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Harry Kewell believes youth players nowadays have it too easy, citing the methods of Australian rugby league coach Craig Bellamy in helping toughen new recruits up. The former Socceroos midfielder, one of the most heralded players of his nation, is not pleased with the concept of young players having "their kits folded for them" among other things. While Bellamy reportedly used to send young players to building sites to build up character, Kewell thinks this may be a step too far, but

Kane Hemmings has revealed his optimism regarding Notts County's aspirations this season. Despite a woeful start to their League Two season which saw them rooted to the bottom of the table, the Magpies have since bounced back in style. “It’s only October and there is a long time to go before the season over,” Hemmings told the Nottingham Post. “There’s 30-odd games to go so there’s definitely no reason why we can’t be involved. “If we can go on a decent run of games unbeaten

Cedric Evina has had positive words to say about the start of his time at Notts County and is eager to kick on in a "talented squad". The French defender has made the left-back spot his own since joining the Magpies as a free agent in September, having started every game, and has been instrumental in the current five-game unbeaten run. “It’s been amazing,” he told the Nottingham Post. “This is a massive club and I think I have been very solid in my performances. “We’ve been playin

Shola Ameobi has spoken in favour of Harry Kewell, claiming the Australian has the "hunger to be great" and hoping Notts County will give him the chance to achieve his goals. The former Magpies striker, who was released in the summer, did his UEFA A coaching license with Kewell, who succeeded Kevin Nolan as manager at the club at the end of August. Followingh a bumpy start, Kewell eventually got Notts up and running, with three wins on the trot and five unbeaten overall. "I did my

Former Notts County Ladies forward Kirsty Linnett and her partner, Burnley and New Zealand striker Chris Wood, have spoken of the struggles faced when the Lady Pies folded last year. In April 2017, the controversial decision to liquidate Notts Ladies was taken by club owner Alan Hardy, who had purchased the club just months earlier. Hardy justified his decision as absolutely necessary from a business perspective, one taken with a heavy heart, and has since gone on to set up new female

Harry Kewell has stated that the Notts County players who put in a poor display against Newcastle United Under-21s in the EFL Trophy are not in a "good position". However, the Australian has refused to close the door on them outright and will give them the chance to redeem themselves by working harder in training. Kewell made 10 changes to his side as he gave the likes of Andy Kellett, David Vaughan, Noor Husin, Dan Jones and Kristian Dennis some much-needed minutes after not figuring

Notts County manager Harry Kewell has claimed that only Sam Osborne and Tyreece Kennedy-Williams impressed in their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United Under-21s on Tuesday night. The other Magpies claimed a straightforward victory at Meadow Lane as a penalty from Callum Roberts and a strike from Elias Sorensen left Notts at the bottom of the EFL Trophy Group G. “I am disappointed,” Kewell told the Nottingham Post following the game, in which he made widescale changes. “You get asked a

Harry Kewell has revealed that Kristian Dennis and Andy Kellett are among the Notts County players who will be given a start against Newcastle United's Under-21s in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night. The Magpies will be contesting their fourth match in 10 days and the Australian boss admits he will seek to use a "completely different" starting XI to the one that has often been selected in the league. “Kristian, Andy, Noor Husin, David Vaughan and Nathan Thomas will all start,” Kewell tol

Harry Kewell has claimed that Notts County seem to finally be moving in the right direction although "time, blood, sweat and tears" will continue to be needed in pursuit of the upper reaches of the League Two table. The Magpies have now won their last two league games and are unbeaten in four, a stark turnaround from earlier in the season when they looked unfit for purpose in the fourth tier. “It’s looking good especially in the opposition half,” Kewell told the Nottingham Post after t

Former Notts County striker Shola Ameobi has revealed that he has not retired and is biding his time ahead of a move to the right club potentially closer to home. The Newcastle United legend has been without a club since being released by the Magpies over the summer, but is yet to officially declare that his playing career is over. Ameobi scored 79 goals in 397 appearances for boyhood club Newcastle during a 14-year spell in the Tynesiders’ first team before leaving St James’ Park in 2

Harry Kewell has revealed that four of his Notts County players need “four or five games in their system” before they can be considered back to full match fitness. Late arrivals Cedric Evina, Elliot Ward and Jamie Turley are still working on their match fitness, alongside Matt Tootle, who has been recovering from injury. “Cedric, Wardy and Turley didn’t have a great pre-season,” Kewell told the Nottingham Post. “Toots has been out as well. “You are not going to see the best of the

Nathan Thomas has claimed that Notts County are beginning to find their feet and thinks some teams will find themselves on the receiving end of a "good hiding". The Magpies are yet to win a game this season but have drawn their last two games - 3-3 with Stevenage and 0-0 against Northampton Town - which has helped lift them off the bottom of the League Two table. Thomas, who scored in the reserves’ 3-2 win over Peterborough United on Monday, feels the squad will soon start to fire up t

Pride of Nottingham reviews the past week of action and key stories in League Two. - Notts County claimed their second point of the season with a 3-3 draw with Stevenage in Harry Kewell's first home game in charge of the Magpies. - Crawley Town continued their good form under new manager Gabriele Cioffi with a 2-0 win against Morecambe.  - Lincoln City stayed top with a 2-1 win over second bottom Macclesfield Town, with the Silkmen still awaiting that first league victory alongsid

Jon Stead has suggested that Notts County's players have not been "putting in the miles" as he spoke about the team's poor form of late. There has been much discussion about lack of fitness among the fans as the Magpies remain stuck at the bottom of League Two with just two points to their name all season. Indeed, new manager Harry Kewell has claimed that his players need to get fitter and that they are making poor errors because of tiredness. "It's a difficult one. It might not e

Harry Kewell has claimed that he knew exactly what he was getting into when accepting the Notts County manager's job. The Magpies have endured a spectacular fall from grace in going from the playoff semi-finals last season to dropping right to the foot of League Two. Kewell lost his first two matches in charge but managed to scrape a point in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Stevenage, albeit having been pegged back three times. "I knew exactly what I was getting into. I'd watched a coupl

Notts County travel down to the PTS Academy Stadium (Sixfields) on Saturday 22nd September still awaiting their first win of the season. Northampton Town are 20th in League Two and are without a win in their last 4 games. Below are details of how you can travel down to back Harry Kewell and the lads. Notts fans have been allocated 944 seats located in the south stand behind the goals. Ticket prices are as follows: Adult: £22 65 and over: £18 18-21: £18 Under-18: £1

Notts County have signed defenders Cedric Evina and Jamie Turley on a free transfer. Both players have experience of playing under new Notts boss Harry Kewell at previous club Crawley Town. Left-back Evina spent last season on loan at the Checkatrade Stadium, having previously helped Doncaster Rovers win promotion to League One in 2016-17. The 26-year-old began his career at Arsenal and also had stints at Oldham and Charlton Athletic. As for centre-back Turley, 28, he made 34

Harry Kewell has spoken of how he gets "10 times more" of a buzz as a coach than he ever did as a player as he prepares for his first home league game as Notts County manager. The Australia international won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005 as well as many other trophies, while also representing his country at the World Cup. Ahead of Saturday's home game with Stevenage, Kewell - who is hoping to steer Notts to just their second non-loss of the season - opened up on his fledg

Rob Milsom is glad to put a "crazy few months" behind him as he returned to Notts County after being released in the summer. The former Magpies Player of the Year fell out of first-team contention last season and was eventually let go, eventually getting a trial at Crawley Town. Since his move to the West Sussex club, Notts have fallen from grace, leading to the departure of Kevin Nolan and the arrival of Harry Kewell from the same club. Now back at County as part of a loan move e

Harry Kewell has admitted that he would like one or two more recruits to bolster the Notts County squad although he stresses he is "happy" with his current crop. The Magpies did the bulk of their transfer business early in the summer with numerous high-profile players arriving at Meadow Lane. However, the Notts back line has been woefully exposed time and time again this season, the outcome of which is no wins and a spot at the bottom of the League Two table. With the permanent an

Pride of Nottingham takes a look at what has happened in League Two in the last few days. - Harry Kewell started life as Notts County manager in League Two with a 5-1 defeat to Exeter City on Saturday, the Australian also being sent to the stands during the defeat. - Tranmere Rovers striker James Norwood picked up Player of the Month having netted 5 times in as many games in August. - Lincoln City manager Danny Cowley picked up Manager of the Month for August following Lincoln Cit

Harry Kewell has moved to reassure Notts County's fans that the team is "going to improve" for sure but he nonetheless called for patience. The Magpies were beaten 5-1 by Exeter City at the weekend, with the Australian sent to the stands in his first league game in charge since succeeding Kevin Nolan as manager. Kewell thanked the 278 supporters who had made the long trip to Devon and promised brighter days ahead with the team currently in transition. "I want to thank them for com