Notts County’s Head Coach Luke Williams Shares Joy of Promotion with Notts County Fans

According to Luke Williams, Notts County's head coach, sharing their promotion back to the Football League with their fans has been an incredibly meaningful experience. It's clear that this achievement holds a special place in the hearts of everyone involved with the team. He is confident that Notts County will be able to hold their own in League Two next season.

Notts County had an impressive run in the National League, amassing a total of 107 points and finishing just behind Wrexham.

Notts County demonstrated outstanding form in the National League, and even so, they had to endure an incredibly challenging play-off campaign to guarantee their place in the fourth tier of English football.

Speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham, Luke Williams said he thought Wrexham "would be a very comfortable League Two outfit".

"We went toe-to-toe with them, so we have reason to be confident," he added.

"We look at the example of Stockport, who were a terrific team in the National League, and have made a brilliant campaign [in League Two this season]. That's given us confidence because we feel we've been an impressive team at this level.

"But nothing is ever as simple as that, and we will have to work extremely hard and take nothing for granted and prepare for something that's going to be very, very challenging."

Notts County’s return to the Football League after four years away was met with jubilant scenes at Wembley on Saturday. The celebrations continued as Williams rode a scooter while his players mingled with fans in Nottingham on Sunday night.

Williams described the experience as “special”. He also stated that the council’s inability to fund a celebratory event to mark the promotion due to their financial position is not an issue.

"This is a club where the supporters want to be able to connect with the club after maybe a period of time where there was a disconnect," Williams said. 

"And I don't think there is a much better way to connect than to stand on a table and sing with the manager and the players.

"What is more special than walking round with the season-ticket holders and singing and drinking and celebrating with them? What could possibly be better?

"For us to be on the top of a bus or a balcony would be lovely, but you can't sing the same when you're not holding on to each other. This was something I'll never, ever forget.

"I cannot think of anything more rewarding than spending time and moments with the special people who come to the games and are the real fabric of the club. I cannot think of anything more rewarding than to share time and moments with them.

"To go into a really beautiful city with history and feel like you belong because people are so warm is an incredible feeling.

"I had an incredible voice note from Steve Cooper [Nottingham Forest boss], which gave me goosebumps. Things like that make me feel even more bonded with this incredible city. It's a great place."

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