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Former Notts County manager Jamie Fullarton reportedly locked his side’s dressing room door following their 4-1 defeat against Exeter City, before subjecting his players to a furious debriefing over their performance. The Nottingham Post claims Fullarton challenged his players over their second half collapse against the Grecians, which fell well short of the standards he had demanded since his appointment. Two of the senior professionals w

Kevin Nolan has backed his Notts County players to put the 3-1 defeat at Mansfield Town behind them and "prove people wrong again". The Magpies enjoyed a flawless September right up to the final fixture of the month, where a Danny Rose brace and Richard Duffy's own goal sadly brought the visitors back to earth. Despite the defeat, Notts remain top of League Two, and Nolan admits he gave them a pep talk following the loss at Field Mill, with a view to the Forest Green Rovers clash and t

Notts County boss Kevin Nolan has admitted that Mason Bennett is likely to be sidelined for a fairly long time after injuring his hamstring. The forward, on loan at Meadow Lane from Derby County, had to come off in the first half of Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Barnet. Bennett is to go for a scan which will provide a clearer picture of when he can be back in action but Nolan sadly revealed that "we won't be seeing him any time soon". "I'm gutted for the lad because he looked sharp in

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

Teenage defender Declan Dunn has signed his first professional contract with Notts County. The 18-year-old made his senior debut for the Magpies in the 4-0 FA Cup first round defeat away at Barnsley and has been a regular in reserve fixtures this term. Dunn joined the Notts academy at Under-10s level and spoke proudly of the latest development in his fledgling career. “I came in after the Barnsley match and Paul asked me to come into the office and told me I was being offered a co

Notts County boss Luke Williams is relentlessly pursuing perfection, having amassed 100 points and 106 goals this season. He was pleased with Friday's 3-0 win over Wealdstone at Meadow Lane, but remained critical of his side's first-half display, despite Sam Austin's sublime finish on eight minutes putting his team in front at the break. Halifax Town's Milli Alli played a starring role as they upset the odds to beat Wrexham in a significant game for the National League. The Magpies have bee

Lucien Mahovo, the promising 19-year-old defender who emerged as a star at Meadow Lane, has officially joined Norwich City for an undisclosed fee. Mahovo, who signed his first professional contract with Notts County in December 2022, leaves for the Sky Bet Championship after making his league debut on the final day of the last season. Speaking to Canaries TV after his signing, Mahovo expressed his enthusiasm for the move. "Brilliant, it’s a great club, it has brilliant facilities, and

Saturday 22th of November, Notts County return to Meadow Lane against Yeovil Town. Notts are currently the inform team, however the squad will have to put the F.A Cup exit by Accrington to the back of their minds and focus on progressing further in League One. Yeovil Town haven't won in their last 6 games, yet it will not be plain sailing for the mighty magpies. Fortunes frequently change, so Notts will have to be on guard.   The M

Former Swindon Town manager Mark Cooper is reportedly set to become the favourite to replace Jamie Fullarton as Notts County manager. The 47-year-old is said to have narrowly missed out on the job in January when the board opted to hire Fullarton, who in turn was sacked after the 4-1 home defeat to Exeter City on Saturday. Cooper, who guided the Robins to the League One play-off final last season, has also been linked with a job at Stevena

Mark Crossley has claimed that the decision to halt Saturday's League Two fixture between Notts County and Morecambe was correct as it was too dangerous to continue. The game at Meadow Lane got as far as the 10-minute mark when referee Dean Whitestone decided to take the players off before calling off the game altogether. Torrential rain, complete with heavy thunder and lightning, rendered the pitch unplayable, and Crossley believes it was the right call. "It was unplayable," said

The feelgood factor around Notts County continues as Shola Ameobi praised his teammates, in particular strike partner Jon Stead, as well as miracle worker Kevin Nolan. The Magpies are 13 points clear of the League Two bottom two with seven games to go, and although safety is not mathematically certain, it has allowed fans to breathe a lot easier, in particular with the downturn in form of basement sides Newport County and Leyton Orient. Ameobi, who scored the winner in County's 1-0 win

Kevin Nolan has expressed his delight with Shola Ameobi's return for Notts County, but insists he will not rush him back into action. The former Newcastle United forward had not played for the Magpies since injuring his hamstring in the win over Morecambe. However, Ameobi was given more than 20 minutes on the pitch in the derby with Mansfield Town, and Nolan says his return gives him more attacking talent at his disposal. “Shola’s return is great as it gives us more options,” Nola

Alan Hardy has revealed that Notts County are paying over £40,000 a month in win bonuses to manager Kevin Nolan and the club's players. Hardy took over the Magpies from Ray Trew in January with the club facing a winding-up petition brought by HM Revenue & Customs and has done a fine job of repairing the club from top to bottom. County are currently second in the League Two table and beat Oxford City 3-2 on Saturday to reach the FA Cup third round, which brings the prospect of a bum

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

Frank Vincent has emphasised that he and his fellow Notts County players will maintain their focus on one game at a time, following their latest results in the National League. The Magpies have surged back to the top of the table, having secured a comfortable 3-0 victory against Wealdstone. Goals from Sam Austin, Macaulay Langstaff, and Vincent have helped to take their points tally to a record-breaking 100 for the season. It's the first time in the club's history that they have achieved this fe

In a pivotal move for both clubs, prolific Notts County striker Macaulay Langstaff is set to join Championship side Millwall. The 27-year-old has been on the radar of the Lions throughout the summer, and the deal looks imminent, securing last season’s League Two Golden Boot winner for their squad. Langstaff, who extended his stay with Notts County until 2027 in August and was installed as club captain on June 10, now appears poised to make his debut at Championship level. Millwall

Notts County midfielder Nicky Wroe has joined National League side FC Halifax Town on a month’s loan, subject to FA confirmation. The 30-year-old midfielder started his career with Barnsley, making 49 appearances for the South Yorkshire side. He has also had spells at York City, Torquay United, Shrewsbury Town and Oxford United. Wroe’s loan sees him join a team currently stuck in the Conference relegation zone.

Notts County midfielder Alan Smith has bemoaned his side’s performance in their 4-1 defeat against Exeter City, saying the squad let now-departed manager Jamie Fullarton down. The Magpies were level with the Grecians at half time, but soon collapsed in the second half at Meadow Lane as the Devon side left the East Midlands with all three points. Speaking before Fullarton’s sacking was confirmed, Smith said: "The manager puts us out there t

Mark Crossley has praised Stanley Aborah for his "good response" to being left out of the Notts County lineup in the wake of Michael O'Connor's absence. The Belgian made a rare start against Morecambe on Saturday, a game which was abandoned after 10 minutes because of torrential rain. Aborah, who replaced rested captain O'Connor, went close to scoring on two occasions before ref Dean Whitestone called a halt to the League Two match. "Michael picked up a groin strain at Exeter and

Kevin Nolan has reiterated that Notts County must not get into the mindset of having done their job following their 1-0 win at Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. Shola Ameobi's goal proved enough for the Magpies to claim all three points at Adams Park, putting them 13 points clear of the League Two relegation zone. Many Notts fans have breathed a sigh of relief at the distance between the club and basement sides Newport County and Leyton Orient, whose recent form has been wretched to say t

Notts County have completed the double signing of midfielder Elliot Hodge and defender Nicky Hunt. Hodge, 21, is the son of former Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Steve Hodge, and previously spent time as an apprentice at Meadow Lane. Hunt, meanwhile, was signed by Kevin Nolan during his spell in charge at Leyton Orient and the pair were also teammates at Bolton Wanderers early on in their careers. Speaking about Hodge, Nolan told the Nottingham Post: “Everyone who has sp

Kevin Nolan has reassured fans that there is no "mini crisis" at Notts County and that the players will be hoping to put their hard work on the training ground into practice against Carlisle United tonight. The Magpies' league form has tailed off in recent weeks and a 4-1 win over Crewe Alexandra was followed up by an 8-1 trouncing at Swansea City in the FA Cup and then a 1-0 defeat at League Two strugglers Barnet. Despite County's form taking a downturn, which has culminated in the cl