John Bostock, the Notts County player, spoke about the character and belief of his team ahead of their away game against Doncaster Rovers this weekend.

In an interview, Bostock talked about how Notts County have taken a lot of character from last season into this season. 

"People know if you watch us play we're quite known for our style, try to control games and break things down, and it's quite clear," he said.

But Bostock emphasised that character and hard work are just as important as style. "If you can't match that with character belief, hard work and all those kind of words that aren't maybe the most attractive qualities but are the most important qualities, it doesn't marry well you know," he said.

Bostock also spoke about how Notts County nearly let their lead slip twice last season in the playoffs but overcame adversity. "Yet in spite of adversity we overcame it," he said. 

"You know and so when we look around the change room and see faces that were with you in that last year, the new faces that have come on board this year, the way that we're led by the staff and gaffer, we have a lot of character you know."

Notts County started this season on a rough patch against Sutton but bounced back well. Bostock believes that it's not how you start that counts, but how you continue and how you finish. "It's not how you start that counts it's how you continue and how you finish," he said.

With their character and belief, Notts County are ready to take on Doncaster Rovers this weekend and hopefully come away with three points. Bostock also talked about the importance of having the support of their fans. 

"Yeah, I can't tell you how much it means to us as players to have fans like we have, travelling loud," he said.

Bostock also spoke about the journey that Notts County went on last season with their supporters. "You know it was an emotional roller coaster at times, a season that you probably won't see again," he said. "And so to have them behind us week in week out home and away it means the world."

Notts County are confident that they can get a result against Doncaster Rovers this weekend. With their character, belief, and hard work, they are ready to take on the challenge.

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Julie Henshaw's love for Notts County runs deep. Her parents met through supporting the team, with her mother starting to attend games in 1946 and her father joining her after finishing his National Service in 1947. They travelled to away games on what was known as Bill Reynolds' number one bus.

"My mum and dad met through supporting Notts," Julie recalls. "Mum started going in 1946, just before they signed Tommy Lawton. Dad was finishing his National Service so didn't start going until 1947. They travelled to away games on what was known as Bill Reynolds' number one bus."

Julie's first memory of Notts County was when her father took her brother to Meadow Lane one Easter Saturday. That night, her brother ran around the front room with a rolled-up paper bag, shouting the names of players like Masson, Barker, and Bradd.

"I first remember my dad taking my brother to Meadow Lane one Easter Saturday," Julie says. "My brother would be about 5 or 6, maybe. That night after the game, my bro was running around the front room all night with a rolled-up paper bag, Mason, Barker, Bradd just like commentators on TV."

On Easter Monday, the whole family went to Meadow Lane to see the team play against Bradford Park Avenue. Notts County won 5-2, and Julie has been a fan ever since.

"We beat Bradford Park Avenue 5-2," Julie remembers. "And just never looked back."

Some of Julie's most memorable moments as a Notts County fan include attending Wembley games against teams like Tranmere and Brighton, watching Charlie Palmer score the winning goal against their rivals, and celebrating when the team won the league in 2009/10. She also remembers the uncertainty when it was unclear if Ray Trew would put the team into administration, and the relief when he didn't.

"All the Wembley games against Tranmere Brighton etc," Julie lists as some of her most memorable moments. "The game v our illustrious neighbours and Charlie Palmer scoring the winning goal. The horrible time when we didn't know if Ray Trew would put us in admin. He didn't, as we all know now. Winning the league in 2009/10."

Julie shows her support for Notts County by contributing to the team's Facebook and Twitter pages on match days and cheering for the players as they come out of the tunnel. She also had a huge flag made to take to Wembley when the team played against Harrogate during lockdown.

"I always contribute on Notts Facebook and Twitter pages on match days," Julie says. "Give the lads a cheer and a clap as they come from the tunnel. We had a huge flag made to go to Wembley against Harrogate in lockdown."

One of Julie's rituals as a Notts County fan is having a cooked breakfast on Saturdays, just bacon and egg. And if she wears something and the team wins, she'll wear the same outfit again.

"One of my rituals is a cooked breakfast on Saturday," Julie shares. "Just bacon and egg. And if I've worn something, and we've won, I'll wear the same thing again."

Being a part of the Pride of Nottingham community has enriched Julie's experience as a Notts County fan by allowing her to connect with other supporters and participate in activities such as the prediction league.

"Well it's nice to be in touch with other Notts fans sometimes," Julie says about being part of the Pride of Nottingham community. "And sometimes getting to know those fans. I really enjoy prediction league too."

She believes that what sets Notts County apart from other football clubs is that it is the best club for families.

"Notts is the best club for families," Julie states simply.

Julie's love for Notts County has been passed down through generations, with her 11-year-old Derby-supporting grandson Harvey attending a trip to Wembley with her and her 91-year-old mother. Harvey even had tears in his eyes when Cedwyn scored the winning penalty.

"Our trip to Wembley this year," Julie recalls fondly. "Also attended by my 11-year-old Derby supporting grandson Harvey. And my 91-year-old mum. She's in her 77th year supporting Notts on Nov 3rd. Harvey had tears on his face when Cedwyn scored the winning penalty."

For Julie Henshaw, supporting Notts County is more than just a hobby – it's a family tradition that brings joy and excitement to her life. And she wouldn't have it any other way.

"I just love it," she says simply.

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Notts County secured a hard-earned point in their match against Morecambe on Tuesday, with the game ending in a goalless draw. Despite Notts County's sustained pressure, neither team could find the back of the net, with Jodi Jones coming closest when his volley struck the bar in the second half.

Notts County manager Luke Williams made three changes to the side that triumphed over Grimsby at Meadow Lane on Saturday, introducing Jim O’Brien, Aiden Baldwin, and Adam Chicksen into the starting line-up.

Notts County began the match strongly, controlling possession and asserting their dominance over their opponents. The away support was vocal in their backing of the team, spurring them on to greater heights.

Morecambe had the first half-chance of the game in the ninth minute when Adam Mayor drove forward with intent, but Chicksen was on hand to diffuse the danger and snuff out the attack.

Just five minutes later, Notts County had their first sight of goal when Baldwin released Aaron Nemane down the right-hand side with a well-timed pass. Nemane’s cross found David McGoldrick unmarked on the penalty spot, but his effort flew agonisingly wide of the post.

Notts County then enjoyed a period of sustained pressure and created a number of scoring opportunities. Matt Palmer found Nemane with a precise pass and the winger’s cross picked out Jones at the back post. Jones met the ball on the volley, and it crashed against the bar, much to the frustration of the Notts County players and fans.

As the game drew to a conclusion, it became more end-to-end as both teams searched for a winner. However, neither side could create any clear-cut chances and four substitutions from Williams were not enough to break down Morecambe's resolute defence. In the end, Notts County defended a Morecambe corner right at the death before the final whistle blew, signalling an end to proceedings.

Was the result fair? That's certainly up for debate. But one thing is for sure - both teams gave it their all in a closely contested encounter.

In terms of performance, Notts County looked solid defensively, although Kyle Cameron and Aidan Baldwin both made mistakes which thankfully didn't prove costly. In terms of possession, Notts looked like the far better team and passed the ball around well. A little more movement at times would have been beneficial, but overall their pressing was effective. The main issue was simply their lack of clear chances on goal. Notts played very well overall but need to put games like this to bed.

Morecambe were content to sit back and allow Notts to have possession for large spells of the game. They did pounce when they sensed an opening or opportunity to attack but overall were ineffective going forward. Defensively, they coped well with any threats they faced and limited openings for clear chances.

In terms of tactics, Luke Williams' approach gave Notts control of possession and worked well both defensively and offensively. However, John Bostock was largely missed from midfield despite Jim O'Brien playing quite well. The tactics worked to a degree, but there were aspects that could have been changed to create more opportunities. The fact that Notts struggled to score would suggest that while mostly correct, some in-game decisions could have improved things.

The officials performed well overall, with very little causing concern. They did well to keep the game flowing by allowing challenges that may once have resulted in free kicks to simply unfold. This was noticeable by the lack of added minutes at both ends of each half.

Up next for Notts is an away trip to Doncaster on August 19th. It should be a good day out for fans as Doncaster are a side much like Morecambe that Notts should fare well against. So far this season Doncaster have only picked up a single point after losing their opening two games.

In terms of how Notts should approach this game, it would be good to see Luke Williams play a back three consisting of Kyle Cameron, Richard Brindly and Aidan Baldwin. Adam Chicksen could come in at left wing-back with Aaron Nemane on the right. Defensively, this would provide a good balance between defensive responsibilities and attacking options.

Notts need to ensure that space is explored in such a way that allows them to find someone in an interlinking chain so that when an opportunity presents itself for wing-backs to exploit space they can do so effectively by putting crosses into dangerous areas.

It would be great if John Bostock returns to the starting line-up as he provides many options both defensively and going forward. With Matt Palmer pulling strings in midfield, this would hopefully allow David McGoldrick and Macauley Langstaff to move freely while being marked. If Notts can constantly shuffle around then there should be openings for them to get in behind Doncaster's defence.

Ultimately, Notts must create chances that bring their attacking options into play. More focus needs to go into feeding the ball to Langstaff as he is known to be a threat on goal. So far this season Notts haven't quite worked out how to do this due to the improvements in League Two defenders but working on this would naturally help and give other players a level of freedom that hasn't been seen yet.

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In a recent post-match interview following the 0-0 draw between Notts County and Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium, Notts manager Luke Williams expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance. 

"I'm happy enough because I thought we played some quality football," he said. 

However, he acknowledged that there were too many mistakes made during the game. "In a game like this, you have to concentrate, and our level of concentration is not there yet."

Williams went on to explain that the team gave away too many set pieces for the opposition because of sloppy play. 

"We kicked the ball off for a corner and gave a foul, so they could put the ball into the box. This was not necessary," he said. He also mentioned that there were too many routine passes that were uncomfortable for the guy receiving the ball, which slowed everything down. 

"We missed one or two passes that could have changed the game," he added.

Despite these setbacks, Williams remained optimistic about his team's future. "Overall, I'm really happy with how the guys are in general. But we need a few more games to really sharpen up our focus and concentration. Then, I think we can go to a better level."

Williams also praised his team's attacking actions, especially in their previous game against Grimsby. 

"We made a lot of good actions in the box," he said. Even in their most recent game against Morecambe, when the opposition had a lot of players quite deep in the pitch to compact the pitch and deny space, his team still found some good openings. However, they didn't do enough to score.

"There has definitely been 100% improvement because we were strong and tough in the box," said Williams. 

He mentioned that they had to face too many corners and wide free kicks due to their sloppy errors but defended really well. There were periods of the game where they turned the ball over in the final third and won it back very quickly.

Williams also spoke about individual players' performances. In the Lincoln game, one player took some heavy knocks and was suffering in the Grimsby game but managed to get through this one. 

Richard Brindley didn't play in the middle of the back three before but was absolutely outstanding according to Williams. 

Adam Chicksen was also mentioned as being changed because there seemed to be some gaps in the middle of the pitch that he is more experienced and natural at driving through.

While there were some mistakes made during the game against Morecambe, Williams remains optimistic about his team's future. With more focus and concentration, he believes they can go to a better level.

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Notts County winger Jodi Jones is "over the moon" after his team secured a much-needed win. 

"More importantly, we had the three points. We really needed it," he said in his post match interview. "We had a bad start last weekend, but that's been brushed aside now, and I think we put in a good performance today for the fans."

Jones was also pleased with his own performance, saying that he was happy to see his name on the line-up. "There's a lot of competition. We've got fantastic players in the group, you know," he said. 

"You never know if you're going to be starting or not because the way everybody trains is fantastic. So when I see my name on the line-up, it just makes me really happy because I try my best, I work hard in training, and it's finally paying off."

The fans were also a big part of the win, according to Jones. "The fans were fantastic. They were behind us all the time, the whole way," he said. "It felt like a proper game and their fans were decent as well, to be fair, but our fans were fantastic and without them, we wouldn't have won today."

Jones is also optimistic about his future with Notts County. "I feel good. It's the first time in a very long time that I felt good," he said. "When I came here last season alone, I felt like I was finally getting back to my best. And when I did sign the contract here, I did say that there was plenty more to come from me. You know, I feel like the fans haven't seen the best of me yet, and I still believe that because I still got plenty more in my locker and I can't wait to show it the rest of the season."

He also addressed concerns about whether his goal would be counted as an own goal. "It better be my goal," he said with a laugh. "To be fair, I thought about it when someone told me that it might be an own goal. And I'm pretty sure it was going towards the goal when it happened so yeah, I'm not too sure. But you know, I'm more happy with the three points and the boys' performance."

Overall, the 25-year-old winger is feeling positive about his team's prospects for the rest of the season. "That's fantastic," he said when asked about their aim for this season. "You know that was our aim last season to get here. And like I said we didn't have a great start being back here last weekend, but we knew we had to put it right today."

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Notts County manager Luke Williams expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance after their first win of the new season, a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory. 

In his post match interview, he said, "We didn't want to go behind once. We definitely didn't want to go behind twice. 

"But I said yesterday that the players are not made of sugar and that was the case. And that's the thing that pleased me the most because I didn't like watching the game. It was ugly."

He also mentioned that there were too many first and second balls to compete for, which made it difficult to control the game as much as he wanted.

However, he was happy to see that his players were tough and stood up to the challenge. "When you do get into a game like that it's nice to know that the players are tough and that they'll stand up to that," he said.

The manager also talked about how he told his team to wake up in the moments where the goalkeeper has the ball in his hands and just kicks it somewhere. 
He said, "We can just let the ball come out of play, compete for the first ball which is OK. But then we lose the second ball and then the line is in the wrong place, is not all coordinated because it becomes chaotic, and we get caught out. It's ridiculous to get caught out when a goalie has the ball in his hands and just kicks it somewhere."

He praised his team for their toughness and fight for the shirt. "We're here to be tough and play with a toughness for the shirt and I think they showed that today brilliantly," he said.

Williams also spoke about individual players, mentioning how Connor Rawlinson suffered a little bit in the middle, but Connell was excellent. He also praised Richard Brindley for playing in the middle and being absolutely fantastic.

In addition, he mentioned how Connell had played in the middle before and had been superb. "I remember Stan watching him play in the middle seven games. We won on the bounce with him in the middle, and he was superb," he said.

The manager also talked about how his team has a habit of trying to make drama for the spectators and how they need to get out of that habit. "We seem to have this habit of trying to make drama for the spectators. So we need to get out of that a little bit," he said.

He also mentioned how he could feel the ground shaking at some point during the game due to the incredible support from their fans. "I could feel at some point I could feel the ground shaking it was absolutely super," he said.

It seems like Notts County manager, Luke Williams, was happy with his team's performance and their ability to show toughness and fight for their shirt. He did mention that they need to get out of their habit of trying to make drama for the spectators, but overall he was pleased with their performance.

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As Notts County prepares for their first season in League Two, captain Kyle Cameron has spoken about how his team has been preparing for their first game. In a recent interview, Cameron discussed how Notts County has been working hard during training sessions to get ready for their first game.

Cameron mentioned that after taking some time off after last season ended, his team got right back into training mode. "We have two or three weeks when we chill out and enjoy ourselves and then straight back to business and getting prepared for this season," he said.

The captain also spoke about how his team is excited about getting back into league football after being away from it for so long. "All the lads are really looking forward to getting going and getting back to playing league football," he said.

Cameron also discussed how his team is looking forward to facing better opposition this season than they did last year. "We're looking forward to the test of maybe better opposition and coming up there against better tactically aware managers and things like that," he said.

Overall, it seems that Notts County has been working hard to prepare for the upcoming season and is ready to face the challenges ahead. With a strong training program in place and a motivated team, it will be exciting to see how they perform in League Two.

Notts County has been diligently addressing several crucial aspects in their training sessions to ensure they are thoroughly equipped for the approaching season. These include improving their fitness levels, working on their tactical awareness, and developing their skills in key areas such as passing, shooting, and defending.

In addition to their physical preparation, Notts County has also been working on their mental preparation for the upcoming season. This includes developing a strong team mentality and building a positive mindset among the players.

Furthermore, Cameron emphasized the importance of teamwork and unity within the squad. He mentioned that by working together as a cohesive unit, Notts County will be able to overcome any challenges they may face during the season.

In conclusion, Notts County's captain Kyle Cameron has provided an insight into how his team has been preparing for the upcoming League Two season. With a strong focus on both physical and mental preparation, it will be exciting to see how Notts County performs in League Two.

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As the new League Two season approaches, Notts County's captain Kyle Cameron has high expectations for his team. In a recent interview, Cameron spoke about the team's goals for the upcoming season and their desire to achieve promotion.

Cameron stated that the team is aiming for a top three position in the league, with the worst case scenario being a playoff spot. "If you don't make playoffs I know for a fact management players everyone will be absolutely devastated, and it would feel like a bit of a failure of the season," he said.

The captain also mentioned that the team is putting pressure on themselves to perform well and meet their goals. "The biggest pressure that gets put on us is the pressure that we put on ourselves," he said. "The stuff we do day in and day out, the work we put in on the training pitches, constant pressure. There are constant expectations from us."

Cameron also spoke about the team's desire to replicate their success from last season and achieve promotion once again. "It's definitely something we reflect on, but it's something we want to repeat this season and promotion is what we want to get," he said.

In addition to their goals for the upcoming season, Cameron also discussed how the team is preparing for their first game. He mentioned that the team had a few weeks off to relax and enjoy themselves before getting back to business and starting their training program. "We have two or three weeks when we chill out and enjoy ourselves and then straight back to business and getting prepared for this season," he said.

The team captain also expressed the team's eagerness to return to competitive league football and embrace the thrilling challenge of competing against stronger opponents."All the lads are really looking forward to getting going and getting back to playing league football," he said. "We're looking forward to the test of maybe better opposition and coming up there against better tactically aware managers and things like that."

Overall, it seems that Notts County has set high goals for themselves for the upcoming season and are determined to achieve them. With a strong team, a clear plan in place, and thorough preparation, it will be exciting to see how they perform in League Two.

To achieve their goals, Notts County will need to focus on maintaining their form throughout the season and avoiding any dips in performance. It is crucial for them to guarantee their constant peak performance against every opponent, regardless of their league position.

Furthermore, Cameron emphasized the importance of teamwork and unity within the squad. He mentioned that by working together as a cohesive unit, Notts County will be able to overcome any challenges they may face during the season.

In conclusion, Notts County's captain Kyle Cameron has set high expectations for his team for the upcoming League Two season. With a clear focus on achieving promotion and a strong desire to succeed, it will be exciting to see how Notts County performs in League Two.

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Notts County manager has shared his thoughts on the team’s preparation for their first season in League Two in four years. 

In an interview, he stated that the team has tried to increase the intensity and volume of their work, while keeping their approach similar to last season. “We’ve tried to do something very similar to what we did last season. But of course we needed to try and increase the intensity that we work at and the volume of everything that we do,” he said.

He acknowledged that there will be more quality, pace, and impressive athletes in League Two, and that the team needs to be able to play against those players, stop them, and cause them problems. “I imagine there’s going to be more quality, more pace, more impressive athletes. 

And so we need to be able to play against those players, and we need to be able to stop them and also to be able to cause those players problems,” he said.

The manager also addressed the issue of teams playing with a deep block against Notts County. 

He stated that many teams ended up in a deep block against Notts County last season, even if it was not their original plan. “First of all, for clarity, I think we had 2 home games where the opposition genuinely had a game plan to sit really deep. 

Many, many times when you watch the opposition deep it was not their plan at all, but they were forced into that position,” he said. He believes it is yet to be seen if Notts County can impose themselves in League Two, but they will have the same approach and mentality as last season.

When asked about the team’s recruitment, the manager stated that he does not have a huge amount to do with it, but he believes that last season’s recruitment was outstanding due to the return of goals and level of performances from the players brought in from the National North and National South. 

“Last season the recruitment was outstanding because of the return of goals and the level of performances from the players that were brought in from the National North and National South,” he said. He also believes that the signings made this season have been very strong on paper.

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Luke Williams, the manager of Notts County, shared his thoughts after his team played their last pre-season friendly at Shrewsbury Town in a 1-1 draw.

Williams described the game as mixed, with both good and bad moments. He mentioned that the team struggled to get to grips with the pitch, which was dry and had long grass. 

This made it difficult for them to build up their play. “It was a mixed game,” Williams said. “We struggled to get to grips with the pitch, which was dry and had long grass. This is normal because it’s more sensible to protect the pitch for the long season. But it was a slow pitch, which made it difficult to build up.”

Despite these challenges, Williams was happy that his team managed to control periods of the game. However, he acknowledged that they were not at the level they needed to be yet. He stated that they cannot expect to play like that and make that many mistakes in the build-up and still be a league two team. 

With the amount of possession that they had, they needed more good chances. “I’m happy that we managed to control periods of the game,” Williams said. “But we’re certainly not at that level yet. We cannot expect to play like that and make that many mistakes in the build-up and be a league two team.”

Williams also praised David McGoldrick, describing him as an outstanding player who is exciting to watch. He mentioned how McGoldrick runs around so much for the team and works so hard, putting his body on the line. Williams expressed his gratitude for having such a player on his team. 

“David McGoldrick is an outstanding player and so exciting to watch,” Williams said. “He runs around so much for the team and works so hard, putting his body on the line. When you have that combination, you have to be so grateful for that today.”

Williams seemed content with his team’s performance but acknowledged that there is still room for improvement. He mentioned that they have one more week of conditioning in a more natural way as they gear up towards a league game. He expressed confidence in his team’s ability to represent themselves and the club well in League two.

In discussing his team’s preparation for the upcoming season in League two, Williams emphasised the importance of hard work and continuous improvement. He stressed the need for his players to remain focused and disciplined both on and off the field

“Now we’ve finished our match preparations, our preseason friendly preparation,” Williams said. “We have one more week of conditioning in a more natural way that we were gearing up towards a league game. So we’re OK, we’re happy enough.”

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Luke Williams, the manager of Notts County, shared his thoughts on the team's preparations for the upcoming season after their last pre-season friendly at Shrewsbury Town in a 1-1 draw. 

He mentioned that they have one more week of conditioning in a more natural way as they gear up towards a league game. "We have one more week of conditioning in a more natural way that we were gearing up towards a league game," Williams said. "So we're OK, we're happy enough."

Some challenges faced by the team during their preparations were also discussed by Williams. One of his players had a fatigue injury, but it was not too concerning. Another player, Will Randall, was picking up the same fatigue injury repeatedly, so they were going to examine that a bit more to make sure there wasn't a bigger problem. 

"We think he has a fatigue injury, so it's not too concerning," Williams said. "Will Randall is picking up the same fatigue injury repeatedly, so now we're just going to try to examine that a bit more to make sure there's not a bigger problem."

Williams also talked about some of the players who were making progress in their training. Junior Morias had just begun full training and was doing everything well. 

Ollie Tipton had missed out on the last game because he had to play for Wolves against Manchester City, but Williams was pleased with his progress and was planning to give him plenty of repetitions in training. "Junior Morias is now in full training, so he's just begun full training," Williams said. "He's done everything so well. Ollie Tipton missed out on this one, but we're pleased. Now he's done and we can try to give him plenty of repetitions in training."

Confidence was expressed by the Notts County manager, Luke Williams, in his team's preparations for the upcoming season. He mentioned that they were going to start tapering down the volume of work that they do on their feet on the training pitch so that they could be fresh for a match. 

He expressed confidence in his team's ability to represent themselves and the club well in League two. "We will start to now taper down the volume of work that we do on our feet on the training pitch so that we can be fresh for a match," Williams said. "We know it's going to be tough, but we need to represent ourselves and the club very well."

In addition to discussing his team's preparations for the upcoming season, Williams also shared some insights into his coaching philosophy and approach. He emphasized the importance of building strong relationships with his players and creating an environment where they feel supported and motivated to perform at their best. He also talked about the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and staying focused on achieving their goals as a team.

It seems that Williams and his team are well-prepared for the challenges ahead and are ready to represent themselves and Notts County with pride and determination in League two.

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Notts County has announced the completion of a season-long loan signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Ollie Tipton. The 19-year-old player recently spent time on trial with Notts County, with the aim of securing a loan move. This morning, the club confirmed that the loan move had been completed.

Ollie Tipton is a promising young defender who will bring his skills and talent to the Magpies for the upcoming season. In a recent interview, Tipton expressed his excitement about joining Notts County, saying "From what I've seen, it's a really good club. It looks like the club is going on to something special and I couldn't wait to be a part of it."

The club and its fans are excited to welcome him to the team and look forward to seeing him in action on the pitch. This loan move is a great opportunity for Ollie to gain valuable experience and develop his abilities, while also helping Notts County achieve their goals for the season.

A statement released by the Notts County board of directors reads: "We’re really pleased to add Ollie to our ranks for the duration of the campaign, and would like to thank Wolves for entrusting us with his development. We were keen to add another defensive option to the squad and Ollie has all the qualities we look for in that area. While we see him primarily as a central defender, his ability in possession means he’s also capable of playing as a defensive midfielder. His versatility could prove crucial over the course of a long campaign, and we look forward to seeing how he progresses in his time with us."

This is his first loan move away from Wolves, where he first joined their academy at the age of 11. Tipton established himself as a leader within the Wolves academy, captaining both their Under 18s and Under 21s sides. In recognition of his talent and potential, he was rewarded with a contract running until 2025.

Ollie Tipton made his senior debut for Wolves against Crewe in the 2021-22 EFL Trophy. He continued to gain experience in the same competition last season, helping his side progress through the group stage before being narrowly defeated by Manchester United on penalties.

The loan move to Notts County presents an exciting opportunity for Tipton to further develop his skills and gain valuable experience at a senior level. Speaking about his role in the team, Tipton said "I'm a defender and I like to think I can play all across the back three. I'm comfortable on the ball and like to start attacks. On the defensive side, I think I'm quick and athletic. Hopefully, I can bring that into the team." He also expressed his ambition for the season, saying "As I said, I think this club is onto something special and promotion has definitely got to be up there. I really want to be a part of it."

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Notts County striker David McGoldrick is looking forward to the upcoming season and is still learning from his coach. After Notts County’s pre-season win over Alfreton Town, McGoldrick spoke about how he is trying to contribute to the team with his passing ability and is excited about the club’s return to the English Football League after four years out of the league.

McGoldrick also emphasized the importance of hard work and fitness for footballers, saying that being fit makes players better and that young players can learn from more experienced players who look after themselves. He mentioned that his body feels good after a tough preseason and that he really enjoyed it.

The striker also expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, saying that it’s a huge moment for the club, being back in the EFL after four years out of the league. The first game will be special and everyone’s looking forward to it. As a Notts man, McGoldrick is really looking forward to it. McGoldrick’s enthusiasm and dedication to his team are sure to be an asset as they prepare for their return to the EFL.

In an interview after Notts County's pre-season win over Alfreton Town, David McGoldrick spoke about learning from his coach and looking forward to the upcoming season. "I'm still learning," he said. "Every day in training, I'm learning off the coach. He's probably one of the best tactically and the way he sets his team up. I've come at the age of 35, and I'm really enjoying learning from him every day."

McGoldrick also spoke about how he is trying to contribute to the team. "I feel I can bring passes and things like that to the team," he said. "It's good when it goes through, and then he has the vision to slot it through. And you know, he does what he does."

The striker also expressed his excitement for the upcoming season. "I can't wait," he said. "It's a huge moment for the club, being back in the EFL after four years out of the league. The first game will be special and everyone's looking forward to it. As a Notts man, I'm really looking forward to it."

He also talked about how hard work is important for footballers. "Body feels good," he said. "It's been a tough preseason, but I really enjoyed it. If you're a footballer, and you don't enjoy hard work, then you're in the wrong game, so it's good." He added that being fit is important for players: "The more fitter you are, the better you're going to be as a player. I'm trying to tell the young lads that and I think they'll learn from how the more experienced players look after themselves."

David McGoldrick is looking forward to the upcoming season with Notts County and is still learning from his coach. He is eager to make a valuable contribution to the team by showcasing his exceptional passing skills. Furthermore, he is thrilled about the club's triumphant return to the English Football League after a four-year hiatus. McGoldrick highlighted the utmost significance of dedication and physical fitness for football players. He emphasised the importance of maintaining a high level of fitness. Not only does it improve a player's performance, but it also provides invaluable lessons for young players. By observing and imitating the self-care habits of experienced players, they can learn valuable skills.

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Barry Buckley, also known as Super Ram on the Pride of Nottingham site, has been a lifelong fan of Derby County Football Club.

Growing up in Alfreton, Derbyshire, Barry’s earliest memories of football date back to when he was just three or four years old. He has fond memories of listening to the football results on the BBC Light Programme’s ‘Sports Report’ with his father. His dad’s Littlewoods Football Pools coupon would also be checked. “I was fascinated by the names of some of the teams being mentioned and my dad’s reactions,” Barry says.

Barry’s love for Derby County was nurtured by his dad’s youngest brother, Stan, who was about six years older than him and like a big brother. Stan was obsessed with Rams and would always tell Barry about the history of Derby and its players. “He got me to learn Derby’s FA Cup-winning team by heart, and the nicknames, team colours and grounds of other teams,” Barry remembers.

Barry’s first experience watching Derby play live came when he was just a young boy. While visiting his grandparents one Saturday in March 1956, Barry had a fun-filled morning with his cousin Tony. It was during this playful time that Tony's father, Uncle George, proposed a thrilling idea. He proposed taking both Tony and Barry to watch Derby County, but only if Barry’s grandmother granted permission. Although Derby lost and were subsequently condemned to another season in League Division 3 North, from then on, Barry was hooked.

Stan took Barry to his inaugural away game in October 1957. This was a League 2 visit to Meadow Lane and a 1-0 win for Notts County.

He continued to follow Derby County throughout his life, even when he started working in Nottingham and his manager was a Notts fan. His name was Albert Bramley or ‘Bram’. “We talked about our matches and football generally,” Barry says. “Bram told me a lot about Notts history. He was very proud of the fact that Notts are the oldest football league club and of Tommy Lawton.” This was at a time when Derby were a comfortable League 2 side but Notts were languishing perilously close to the bottom of the 4th division.

In the 4th division, teams were not subject to automatic relegation, but those at the bottom had to undergo a re-election process in order to retain their league status. Bram's genuine concern stemmed from the prestigious history of Notts in the league, fearing that they would be penalized as a warning and denied re-election to the 4th division. Happily, Notts recovered enough to escape this ignominy.

“There were quite a few Forest fans at work and some were condescending towards Notts. One red fan used to make a point of gloating a bit and asking how ‘the all-stars’ (referring to Notts) had played.”

Things were now about to change dramatically for both clubs’ fortunes, thanks to certain persons by the name of Brian Clough and Jimmy Sirrel. In the late sixties, both Derby and Notts would go on to more enjoyable seasons.

Barry never lost his love for Derby County. He met his wife Grannypie at work; her dad was a Notts fan, and they would exchange friendly banter and stories.

Barry continued to follow Derby County throughout the years, even when he got married in 1981 and bought a house with Grannypie in 1991. However, due to work and then looking after Grannypie, he hasn’t been able to attend as many games over the last couple of decades.

One Notts game that stands out in Barry’s memory is a Friday night match against Bury on 22nd February 2013. “It was a very cold night; the first half was boring with no atmosphere; I wished I’d stayed home warm,” Barry recalls. “Bury scored; and at half-time Notts were losing 1-0. The second half was completely different; Notts woke up and scored; the atmosphere picked up; by the end of the game Notts had made it 4-1 and Meadow Lane was rocking. It reminded me of times at Derby’s old Baseball Ground.”

“Over the years I’ve seen The Rams crowned as champions of England twice and enjoyed some great European encounters such as Rams’ 4-0 victory against Real Madrid and being 3-0 up in 20 minutes against Benfica with Eusebio playing for them. I’ve been to that place across the Trent River where we lost 5-2 but thanks to Rams TV I’ve also seen Derby thrash that same unmentionable team 5-0. I remember The Rams surviving a winding-up order in the 1980s when they were hours away from extinction and going into administration more recently while again avoiding obliteration. I’ve shared both ups and downs with Notts too, especially during their last few seasons when they came close to destruction and the heart-stopping playoff games and eventual promotion. And don’t forget Munto. Have two teams ever given their fans so much anxiety?”

Despite being a lifelong fan of Derby County, Barry has always kept an eye on Notts due to family and work connections. “Obviously I don’t like losing to any team but at least the blow was softened if it’s Notts,” he says. “No animosity at all.”

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David McGoldrick, the 35-year-old striker, scored in Notts County's pre-season 5-0 win over Alfreton Town. McGoldrick, who has had a successful career playing for various clubs, demonstrated his experience and skill on the field as he helped lead his team to victory.

McGoldrick's goal was a standout moment of the match, highlighting his ability to find the back of the net even under pressure. His positive attitude and determination are sure to be valuable assets to Notts County as they prepare for the upcoming season. With McGoldrick on their side, the Magpies are poised to be a formidable opponent on the field.

In addition to his impressive performance on the field, McGoldrick brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team. At 35 years old, he has played for various clubs and has a deep understanding of the game. His presence on the team is sure to be beneficial, both on and off the field, as Notts County prepares for the upcoming season. With McGoldrick's experience and skill, the team is well-positioned to be a strong contender in their matches.

In a post-match interview conducted by Notts County, McGoldrick expressed his satisfaction with finally getting a goal. "Good to finally get one," he said. "I hit the bar a few times and had a few chances that just went wide. So yes, good to finally see one go in."

McGoldrick also spoke about his confidence in his ability to score goals. "I never panic," he said. "I know the goals will come. You just got to keep getting in there. We've been scoring in some of the games, and I'm never worried about not scoring in a few games. I believe in my own quality that I'll get the chances and I believe in the way the team plays that it suits me perfectly."

He also described the goal he scored during the match. "Jim [O'Brien] came inside a little tuff with the ball, got away from it, and then it just opened up, and I hit it, and it couldn't hit any sweeter," he said. "As soon as I hit it, I knew it was in. But yeah, good to see it hit the back of the net."

Notts County still has one more pre-season game against Shrewsbury Town before the season officially starts. This will be another opportunity for McGoldrick and his team to showcase their skills and prepare for the upcoming season. The fans are eagerly anticipating the match and are excited to see what their team can achieve.

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Luke Williams has spoken about the importance of balancing hard work with enjoyment and maintaining a positive atmosphere within the group. He mentioned a petition for Tobi to do every post-match interview, highlighting the fun and camaraderie within the team. Williams also joked about having to charge Tobi up on the bus to an away game.

Looking ahead at their next couple of fixtures, Williams said they will likely resemble teams preparing for their first league game. He also mentioned that their opponents are likely to put more senior players or first-team regulars on the pitch, which might give them some insight into their strategy. As they focus on themselves and their preparation for upcoming fixtures, it will be interesting to see how this approach plays out on the pitch.

The importance of having fun and maintaining a happy camp was emphasized by Williams. He believes that working hard is the most important thing, but there is always time for some fun. With this mindset, the team is sure to bring their best to the field in their upcoming games.

BBC Radio Nottingham’s Dave Bracegirdle interviewed Luke Williams, who spoke about the importance of having fun and maintaining a happy camp. “Yeah I think I want us to work very hard, that’s the most important thing first, then there’s always time for some fun,” he said. “And I think you don’t have to look any further than Tobi to know there is a happy camp, everybody can laugh, he’s incredible.”

Williams also mentioned the petition going around for Tobi to do every single post-match interview. “And I know there’s been a petition going around for him to do every single post-match interview, but yeah, it’s brilliant to have a group with a lot of fun and most importantly they work hard for each other,” he said.

When asked if Tobi is always full of life, Williams joked that they have to charge him up on the bus to an away game. “Constantly, constantly like that, we normally have to charge him up on the bus on the way to the game, plug him in, then he’s ready and full of life when we arrive so, he’s just a top guy, and he has that personality everyone is drawn to, and we have to have that in the group as well as much as we want to work hard and be intense we still have to have fun as well,” he said.

Looking ahead at their next couple of fixtures, Williams said they will likely resemble teams preparing for their first league game. “I imagine the next couple of fixtures will look more like teams preparing for their first league game, so maybe we can read more into it but at the moment we’re not really looking at pre-season friendlies from the opposition. We’re concentrating on ourselves. Yeah, like I say I think the last two friendlies will probably more likely see what resembles a starting line-up,” he said.

Williams also mentioned that their opponents are likely to put more senior players or first-team regulars on the pitch, which might give them some insight into what they’re going to do. “Yeah and for our opponents as well, you know if we look at our opponents most likely they’re gonna put more senior players or more first team regular players on the pitch and that might give us some insight into what they’re gonna do,” he said.

The importance of balancing hard work with enjoyment and maintaining a positive atmosphere within the group was emphasized by Williams. As they focus on themselves and their preparation for upcoming fixtures, it will be interesting to see how this approach plays out on the pitch.

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Notts County emerged victorious in their pre-season friendly against Boston United, with a final score of 1-0. Cedwyn Scott, the forward, netted the winning goal by converting a cross from Jim O’Brien in the second half. This dominant performance was rewarded with a win.

The first half of the match was relatively subdued, with the audience of 1,042 spectators waiting until the 23rd minute for the first significant chance. Cameron Gregory thwarted Aaron Nemane's initial attempt, denying him at the near post.

As the match continued, Luke Williams made several substitutions to provide playing time to as many players as possible. Macaulay Langstaff was among those introduced and had an opportunity to score a second goal when he was expertly assisted by Aidan Stone. However, he failed to get past Gregory and the final chance of the game slipped away. 

After the match, Luke Williams spoke to Dave Bracegirdle of BBC Radio Nottingham about the game and how it was a good workout for both teams. "Nonetheless, yeah, it was a good workout for us, and I’m sure for them as well. And everything kind of went according to plan, so it was a good day in our preparation," he said.

Williams also discussed the rotation of players during the game, saying that it was important to give everyone the correct minutes to ensure that the whole group is at the same level. "No because I think at this stage we have to try to rotate the players around in a logical way to give them the correct minutes so that we have the whole group at the same level. And so not too much to read into that. But I was happy with every player, really," he said.

When asked about the opposition's defensive discipline, Williams praised their display and said that Notts County faced similar challenges last season. "No, and I think when the opposition are going to be so defensively disciplined, and I thought it was a very good display, and we did face that once or twice last season. The outcome has to be in a worst-case scenario has to be nil-nil when the opposition are nowhere near the goal. So if you make a break for a breakthrough, sorry when you’re playing against such a tough defence then you have to not concede," he said.

Williams also talked about how the opposition will have a plan to try and frustrate Notts County and force them into making errors. "Of course and this is something that we talk about inside the group that the opposition will have a plan to try to frustrate us and to try to force us into making an error so that they can capitalise on our frustration or lack of concentration. And that’s a tough thing to tough style to play against very tough. And we done everything correct today and that’s why I’m really pleased because it was obviously a physical workout because at this time of year we have to have that. But also it became very taxing mentally to keep doing the same things over and over and not get frustrated or fall into a trap," he said.

Despite facing a tough defence, Notts County kept knocking on the door throughout the game. Williams praised his strikers for their ability to put the ball in the back of the net when given the opportunity. "Yeah and as you said we were knocking on the door pretty much the entire game, and you have to keep being in the right position. You have to keep trying to make the right actions to deliver the ball across the box. And then of course we’re lucky because we have great strikers at the club that if they do make the correct action they put the ball in the back of net, and you know that’s the most valuable thing they can do for him," he said.

Looking ahead, Williams is glad that there is still time for his team to work and prepare for the upcoming season. "No I’m glad we’ve still got some time, and we can still work, and we can make sure that players have been pushed as hard as they possibly can be pushed without breaking. And that way they should be in perfect condition for season," he said.

It was a successful day for Notts County as they continue their preparations for the upcoming season. With a solid performance and a win under their belt, the team can look forward to their next challenge with confidence.

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Notts County manager Luke Williams recently spoke about player injuries and pre-season training. He discussed the minor issues that some players had with tightness and how they were removed from training and the friendly match to avoid making their injuries worse. The club is preparing for the start of the new season by avoiding unnecessary complications and injuries.

Williams said that these minor issues are to be expected given the amount of workload at this time of year and that they are not too big of an issue with three friendlies still left to get in before the season starts. He also mentioned that Aden Baldwin is recovering well from his injury but will need a bit longer, while Junior Morias is in a similar situation. Both players have completed the beginning of their rehabilitation inside the gym and on the treatment bed and are now spending more time on the grass.

Pre-season training was also discussed by Williams, who explained that it is focused on conditioning and getting the players to the correct level of fitness to sustain them over a long season. He mentioned that this is the time of year when they get their base fitness and that they also work on their understanding of tactical stuff. The training session on the morning of the game, although not ridiculously hard, still took some energy out of the players’ legs, and they came into the game a bit fatigued from the week and from the morning session, according to Williams.

In an interview with Nick Richardson of the Notts County media team, Notts County manager Luke Williams discussed player injuries and pre-season training. Williams mentioned that some players, such as Tobi and Connell, had minor issues with tightness and were removed from training and the friendly match to avoid making their injuries worse.

"When he [Tobi Adebayo-Rowling] felt some tightness, we said it's not worth risking him to make it a worse injury," Williams said. "So it's a very minor thing, and we expect him to be on the grass again on Friday."

He also mentioned that Aaron Nemane had a similar issue with tightness from repeating the amount of times he hits the ball in training.

"He [Aaron Nemane] felt a tightness," Williams said. "But it's something that we know well with Aaron. We know how his body is and as soon as he feels the beginning of something, we remove him from training and from the friendly."

Williams said that these minor issues are to be expected given the amount of workload at this time of year and that they are not too big of an issue with three friendlies still left to get in before the season starts.

"When guys are picking up some fatigue, really, if we didn't push them really hard this time of year, we're doing something wrong," Williams said. "So we have no problem with these minor things, and we withdraw the players at the right time."

He also mentioned that Aden Baldwin is recovering well from his injury but will need a bit longer, while Junior Morias is in a similar situation. Both players have completed the beginning of their rehabilitation inside the gym and on the treatment bed and are now spending more time on the grass.

"Aden [Baldwin] is recovering really well from his injury, but he's going to need a bit longer," Williams said. "And he's on track and everything is going according to plan. So he's now on the grass running on the training pitch."

Williams also discussed pre-season training, explaining that it is focused on conditioning and getting the players to the correct level of fitness to sustain them over a long season. He mentioned that this is the time of year when they get their base fitness and that they also work on their understanding of tactical stuff.

"This time of year is really very much about conditioning, getting the guys to the correct level of condition that they need to sustain them over a long season," Williams said. "And this is where you know we get our base from."

Williams acknowledged that the training session on the morning of the game, although not ridiculously hard, still took some energy out of the players' legs and that they came into the game a bit fatigued from the week and from the morning session. However, he said that this was done deliberately to get them into the right place for the league.

"Ordinarily, of course, the players would be fresh going into a game, but this time of year we're topping up their conditioning and also topping up their understanding of tactical stuff," Williams said. "So we trained this morning not ridiculously hard but of course it still took it out of their legs. And then they come here a bit fatigued from the week and a bit fatigued from this morning."

Confidence in his team’s ability to handle minor injuries and fatigue during pre-season training is expressed by Williams. He believes that pushing his players hard at this time of year is necessary to get them into top condition for the upcoming season. With three friendlies still left before the season starts, there is plenty of time for Williams to continue working on his team’s fitness and tactical understanding.

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Notts County responded with the opening goal on 10 minutes as Jodi Jones’ excellent cross was headed home by Crowley inside the area. 

They had to wait another two minutes to have the ball in the net again, though, as Brindley met Jones’ half-cleared cross with a sweet strike from 20 yards. Some of the standout players for Notts County in the match were Dan Crowley, David McGoldrick, and Richard Brindley.

Telford United played well in their counter-attacking football, being direct and making Notts have to work. Despite their efforts, Notts County was able to secure the win with their strong performance. Williams praised Telford’s play, particularly on the counter-attack, and acknowledged that his team had to work hard to get the win. 

In an interview with Nick Richardson of the Notts County media team, Williams said that the match was a “very worthwhile” experience and that Telford played “excellent” football, particularly on the counter-attack.

“I thought that Telford were excellent and particularly when they played on the counter-attack very, very well,” Williams said. “But then we managed to get to grips with the game somewhat, and we started to create more chances later on.”

Williams was happy overall with the team’s performance but acknowledged that there is still some work to be done for them to improve. He also mentioned that they had to move players around and monitor their minutes to avoid pushing them too hard too early in the season.

“So I’m happy overall but still we can see there is some work to be done for us to improve,” Williams said.

Williams also spoke about the team’s efforts to improve their defence and find the right balance between attacking and defending. He mentioned that they are working on being more compact and organised when defending, while also being more creative and dynamic when attacking.

“We’re working on our defence, trying to be more compact and organised, while also being more creative and dynamic when attacking,” Williams said. “It’s all about finding the right balance and I think we’re making good progress.”

It seems that Williams is pleased with how his team is progressing during their pre-season preparations. They will continue to work hard and improve as they get ready for the start of the new season.

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The city of Nottingham was alive with anticipation as two of its local football clubs, Notts County and Nottingham Forest, prepared to play in a pre-season friendly at Meadow Lane. The match was a chance for both teams to showcase their skills and for fans to get a glimpse of what the upcoming season might hold.

As the day of the match approached, excitement grew among the residents of Nottingham. Flags and banners were hung from windows and balconies, and the streets were filled with the sound of chanting and singing.

Notts County's rivalry between Nottingham Forest was fierce, but there was also a sense of camaraderie among the fans, united in their love for the beautiful game. The atmosphere was electric, with over 16,500 fans in attendance to show their support for their respective teams.

Luke Williams, the head coach of Notts County, was thrilled with the turnout and the opportunity for the city to showcase itself. "Well yeah, I think it's just a chance for us as a city to show off," he said.

"Where else are you going to get 16,500 for a preseason friendly? And the atmosphere was great, you know, because the game wasn't a thriller in it. 

"But there was applause from the fans, and we had a great opportunity to show respect and let their families know that their loved ones have not been forgotten."

Despite the game not being a thriller, Williams had nothing but praise for his counterpart, Nottingham Forest's manager, Steve Cooper. "Yeah I did [meet with him before the game]. And he's just total class, isn't he? 

"He came and spent some time with me before the game, which he did this time last year. And that helped me hugely, it really did. 

"It helped me so much. And I've had some time with him again today. He's a Premier League manager. You don't get that opportunity very often, and we'll try to encourage him to have a chat with me again with my staff and his staff. So yeah, it's brilliant to be able to share the technical area with him."

Williams also reflected on his time away from football during the off-season. "Yeah I had some holiday time," he said. 

"What is done, is done now, no one can ever take the memories away. But for now I'm at work again and have to concentrate on what's in front of us. And at some point in the future, hopefully a long time from now, we'll be able to reflect back on maybe more success as well at this brilliant football club."

When asked about former Notts County player Ruben Rodrigues, Williams expressed his well-wishes for him. "Yeah we hope so [that he does well]. 

"You know with this there's nothing we can do. We can't hide them [the players]. They're there to be observed. And you know we wish Ruben well of course because we love Ruben here. And everything that he helped us to achieve last season in particular for me because it wasn't the only one I worked with him, but I know he's been here for a number of seasons and everyone adores him."

Williams also discussed his approach to evaluating new players during the pre-season friendlies. "Yeah you know me, I allow the club, the people that really know what they're looking at [to evaluate new players]. And they of course can watch the pre-season friendlies.

"If they have any concerns they can act upon it, but you know I'm happy with a group of players and I need to pour all of my time and effort into those players that are already in the building. And if we have new players join us then they will get the same service from myself."

Finally, Williams expressed his excitement about Notts County's new kit design for the upcoming season. "Yeah you know I really was so keen for us to be back in a proper stripe," he said. 

"I loved the pinstripe of course last season; the double pinstripe was great. And of course that shirt will always hold a place for me. But to see the proper black and white bars was... I just thought we looked so close to them, be quite honest."

As the pre-season friendly between Notts County and Nottingham Forest came to a close, the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming season was palpable. With a successful turnout and a chance for the city of Nottingham to shine, it's clear that the love for football runs deep in the hearts of its residents. As Williams said, "It's just a chance for us as a city to show off." And with the new season on the horizon, there's no doubt that both Notts County and Nottingham Forest will continue to make their city proud.

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Charlie Slater, the well-known commentator for BBC Radio Nottingham, has announced his departure from his role as Notts County commentator via Twitter. Charlie, who took over the role on 5th August 2017 following the semi-retirement of the legendary Colin Slater, expressed his gratitude and honour in being Notts' new commentator.

In a series of tweets, Charlie thanked his colleagues at BBC Radio Nottingham and reflected on his time with the station. He wrote, "I’ve worked for BBC RNS for over a decade & covered more than 500 games for them. None of that happens without Colin Fray, who took a chance on me & to who I’ll be eternally grateful." He also shared a text graphic in which he expressed his affection for the football club and its supporters.

Charlie went on to say, "After six years and almost 350 games I've been at a crossroads, needing to make a decision whether to carry on or to pursue other opportunities. It's the most difficult career decision I've ever had to make, made more so by the affection I have for the football club and of course the bond I have with you, the supporters."

He continued, "The way that you have taken to me will never leave me. I can't begin to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for listening and for your kind comments. A special fan base for a special football club, I hope you'll always consider me 'one of your own'."

Charlie also reflected on the future of Notts County, writing, "Watching Notts get promoted at Wembley is a good way to go out, but I also know there's more to come. With great owners, the legacy of Jason Turner, the brilliant Luke Williams and his coaching staff and the off the pitch excellence of Richard Montague, Nick Richardson and Steven Carter, to name just a few, Notts County are only going one way."

He concluded by expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to follow in Colin Slater's footsteps. "Finally, Notts County has always had 'one voice' and to be given the chance to follow Colin Slater will forever be one of the greatest honours of my professional career. I hope I did his legacy justice. Thank you for listening. You pies! Charlie"

As Notts County prepare for their first match of the 2023-24 season, Charlie's departure marks the end of an era for BBC Radio Nottingham and Notts County. His contributions to the station and to the local football community will be greatly missed. Charlie's heartfelt words on Twitter have touched many fans and colleagues alike, and his legacy as a commentator will live on.

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After a long-awaited return to the pitch, Tobi Adebayo-Rowling is back in action. The talented footballer has been out of the game for some time, but he's now ready to make his mark once again. 

Fans were thrilled to see him take to the field, and he didn't disappoint. Tobi's return was met with cheers and applause from the crowd. 

He's been a fan favourite for a while, and his absence was felt by many. But now that he's back, there's no doubt that he'll be making headlines once again. The match was an exciting one, with both teams giving it their all. Tobi played exceptionally well, showing off his skills and proving that he's still got what it takes.

In a post-match interview, BBC Radio Nottingham caught up with Tobi Adebayo-Rowling, who has been out of action for some time, was all smiles as he took to the pitch once again. "It’s been way too long," replied Tobi.

"I thought the performance from the boys was amazing. First half obviously, you got to keep it humble because you know, steady preseason.

"We’ve got a lot to do. But just as a team, I thought we were class today, first half and second half. Big improvement on Stoke. So happy to be out there."

"It’s tough," admitted Tobi. "But I’ve got good people, an amazing team here who helped me through that and amazing family as well.

"But I mean it’s horrible, isn’t it? Watching the boys and not being able to play at all, not even train.

"You got to go to the gym and all that. But at the end of the day we’re blessed in it, doing the best job in the world. So I can’t complain but yeah, it is tough."

"I had an AFL reconstruction because my ligaments were just basically non-existent in there," explained Tobi.

"So I had to get that all tied together and then yeah, just a bit of fluid out of there. It’s all perfect, stable. It’s brand new, I love it."

The occasion had started on a sombre note as the clubs came together to pay tribute to those who had lost their lives suddenly.

"That was very sad," agreed Tobi. "I saw that news in the off-season. It was heartbreaking.

"Obviously it’s an amazing tribute today to do something like that but yeah, God bless the families. I hope they’re ok and really good support from everyone as well."

Tobi was thrilled to be back on his home stadium and see half the ground filled with red. "Proper like you know before the game where you have those butterflies?" he said.

"It was beautiful seeing so many people here, but we got amazing fans. Like we always have a big turnout but yeah, I couldn’t even hear it on the pitch! It was amazing! So yeah, thank you for the support by the way! Beautiful! Love you a lot!"

Tobi also spoke about his connection with Aaron on his right-hand side. "I love it because if you give it to him, he will just cause madness down the right!" he said enthusiastically.

"And I feel like we got a good connection like on and off the pitch so like it shows but yeah we still got a lot to do in it and like you know what I mean?

"That was a sort of a new position for me as well, so yeah, it was good! It was really good!"

When asked about which fixture caught his eye now that they had been released, he replied: "Nothing really personal but maybe MK Dons? They’ve got a lovely stadium! But yeah, just being in league two! Like how good is that? When I was confident South a couple of years ago to be here with this amazing team! League two! Just any team! Any team bring it on!"

It's clear that Tobi Adebayo-Rowling is back and ready for action once again. With his positive attitude and determination, we're sure he'll be making headlines once again very soon.

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