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Notts County forward Jonathan Forte admits he is not happy with a role as an impact substitute, and that he wants to be starting for the Magpies.

The 31-year-old came off the bench at Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday, just after Notts had relinquished a two-goal lead, and headed his side back in front.

Forte also played a big part in the fourth, setting up the groundwork for Lewis Alessandra to strike as Notts came away from Adams Park with a 4-2 win.

The former three-time Notts loanee was omitted from the squad's 3-0 defeat at Coventry City in the opening League Two game of the season, with manager Kevin Nolan mentioning a "frank discussion" between the two.

Forte told the official club site: "I don't want to be an impact substitute... I want to start.

"The manager and I had a few words, some of which weren't nice, but that's football and I have to work hard to try and get back into the team.

"I'm in my 30s now. I'm big and ugly enough to take what was said. We both spoke the truth and have put it past us to try and work together.

"There are 46 games in a league season and everyone will play their part. When you get your chance you have to take it."

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As much as I like this young man if he isn't happy he needs to fight for his place Β or leave ... it's about Notts county not him

15 hours ago, UnitedPie said:

if he isn't happy he needs to fight for his place Β or leave

How many times does he need to prove his worth though? Every manager seems to have their favourites, and it always seems that that no matter what Jonathan Forte is fazed out of the team - but he comes back each time (provided he's given game time).

He fully deserves a run in the squad, whereby I am certain Kevin Nolan will see his worth to Notts.

I hate to say it but it's all on the managers shoulders now, yet I am baffled as to how other players manage to retain their place for doing very little.

we need goalscorers, so why waste effort trying to get in a lad on loan who might not do a job when we have someone who can? bizarre.

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