John Sheridan hails Notts County's fighting spirit at Cheltenham Town

John Sheridan has praised Notts County's fighting spirit after they clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory at Cheltenham Town on Saturday.

The Magpies were pegged back twice at Whaddon Road but Jon Stead struck the winner in the 56th minute.

Notts held on valiantly until the final whistle, with the playing falling to the turf tired but pleased at their exploits.

"I knew it would be a very tough game because they are a decent side," Sheridan told reporters.

"They hit the frontmen early so I knew we were going to have to defend.

"The most pleasing thing is that we defended really well.

"I didn't think it was a great game but it was obviously exciting because it was 3-2.

"We had to put our bodies on the line and as a team we defended really, really well.

"To score three goals away from home is always a plus and it was nice for us to take the lead for a change.

"I'll look at the goals again, but they (Cheltenham) will beat a few teams. It's a tight little pitch and they are good at what they do.

"I'd like to win a few more games like that when we don't play great, but show that fighting spirit."

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