Notts County ‘to choose new manager from three-man shortlist this weekend’

Notts County hope to appoint a new manager over the weekend after narrowing down their shortlist to three candidates, according to reports.

The Magpies have been without a manager since sacking Dutchman Ricardo Moniz, along with his assistant Dave Kevan and defensive coach Dean Yates, on December 29.

Over the last week a number of individuals have been tipped for the job, including Northampton Town manager Chris Wilder, Grimsby Town boss Paul Hurst, Newport County’s John Sheridan and former Swindon Town gaffer Mark Cooper.

Sky Sports News also believes that former Birmingham City and Huddersfield Town manager Lee Clark is among the names being considered for the post.

Mick Halsall, County's academy manager, and Richard Dryden, County's Under-21 coach, have been in caretaker control of the first team since Moniz's dismissal and oversaw the 4-2 home defeat to Oxford United last Saturday.

The pair will be in charge for their side’s clash with Accrington at the Crown Ground this weekend.

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