Notts County secures well-known talent Connor Lemonheigh-Evans on loan until the end of season

Notts County has secured the signing of Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, a renowned midfielder from Stockport County, on a loan deal until the end of the season.

Lemonheigh-Evans, who scored a hat-trick against Notts County for Torquay United last season, has become one of the National League's best players after his good performance in the league.

Head coach Luke Williams, who previously worked with Lemonheigh-Evans at Bristol City, said he was happy to see the club sign the player.

"It’s a happy coincidence for me that a player like Connor has been suggested to me by the recruitment team so favourably," said Williams.

"Although he spent a lot of time out on loan, I obviously got to know Connor very well at Bristol City.

"He was versatile, tough, excellent with the ball and, wherever he played, he could score. I have so many good memories of his performances in training and in games.

"One of the first conversations I had with him was to tell him I thought he was a League One-quality player. I’d just been working at that level with Swindon and instantly thought Connor and a couple of other guys, Aden Baldwin included, could have held their own at that level with the right management, even though they were just teenagers. I’d be amazed if he doesn’t go on to do that."

According to Williams, Lemonheigh-Evans' competitive and spirited nature is one of his most significant qualities.

“I went to watch Connor’s senior debut for Bristol City against Watford in the FA Cup,” said the boss. “Watford had a strong Premier League side led by Troy Deeney and Connor was very, very good.

“Shortly after that he went on loan to Torquay, winning the National League South, and, as Notts fans know, he was then a crucial part of a team pushing for promotion from the National League, being named in the Team of the Year before getting his move to the EFL.

“You can only do that if you have that competitive nature and I think he’ll fit in with the guys here, so many of whom are tough competitors – winners who can perform over and over again.

“Hopefully he’ll recognise that he’s among the same type of guys once he settles in.”

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