Kevin Nolan on Meadow Lane away dressing rooms: "I am not trying to be hospitable"

Kevin Nolan has reiterated the importance of making Meadow Lane a difficult place for opponents to come to when they play Notts County.

The club's home dressing room has been the subject of much press coverage in recent months following Alan Hardy's investment in the facilities.

The away dressing rooms have also gained some coverage, albeit more on the negative side, when Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman said his side had to change "in a corridor".

Nolan spoke of how, as Leyton orient player-manager, he found it very comfortable, and did not want that to be the case on his watch as Magpies manager.

“I take pride in the fact that this (Meadow Lane) is our home,” he told the Nottingham Post. “We don’t want anybody to come and enjoy being here.

“I always thought it was very comfortable for teams playing here before I arrived. I certainly found that when I came here last time with Leyton Orient.

“It’s one of the best stadiums in the league and shouldn’t be at this level given the history and so on.

“But teams used to love coming here because of the fantastic pitch and the fact it’s a lovely ground.

“They had a nice dressing room, but I haven’t changed it around for the opposition, I’ve changed it because it helps us.

“We now have a bootroom which we can utilise and means we can put stuff away whereas before it was out in corridors.

“Now we have a store and a lock-up. I am not trying to be hospitable. I will try to be nice to people, but ultimately it’s game day.”

Share your thoughts about this news story on Pride of Nottingham by signing up to the website, visiting the forum and joining in the chat with hundreds of fellow Notts County fans.

Fancy showcasing your brand or business on Pride of Nottingham? Click here to find out more about sponsorship and advertising opportunities with us.