Jevani Brown Praises Meadow Lane Fans and Shares Ambitions for Promotion Push

Notts County forward Jevani Brown recently reflected on his journey with the club since his arrival, the challenges of securing game time, and his ambitions for the season.

The 30-year-old Jamaican has steadily adapted to life at Meadow Lane, and following his first start, he shared his thoughts on his debut and how the team’s style has energised him.

Reflecting on his first start, Brown highlighted how seamlessly the team controlled the game, crediting their strong performance for securing the win.

“To be fair, I couldn't have asked for a better start,” he said. “We dominated that game… the 3 points is always the main thing that we got there, but it could have been 4, 5, 6.” The forward expressed satisfaction in seeing his team’s control, marking a significant difference from his previous experiences.

Brown’s position in attack allowed him to test the opposition’s defence throughout the first half, with players like David McGoldrick, Alassana Jatta, and Nick Tsaroulla joining in on the offensive push.

“I was hoping the first half one of them would just fall nicely for me for the edge of the box,” he admitted, showing his eagerness to open his scoring account. However, despite several attempts, he recognised that securing the win was what mattered most. “It was a comfortable game and the 3 points… we got it,” he added confidently.

With over 250 league matches under his belt, Brown is no stranger to the game. Yet, his time with Notts County stands out as unique in terms of their possession-based style.

"If I'm being honest, I'm not sure if I've played in any games where the team that I've played for has controlled the ball as much as that,” he said, commending the squad’s approach. “We're a football-based team… now I just feel like it's a case of turning those chances into goals.”

Despite joining Notts County on loan, Brown had to remain patient as he gradually integrated into the squad. His early minutes were sparse, but he kept focused on the opportunity when it would finally come. “I came here for game time,” Brown acknowledged.

“But as you can see where we are in the league, the team's been doing well. So it was just a case of… I’m an experienced player, so I just know I’ve just got to stay patient and make sure when the time comes, I'm ready.”

For Brown, his choice to join Notts County was a deliberate one, drawn by both the club’s ambition and the style of play that suited his skillset. “I watched a couple games before I came as well; the style of play and everything just suited me down to a T,” he shared.

“So I just thought, yeah, I'd love to be a part of that because I feel like we could go for promotion this year.” His optimism about the club’s potential resonates with fans eager to see the Magpies rise to the next level.

The forward reflected on the challenges of the past couple of seasons, particularly with inconsistent playing time affecting his form. After a prolific season with Exeter City, where he netted 14-15 goals, last year saw him score just once at Bristol Rovers.

“I felt a lack of game time; I feel like football is a thing of momentum,” he explained. “If I'm being honest, I probably feel a little bit rusty because I've not played as much as I usually do.” However, Brown is hopeful for a consistent run of matches to regain his sharpness, stating, “Hopefully I can get a little run… then be back flying.”

Brown’s early impressions of Meadow Lane and the fanbase have also made a positive impact. “It’s been like that since I've been here, home and away,” he said.

“The fans that we get every week for a League 2 level… to be getting 10,000 a week is very good. So I'm just really looking forward to how it goes from now on.” 

As Notts County push forward this season, Brown’s enthusiasm and ambition align with the fans’ aspirations for promotion.

With his experience and hunger for success, he’s set to be a vital component in Stuart Maynard’s squad. Fans will be eager to see him bring his experience and flair to Meadow Lane as he builds his form game by game.

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