Notts County news recap: August 2017

The first month of the new season is now in the past, and as always there has been plenty of eventful activity and news at Notts County.

In this article, Pride of Nottingham recaps all the biggest stories from Meadow Lane and elsewhere in the Magpie world in August 2017.

August 1

Just one day after clinching the triple signing of Branislav Pindroch, Pierce Bird and Callum Saunders, Notts County added two more recruits in Elliot Hodge and Nicky Hunt.

August 3

Notts County announced their squad numbers for the 2017/18 season, while Richard Duffy was confirmed as club captain for the upcoming campaign.

August 4

Notts County announced the arrival of a second Nottingham Forest player on loan, Ryan Yates joining alongside teammate Jorge Grant.

August 5

Notts County's League Two season got underway, but they were put to the sword at Coventry City, who beat the Magpies 3-0.

August 7

Kevin Nolan revealed that a "frank discussion" had taken place between himself and Notts County striker Jonathan Forte.

August 8

Notts County put in a much-improved performance at Glanford Park in their defeat to Scunthorpe United in the EFL Cup, taking them all the way to penalties.

August 10

Pride of Nottingham announced their sponsorship of Notts County forward Jonathan Forte's home kit for the 2017/18 season.

August 12

Notts County unveiled their brand new home dressing room, owner Alan Hardy describing it as top-flight standard.

Notts got off the mark in League Two after claiming a 2-0 win over a rough Chesterfield side at Meadow Lane.

August 16

Pride of Nottingham announced their partnership with Mapperley-based computer store BettaBytz Computers, owned by Notts County fan Kevin Searcey.

Notts County took on Everton Under-21s in the EFL Trophy and claimed a 2-1 win over the academy side.

August 19

Notts County claimed their second League Two win in a row - and third in all competitions - but were made to sweat as they relinquished a two-goal lead before charging ahead in a 4-2 triumph at Wycombe Wanderers.

August 24

Pride of Nottingham announced that they were seeking sponsors and business partners.

Jake Bugg announced that he would be playing an intimate set at Meadow Lane in September.

August 25

Notts County rounded off their August fixture list with a 2-2 draw with Accrington Stanley at Meadow Lane, letting a two-goal lead slip for the second game in a row.

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