Haydn Hollis: 'Notts County training ground preparation paid off'

Notts County defender Haydn Hollis has praised new manager Jamie Fullarton, his staff and his teammates for doing their homework on the training ground, which paid off in their 1-0 win over Crawley Town.

Filip Valencic marked his full Magpies debut on Saturday with a wonderful volleyed goal at the Checkatrade.com Stadium to give the visitors their first away win since August.

Hollis told reporters after the game: "I thought we were different class. We defended brilliantly as a whole team. It felt great at the end to know you've kept a clean sheet and won the game. That's credit to the lads because they were the ones out there doing it. 

But you've also got to credit the manager and his staff. All week in training we have done training and shape. As everybody could see, it paid off.

"I felt comfortable and I love defending. Roy didn't have a save to make in the second half and people were putting their bodies on the line. I think Curtis got a cut on his head that needed stitches and that's what you want here.

"You want people to throw themselves in front of the ball and be brave. That's something we've got to continue for the rest of the season now."

Give us your thoughts on this article by signing up to Pride of Nottingham, visiting the forum and joining the conversation.