Jon Stead would "love" for Mark Cooper to stay on as Notts County manager

Notts County striker Jon Stead has claimed he would "love" manager Mark Cooper to be given the job permanently and hopes to be part of his plans should that be the case.

The former Swindon Town boss is just one result away from triggering a clause which will guarantee a permanent contract offer from the club's owner Ray Trew.

With one year left on his contract, Stead is hoping to help Cooper to get a result against Carlisle United on Saturday and subsequently feature in his plans next season, having scored 14 goals for the club since arriving last summer.

"I have another year here and I am really backing the gaffer's corner - I would love him to stay," Stead said.

"I think he can really build next season given the reins and let him do what he needs to do with the squad.

“Hopefully I will be a part of that. I've been half and half in my personal goals this season. 

“I've done reasonably well with my goals tally and played a lot of games which is nice, but there is more I can do. I want to improve my tally and my all round game."

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