Kevin Nolan wants Jon Stead to be at Notts County next season

Kevin Nolan has revealed that he wants Jon Stead to remain at Notts County next season and tips him to get more goals this season.

The 33-year-old has scored 11 times during the current campaign and gave the Magpies the lead on Saturday when they ultimately claimed a 2-1 win over Cheltenham Town.

Nolan previously spoke of Stead being the subject of a bid from the United States in January which the boss did not sanction.

With the veteran striker being out of contract at the end of the season, Nolan is now hoping that he will commit to a new deal given his usefulness to Notts.

Asked if he would like to keep Stead for next season, Nolan told the Nottingham Post: "Without a shadow of a doubt because he brings so much to the squad.

"His intelligence off the field as well as on it and his game management is a real asset to us.

"The goals then speak for themselves and I think you will see a few more fly in from now until the end of the season.

"He's really enjoying his football and hopefully now we will start seeing the best Jon Stead because he's just got one focus which is Notts County."

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