Jamie Fullarton 'locked dressing room door and shouted at Notts players following Exeter loss'

Former Notts County manager Jamie Fullarton reportedly locked his side’s dressing room door following their 4-1 defeat against Exeter City, before subjecting his players to a furious debriefing over their performance.

The Nottingham Post claims Fullarton challenged his players over their second half collapse against the Grecians, which fell well short of the standards he had demanded since his appointment.

Two of the senior professionals were said to have spoken out, one of whom reportedly said he did not want to see the manager lose his job.

It proved too little too late as outgoing owner Ray Trew had already made his mind up in dismissing the former Nottingham Forest youth coach after 69 days at the helm of the club.

Fullarton’s final words to the press as Notts manager

"I understand the fans' frustrations, but they have the right to express their views in whichever way they feel. If they think that's correct, then that's up to them.

"I live my life by my standards and every individual has a different way of looking at it.

"While I understand their frustration and share their disappointment, everybody reacts differently.

"I am always focused on the game and the players, so if there are banners behind me telling me they want me out, then I wouldn't see them.

"I am only focused on what goes on the pitch. It's not about if it gets to you, or affecting me, it's my job to try not to let it affect the players."

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