Kevin Nolan urges Notts County to get "a bit nastier" when not in possession

Kevin Nolan has urged Notts County to be "nastier" when not in possession of the ball.

The Magpies boss was referring to his side's 2-1 defeat to Wigan Athletic on Saturday, where they squandered a 1-0 half-time lead.

Nolan believed that Notts allowed the Latics to make their way up the pitch with too much ease, and wants this to change - within the laws of the game.

“There were a lot of positives when we are in possession, but I still think we could get better without it,” he told the Nottingham Post.

“I just think we have got to get a bit nastier. We pressed a lot against Wigan, but when I say nastier I don’t mean going out and kicking people or throwing elbows.

“What I mean is that you can be aggressive in different ways, and making sure it’s not easy for the opposition.

“There was many times when Wigan wanted to get the ball down and pop it about.

“We allowed them to do it. It’s just the little things and we’ve got to make it very uncomfortable for teams when they are in possession.

“They are minor tweaks and if we get that right and put it together with how good we were in possession, I am sure we will be a decent side next season.

“I am glad these things are cropping up now because it gives us plenty of time to practice on the training pitch.”

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