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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 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

Former Notts County defender Thierry Audel has completed his UEFA B License in football coaching. The French born player currently plays for Welling United in the National League South whilst under tutorship of Chris Fairclough, who played for Notts County during the 1998/99 season. He continues to work towards further establishing his new business venture Audelsports. It started in Leicester and has progressed and now extended to Nottingham.  He told PON exclusively; "I have been

Notts County are looking to strike a positive note with fans by offering trials to two of the nation’s hottest musical talents, it has been reported. Jake Bugg, arguably the biggest artist to come out of Nottingham in years, is expected to arrive at Highfields later today to train with the first team, according to sources close to the club.   Meanwhile, One Direction singer Niall Horan is scheduled to visit the training ground tomorrow morning to sh

David McGoldrick has revealed that he snubbed higher leagues and higher wages to join Notts County, the club he supports and where he started his career. The striker, who scored 25 goals for Derby County last season, said he chose happiness over money and wanted to be part of the Magpies' project. McGoldrick, who joined Notts County on a two-year deal, said he had other offers from bigger clubs, but he felt Notts County was the right place for him. He said he was impressed by the direction

Since the establishment of the Pride of Nottingham online shop, Notts County fans have been able to get their hands on some exclusive prints. The PON Merch store boasts a wide array of different prints, from general Notts-theme artwork such as Magpies and Meadow Lane to players past and present. We have featured the likes of Notts legends like Jimmy Sirrel and Tommy Lawton to more recent players like Matt Tootle and Ross Fitzsimons, plus much more. Now, with several new PON prints

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

Notts County striker Macaulay Langstaff finds himself at the centre of intense transfer speculation, leaving fans anxious about his future at Meadow Lane. Championship side Millwall has submitted a bid for the prolific striker, while former Notts County head coach Luke Williams has also shown interest in bringing Langstaff to Swansea City. Millwall head coach Neil Harris has not held back in acknowledging Langstaff's prowess. Speaking to the South London Press, Harris stated, “I’m full

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

Notts County have announced that teenage forward Kion Etete has signed professional terms at Meadow Lane. The 17-year-old, who celebrated his birthday today, made his senior debut against Newcastle United’s Under 21s in October’s EFL Trophy game. Etete has since come off the bench in away games at Port Vale, Barnsley and Morecambe and is now looking forward to playing under new boss Neal Ardley. “Being around the first team has been a great experience for me and now I’m just going

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

Neal Ardley has commented on the history that Notts County have in "getting through managers left, right and centre" as he gets his tenure under way. The former AFC Wimbledon manager is the third permanent manager to take a place in the Magpies dugout this season. Kevin Nolan got the season under way, before being sacked in place of Harry Kewell, who was then in turn dismissed to eventually make room for Ardley. Indeed, the 46-year-old is the club’s 24th manager in 20 years on Wed

Kevin Nolan has suggested that he spoke to Alan Hardy about a potential return to Notts County in the past few weeks but "it never got to dotting the i's or crossing the t's". The former midfielder was sacked by the Magpies and replaced by Harry Kewell, who was himself let go after 14 games. Neal Ardley then came on board at Meadow Lane in November after he had parted ways with AFC Wimbledon by mutual consent. The Wombles have since hired Wally Downes, and Nolan says the job was n

Notts County have signed Wycombe Wanderers striker Craig Mackail-Smith on a loan deal until the end of the season. The 34-year-old former Scotland international has scored 185 goals in a five-club career, which has included three spells with Peterborough United. He has made 25 appearances this season and scored three goals, but has only started 13 league games. Mackail-Smith will immediately go into the squad to face Lincoln City at Meadow Lane this weekend. “Craig has built

Neal Ardley has spoken of how Notts County were going in for a player but just before the signing could be completed, it turned out he would be out for six weeks. The Magpies boss also elaborated on other players who could be coming in, with one decision seemingly close and others in the pipeline. Ardley was speaking after Saturday's 3-3 draw with Colchester, a good performance that was still beset by defensive issues and yielded one point despite Notts being 3-1 up. “We had an of

As of Thursday afternoon, Notts County have made several moves in the transfer market as well as a contract update. First up is winger Terry Hawkridge being released from his Magpies contract so he could pursue an opportunity with another club. No team has been mentioned as of 3pm but Neal Ardley said he's being pursued by a few clubs, so best of luck to him. Then is the loan signing of 19-year-old Huddersfield goalkeeper Ryan Schofield, was England’s number one when they won the

Ahead of Notts County's big League Two derby against Mansfield Town, the Stags have announced that more tickets were allocated for their fans for the game on Saturday 16 February. Mansfield had sold their initial allocation of 3,954 tickets but were then allocated another 328 tickets which have now also sold out. The Stags were also issued with the following statement from Notts County Football Club: “There will be strictly no tickets available to buy on the day. Please do not tra

In a pivotal move for both clubs, prolific Notts County striker Macaulay Langstaff is set to join Championship side Millwall. The 27-year-old has been on the radar of the Lions throughout the summer, and the deal looks imminent, securing last season’s League Two Golden Boot winner for their squad. Langstaff, who extended his stay with Notts County until 2027 in August and was installed as club captain on June 10, now appears poised to make his debut at Championship level. Millwall

Connell Rawlinson has officially departed Meadow Lane by mutual consent, ending a memorable five-year tenure at the historic club.  In response to the announcement of his release, Rawlinson has shared a heartfelt message expressing his gratitude and reflecting on his impactful journey with Notts County. Rawlinson’s statement captures the essence of his dedication and experience at the club: "It's been some ride. Literally blood, sweat and tears to the cause but worth every second. The

Notts County's transfer deadline day additions continued into the night as Michael Doyle joined from Coventry City on a permanent deal. The 37-year-old midfielder has made over 700 appearances during his career and won promotion to League One with the Sky Blues last season. Doyle's arrival follows that of teenage striker Virgil Gomis from Nottingham Forest. The 19-year-old has been in fine scoring form for the Reds' Under 23s team this season and has also spent time on loan at Nat

Another matchday, another disappointing result as Notts County let a one-goal lead slip en route to a 1-1 draw with Carlisle United. In Steve Chettle's last game in interim charge, the Magpies were once again poor, but held out in the first half to remain level with the travelling Cumbrians. Notts went on to take the lead just after the hour mark, however, as Noor Husin's effort was cleared off the line before Elliott Hewitt reacted to stab home. But is it much of a surprise that

Notts County have brought in Middlesbrough defender Sam Stubbs on loan, while Branislav Pindroch and Kristian Dennis have both left Meadow Lane. Stubbs, the 20-year-old son of former Bolton, Everton and Celtic defender Alan, joined Boro from Wigan on a two-and-half-year deal in July 2018 but is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Teessiders. Dennis joined Notts for an undisclosed fee in the summer, after scoring 21 goals for relegated Chesterfield last season, but has scored ju