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John Sheridan has let rip at referee Eddie Ilderton after his performance in Notts County's 2-0 defeat against Wycombe Wanderers, describing the official's decision-making as "atrocious". The Magpies slipped to a fifth League Two defeat on the trot at Meadow Lane on Saturday as Adebayo Akinfenwa and Scott Kashket bagged the winning goals for the Chairboys. Sheridan - who was sent to the stands for remonstrating - feels a number of decisions, such as a Jonathan Forte goal ruled out for

John Sheridan has bemoaned Notts County's defending in Tuesday's EFL Trophy tie at Rochdale, but insists he can take good things from the game. Jonathan Forte put the Magpies ahead at Spotland but two second-half goals from the hosts gave them the spoils. "We've had some good chances especially in the second half, but I am really disappointed with the goals we conceded," Sheridan said. "It's just people making the wrong decision at the wrong time. "They had a five to 10 minut

Notts County manager John Sheridan has earmarked Jon Stead as a "big player" for him next season as the Magpies look to challenge for promotion. The 33-year-old striker finished top scorer for Notts last term with 14 goals and won the player of the season award, having only signed for the club in summer 2015. Sheridan believes that Stead, who was linked with a switch to Scotland but appears set to remain at Meadow Lane, can be an influential figure in 2016-17. "Jon has played at a

Notts County manager John Sheridan has been handed a five-game touchline ban by the Football Association, starting this evening at Peterborough United. The 52-year-old was dismissed by referee Eddie Ilderton during the League Two game against Wycombe Wanderers at Meadow Lane after remonstrating with officials. Sheridan was unhappy that the ref allowed Scott Kashket's 55th-minute effort, from what looked to be an offside position, to stand. "I'm disappointed in myself for being sen

John Sheridan has described Adam Campbell as "probably the brightest footballer" at Notts County, but admits that he can get idle at times. The former Newcastle United forward struck twice at Fratton Park on Saturday to give the Magpies an impressive 2-1 win over Portsmouth. "He's a lovely footballer, and he's very clever," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "He's probably the brightest footballer at the club. "He is the one who has what I call a 'gear change'. He knows when

John Sheridan has praised Notts County's fighting spirit after they clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory at Cheltenham Town on Saturday. The Magpies were pegged back twice at Whaddon Road but Jon Stead struck the winner in the 56th minute. Notts held on valiantly until the final whistle, with the playing falling to the turf tired but pleased at their exploits. "I knew it would be a very tough game because they are a decent side," Sheridan told reporters. "They hit the frontmen ea

Notts County boss John Sheridan has praised his charges for the "good response" to Tuesday's defeat against Plymouth Argyle. The Magpies came from behind on Saturday to beat Hartlepool United 2-1 and claim their first win of the season. However, Sheridan was unhappy with his side for conceding the first goal of the game at Victoria Park, describing it as "sloppy". "The response to Tuesday was good," he told reporters after the game. "We could have scored three or four goals and I

Notts County manager John Sheridan has pinned his new side's success next season on the revamp of his backroom staff. The former Oldham boss has brought in ex-Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley as his assistant, while Alan Smith, Mike Edwards and Kevin Pilkington will work under them as both players and coaches. Speaking of Crossley, Sheridan said: "He's a friend but he knows what he is talking about. He's been around the top level and the lower level. "We won the league a

Notts County boss John Sheridan has criticised his players after the team slumped to a 2-0 home defeat against Accrington Stanley on Saturday. Meadow Lane was witness to a limp, insipid display from the Magpies as John O'Sullivan and Romuald Boco gave the visitors all three points. "I am very disappointed with the way we have gone about the game," Sheridan said. "With the way we finished last week's game against Grimsby and then having another home game, you hope to take that mome

Notts County boss John Sheridan is looking for a good response from his players against Morecambe tonight. The Magpies enjoyed a good run prior to last week's derby at Mansfield Town but were brought back down to earth with a 3-1 defeat. Sheridan told reporters at a press conference: "I've tried to forget about it as much as I can. I am still disappointed obviously especially for the supporters. "Last season was on people's minds so I wanted to go there and pay them back. I wanted

John Sheridan has admitted that he is sick of Notts County's poor form and refuses to make excuses. The Magpies fell to a second consecutive heavy league defeat on Saturday as they were ran ragged by struggling Newport County at Meadow Lane. The 3-0 home defeat came a week after an embarrassing 4-0 thrashing at Blackpool, while a 2-0 win over non-league Boreham Wood in the FA Cup barely restored optimism prior to yesterday. "It is worrying because of the way we are playing," Sheri

Notts County manager John Sheridan has called on his players to prove that they have a future at Meadow Lane. Fifteen players are still under contract, while the likes of Ronan Murray and Filip Valencic could potentially be given new deals despite being released last month. The former Newport County and Oldham Athletic boss insists that he will be bringing new players in, but the ones still on the books can redeem themselves following last year’s abysmal campaign. "Whoever is unde

Notts County manager John Sheridan has pledged to play attacking, winning football at Meadow Lane as he targets home form as a key factor in leaving League Two. The Magpies have failed to score in their two competitive games so far this season, both of which were away, but will welcome Stevenage to NG2 this weekend. Sheridan told reporters: "The form at Meadow Lane is going to be massive for us. It always is when you are trying to get out of any division. "I want us to be very pos

John Sheridan has praised Stanley Aborah's "magical" skills but claims he needs to be more adaptable for Notts County. The Belgian has had to make do with a place on the bench in the last few weeks but was restored to the centre of midfield for the Magpies' 2-0 win over Boreham Wood. With Newport visiting Meadow Lane on Saturday, the Notts boss is likely to give Aborah a chance from the off in the League Two game, but offered words of caution as well as praise. "You can't just pla

Notts County boss John Sheridan has praised his substitutes for helping the side claw back a 2-2 draw against Grimsby Town in Saturday's League Two game at Meadow Lane. Shaun Pearson and Omar Bogle powered the visitors into a two-goal lead by the hour mark, but Jonathan Forte and Aaron Collins helped the Magpies come back to get a point. Sheridan said after the game: "I thought we were a bit flat in the first half and I didn't think we were at the races. "Full credit to Grimsby fo

John Sheridan has promised to be right behind the Notts County players as their League Two form continues to tumble. The Magpies succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Shaun Derry's Cambridge United on Tuesday, a result which means Notts have just one league win at Meadow Lane this season. In addition, their record over the last three games reads three defeats, eight goals conceded and zero goals scored, while the game before that run was a goalless draw. "I've just got to keep

Notts County manager John Sheridan has stressed the importance of improving the club's home form as Accrington Stanley visit Meadow Lane this weekend. Despite being unbeaten in four games and with nine goals scored, the Magpies are yet to get a league win on home soil this season. "We are on a decent run, but I want our home form to be better," Sheridan said. "I see good things in us, but at the same time the first half of last week against Grimsby for example wasn't what I wanted

John Sheridan has expressed his disappointment at Notts County losing their opening game of the season at Yeovil Town to two "poor" goals. Kevin Dawson gave the Glovers the lead when he forced Adam Collin into a mistake amid claims the goalkeeper was fouled in the build up, before Otis Khan then made it 2-0 after Ryan Hedges' shot was parried away by Collin. "It is disappointing start because you want to hit the ground running as quickly as you can," Sheridan said. "The two goals

John Sheridan has slammed his Notts County players for their "comical" defending at Boreham Wood and said he expects to win the FA Cup first-round replay. The Magpies were two goals down in Sunday's trip to the non-league side, and had to rely on Adam Campbell to bail them out with a brace for a final score of 2-2. Sheridan admits he let rip into his players at half time and says some of their play is "very difficult to watch". "I was really disappointed with the way we went about

John Sheridan has described Notts County's goal concession right after they scored against Crewe Alexandra as "criminal". Jonathan Forte struck in the 80th minute to put the Magpies in pole position for a second home league win of the season but Alex Kiwomya equalised moments after kickoff. The final result was 1-1 and Sheridan bemoaned his side's inability to see the game out. "We are a bit nervy at the moment and you can see that," he told reporters. "I thought we were the

Notts County boss John Sheridan insists that he will not go easy on the players this season, despite their promising position 10 games into the League Two campaign. The Magpies sit fifth in the table and will claim a fourth successive victory should they beat Morecambe on Saturday at Meadow Lane. "I am not going to change," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "I'll probably be worse than I am now. "I've told the players they are going to have five or six months of it until we have

New Notts County manager John Sheridan has outlined his ideal transfer targets going into next season, with players who have proven themselves in League Two or higher top of his agenda. The Magpies will reportedly come out of a transfer embargo by the start of next week at the latest, giving the former Oldham Athletic boss a chance to recruit his own players and possibly ship others out. When asked what kind of players he would be after, Sheridan said: "Players who know this league. Po