Alan Smith: 'Notts County players have a point to prove'

Alan Smith has admitted that he is looking forward to proving a point at Notts County and cannot wait to put last season behind him, individually and as a team.

The Magpies finished the 2015-16 campaign, littered with managerial changes, off-the-pitch issues and poor displays, in 17th place.

Ahead of next season, John Sheridan has been installed as manager and Smith has been given a backroom position.

The former Manchester United man said: "Everyone was in the same boat – disappointed that we didn't get any success.

"Football's funny, because if you've had a good season you have to put it to the back of your mind and start again, and be prepared to try to produce again.

"And if you've had a bad season, you can put it behind you and start again as well.

"Everyone will be going away disappointed but wanting to come back with a point to prove and do a lot better than we did last year.

"That's the good thing about football, one season has gone and another one comes around.

"It's an opportunity for people to push to get in the team, for younger lads to develop themselves and look forward."

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