Kevin Nolan appointed as new Notts County manager

Notts County have confirmed the appointment of Kevin Nolan as the club's new manager.

The 34-year-old became the youngest boss in the Football League last January when he became player-manager of Leyton Orient.

He enjoyed a long playing career as he made his name as a combative midfielder at Bolton Wanderers, and also enjoyed fruitful spells at Newcastle United and West Ham United,

Nolan's appointment comes as Notts welcome new owner Alan Hardy, who took over the club from Ray Trew on Wednesday after a few issues had to be ironed out.

Hardy told his first press conference on Thursday: "Kevin is an outstanding leader. We have 20 games left and we need immediate change on the pitch to ensure our EFL safety."

Nolan also spoke to the press and said: "I am delighted to be offered the job and I am looking forward to a top day on Saturday.

"We have a squad capable of staying in this league. I am aware of what I am walking into. I feel I can improve things. I wouldn't be sitting here as manager otherwise. It will be difficult but I have never been one to shy away from a fight.

"Sam Allardyce encouraged me to come here. I worked with Allardyce for almost 14 years. If I can emulate his success here it will be absolutely fantastic."

Nolan takes the reins at Meadow Lane with the club 22nd in League Two and reeling from 10 consecutive league defeats ahead of Saturday's visit of Mansfield Town.

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