Notts County news recap: June 2017

Pride of Nottingham goes over the biggest Notts County news stories of June 2017.

June 2

Alan Hardy has "completely transformed" Notts County since taking over the previously beleaguered club at the start of 2017, according to Paul Mace of Macesport, one of the new shirt sponsors.

June 6

Notts County chairman Alan Hardy confirmed the names that will make up the club's new board of directors, with BT Sport commentator Darren Fletcher the most high-profile name to take up the role.

June 7

Alan Hardy provided more details on his plans to set up a girls' football academy at Notts County, with a few to setting up a sustainable senior women's team that can play in the WSL.

June 9

Derek Pavis, who had died the previous month, was laid to rest in Nottingham, with hundreds paying their respects to him.

June 13

Defender Richard Duffy penned a new contract at Notts County.

June 15

Notts County revealed the names of each of the team shirt sponsors for next season, with Nottingham musician Jake Bugg - who will sponsor November - the standout name.

June 16

Jon Stead rejected interest from clubs all over the world to sign a new deal at Notts County.

June 19

Curtis Thompson became the latest player to pen a new contract at Notts County.

June 20

Shola Ameobi joined his Notts County strike partner Jon Stead in extending his contract at Meadow Lane.

June 21

The EFL fixtures for 2017/18 were revealed, with Notts County set to take on Coventry City and Chesterfield in their first two games.

June 27

Former Notts County forward Peter Bircumshaw passed away aged 78.

Notts County revealed the kits that they will be wearing for the 2017/18 season.

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