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Notts County boss John Sheridan has told reporters that he knows who to keep and who to let go from his playing squad in January. The 52-year-old has been vocal about his need to strengthen in the transfer window as he looks to usher the Magpies away from relegation trouble. "I've got players in mind who I want to bring in and who to let go," he told the Nottingham Post. "I find it very hard when I'm picking my team; I don't like leaving people out. "That's one thing I am as

Notts County boss John Sheridan has praised striker Jon Stead, claiming he would be playing higher than League Two if he were younger. The 33-year-old is the joint leading scorer in the fourth tier with nine goals after bagging a brace in the Magpies' 2-0 win at Exeter City on Tuesday night. "The thing I like about him is that even if he is playing poorly, he believes he is going to score," said Sheridan. "That's a good a sign in a player and in the form he is in at the moment he

John Sheridan has claimed that Newport County will provide Notts County with a stern test on Saturday. The Welsh club appointed Graham Westley as manager in early October and, since then, have improved in form. A win at Meadow Lane on Saturday, providing other results go their way, will see the Exiles climb off the bottom of the League Two table. "They are in a good vein of form at the moment," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "They have a manager who is an excellent appoin

Notts County boss John Sheridan has claimed that his side is a long way from firing on all cylinders because they've only been playing well in patches. The Magpies currently sit sixth in League Two but have so far been inconsistent in their results and displays for the most part. "We are far away from where I want us to be," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "As I've said before, the only game that I thought we played really well for a long period was against Plymouth. "In t

Notts County manager John Sheridan has claimed that achieving results while not playing well is a good sign of "doggedness". The Magpies were two goals down at Boreham Wood in the FA Cup first-round clash at the weekend but rallied round to earn a 2-2 draw at Meadow Park. Ahead of Wednesday's EFL Trophy clash at Sunderland's reserve side, the Notts boss claimed that his side boasted a mental strength they did not have last season. "The good thing is about my players is that when w

John Sheridan wants an improved showing from Notts County as they welcome Peterborough United to Meadow Lane in Sunday's FA Cup second-round clash. The Magpies will get a welcome distraction from their League Two troubles this weekend as they welcome League One Posh to NG2 in a bid to determine who goes into the hat for the fabled third-round draw. Sheridan says that, as Notts have already taken big scalps this season, they can cause an upset against Peterborough, even if he is unsure

Notts County boss John Sheridan admits he's cancelled his players' Christmas party, adding that they agree with his reasoning. The Magpies sit 19th in the League Two table after a poor run of four consecutive league defeats, and Sheridan thinks the players are not in a position to be celebrating. "Listen, you've got to take your mind off football, I'm all for that, but I don't think we're in any position to," he told the Nottingham Post. "I think we've got to work a lot, lot harde

John Sheridan has claimed that Notts County deserved their first league win in front of their home supporters this season as Leyton Orient were beaten 3-1 at Meadow Lane. After a goalless first half, Jonathan Forte had opened the scoring in the 53rd minute and Jon Stead quickly doubled the advantage moments later. Louis Lang was sent off for the home side and Paul McCallum halved the deficit with four minutes remainiing, but Aaron Collins hit a spectacular third to seal the win for the

John Sheridan has praised Notts County for responding well to their 4-0 loss at Blackpool by dominating Boreham Wood in their FA Cup first-round replay. Goals by Jonathan Forte and Aaron Collins helped the Magpies claim a 2-0 win at Meadow Lane on Tuesday night, booking a date in the second round against Peterborough United. "It was a tricky game for us after Saturday, when we played so poorly and conceded four goals," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "It was a game we were expe

John Sheridan has warned his Notts County players that they are free to leave the club if they don't like his style of management. The Magpies fell to their sixth consecutive League Two defeat as Colchester United claimed a 2-1 win at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. Notts now sit one point above the drop zone thanks to Saturday's loss, in which eight of Sheridan's summer signings were involved. "I've brought a few players in here at the start of the season, and on paper they l

John Sheridan has admitted that his Notts County players may be suffering from 'fear' when they go out on the pitch, such is their poor confidence and form. The Magpies are hovering just about the League Two relegation zone after falling to seven consecutive defeats, as well as missing out on a FA Cup third-round trip to Chelsea after losing to Peterborough United in their replay. "They probably are playing with a bit of fear because we are losing," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "

John Sheridan has hailed his side's 2-0 win at Exeter City on Tuesday, putting emphasis on the impressive first-half display which he says "won the game". The Magpies raced into a two-goal lead, courtesy of Jon Stead's brace which took him to nine goals for the season. In the second half the Grecians rallied round but Adam Collin pulled off a string of saves to finish the game with a clean sheet. "It was just good to win a football match," Sheridan told reporters. "In the first ha

John Sheridan has ripped into Notts County, claiming their 4-0 loss at Blackpool was the worst of his managerial career, and that they would not have beaten a pub team with that performance. The Magpies were torn apart at Bloomfield Road on Saturday as Kyle Vassell bagged a brace and set up goals for Colin Daniel and Jamille Matt, while Vadaine Oliver was sent off for the visitors. "We were totally inept," Sheridan told BBC Radio Nottingham. "We could be playing the Red Lion on Tu

Notts County manager John Sheridan felt like his side deserved all three points against Plymouth Argyle in Tuesday night's League Two 2-1 defeat at Meadow Lane. The Magpies fell behind to Jake Jervis's strike just before the quarter-hour mark but were level in the 17th minute through a Jon Stead solo goal. Plymouth struck again on the half-hour mark as Nauris Bulvitis scored from a corner and, despite County's efforts in the second half, could not fashion a second equaliser. Sheri

John Sheridan has expressed his frustration at going into this weekend's game against Crewe out of the top seven. The Magpies lost their last two games, at Mansfield Town and at home against Morecambe, to find themselves 10th in League Two ahead of the Railwaymen clash. Sheridan also played down the boos directed towards the side, adding that fans "pay their money and are entitled to an opinion." "I am still frustrated because I would have liked to have gone into the Crewe game fo

Notts County manager John Sheridan has ripped into his side for throwing the game away after losing 3-1 at local rivals Mansfield Town on Saturday. The Magpies spurned a number of chances in the first half as the Stags drew first blood in the second half through Matt Green. Despite Alex Rodman's equaliser, Green's late penalty and Darius Henderson's injury-time cherry on top left Notts reeling in yet another derby defeat. Sheridan told reporters: “I am very disappointed to lose th

John Sheridan has pledged to "work his socks off" to help Notts County get promoted, beginning with improving their home record. The Magpies have won just once at Meadow Lane in the league this season, with their last home game ending in farce as Newport County claimed a 3-0 win. "I never expected us to be this poor at home, not in my wildest dreams," Sheridan said to the Nottingham Post. "We need to do a lot better. "I don't like people watching us when we aren't being a good tea

Notts County could find themselves in the Championship in the next five or six years if new owner Alan Hardy is able to take them forward, according to former captain John Thompson. On Monday, it was confirmed that Hardy had agreed a deal with current owner Ray Trew regarding a takeover of the club. The Magpies are currently languishing in the lower reaches of League Two, but Thompson is hopeful of Hardy taking the Meadow Lane outfit in an upward trajectory. He told the Nottingham

Former Notts County captain John Thompson has claimed that Notts County looked "a bit devoid of ideas" as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at Chesterfield on Sunday. The Magpies' televised League Two clash at the Proact Stadium was the archetypal "bad day" as they conceded two goals before the break due to dreadful defending. Although Dan Jones halved the deficit late on, the following nine minutes of stoppage time only yielded another goal for the Spireites as Matt Tootle gave away a penalty

Notts County has announced the pricing of their season tickets for the 2023/24 season. The Magpies had a memorable 2022-23 campaign as they broke their club records for unbeaten matches, points, wins, and goals. This achievement was rewarded by the commitment of over 4,000 season ticket holders. Throughout the recent history of the club, Notts County has had a remarkable season where they went head-to-head with Wrexham for the National League title, under the guidance of head coach Luke Wil

Former Millwall, Wimbledon and Republic of Ireland forward Jon Goodman has been appointed as Notts County's new academy manager. The 45-year-old joins the Magpies from the Nike Academy, where he spent three years coaching and developing talented unsigned players. Goodman previously worked as head of sports science at Leeds United and Reading, and also ran a consultancy business which included Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton among its clients. He told the official Notts website:

Notts County academy manager Jon Goodman says first-team boss Kevin Nolan is supportive of the project that Goodman will be undertaking with the club's youngsters. The former Nike Academy head arrived at Meadow Lane last month tasked with revamping the Magpies academy and ensuring the young players can prosper to the point of being first-teamers. Flanked by assistant manager Richard Thomas, Goodman is now able to get to work with the academy players, now they've reported back to the cl