yellow cards, Jordan Tillson 5 yellow cards and 1 red card, Jake Taylor 5 yellow cards and Kane Wilson 1 yellow card and a single red card.

The Key Players

Striker Jayden Stockley has come into his element this season, on goal he possesses the calm finishing required to be a top scorer in the leagues above and is currently playing with a lot of confidence.

Jake Taylor has been a pivotal piece within Exeter City’s midfield, having created chances through his creativity and also chipping in with his own goal – his creativity and energy is hard to suppress and he enjoys taking on opposition players.

In goal Christy Pym is a very capable League Two keeper, who’s shot-stopping ability makes him very difficult to beat.

Style of Play, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Exeter express themselves very well, creatively they are very forward-thinking and like dominate heavily with spells of possession.

They can break well using a very narrow formation; however, this tends to leave space to exploit at the back.

On the ball they are calm, yet can be pressured when well-marked – mistakes don’t frequently occur and they usually make good use of the ball.

Their ability to overthink play can mean chances do become limited, whilst they resemble a typical side that becomes frustrated by a lack of clear opportunity on goal.

Defensively they’re organised, yet don’t rely on staying deep – this again in turn leaves opposition teams space to attempt to break them down.

They struggle to defend during breaks and pace is an area where they usually start to see individual mistakes at the back.

Overall they’re a good team but can easily be pressed, their inconsistency to perform does allow good sides to find a way to break them down, and even in cases where they do struggle sides can punish them by pushing for a goal during an heavy attack.

The key for Notts will be limit their time on the ball, whilst ensuring that any chances that do fall Exeter City’s way ultimately end up being half chances.

I expect frustration to build up if we do keep them quiet, so again set pieces may play a vital part for us during the game.

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Notts County remain well in the hunt for an automatic promotion place thanks to a 2-2 draw at Lincoln City on Saturday.

The Magpies took the lead after 35 minutes when a clipped pass from Lewis Alessandra was headed home by Jon Stead.

Lee Frecklington, who returned to the Imps from Rotherham this week, fired in an equaliser two minutes later to head back in the changing rooms all square.

The Magpies then fell behind after 67 minutes when Matt Green slotted home but Jorge Grant crashed in a shot off the underside of the crossbar for a share of the spoils.

What was the reaction from the Notts boss, players and fans following the draw? Here is a collection of the best post-match reaction.

Kevin Nolan

“The lads were absolutely fantastic. It was a battle and they stuck in there.

"We couldn’t get going with our fluidity today but these lads have got camaraderie, togetherness and determination to come away with a very good and respectable point.

“When you come away to places like Lincoln you are going to be put under pressure and they are going to put balls into the box from all directions.

"You have to make sure you are up for the battle and we were – we more than matched them and handled everything they threw at us.

“It’s another fantastic result and we’re looking forward to another biggame next weekend against Exeter.”

Jon Stead

“The atmosphere made it an exciting game and these are the types of matches you want to be playing in.

“We had a fantastic following and we could hear them as much as the home fans.

“It was a good occasion and the way Lincoln play is direct. But, I tell you what, it is effective and you give them massive credit for that because they do it very well.

“They made it very difficult for us. They took the lead but we are disappointed with the two goals we conceded.

“But to get the point was pleasing because we were under the cosh at the end.”

Matt Tootle

The Black and White Army on PON

Super_Danny_Allsopp: Decent point in the end. Some last ditch defending. Green and Rhead caused us no amount of problems.

Chris: I'm pleased with the draw. I do feel we need to learn to control games away from home and maintain leads better, but obviously I would take the point any day of the week. It sounded like a typical derby game really - these are usually always close fought games and really I wasn't far off with my goal amount or score prediction. Hopefully Virtue can become a key player for us in midfield, a few fans who I have asked praised him. Yet it sounds like we bypassed a lot of play by hoofing it.

TheSkipper: I would always take a point away from home. After we lost the focus in the game we could have easily lots the match. It was good play to get back into it, but it was not pretty football.

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Notts County came from a goal down to salvage a 2-2 draw at Lincoln City in Saturday's League Two encounter at Sincil Bank.

The Magpies had taken the lead through Jon Stead’s header in the 35th minute, which led to Lincoln manager Danny Cowley being sent to the stands for protesting a foul in the build-up.

Lee Frecklington, however, equalised on his debut minutes later and Matt Green then put the Imps ahead.

Jorge Grant, as is always the case, was the hero as he struck back with a powerful drive off the crossbar to secure a share of the spoils for Notts at Sincil Bank.

Here are the highlights from the game, posted on the official Notts YouTube channel and shared by Pride of Nottingham.

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Notts County have claimed a valuable point away at Lincoln City as Saturday's League Two encounter on Saturday finished as a 2-2 draw.

The Magpies had taken the lead through Jon Stead’s header in the 35th minute, which led to Lincoln manager Danny Cowley being sent to the stands for protesting a foul in the build-up.

Lee Frecklington, however, equalised on his debut minutes later and Matt Green then put the Imps ahead.

Nonetheless, Jorge Grant struck back with a powerful drive off the crossbar to secure a share of the spoils for Notts at Sincil Bank.

Notts vlogger and Pride of Nottingham contributor ARLukomski discussed the fixture ahead of kickoff, gave his thoughts as the game went on, and talked about the performance and result after the final whistle.

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Notts County have announced the permanent signing of Crystal Palace midfielder Noor Husin on a one-and-a-half-year deal.

Here is some information about the player's identity, career, achievements and style of play.

Full name: Noor Husin

Date of birth: March 3, 1997

Place of birth: Mazar-I-Sharif, Afghanistan

Age: 20

Height: 1,77m

Nationality: Afghan and English

Position: Central Midfield

Preferred foot: Right

Last club: Crystal Palace

Came through the ranks at: Reading

Other clubs he has played for: Hemel Hempstead, Accrington Stanley (both loans)

About Noor Husin

Kevin Nolan: “He’s a central midfielder with great technical ability. He doesn’t mind a tackle, he’s very clever on the ball and he can get around the pitch."

Adrian Kajumba in The Mirror article '10 of the hottest young prospects in English football to watch out for in 2017' from 25 December 2016: "A talented, creative midfielder who loves getting on the ball and dictating play, Husin made a quick impression on Pardew (at Palace) who revealed one of the reasons he snapped up experienced free agent Mathieu Flamini was to help develop youngsters like Husin."

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Notts County have moved quickly to replace recalled Nottingham Forest midfielder Ryan Yates by signing Liverpool Under-23s captain Matty Virtue on loan.

Here is some information about the player's identity, career, achievements and style of play.

Full name: Matthew Joseph Virtue-Thick

Date of birth: May 2, 1997

Place of birth: Epsom

Age: 20

Height: Unknown

Nationality: English

Position: Midfield / Defensive Midfield

Preferred foot: Right

Last club: None

Came through the ranks at: Liverpool

Other clubs he has played for: Chelsea youth

Thoughts on player - Neil Critchey, Liverpool academy coach: "I must give a mention to Matty Virtue, who has been outstanding for us this season in midfield. He is going from strength to strength and he was driving the team forward at Arsenal and constantly getting into the box. He is a great example to all of our younger players around him. If you put the hours in, if you practise and you are dedicated to your profession then you can improve and you will improve. He is a great role model for the boys. I thought Matty had a good 2016-17 season and he has started where he left off, and hopefully he can keep doing that and he may surprise one or two people I think."

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Hello and welcome to episode 37 of the Pride of Nottingham PONcast, presented by dynamic duo Chris and JJ.

The PONcast is back after a brief break over the festive period - we hope you have all had a great Christmas and a happy New Year!

In this week's episode we recap Notts County's festive fixtures and assess each of the performances in the games against Cambridge United, Morecambe, Swindon Town and Port Vale.

We also talk about the Magpies' superb 1-0 win over Brentford in the third round of the FA Cup and discuss the fourth-round draw.

In addition, we look at who Notts should look to sign in the January transfer window as well as who Kevin Nolan should let go, either on loan or permanently.

All this and more only in episode 37 of the Pride of Nottingham PONcast!

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Farewell then Haydn Hollis. The Notts County youth product has opted to depart Meadow Lane permanently in search of first-team football and is now with Forest Green Rovers.

The 25-year-old links up again with Rovers manager Mark Cooper, who had a short spell in the San Sirrel hotseat in 2016, and is contracted to the League Two strugglers until the end of the 2018-19 season.

What have both Notts and FGR gaffers said about the move, what are Hollis's thoughts on leaving Notts and joining FGR, and what do both sets of fans have to say about the switch to the New Lawn?

Pride of Nottingham has compiled some of the reaction right here.

Kevin Nolan on Hollis leaving Notts

"I would like to wish Haydn all the best in his new venture. Even though his first-team opportunities have been limited this season due to the fine form of Richard Duffy, Shaun Brisley and also Elliott Hewitt, his attitude in training and around the club has been first class. I'm confident he will go on to have an excellent end to the season and career. I'm gutted to lose him but it was in his best interests to move on and play football."

Hollis' departing message to Notts

"It was really hard for me to leave after nine great years but the time has come to move on in my career. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone connected with the club every success in the future."

Mark Cooper on Hollis joining FGR

“I know Haydn from Notts County, he’s a big, powerful, left-sided centre-back and we’re just making sure we’re covering all our bases and we have enough players if we do get injuries. Haydn will be a good acquisition for us, he’s left footed, aggressive and a big lad as well. He has played in League One and played over 100 games for Notts County and is still only 25. He’s got a good pedigree and will do really well for us.”

Hollis on joining FGR

“I’m delighted to be here and work for the manager again but more importantly I’m delighted to try and be playing football again. I love a challenge and a fight. The competition at the back now keeps everyone on their toes and with competition, people are going to push each other. From an outsider, it is a small football club but it’s got a big heart and a lot of passion and I am buzzing to be part of it.”

The Black and White Army (from the PON forum and social media)

liampie: it goes to show you cant listen to rumours. hollis is not a bad player but he just has not settled, its better for him that he leaves. i hope he proves people wrong and establishes himself with forest green. that said i do think we needed him off our books as he never stood a chance of being anything more than a backup.

Fozzy: Sad to see him go as he has been around for so long, but he wasn't very good and his move should guarantee FGR's return to non league! With him gone and Bird out on loan, the only CH cover we have is Hewitt, so I would say it is pretty nailed on that one of the players we are looking to bring in will be a CH, which is what everyone wants.

ARLukomski: Good luck to him. He was our donkey. Definitely need a CB cos Hewitt really really isn't one.

Dubzee Jason Bellaby: Good luck Haydn hope a change of club and a run of games will get your career back on track.

The FGR fans (from The FGR Forum)

The Old School TomCat: HH came through the Notts County School of Excellence and loaned out a few times but has been a 1st team since Season 2012-13 and has scored 8 goals. Worryingly HH has had only one appearance this season in the League Cup where he scored a goal. He seems to scored a goal at first game at most of clubs he's played for.

Fgr2016: Seems like a squad rotation player to me... No more then that.. Suppose if your going to play 3 centre backs you are going to need 2 reserves (being Manny and Haydn...) certainly isn't the same WOW as the other three.

Dursleydog: Good signing but I can't help thinking we are now a little overstocked at CB and a little short at right wing back and central midfield. Bennett is injured and hasn't played well all season, Evans is nowhere near good enough as backup, Laird looks uncomfortable in his own position let alone out of it. Central midfield we have no depth at all, although signing Hollis may free up Collins to play there more. Still, a good League 2 quality signing that should strengthen the team. Welcome Haydn!

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Notts County earned a place in the hat for the fourth round of the FA Cup after beating Championship side Brentford 1-0 in Saturday's third-round encounter at Griffin Park.

Despite playing two divisions above, the Bees were put to the sword as Jon Stead's superb second-half winner sealed the Magpies' passage to the fourth round of the competition.

The draw for the next round will take place on Monday evening, with the possibility of a leading Premier League side being lined up to face Kevin Nolan's high-flyers.

What was the reaction from the Notts boss, players and fans following the win? Here is a collection of the best post-match reaction.

Kevin Nolan

“I am delighted with the performance and it warranted the result.

“You have to ride your luck when you come to quality teams and those sides who are above you and we did have that little bit of luck, but when you have the attitude, application and dedication to keep a clean sheet, then you earn it.

“I am delighted for the boys because they have not been given the credit they deserve for what they have done in such a short space of time.

“Hopefully we can continue on that path and I hope they all go away and enjoy this day because they don’t happen very often in your career.

“They are going to experience highs and lows, but this is one of the highs. I am thrilled for every one of them.”

Jon Stead

“It’s incredible. I thought we were terrific from the first minute today and caused them problems. We were a little disappointed we didn’t create more with the half-chances we managed to get in the first half.

“But in the second half we had to start brightly and I think we did that. From kick-off in the second half we looked strong and likely to get that goal.

“I’m delighted with the goal. In the early part of my Notts career I was cutting in a lot on my left foot and producing decent shots and goals. This season and the back end of last season I’ve been spooning a lot of them over the bar so to get it right on this stage was really pleasing.”

Players on social media

The Black and White Army on PON

Chris: Not the worst draw now we've won it ah? Kinda typical really.

A lot of those who have moaned and bashed this tie will be hoping we draw United or a big club next, I hope for our sakes they don't jinx things and we end up with a less than impressive draw because Brentford wasn't that bad at all.

Fantastic win, I'm delighted we secured the win without being forced into a reply. I knew it would be tight! Well done Notts.

DangerousSausage: I for one would like us to draw a genuinely big club in the next round, or F*rest. Preferably at home. Sure, someone like Shrewsbury would give us a better chance of progression (although we'd still be outsiders), but going out to a team like that would be pretty anticlimactic.

Donovan Bisset: Come on you pies!!!!

Schani Dalton: Superb result super notts now let's have man u home coypieeees

Peter Walker: Well done Notts brilliant result

Piotr Madgwick: yyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeesss u ppppiiiieeeesss

Jayne Briggs: Super pies well done lads

Jay Dalton: get man city home be sellout coyp

Marc Horridge: SUPA NOTTS!

Clint Hadley: Now bring on the big boys

Hayley Ryall: U pies x

Neil Lowe: Now I did not expect that!!Brilliant,Notts!!COYP ????????????????????????

Colin Hodgson: Kevin Nolan's black and white army!

Ian Ale Goode: Uuuu pies great result

James Eley: Well done Notts. Let the good times roll.

Paul Rothon: Youuuu Pieeeeeesssss!!!!!!

Jimmy Gee: Good well deserved result!

Christopher Key: Youuuuu Pies!! What a result!!!

Lesley Gascoyne: Brilliant!

Nick Hogg: Get in ???? ⚽️

Simon White: Uuuuuu Uuuuuu Uuuuuu ppppppppppppppppp iiiiii eeeessssss

James Adcock: Uuuuuuu ppppiiiieesssss !!

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Notts County have reached the fourth round of the FA Cup thanks to a 1-0 win over Brentford.

The Magpies more than matched their Championship opponents for the majority of the game at Griffin Park.

Moments after a Bees effort bounced along the Notts goal-line, the visitors attacked at the other end and scored through a superb Jon Stead curled shot.

The result sees Notts in the hat for Monday's draw, with the potential of a plum tie against a Premier League side up for grabs.

Notts vlogger and Pride of Nottingham contributor ARLukomski discussed the fixture ahead of kickoff, gave his thoughts as the game went on, and talked about the performance and result after the final whistle.

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Notts County kept up the pressure on League Two leaders Luton Town with a 1-0 win over Port Vale at Meadow Lane on New Year's Day.

The encounter was settled by Jon Stead's penalty, awarded after the veteran striker was fouled in the box by defender Marcus Harness.

Prior to their late spot kick, Kevin Nolan's side found themselves denied several key refereeing decisions, while Vale's Ryan Boot was the busier of the two goalkeepers.

County's win over the Valiants puts them on 50 points, four behind table toppers Luton Town - who beat Lincoln City 4-2 - and seven clear of fourth place.

How did the gaffer, the players and the fans react to the game? Pride of Nottingham rounds up the post-match reaction.

Kevin Nolan

"I thought we were brilliant. I was pleased with the positive nature in how we responded to what was a poor display on Saturday.

"The reaction I got from the lads today was magnificent. We dominated throughout and got the goal we deserved in the end.

"I am delighted for Steady to get a goal. People may say it's a penalty and it's a freebie but that is never the case. We have missed enough to know that."

Jon Stead

"It was a tough game against a very good side who have been in incredible form. Our performance was certainly a good way to respond to the defeat at Swindon.

"The manager was desperate for a response to get back on track straightaway, which is what we have done every time we have been beaten. I thought we put in a good performance."

The players on social media

The Black and White Army

Elite_pie: A tight game, and one of the reasons I love lower league football. It was never dull but looked like ending 0-0 until the incompetent ref decided to balance his earlier errors. I would have to see the replays to confirm, but the rugby tackle on Brisley first half looked a stonewall penalty, the body check on Grant was a decent shout, and the one on Stead looked the least convincing of the three, although their defender did seem to attack the player rather than the ball. I feared the worst going into the game, but a brilliant 3 points in just the sort of game we would have lost a year ago.

Ian Laxton: I think we are safe. COYP

Richard Thompson: 35 points to promotion.....

Geoff King: How did that bag of s***e beat Luton 4 nil

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Notts County have claimed their second win in three League Two games after Jon Stead scored a late penalty to secure a 1-0 victory over Port Vale.

The Magpies had lost 1-0 at Swindon Town two days earlier but bounced back by beating a Vale side that had notched up wins over Luton Town and Coventry City over the festive period.

Kevin Nolan's charges had been denied several key decisions by the referee but still came up trumps when Marcus Harness's shove on Stead led to the awarding of a spot kick.

The veteran striker smashed the ball into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Ryan Boot no chance, to keep Notts well in the automatic promotion positions.

Here are the highlights from the game, posted on the official Notts YouTube channel and shared by Pride of Nottingham.

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Notts County kept up the pressure on League Two leaders Luton Town with a 1-0 win over Port Vale at Meadow Lane on New Year's Day.

The encounter was settled by Jon Stead's penalty, awarded after the veteran striker was fouled in the box by defender Marcus Harness.

Prior to their late spot kick, Kevin Nolan's side found themselves denied several key refereeing decisions, while Vale's Ryan Boot was the busier of the two goalkeepers.

County's win over the Valiants puts them on 50 points, four behind table toppers Luton Town - who beat Lincoln City 4-2 - and seven clear of fourth place.

Notts vlogger and Pride of Nottingham contributor ARLukomski discussed the fixture ahead of kickoff, gave his thoughts as the game went on, and talked about the performance and result after the final whistle.

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Notts County have ended 2017 on a sour note as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Swindon Town on Saturday.

In a game of few chances, the Robins broke the deadlock shortly after the restart when Luke Norris drilled home Keshi Anderson’s low cross.

Notts came close to an equaliser in the dying stages of the game when Dan Jones saw a header tipped over the bar by Reice Charles-Cook, but it wasn't to be.

How did the fans react to the defeat and what did the gaffer have to say?

Here is a compilation of the key post-match reaction on Pride of Nottingham.

Kevin Nolan

“It was disappointing to end the year that way, but there was nothing really in the game.

“The conditions were tough and they probably mastered them a bit better than us.

“It spoils the game and the wind was always a factor. We couldn’t get to grips with it and we were below our normal levels.

“We more than matched Swindon and the goal we conceded was sloppy by us. It was really poor defending from our point of view and they punished us for it.

“They didn’t create many chances although they hit us on the break a couple of times.

“But given the year we’ve had I never get too down when we have lost, or don’t get too high when we win.

“It’s about keeping a happy medium and the good thing is we have a game to bounce in the next 48 hours."

The Black and White Army

Wal Shardlow: We are completely and utterly **** we are only 2nd in the league and and unbeaten at home wish we were bottom and fighting for our league status like every year **** sake get behind the lads win loose or draw this is a good season

Mariusz Cwiklinski: I started supporting the pies in 1968, I am the eternal optimist, but I'm not going to kid myself. Notts are pretty **** really, if it wasn't for the 2 forest lonees we would and make no mistake, be struggling at the wrong end of the table. I'm not moaning, but we have no forward back up, Stead holds the ball up well, Grant as mentioned, scores but when Shoela or Forte don't score or contribute, we are ladies and gentlemen, quite frankly very poor. No striker in January, no promotion......simples! ????

Trevor Robinson: It's about time the fans got a bit more vocal ffs !

Neale Tristram: Some work in the transfer window needed to maintain our position. Proven goalscorer and a CB

John Weatherbed: Not good only one shot at goal not even on target... Missed a good chance again

Mark Cotton: Missed the golden chance to catch up top spot

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Notts County remain nicely placed in the top three of the League Two table thanks to a 4-1 win over Morecambe on Boxing Day.

The Magpies struck first when Adam Campbell gave the ball away in his own half, culminating in Lewis Alessandra cutting the ball back for Jorge Grant to rifle home.

Alessandra then turned scorer when a long punt upfield from goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons was headed down for the winger to drive into the net on the half-volley.

In the second half, Grant exchanged passes with Jon Stead before sliding the ball past Barry Roche for goal number three and a brace for the loanee.

Alessandra then bagged his own brace four minutes from time when he scored at the second attempt after the Morecambe keeper saved his close-range effort.

There was time for a stunning consolation from Callum Lang at the death, but it was of little importance as Notts cruised to all three points.

How did the Notts County fans, players and manager react to the win? Pride of Nottingham has compiled the best of the post-match reaction from the Globe Arena.

Kevin Nolan

“It was a professional away performance. I made a few changes because of the number of games we have coming up so for the lads to produce what they did this afternoon, I’m absolutely delighted.

“We handled Morecambe well and stamped our authority on the game. We scored some quality goals with some lovely movement, which we have worked on on the training field. It was nice to see that come off today.

“The front four were exceptional. Some of the movement, interchanging and quality of play was great but we can still get better.

“It was important to back up the three draws we have had lately with a performance like that going into two games in 48 hours later in the week.”

Lewis Alessandra

“We took our chances early on and then they have to come out when we’re 2-0 up. Sometimes at home teams can sit in and say, ‘Come and break us down’, which can be difficult.

“But we were 2-0 ahead inside 20 minutes so they had to try and get something from the game, which left spaces for us to exploit - and we did that in the end.

“It was massive we got back to winning ways today because the three games we have drawn were quite disappointing.

"We gave a good, professional away performance. It’s disappointing to concede right at the death but it’s a great finish to be fair to the lad.”

The players on social media

The Black and White Army

Super_Danny_Allsopp:

A strange game really. We never seemed to get out of 2nd gear (not that we needed to) and just sort of plodded along in the game and the scoreline seemed like an inevitability by the end.

A point to note though that Morecambe were especially poor, probably the worst I've seen this season. They can't play like that every week because they've had some decent results against some good sides, but yesterday they were abysmal. Steven Old was rubbish at the back, as he was 10 years ago when I watched him in the A-league. 50p head. His mate didn't help either, it seemed that Stead was allowed to take balls down or win headers with very little resistance, we didn't see him flailing on the floor for most of the game as we usually do. Then to mention the gigantic gap between defence and midfield that they gave us free access to. Jorge Grant and Alessandra had all the space, and their midfield didn't seem to keen is closing it down and their defence definitely weren't about to step up.

After watching that, you can see 100% we made the correct decision letting Adam Campbell go. It was a typical Campbell performance we saw yesterday, and we've  seen it oh so many times before, lots of running about, some neat touches, but ultimately 0 impact on the game and couldn't finish in a brothel. You have to worry for the lad as if he can't make it at a team like Morecambe, he will drop out of the league.

Some pleasing things for us were the defending which was generally solid - only a wonder goal prevented a clean sheet. Hewitt, Yates and Walker all looked really clever on the ball. I don't know why we don't try and keep the ball on the ground when we're obviously the technically better side, as we were yesterday. There were some periods of nice play, but some seem scared to make a mistake. You're 3, 4 to none up, away from home and 75 mins on the clock? Get the ball on the deck and spray it about a bit.

Elite_pie:

Brilliant result, I was a bit concerned about our lack of striking power when the team was announced, but four goals away from home doesn't happen too often.  It was good to see some of the fringe players like Jones, Hunt and Walker get a positive 90 minutes under their belt, we will need a strong and competitive  squad going into the second half of the season to meet our target.  Well done to all, especially Kevin Nolan, the changes he made once again came up trumps.

DangerousSausage:

Well done lads, terrific away performance. I was a bit concerned that we were sitting too deep and inviting them onto us in the first half but I needn't have worried. What's also encouraging is that four goals came from midfield today and Liam Noble will be eligible from the new year. Stead might not be putting them away at present but at least we're not dependent on him for goals.

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Jorge Grant and Lewis Alessandra scored a brace apiece as Notts County claimed an emphatic 4-1 win at Morecambe on Boxing Day.

The first goal came after former Magpie Adam Campbell gave the ball away in his own half, culminating in Alessandra cutting the ball back for Grant to rifle home.

The former Shrimper then turned scorer when a free kick was headed down for the winger to drive into the net on the half-volley.

In the second half, Grant exchanged passes with Jon Stead before sliding the ball past Barry Roche for goal number three.

Alessandra bagged his brace four minutes from time when he scored at the second attempt after the Morecambe keeper saved his close-range effort.

There was time for a stunning consolation from Callum Lang at the death, but it was of little importance as Notts cruised to all three points.

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Notts County remain firmly in the automatic promotion places of League Two after clawing themselves back from a three-goal deficit to draw 3-3 with Cambridge United.

Uche Ikpeazu and Jevani Brown's brace appeared to have given Shaun Derry's side an unassailable advantage heading into the latter stages of Saturday's game at Meadow Lane.

However, goals from Lewis Alessandra, Shaun Brisley and Jonathan Forte rescued a point against all odds and ensured that the Magpies would remain unbeaten at home this season, as well as having lost just once at the Lane this calendar year.

How did the gaffer, the players and the fans react to the result? Pride of Nottingham has compiled some of the post-match quotes.

Kevin Nolan

"We're delighted to get a draw in the end but I don't think we deserved to be 3-0 down at any point in the match. They took their three goals really well and I can't criticise my goalkeeper or defenders for what happened.

"We did a lot of things we worked on on the training ground - not rushing things, not throwing aimless balls into the box, putting quality balls in - and put Cambridge under enough pressure to eventually crack and get our just rewards.

"I am so proud of my lads because none of them stood there with their hands on hips, giving up. They stuck together.

"You talk about team spirit, unity and camaraderie but I don't think I need to speak about it any more because the players have shown exactly what they have got in abundance.

"It shows everyone around the city and the Notts County supporters what they deserve. They have a team who will fight tooth and nail until the end to do everything they can for the shirt."

Jonathan Forte

"It didn't weigh on our minds - we want to go out there and perform as best we can.

"Teams are going to come here, a big stadium, against a team at the top of the league and sit back. They will want to beat us because we are up at the top of the table but we have to take it in our stride and get on with it.

"This afternoon Cambridge got us on the counter-attack and punished us. We didn't think it was a lost cause but it's a long way back from that point.

"I'm happy we got a point from 3-0 down. We've done it for the past three or four months, getting last-minute equalisers and winners. The team spirit is brilliant, probably one of the best I've been involved in. We just need to keep going."

Players on social media

The Black and White Army

Who r ya?? YOU PIES: Now that's what you call determination , don't know when they are beaten this team , well done for recovering from 3 down, didn't see them getting 3 before the game with the away record they have , then couldn't at 3 down see a 3-3 , isn't football just amazing at times , home form still intact , COYP 

Jay Dalton: but why o why does forte not start great come back but tough to watch striker deffo needed

Dane Arnold: I'd go in for ikpeazu in the window think he'd be a great addition to our squad

Richard Thompson: goingup. Double that ? 88. Doncaster went up 3rd with 85 last season...and they finished 8 ahead of 4th. When Pompey won at ours to get promoted they were on 78 points that day. #inthebagnotts

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Notts County clawed their way back from three goals down to seize a 3-3 draw against Cambridge United on Saturday afternoon.

Uche Ikpeazu and Jevani Brown's brace appeared to have given Shaun Derry's side an unassailable advantage heading into the latter stages of Saturday's League Two encounter.

However, goals from Lewis Alessandra, Shaun Brisley and Jonathan Forte rescued a point against all odds and ensured that the Magpies would remain unbeaten at home this season, as well as having lost just once at the Lane this calendar year.

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Notts County's unbeaten home record this season was maintained in dramatic fashion on Saturday by overturning a three-goal deficit to claim a 3-3 draw with Cambridge United.

Uche Ikpeazu and Jevani Brown's brace appeared to have given Shaun Derry's side an unassailable advantage heading into the latter stages of Saturday's League Two encounter.

However, goals from Lewis Alessandra, Shaun Brisley and Jonathan Forte rescued a point against all odds.

This ensured that the Magpies would remain unbeaten at home this season, as well as having lost just once at the Lane this calendar year, and kept them firmly in the automatic promotion slots.

Notts vlogger and Pride of Nottingham contributor ARLukomski discussed the fixture ahead of kickoff, gave his thoughts as the game went on, and talked about the performance and result after the final whistle.

Follow ARLukomski on his YouTube channel by clicking here.

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Notts County will be hoping to get back to winning ways following their draws against Luton Town and Grimsby Town when they host Cambridge United this weekend.

Managed by Shaun Derry, the U's are currently in a bad vein of form and may be missing key players.

Pride of Nottingham spoke to Cambridge fan Tom to get an insight on this weekend's opposition.

About Tom: I'm 26, been supporting the U's since I was a child, as long as I can remember, and my favourite player is Dave Kitson.

1) Cambridge dropped out of the Football League in 2005 and returned in 2014; what led to relegation and how did you bounce back up?

The U's were having money problems since the late 90s in all fairness and with financial issues comes the drop down the leagues, less revenue, less quality players, and it becomes a vicious cycle. In the Conference it's then really difficult to gain promotion - we finished second two years in a row but then lost in the playoffs. After a few more years of no luck, third time lucky it was in 2014 - second-placed finish but playoff success.

2) How are things going this season for Cambridge United?

Badly. Shaun Derry's clearly not the man to take us forward, the team's performing poorly on the pitch, we've been having injuries and suspensions all over the place, and behind the scenes it feels like a mess - Dave Doggett has resigned as chairman and nobody knows why, there's been reports of a takeover,  there's reports of the club running at a £630,000 loss... basically, watch this space!

3) What's been your proudest moment as a United fan?

It's a tie between the 2014 Conference playoff final, finally seeing the U's back in the Football League, and the FA Cup draw with Manchester United at the Abbey Stadium, a superb result which kept the dream alive and which gave us an unbelievable away day at Old Trafford. Closely behind is the 2014 Trophy final win over Gosport at Wembley.

4) Who are your biggest rivals?

It used to be Cambridge City, but they've been playing at a lower level than us since forever. It's Peterborough now, though we're not overly keen on Northampton, Colchester and Luton either.

5) Who are your danger men?

Uche Ikpeazu and Jabo Ibehre are our key men up front, but the latter is on the sidelines at the minute and we're not sure if he'll be back this weekend. They've both missed games here and there and their absence has been felt.

6) Can we get your score prediction?

I'd be delighted with a draw. Let's call it 1-1.

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