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Notts County defender Rod McDonald has spoken about his frustration at the start of his time with the Magpies following his summer move from Harrogate Town. The experienced 32-year-old centre-back joined on a two-year deal but is yet to make a league appearance due to an injury that side-lined him for several weeks. McDonald, however, is set to make his league debut against AFC Wimbledon today and is eager to finally get on the pitch and help his new side push forward. Reflecting

Notts County midfielder Ollie Norburn says he has “settled in really well” at Meadow Lane and believes the Magpies have the quality to challenge at the top end of League Two, but has urged calm and focus ahead of Saturday’s trip to Prenton Park. The 32-year-old, who signed a one-year deal in the summer after leaving Blackpool, admitted he is still building full match sharpness after a long injury lay-off, but feels stronger with every appearance. “Yes, settled in really well,” he said. “Very goo

Alex Bass is officially on his way out of Notts County and has made the switch to Peterborough United. This wraps up his brief but pretty impressive time at Meadow Lane. The 27-year-old goalkeeper is heading to the Sky Bet League One team for an undisclosed fee and has signed a three-year deal, with an option for an extra year. His exit from Notts County came as a surprise to both fans and management, especially since he just had a solid season, racking up 13 clean sheets in 44 appearances. He o

Martin Paterson is now the new head coach of Notts County. This change brings thrilling updates to the coaching staff, as Andy Edwards and Sam Slocombe join the team. Paterson, 38, transitioned from a distinguished playing career as a forward, earning 200 appearances across England’s top two divisions and 22 caps for Northern Ireland, to an emerging managerial talent with notable coaching stints both domestically and internationally. Recently, Paterson really stood out while he was with Burton A

Notts County’s Director of Football, Roberto Gagliardi, believes the club is heading in the right direction following a busy summer of change and recruitment at Meadow Lane. Since arriving in April, Gagliardi has worked closely with owners Chris and Alex Reedtz, helping to shape the squad and appoint new head coach Martin Paterson. Reflecting on his first few months in Nottingham, Gagliardi said: “I love it. I think life in Notts County is excellent. I love the city, the atmosphere. Everybody in

Notts County head coach Martin Paterson believes his side’s growing resilience will be tested again this weekend when they face League Two leaders Gillingham. The Magpies head into the fixture on the back of consecutive league victories against Tranmere Rovers and Fleetwood Town, results that have lifted spirits and given Paterson the platform to build momentum. Paterson was quick to acknowledge the impact of striker Matthew Dennis, who was recently named League Two Player of the Month for Augus

Notts County head coach Martin Paterson praised his players’ reaction after they came from behind to record their first away win of the season at Tranmere Rovers. The Magpies had to respond after falling behind at Prenton Park, but goals from Matthew Dennis and Kellan Gordon secured a 2-1 victory. Paterson kept faith with the same starting eleven that drew 2-2 with Bromley, with striker Alassana Jatta making a return on the bench following injury and suspension. Paterson admitted that the home s

Notts County striker Matthew Dennis heads into tomorrow’s trip to Priestfield Stadium with confidence high after a flying start to the season. The 23-year-old forward has scored five goals and provided one assist in six games, form that has already earned him the League Two Player of the Month award for August. His performances have been central to Notts County’s early campaign, and his partnership with Alassana Jatta promises to give the Magpies another attacking dimension. Reflecting on his aw

Martin Paterson insists that the hard work must continue as Notts County prepare for their League Two opener away at Newport County. The new head coach, who replaced Stuart Maynard following last season’s play-off semi-final defeat, spoke candidly ahead of his first competitive game in charge. While the atmosphere around the club has been buoyant, Paterson admitted his own focus remains firmly on preparation rather than emotion. “Yes, I think I'd be a liar if I get as excited as everybody else d

Notts County head coach Martin Paterson praised his side’s resilience and winning mentality after a narrow 1-0 victory over Fleetwood Town extended their unbeaten run to four games. The Magpies, missing winger Jodi Jones through international duty with Malta, relied on a decisive moment between their strike partnership. Alassana Jatta’s well-timed assist set up Matthew Dennis to score the only goal of the game at Meadow Lane. Reflecting on the performance, Paterson admitted that his side had not

Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard lauded his side's determination after their hard-fought 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon at Meadow Lane. Despite admitting it wasn’t the most fluent of performances, Maynard emphasised the importance of securing the three points in a physically challenging game. The win came courtesy of Matty Platt’s header from a set-piece in the 67th minute, propelling Notts County to joint third in League Two. Maynard was quick to highlight the resilience an

Kim Walster, or Kimbo as most people know her, was born on 21st June. She’s always been full of energy, stubborn in the best way, and completely dedicated to the things she loves. One of those things has always been Notts County. Over the years, she’s done everything from fundraising to painting the seats at Meadow Lane. Now she’s up against something way harder than any away game or team problem, cancer. After going through treatment in 2023, Kim had ten months where things looked hopeful. But

Matty Platt, Notts County’s 27-year-old central defender, was thrilled after his side’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon at Meadow Lane. Not only did Platt’s header secure the win, but it also ended the club’s two-match winless streak at home, delivering both a crucial three points and a clean sheet. Speaking after the game, Platt expressed his joy at what he described as the perfect outcome. "Yes it is, it was a tough game to be fair today. I think Wimbledon came and made it

Notts County acquired the services of midfielder Ollie Norburn. He made the move from a superior division. This transfer holds significance for the club. The 31-year-old player has gained a bunch of experience from playing in the Championship and League One. Recently, he was on loan at Wigan Athletic from Blackpool. Despite the prospect of playing in League Two appearing as a regression, Norburn believed the opportunity was far too appealing to decline. Norburn, who's been keeping a close eye on

Martin Paterson is now the head coach of Notts County Football Club. This is a fresh start for the magpies. In his initial interview, Paterson said he was pleased to get the job. He mentioned the tough interview process and the chance to impress the club's owners, like Roberto. "It's never easy to get an appointment now, especially with the questions and the formats of interviews," he said. "So I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to interview and get in front of the owners, Roberto, and im

Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard expressed mixed emotions following his side's hard-fought 1-1 draw away at Morecambe. Matty Platt’s late equaliser, set up by a sublime Sam Austin cross, salvaged a point for the Magpies in a match that began poorly for the visitors. Despite the draw, Maynard believes the result could have been different had Notts capitalised on key moments and avoided the early concession. Reflecting on the game, Maynard acknowledged the difficulty of fallin

The home of Notts County, Meadow Lane, has undergone a transformation that promises to elevate the club to new heights. The stadium, steeped in history and tradition, has had its first full pitch reconstruction since the 1990s, a project that signifies the club's ambition and commitment to progress. Despite the commendable efforts of the ground staff, it has become increasingly evident that the pitch was in desperate need of a complete overhaul. The underlying drainage system and sub-soil b

Notts County defender Jacob Bedeau hailed his side’s resilience after the Magpies earned their first clean sheet of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Fleetwood Town at Meadow Lane. The victory extended County’s unbeaten run to four matches and brought a sense of reward for a squad that had come close on several occasions earlier in the campaign. For Bedeau, the conditions on the day meant that it was less about style and more about substance. “Yeah, I think because of the conditions, ob

Notts County has strengthened their defense by bringing in Sonny Aljofree, a centre-back from Manchester United, on loan for the season. Aljofree, who's just 20, is getting a lot of praise at Old Trafford. He’s even been the captain for both the Under-18s and Under-23s teams. Last season, he really made a name for himself with Accrington Stanley. He played 27 games and even scored three goals. Because of how well he played, he snagged two Man of the Match awards while he was at the Wham Stadium.

Notts County's head coach Stuart Maynard praised his team's recent displays. He highlighted their solid defence and clinical attack as they chase promotion. The Magpies beat Morecambe 2-0 at Meadow Lane after a vital 2-1 away win against Gillingham. With eight victories from their last ten matches, Notts County are one of the division's form teams. Maynard feels their accomplishments stem from players returning from injuries and the squad's steadfast belief. “I think the squad inj

Martin Paterson says he is “delighted” to lead Notts County in his first competitive home game as head coach but stresses his focus is firmly on performance and preparation ahead of today’s 12:30pm kick-off against Salford City at Meadow Lane. The Magpies head into the fixture on the back of a 1-1 draw away at Newport County, where Jodi Jones’ penalty salvaged a point. While Paterson acknowledges the excitement of stepping out in front of the home crowd, he is keen to temper emotions with a prof

Martin Paterson insists there were plenty of encouraging signs despite his side falling to a 2-1 defeat in their opening pre-season tour friendly against SV Darmstadt 98 in Germany. The new Notts County head coach, who took over after Stuart Maynard’s departure in the wake of last season’s painful play-off semi-final loss, spoke candidly after his first game in charge, watched by over 200 travelling Magpie supporters. “Lots of positives. Things inside it that I'm looking at and going, yeah, real