Kevin Nolan hails Notts County fan reception in derby

Kevin Nolan has described the reception he got from the Notts County fans in his first game in charge as "absolutely fantastic".

The new Magpies boss was introduced to fans before kick-off between Notts and Mansfield, and received a huge ovation from a crowd of more than 11,000 at Meadow Lane.

"It was absolutely fantastic and I can't thank them enough for the reception they gave me," Nolan told the Nottingham Post.

"I hope now that I can start bringing them success to the club.

"To have 11,000 in your first game in League Two was amazing.

"I didn't expect it and neither did I expect all the nice messages I received on the messageboards and things like that.

"I've a lot to prove and I promise them and the chairman I will give them 110 percent."

Nolan's first game ended in a goalless draw against the Stags, which ended County's losing run in League Two.

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