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George Abbott Delighted to Extend Notts County Loan as Promotion Push Continues


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Notts County midfielder George Abbott has expressed his delight at extending his loan spell with the Magpies until the end of the season, following another strong performance in their latest victory.

The 19-year-old, on loan from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, played a key role in securing the three points, providing a pinpoint assist for Alassana Jatta’s goal.  

Reflecting on the game, Abbott acknowledged that Notts County had chances to score earlier but was pleased with how the team dug deep to secure the win against Carlisle United.  

"I think we had a couple of chances in the first half which we probably should have scored," Abbott admitted. "I know I had one in the second half which I should have scored as well, but I tried to cross it. I think the boys dug in deep to get the win and the subs that came on really helped as well, which helped us push to the end. I think it was a really good performance."  

The victory also saw Notts County register their 11th clean sheet of the season, a statistic that will be crucial as they continue their push for automatic promotion. Abbott credited the opposition for making the game competitive but praised the defensive resilience of his teammates.  

"Credit to Carlisle. I think they played really well," he said. "They moved the ball quickly as well and started to look a bit like us. Towards the end of the game, they had a couple of chances, but it didn't look like they were too much of a threat trying to score. I think the defence held strong, and we got the job done."  

Abbott played a decisive role in the only goal of the game, delivering a perfectly placed cross that Jatta headed home. The young midfielder has now contributed four goals and four assists in League Two this season, and he emphasised how much he enjoys pushing forward to create opportunities.  

"I try to get myself forward as much as possible," he explained. "We normally play with two sitters, but I think when we've got one staying there, we've got a bit more security. So I feel I can get forward and get in those positions to get the crosses in. Obviously, when you've got AJ in the box, I think you can cross it anywhere. But yeah, he got his head on it, and it was a great half."  

Abbott also praised the tireless performance of experienced forward David McGoldrick, whose energy and work rate played a key role in Notts County's attacking play.  

Following his contract extension until the end of the 2024-25 season, Abbott reaffirmed his commitment to the club’s promotion push. The young midfielder has settled in well at Meadow Lane and is eager to help the team achieve their ambitions.  

"I was really happy to hear that I extended it to the end of the season because I think I was getting quite comfortable in this team," he said. "The people around me were really helping, and the team I’m in, I think we can go forward and push for automatic promotion. Hopefully, we can do that."  

With Abbott continuing to impress in midfield, Notts County will hope his presence can be a driving force in their pursuit of a return to League One.

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Blake

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George Abbott has been a great addition! His energy in midfield really helps us push forward. Delighted he’s staying till the end of the season.

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The Heff

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A lot of young loanees take time to settle, but Abbott has slotted in seamlessly. His movement off the ball is clever, and he’s always looking for a forward pass. That’s exactly the type of player we need if we’re going to push for automatic promotion. His assist for Jatta was brilliant, but he also had a solid defensive game, making key tackles and interceptions. He’s already got four goals and four assists in League Two, which is an impressive return for a midfielder. If he keeps this up, he’s going to have a big future, whether that’s back at Spurs or somewhere else. Absolutely delighted he’s staying.

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liampie

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his importance to the squad is not something i would play down, i think he is far more of an asset than ryan yates [despite both being good players]. george abbott is a solid loan signing, and he should go far but its great to see him taking his chance here. for 19, he has a solid head on his shoulder and plays wiser than his experience would suggest.

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Robbie

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I was very pleased when the news came through that George will be staying with Notts till the end of the season.

George is pure quality at this level and he can look to an excellent future in the PL if he continues to develop which I'm sure he will.

It took a moment of quality to win the match for Notts on Tuesday evening against Carlisle, & George provided it with a magnificent pinpoint cross onto Jatta's head, who did the rest.

I'm sure George will continue to play a big part in Notts's promotion push.

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Sir Magpie

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Abbott’s been an absolute revelation since joining. For a 19-year-old, he plays with so much maturity and intelligence on the ball. His ability to transition from defence to attack is brilliant, and he’s got a real knack for picking the right pass at the right moment. That cross for Jatta’s goal showed exactly why he’s so valuable, calm under pressure, precise delivery, and a real eye for an assist.

With four goals and four assists already, he’s proving to be a key part of the team’s promotion push. His chemistry with the squad is clear, and you can see how much he enjoys playing here. Extending his loan is a massive boost, and I’ve no doubt he’ll play a crucial role in the run-in!

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NiftyNick

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You can see how much he’s enjoying his football. He plays with real intent, and that cross for Jatta’s goal was pinpoint.

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NottsTastic

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So happy he’s staying! He’s slotted in so well, and his confidence on the ball is improving every game. Big player for us.

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upthepies

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It’s brilliant to see Abbott commit to us for the rest of the season. He’s been outstanding in midfield, and his attacking contribution has been top-notch. He’s got the technical ability to dictate play, but what impresses me most is his work rate and attitude. He’s always pressing, always looking for the ball, and always trying to make things happen. That kind of drive is exactly what we need in this squad. His assist for Jatta was pure quality, but he also does the little things well, like keeping possession and winning second balls. Keeping him here is a massive boost, and if he continues this form, he’ll be one of our most important players in the run-in.



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