Jorge Grant is hoping to make use of Meadow Lane as a fortress on Friday night in a bid to overcome Coventry City in the second leg of their League Two playoff semi-final.

The tie is evenly poised at 1-1, though it should be a goal up to the Magpies were it not for the referee's outrageous decision to award the Sky Blues a late penalty in the first leg.

However, Grant remains positive, both of County's performance at the Ricoh Arena and the prospect of being still in the tie ahead of welcoming Coventry to the San Sirrel.

“I am happy we are still in the tie,” the attacking midfielder told the Nottingham Post. “We had a game plan and we executed it really well.

“It’s now all guns blazing on Friday and what we’ve got to do is put our home record to good use.

“I think every team that has come to Meadow Lane has found it really difficult. We’ve built it into a fortress and hopefully that will go in our favour.”

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Kevin Nolan has provided an update on Jonathan Forte, who limped off in Notts County's playoff draw at Coventry City.

The striker opened the scoring at the Ricoh Arena, only for the Magpies to be pegged back through a ludicrous penalty.

“Forte is okay, he was just tired and had given a lot on a heavy pitch as all the players did,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.

“They were weary. They had a day off on Sunday and I told them to relax and recuperate.

“Then it was back to work on Monday and hopefully getting the game plan ready to beat Coventry.

“We’ve got 90 minutes or possibly 120 to play. That’s all that’s separating us from Wembley and I am looking forward to it.”

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Richard Duffy has praised teammate Jonathan Forte for his "fantastic" form in recent games and was delighted with his goal for Notts County against Coventry City.

The 31-year-old, who has found himself frozen out of the first team on numerous occasions this season, opened the scoring at the Ricoh Arena with a deft flick from Dan Jones's cross.

Notts were well on their way to victory until Coventry won a ludicrous penalty and drew level late on for a final score on the night of 1-1, but Duffy was eager to pay tribute to his teammate.

“Since he’s come back into the team he’s been fantastic,” the defender told the Nottingham Post. “He ran his socks off and ended up with a bit of cramp in the end.

“It was a great finish and showed what he is capable of. The manager has got him back playing to his full capacity.”

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Coventry City manager Mark Robins has claimed that Tom Davies is not a cheat despite appearing to stamp on Richard Duffy and kicking out at Jonathan Forte during Saturday's League Two playoff semi-final first leg.

Referee Gavin Ward, who awarded a completely ludicrous penalty to the Sky Blues late on at the Ricoh Arena for a 1-1 draw, did not see either of the incidents, meaning he cannot put it in his report.

However, the FA can take retrospective action should they deem it necessary, meaning Davies could be at risk of a ban for the return leg at Meadow Lane on Friday night.

“I’m not worried," Robins was quoted by the Nottingham Post as saying. “If you are going to get done by trial by TV then it’s different to if the referee has seen something.

“If the ref has seen something and deals with it at the time, that’s one thing but you can’t be going back to TV and dealing with things like that, surely.

“I have not spoken to Tom about it because I didn’t know about it. Someone mentioned it to me just so I haven’t spoken to him. Tom is a competitor but he’s not a cheat.”

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Alan Hardy has described restoring pride to Notts County's fans as the most satisfying achievement of his tenure at the club.

When Hardy took over at Meadow Lane in January 2017, the Magpies were looking odds-on to drop out of the Football League and potentially out of existence.

In the 16 months that have followed, not only did Notts survive relegation, but have gone on to finish fifth in the current season, giving them a chance at the playoffs.

"I’m often asked what’s been the most satisfying achievement of my 16-month tenure at the club," Hardy wrote in the Nottingham Post ahead of the semi-final first leg at Coventry City.

"Quite simply, it’s this: giving back to the fans a club they can truly be proud of once more.

"I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say we have collectively delivered fairy tale turnarounds in both our on-field and off-field fortunes.

"We now enter our first play-off campaign for 21 years. I shudder to think how many relegation campaigns we’ve had to contend with during that period.

"I see real smiles on the faces of every generation of Notts County supporter. Children, parents, and grandparents all united in their enjoyment of supporting our club.

"I know many of you felt supporting Notts had become a chore. Not anymore it isn’t.

"And wherever this play-off journey takes us over the next two weeks I want us all to enjoy it.

"Collectively, I believe we all now feel we are a club back on the up. A club which has a sense of real pride, purpose and enthusiasm."

Read Alan Hardy's full column here.

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Coventry City full-back Chris Stokes has described Notts County as "basically" a "long ball" team and is hoping to see his side put another three goals past them.

The two sides will lock horns for the first leg of their League Two playoff semi-final at the Ricoh Arena this Saturday before the return leg takes place at Meadow Lane six days later.

Notts fell to a 3-0 defeat in the opening game of the season but won 2-1 when the Sky Blues came to Nottingham.

“When they came here last time we put three past them so we will be looking to do that again,” Stokes told the Coventry Telegraph.

“We have been studying them this week. We played them recently so we know what they are like and what we have to go up against. We’ll follow the game plan and make sure we get a result.

“We have (struggled against more direct and physical sides) but we know where we need to improve.

“They are a physical and direct side but we’ll study them and know where their threats are because it’s not long since we last played each other, so if we get done the same way again then it’s only our fault.

“I don’t know what their game plan will be but basically they play long ball.

“If we go into it with a good result from the first leg then they’re going to have to come at us and we know we’re good on the counter attack.

“So hopefully we can get a good result on Saturday and go there with a couple of goals up.”

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Kevin Nolan has expressed his hopes of getting Mason Bennett back on loan next season but confirmed that he would not be fit for the Magpies' playoff campaign.

The striker joined the Magpies from Derby County on the last day of the January transfer window and netted his first goal in his debut against Crewe Alexandra after coming on as a second-half substitute

However, he was forced to return to Pride Park after rupturing his hamstring on his first start for the club against Barnet.

“He’s back on the grass but it’s way too early for him,” Nolan told the official website. “There’s not enough game time or training minutes, even if we got to the final.

“But we’re going to keep in contact with Derby and Mason himself to ensure that if there’s a possibility of getting him next year, we’re at the front of the queue.

“We were so impressed with what we saw from Mason – not only on the field, but by the way he conducted himself and his eagerness to play for Notts County.

“I’m hoping we can renew that at the beginning of next season but, first and foremost, we hope he gets back to full fitness as comfortably as possible because it was a nasty injury.

“I’m sure, because of his professionalism, he’ll come back better and stronger.”

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What's been happening in League Two over the last week?

Here is Pride of Nottingham's round-up of the biggest League Two news from the last seven days.

- The regular season is now over, and the last matchday saw Barnet join Chesterfield in the bottom two and out of the Football League.

- Only the final playoff place had to be settled, and Mansfield Town were the unlucky ones as Coventry City and Lincoln City ended up sixth and seventh respectively.

- Scottish Premiership club St Johnstone have signed Drey Wright on a two-year-deal from Colchester United. The 23-year-old will arrive in Perth as a free agent after six years with the League Two club.

- Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen, the son of former Finland international Jussi Jaaskelainen, has signed a new three-year contract with the Cheshire club.

- Cambridge United goalkeeper David Forde has triggered an extension in his deal to stay for the 2018-19 campaign.

- Goalline technology, specifically Hawkeye, will be available at all 12 of this season's EFL playoff fixtures for the first time ever.

- Colchester United signed Cheltenham Town midfielder Harry Pell on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

- Yeovil Town goalkeeper Stuart Nelson signed a new two-year contract which will keep him at Huish Park until the summer of 2020.

- A number of L2 clubs have released their retained lists, which are as follows (as of 8 May):

BARNET

Transfer listed: John Akinde

Outs: Craig Ross, Ruben Bover, Jamie Stephens, Justin Amaluzor, Andre Blackman, Charlie Clough, Shane Cojocarel, Tobi Coker, Tom Day, Jordan Nicholson, Ryan Watson.

CAMBRIDGE UNITED:

Ins:

Outs: Leon Legge, Medy Elito, Piero Mingoia.

CARLISLE UNITED

Ins

Outs: Reggie Lambe, Samir Nabi, John O'Sullivan, Morgan Bacon, Tom Miller, Jamal Campbell-Ryce, Shaun Miller, Cameron Salkeld.

COLCHESTER UNITED

Ins:

Outs: Doug Loft, Denny Johnstone, Craig Slater, Tommy O'Sullivan.

CREWE ALEXANDRA

Ins:

Outs: Chris Dagnall, Zoumana Bakayogo, Daniel Udoh, Ross Woodcock.

FOREST GREEN ROVERS

Ins

Outs: Keanu Marsh-Brown, Omar Bugiel, Callum Evans, Alex Whittle, Mark Roberts, Sam Russell, Harry Pickering, Tom Anderson, Jon Moran, Olly Mehew, Cameron Belford, Jordan Morris.

GRIMSBY TOWN

Ins:

Outs: Ben Davies, Nathan Clarke, James Berrett, Tom Sawyer, Jack Keeble, Ben Killip, Scott Vernon, Karleigh Osborne, Gary McSheffrey, Sean McAllister, Zak Mills.

MORECAMBE

Ins

Outs: Michael Rose, Dean Winnard, Rhys Turner, Steven Yawson, Reece Deakin, Patrick Brough, Adam McGurk, Luke Jordan.

NEWPORT COUNTY

Ins:

Outs: James Bittner, Paul Hayes, Marlon Jackson, Calaum Jahraldo-Martin, Jamie Turley.

PORT VALE

Ins

Outs: Ryan Boot, Joe Slinn, Kjell Knops, Charlie Walford, Luke Dennis, Harry Middleton, Graham Kelly, Billy Reeves, Anton Forrester, Chris Regis.

SOUTHEND UNITED

Ins:

Transfer listed: Anton Ferdinand.

Outs: Freddie Ladapo, Jermaine McGlashan, Josh Wright, Anthony Wordsworth.

STEVENAGE

Ins: James Ball (Stockport, undisclosed)

Transfer listed: Kevin Lokko (fee required), Johnny Goddard (fee required), Joe Martin (free transfer), Jonathan Smith (free transfer).

Outs: Jack King, Fraser Franks, Dale Gorman, Tom Conlon, Chris Whelpdale, Alex Samuel, Jamie Gray.

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Kevin Nolan has claimed that Matt Tootle is well worthy of winning the Notts County Fans' Player of the Year award and reiterated his wholehearted support for the full-back.

Tootle has enjoyed a superb season in the black and white stripes thanks to his displays which combined dynamism with consistency.

The 27-year-old is also a fan favourite thanks to his eccentric, loveable personality, as shown by his quirky "slug" goal celebration which he has used several times this season after chipping in with a few strikes.

Off the pitch, Tootle has also raised awareness of mental health issues, having faced and overcome his own battles, which has inspired and helped out many people within the football sphere.

“The award was well deserved,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.

“We’ve had some outstanding performances and players all season long and Toots comes into that category.

“I am absolutely delighted he has taken a weight off his shoulders in respect of talking about mental health and what he’s been through.

"He’s now raising awareness of how easily your mental health can come into the game and how hard it is.

“I am behind him 110 per cent behind him and he knows that. I feel that we’ve got a special bond which will go on past Notts when he moves higher up. I’ll always be there for him to call me if needed."

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Michael O'Connor will be hoping for a key role in Notts County's playoff campaign over the coming weeks.

The club captain has slowly returned to action following a long-term injury and made his first start of the season against Luton Town last weekend.

With O'Connor going from strength to strength, he is eager to make up for his absence over the course of the regular season and help his club up into League One.

“There was a stage at 65 minutes when I made a run from my own box to the other one and I thought that’s me done,” he joked.

“But other than that I felt fine. I’ve played five or six reserve games and I’ve had six or seven weeks full training.

“I feel really good and I’m now hoping I can play a big part in the play-offs.

“We’ve got a 24-25 man squad so whoever the gaffer picks we can do a job for him.

“It’s a good squad, we all stick together and whoever is in front of me I will wish them all the best and get behind them.

“But I am hoping I did enough at the weekend to give the gaffer a headache.”

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Kevin Nolan has urged Notts County's players to keep their feet on the ground and concentrate on the task ahead in the playoffs, stressing that they "can't really dream about anything".

The Magpies finished fifth in League Two this season to get a shot at promotion, with Coventry City their semi-final opponents.

Notts will make the trip to the Ricoh Arena on Saturday before playing the second leg at Meadow Lane on Friday, May 18, and should they be successful, Wembley beckons.

“I have great belief in these lads and what we’ve done all season long,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.

“I am sure if you asked Mark Robins he would say the same about his Coventry team.

“He’s a great fella, Mark, and I am looking forward to pitting my wits against him.

“Hopefully I am the one who succeeds, but no matter what we will have a beer afterwards.

“And I hope it’s me who is getting the congratulations and we are going to Wembley.

“But there is so much work to be done before then that we can’t really dream about anything.

“We’ve got to concentrate on Coventry now, and while the lads can enjoy what they’ve done over 46 games, it’s back to work (this week).

“We will look at what we need to do to ensure we get to Wembley.”

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Michael O’Connor has expressed his desire to get stuck into the playoffs as Notts County find themselves just three games away from League One.

The Magpies finished fifth in League Two this season to get a shot at promotion, with Coventry City their semi-final opponents.

Notts will make the trip to the Ricoh Arena on Saturday before playing the second leg at Meadow Lane on Friday, May 18.

Club captain O’Connor, who has successfully overcome a major injury to return to first-team contention and made his first start of the season iagainst Luton Town on Saturday, is eager to get the playoffs underway.

“They are all good teams in the play-offs and any one of them would have been tough,” he told the Nottingham Post.

“You need to beat whoever is put in front of you and we beat Coventry here not too long ago.

“But in saying that they beat us in the first game of the season and we didn’t do too well there. That was a long time ago though. We are feeling confident, so bring it on.”

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Kevin Nolan has praised Notts County for getting a result in their final regular game of the League Two season against Luton Town and is optimistic ahead of the playoffs.

The Magpies finished fifth in the table with a point against the already-promoted Hatters in a goalless draw at Meadow Lane and will face Coventry City in the semi-finals.

“It was an enjoyable game for the fans because there were lots of chances and plenty of oohs and aahs,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.

“But I am delighted we got the clean sheet and I always thought it was going to be a tough game no matter what.

“We created chances although I thought we could put them under more pressure when they went down to 10 men.

“That’s something we can work on, but overall it was a good positive result to take into the play-offs.

“It was important that we got a result in that respect and I thought the way we bounced back from defeat to Grimsby was good.

“I love clean sheets and we’ve got one and that bodes well for the next couple of weeks.

“It’s been a fantastic 46 games and we’ve got two games now in a knockout competition and we’ve got to be better than Coventry over 180 minutes.

“If we are then I feel we will be going to Wembley.”

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Alan Hardy has given his thoughts on the upcoming League Two playoffs, which will see Notts County three games and a trip to Wembley away from promotion.

The Magpies play their last game of the regular season today, hosting already-promoted Luton Town for the chance to finish as high in the fourth-to-seventh mini-table as possible.

"Ever since we cemented our place in the play-offs, the excitement which comes attached with such an achievement has been entirely understandable," Hardy wrote in the Nottingham Post.

"You can’t blame anybody for getting carried away about dreaming of playing at Wembley, where you hope all the hard work over the course of the season is rewarded with promotion.

"We still don’t know who we’re going to play in the semi-finals and that will only be determined once we play our final game of the regular season against Luton this weekend.

"Victory in front of a bumper crowd at Meadow Lane would give us an incredible lift going into the play-offs but it will be tough because Luton are arguably the most entertaining team in the division.

"But despite losing to Grimsby, I am sure we will go out there full of confidence given how good training has been this week.

"I suspect the manager will make a few changes in what I am sure will be a very open and entertaining game of football.

"It wouldn’t surprise me if it finished 5-5 but what we desire most is a result and performance that gives us momentum going into the play-offs.

"Anything can happen in those games and I maintain that what has happened in the previous nine months counts for nothing.

"The players and manager have done a fantastic job this season. I’ve enjoyed it and I am sure the fans have too.

"All we need is one final push to get us over the line, making the tantalising prospect of a day out at Wembley a wonderful reality."

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Kevin Nolan has admitted that letting Liam Walker leave Notts County was a tough decision but could not stand in his way after being given an opportunity to play elsewhere.

The Gibraltar international left Meadow Lane on Monday having had his contract terminated by mutual consent, having made just 19 appearances this season and failing to make the squad altogether in recent weeks.

"Liam got given an opportunity to go elsewhere," Nolan told the Nottingham Post. "He rang the club and asked if he could go to pastures new and I didn’t want to stand in the lad’s way.

"He’s been a fantastic pro and just didn’t get the opportunities he would have liked and that’s because I thought there were players ahead of him in the team.

"He’s got great quality and I know wherever he goes he’ll do well because of the way he is.

"I didn’t want to take that opportunity away from him because football’s a funny world and in two weeks’ time that opportunity might not have been there for him.

"I had to make a tough decision and I think is for the best for Liam and for us moving forward.

"I don’t know all the ins and outs of where he’s heading next, but I said for as long as he is here then he is more than welcome to come and use the facilities, and if he needs to train.

"We can either put him with the lads or with the younger group. It was unfortunate for Liam because I think he expected a bit more than when he signed, but that’s the way football goes.

"But I wish him well and good luck in the future because I believe he will go somewhere and succeed."

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Kevin Nolan has described Notts County's League Two regular season finale against Luton Town as a "fantastic opportunity" to prepare for the playoffs.

The Magpies' 2-1 loss at Grimsby Town, combined with Wycombe Wanderers' 2-1 win at Chesterfield, saw the Chairboys fill the last top-three spot in the table.

Notts cannot finish any higher than fourth or lower than seventh, but before navigating the playoffs, must first see out the 46th and final fixture, and awaiting them on Saturday is second-placed Luton.

“It’s just about making sure now that we’re ready and we’re prepared for the playoffs,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.

“There’s no better time to do it than start with a fantastic opportunity and a fantastic game with Luton who were deservedly going up.

“They are going to bring 4,000 plus fans and it’s going to be a great atmosphere and a great occasion.

“Then we know we’ve got the business of two games which is going to give us the season highlight or lowlight.

“But I said to all the players that no matter what happens from now on, I’m proud of every one of them for what they’ve done and what we’ve done as a team this year.

“We’re just hoping that we can get over their final hurdle now.”

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What's been happening in League Two over the last week?

Here is Pride of Nottingham's round-up of the biggest League Two news from the last seven days.

- Lincoln City manager Danny Cowley and his brother, assistant manager Nicky, have committed their future to Sincil Bank by signing new deals until 2022.

- Carlisle United have announced that Keith Curle will leave Brunton Park at the end of the season. The former Notts County boss has been in charge of the Cumbrians since September 2014.

- The 45th round of fixtures saw Luton Town clinch second place behind champions Accrington Stanley.

- Wycombe Wanderers were assured of third place, leaving Exeter City, Notts County, Coventry City, Lincoln City and Mansfield Town in the running for the four playoff places.

- At the bottom, Barnet sit two points adrift of safety, with Morecambe the only other team that could join Chesterfield in dropping to the National League.

- Also relating to Morecambe, the sale of the club to Bond Group Investments Limited was completed ahead of their relegation decider.

- EFL clubs are set to vote on the future of the matchday programme in June. Several of its members have questioned the requirement for clubs to offer a physical version of their product in an era of social media.

- Veteran midfielder Sam Saunders has signed a new one-year deal with Wycombe Wanderers after helping the club win automatic promotion to League One. The 34-year-old has made 27 appearances in all competitions this season.

- Defender Josh Doherty has signed a new two-year contract with Crawley Town. The 22-year-old, who has represented Northern Ireland at Under-21 level, has made 13 starts and a further four substitute appearances this season.

- Crewe Alexandra striker Charlie Kirk has signed a new three-year contract at Gresty Road. The 20-year-old academy graduate's existing deal was due to expire this June, but he is now signed up until the summer of 2021.

- Cambridge United have appointed interim boss Joe Dunne as their permanent head coach on a three-year contract. The ex-Colchester manager, 44, joined the U's as Richard Money's assistant in 2015 and also worked with Shaun Derry, who left the club in February.

- Crewe midfielder James Jones has signed a new two-year contract following a frustrating injury-hit campaign with the club. Jones, 22, has made just five appearances this season, and was not fit for action until late March.

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Shaun Brisley wants Notts County to put the disappointment of the defeat at Grimsby Town behind them, keep the momentum going against Luton Town and go into the playoffs full of confidence.

Wycombe Wanderers took third spot in the table as they won their 45th game, while the Magpies fluffed their lines at Blundell Park in a 2-1 loss.

The promoted Hatters await Notts on Saturday in the last game of the regular season and Brisley is eager for his side to make the most of it.

“We obviously wanted to win to take the fight for third spot into the final game,” Brisley told the Nottingham Post. “But we weren’t as good as what we have been in the last three games.

“We’ll take it on the chin and we’ll look forward to the play-offs. It’s important we get back to winning ways against Luton and build momentum going into those extra two games.

“But to be in the play-offs is a great achievement given where the club was last season. We are still in with a chance of promotion, which is the target we set ourselves.

“But there was a sense of frustration about not taking it to the final game. We’ve just got to keep our heads up and go again.”

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Liam Walker has suggested that a lack of game time prompted him to make the decision to leave Notts County ahead of the end of the League Two season.

The 30-year-old joined the Magpies last summer from Gibraltar Premier Division outfit Europa FC but made just 19 appearances in total, struggling to even make the bench in recent weeks.

Notts confirmed the news of Walker's contract being terminated by mutual consent on Monday afternoon, stating that he had left "with immediate effect to pursue opportunities elsewhere".

"Well my time at Notts County has come to an end," Walker wrote on social media.

"It has been a hard season personally for me with the lack of game time and I have taken the decision to cancel my contract and move on.

"I would just like to thank the fans and all those who did believe in me. Wish the club all the best for the future and good luck for the playoffs."

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Kevin Nolan has claimed that he is not fussed over who Notts County will face in the League Two playoffs.

The final matchday of the regular League Two season will be played out on Saturday, with the Magpies facing Luton Town at Meadow Lane.

Notts will be seeking victory in order to finish as high as they can in the playoff places, and have already beaten Exeter City, Coventry City, Lincoln City this season.

“It doesn’t matter who we get,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post. “We’ve just got to make sure that we be ourselves.

“We’ve had some good success against all those teams so for me, it doesn’t matter.

“We will know this time next week who we’ve got and we will start preparing.

“Hopefully that preparation will do us right and we’ll be having a trip to Wembley.”

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Though not quite as busy on the fixture level as the previous months, April was nonetheless a tense month, with many of the league's annual permutations becoming reality.

How did the month pan out for the Notts County contingent? Pride of Nottingham goes over the big news.

April 2

On Easter Monday, Notts suffered a big blow to their automatic promotion hopes as eventual League Two champions Accrington Stanley ran out 1-0 winners at the Wham Stadium.

On the plus side, Michael O'Connor made his long-awaited return for Notts County, coming on as a second-half substitute during the defeat for his first first-team appearance since April 2017.

April 5

Jorge Grant was named in FourFourTwo magazine's top 50 EFL players of the season.

April 7

Notts claimed their first win in six League Two games as fellow playoff chasers Coventry City were beaten 2-1 at Meadow Lane, Pride of Nottingham-sponsored Jonathan Forte scoring a brace for the Magpies.

April 9

Kevin Nolan confirmed that his touchline dismissal against Wycombe Wanderers was punished by a fine.

April 10

Highly rated Leyton Orient midfielder Charley Barker reportedly played in a friendly for Notts with a view to a future switch to Meadow Lane, though nothing more has been heard since.

April 12

Kevin Nolan said he would be having a chat with Joey Barton in hope of persuading him to come to Notts, though his former Newcastle United teammate has since gone on to secure the manager's job at Fleetwood Town.

Jon Stead triggered a clause in his Notts contract to extend his stay at Meadow Lane past the end of the 2017/18 season.

April 14

Notts came from a goal down to record a 3-1 win at Colchester United that kept the Magpies' League Two playoff hopes alive and kicking.

Shola Ameobi revealed that he is mulling over whether to retire at the end of the season but will consider it properly in the summer.

April 18

Shola Ameobi says he is not specifically looking to go into coaching once he hangs up his boots but has not fully closed the door on a potential switch to the dugout.

April 21

Notts secured a spot in the League Two playoffs thanks to a resounding 4-1 win over Yeovil Town at Meadow Lane.

April 28

On a slightly sourer note, Notts threw away the chance of making the top three in League Two after falling to a 2-1 defeat at Grimsby Town.

April 29

Matt Tootle and Jorge Grant were among the award winners at Notts County's end-of-season ceremony.

April 30

Notts announced that Gibraltar international Liam Walker had left the club with one regular season game to spare.

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Notts County have announced that Gibraltar international Liam Walker has left the club.

The 30-year-old joined the Magpies last summer from Gibraltar Premier Division outfit Europa FC.

Walker has made 19 appearances this season but has found himself on the fringes of the team and in recent weeks struggled even to make the bench.

Notts confirmed the news of Walker's contract being terminated by mutual consent on Monday afternoon, stating that he had left "with immediate effect to pursue opportunities elsewhere".

Manager Kevin Nolan also left a brief message for the midfielder.

“Everyone at Meadow Lane would like to thank Liam for all his efforts this season," Nolan was quoted as saying. "We wish him all the best for the future.”

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