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Notts County manager Jamie Fullarton has praised his players for sticking to his game plan as he began his managerial reign with a win at Crawley Town. Filip Valencic's impressive second-half volley from just outside the box proved the difference between the two sides in Saturday’s League Two clash at the Checkatrade.com Stadium.  The result saw the Magpies earn only their second away win of the season, the first one coming all the way bac

Notts County manager Jamie Fullarton has praised all of his players for the character they showed in pegging Accrington Stanley back to within a goal in Tuesday’s 3-2 defeat at the Crown Ground. Three down by the 51-minute mark, the Magpies struck twice through substitutes Ronan Murray and Adam Campbell as they mounted real hopes of getting a point in Lancashire. Fullarton said: "You can't just isolate the two players that came on. I think

Notts County manager Jamie Fullarton has emphasised the importance of preparation ahead of a game, both on his part and that of the players. The new boss, who took over from Ricardo Moniz last week, has reportedly been arriving at Meadow Lane at 6am every day since his appointment in a bid to do his research and tailor the training to the opposition – in this weekend’s case, Crawley Town away. Fullarton told reporters on Thursday: "We don'

Out-of-favour Notts County midfielder Stanley Aborah has not been told to find another club, according to manager Jamie Fullarton. The 28-year-old  has not played since the Scot took charge at Meadow Lane last month, despite being a regular starter under former manager Ricardo Moniz. Aborah was rewarded with a new contract until the summer of 2017 on Christmas Day thanks to a series of performances that made him a fan favourite, but has no

Notts County manager Jamie Fullarton has admitted that his side "weren't good enough" in their 1-0 defeat at Yeovil Town on Saturday. Former Magpies striker Francois Zoko struck early in the second half to condemn his old club to a fifth defeat in five games, while the Notts front line failed to score for a fourth consecutive game. "We weren't good enough in both boxes as a group as opposed to individuals," said Fullarton. "When opportunit

Notts County trialist Jason Banton has received a glowing report from Nottingham Post reporter Leigh Curtis. The 23-year-old winger, formerly of Crystal Palace, Plymouth Argyle and Wycombe Wanderers, left Adams Park last month by mutual consent. He is not by any means an unknown quantity to Magpies boss Jamie Fullarton, who worked with Banton at Selhurst Park.  He also shared a dressing room with Guy Branston at Ho

Former Wycombe Wanderers winger Jason Banton has signed with Notts County until the end of the season. The 23-year-old had a successful trial with the Magpies this week and his signing was confirmed ahead of kickoff at York City on Saturday. Banton played under Fullarton in Crystal Palace's Under-21s earlier in his career, and says he thrived under the Scot for the Eagles. "We worked really well together, so when h

Jess Clarke, one of the longest-serving players in the Notts County Ladies team, has completed a move to Liverpool Ladies for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old, a striker who came through the youth setup at Leeds Carnegie Ladies, joined the Lady Pies in 2010, spending the last six seasons at the club. Clarke was part of the 2015 Notts squad that reached two major cup finals, including the Women’s FA Cup Final, the first to be held at Wembley Stadium. On the departure, Notts mana

Notts County Ladies striker Jess Clarke has admitted that she and her teammates are desperate to get their hands on silverware this season. Last year the Lady Pies collected runners-up medals from both the Women's FA Cup and the Continental Tyres Cup, losing to Chelsea at Wembley and later against Arsenal at Rotherham United's New York Stadium. Notts get this season's Continental Tyres Cup campaign underway on Sunday with a first-round trip to Yeovil Town, and Clarke is hoping for a di

Notts County forward Jevani Brown recently reflected on his journey with the club since his arrival, the challenges of securing game time, and his ambitions for the season. The 30-year-old Jamaican has steadily adapted to life at Meadow Lane, and following his first start, he shared his thoughts on his debut and how the team’s style has energised him. Reflecting on his first start, Brown highlighted how seamlessly the team controlled the game, crediting their strong performance for sec

Morecambe boss Jim Bentley has given his views on his side's encounter with a "big, experienced" Notts County side on Saturday, which ended in a 2-0 defeat for the Shrimps. Meadow Lane was the venue as the Black and White army saw the Magpies face an opponent that had build up a reputation as a bogey team over Notts in recent years. Dan Jones opened the scoring for the hosts with a 27th-minute free kick which was curled expertly round the Morecambe wall and beyond goalkeeper Barry Roch

In a pre-match interview ahead of Notts County's highly anticipated game against league leaders Stockport County, Jim O'Brien who had acted as the club's interim head coach, provided insights into his role, the team's preparations, and the challenges they face.  O'Brien, who took charge after Luke Williams' departure and until Stuart Maynard's recent appointment, spoke about the day-to-day approach, the team's reaction to the recent changes, and the focus on maintaining consistency. Re

Jim O'Brien, Notts County's midfielder, spoke passionately after their 3-1 triumph over Crawley Town at Meadow Lane. The midfielder reflected on the challenging game, expressing satisfaction with the team's resilience. "Yeah, a little bit of a change of shape for us. Had a couple of problems to figure out in the first half. We weren't overly happy ourselves at half-time, and we said a few words. Then we calmed it down and put it right in the second half. Lots of energy, a big push from the

In a recent interview, Notts County midfielder Jim O’Brien spoke about the club’s new signings. He expressed his excitement at having David McGoldrick join the squad, describing him as a player of “quality” who had a “long and distinguished career.” O’Brien also mentioned that McGoldrick turned down a deal to sign for the Rams opting for Notts County instead. “Well, first of all, to have someone of that quality on board is quite exciting for the club and for the dressing room,” O’Brien said

Notts County midfielder Jim O’Brien has had a unique journey with the club. He has experienced both the highs and lows of football, from relegation to the National League to promotion back to the EFL. In a recent interview, O’Brien reflected on his time with the club and what makes this coming season feel “more special” than any other. O’Brien’s journey with Notts County began with the goal of helping the club stay in the league. Unfortunately, despite his best efforts, the club was relegat

Some great news from the Jimmy & Jack Memorial Fund, as they have confirmed that they have reached £101,000 – leaving just a further £1,000 to raise. Thanks to a generous donation of £1,500 from the former players’ association, in addition to the fans’ ongoing support in the drive to raise funds, we are on the home straight in terms of meeting the overall total and begin proceedings to bring Jimmy Sirrel and Jack Wheeler home. It is hoped that we can achieve this by ca

Hundreds of Notts County fans gathered outside Meadow Lane on Thursday to see the unveiling of the statue of club legends Jimmy Sirrel and Jack Wheeler. The memorial, situated between the Derek Pavis Stand and the Trent Navigation Inn pub, was revealed to about 200 supporters at midday. Jimmy and Jack – who took the Magpies from the old fourth division to the English top tier – have been immortalised in bronze after a campaign to raise more than £100,000 was launched in May 2010 follow

Three players have departed Meadow Lane today as Jimmy Spencer, Civard Sprockel and Julian Jenner have all left Notts County by mutual consent. The latter two were recruited by previous boss Ricardo Moniz last summer and have struggled to hold down a place in the first-team. Jenner has made 15 appearances for the Magpies this season, although just four of them have been starts, while his teammate has started seven games for the club.

Jodi Jones, the Notts County winger, is set to play against England in a European Championships qualifier later this month as he has been selected for the latest Malta squad. After being instrumental in helping the Magpies achieve promotion from the National League, Jones made a permanent move to the team this summer. He has since acquired a Maltese passport through his father and went on to make his debut for the national team in September. He has since earned six caps for Malta, feat

Notts County winger Jodi Jones has been nominated for August's Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month, following a standout start to the season.  The announcement of the winner is due on Friday, and Jones will be competing against Walsall's Connor Barrett, Chesterfield's James Berry, and Doncaster's Luke Molyneux. Jones’ nomination comes off the back of an impressive August, where he contributed three assists and two goals in the Magpies’ opening four matches. Building on his incredibl

Jodi Jones, the winger for Notts County, has had quite a journey. After first joining on loan and helping the club fire themselves to promotion via Wembley, he signed a permanent 2-year-deal. Now, he's been called up to represent Malta and is preparing to play against England. In an interview with Nick Richardson of Notts County's media team, Jones shared his thoughts on his recent experiences with the Malta national team. "I was a little bit disappointed when I realised I wasn't going to g

Jodi Jones, the match-winner for Notts County, has declared that his 120th-minute winner against Boreham Wood was one of the greatest moments of his professional career. The Magpies overcame a two-goal deficit to secure their spot in the National League play-off final in one of the most thrilling matches the fifth division has ever witnessed. Substituted in for Adam Chicksen, the 25-year-old blasted the ball past Joe McDonnell in the final moments of the game at Meadow Lane - his first