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Kevin Nolan registers to play for Notts County as Mark Yeates joins from Blackpool


Joe Jones

Notts County have been moving fast after coming out of their transfer embargo last week, with two key registrations made at Meadow Lane as of Tuesday morning.

The Magpies have made their first signing, with veteran winger Mark Yeates cancelling his Blackpool contract to join Notts until the end of the season.

Yeates, who was out of contract at Bloomfield Road in the summer, told the official Notts website: "I'm over the moon. When I got told about the interest it was a no brainer for me.

"I know a few of the lads in the dressing room and that'll probably make it easier to settle in.

"I just want to get on the ball and try to make things happen - whether that be behind the front man or from out wide.

"I've always been about trying to make chances and I try to chip in with the odd goal when I can."

Notts manager Kevin Nolan added: "It's great to have Mark on board. He has vast experience and adds to our quality in attacking areas."

In addition, the Magpies boss has also registered himself as a player and joins the squad - another move that could not have been done until the end of the embargo.

He will be hoping to use his experience from hundreds of appearances for Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United and West Ham United to assist his side as they battle relegation.

Owner Alan Hardy said: "It was always Kevin’s intention to register as a player and I’m delighted to confirm we have now completed the formalities.

"He will of course need to continue building his fitness but, when he’s ready, I’m confident we will have one of, if not the, best midfielders in the league.

"Kevin and I will continue to discuss further transfer targets and I will update fans on our progress in due course."

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I wonder if Mark Crossley will be working with our keepers or if him and the new AM will take Nolan's management instructions in games?

We should have some fire in midfield with Kevin playing.

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pleased to read this, i had wanted nolan to register as a player. if he plays in the next game i think it would give him a view of the pitch and then he can decide if he plays or manages from the sideline.

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