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Notts County midfielder Liam Noble has criticised his side's defending, saying it's unfair on goalkeeper Scott Loach and simply "not good enough". The Magpies lost 4-0 at Portsmouth on Good Friday, while six days earlier they went down 4-1 at home to Exeter City. Noble said: "As a team we can't defend. It's down to us and it has been for the last few games. "As you saw the four goals could have been stopped. It keeps on happening and individuals need to look at themselves. "A

Liam Noble has stressed that his "head is in the right place now" as he prepares to begin his second spell at Notts County. The midfielder was known as somewhat of a loose cannon in his first spell at Meadow Lane due to his temper and tendency to accumulate cards. Noble then left for Forest Green Rovers in 2016 helping them reach the Football League, before leaving the club earlier this year and joining the Magpies again. Now that the transfer window is open again, Noble has been

New Notts County midfielder Liam Walker has praised the club setup, describing the way it works as "top class". The 29-year-old, a Gibraltar international, signed a contract at Meadow Lane last week after having impressed during friendlies against Nottingham Forest and Wigan Athletic. Walker has also hailed the methods of Notts manager Kevin Nolan and thanked his new teammates for having welcomed him warmly to the club. "Ever since I walked into the club it seemed the way it works

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 p

On the 21st December 2013, a Meadow Lane fixture against Bristol City took place. On the half hour mark, a crunching challenge from City player Greg Cunningham on Gary Liddle saw the Notts player crumble to the ground. The referee, amazingly, didn't see fit to punish the Bristol player, as Liddle was forced to make way for Mark Fotheringham. The final outcome was a draw, but frustratingly the Magpies lost a key part of their team. The injury is on the minds of many Notts fans & the Po

Lilian Greenwood, MP for Nottingham South, has taken to Twitter with a thread regarding her meeting with Alan Hardy in wake of the recent happenings at Notts County. You don't need us at Pride of Nottingham to recap exactly what's been happening with the club. Let's face it, you as much as us are most likely sick to the back teeth of constantly hearing about how our beloved club, rich in tradition and history, has lurched from one humiliation to the other. Anyway, here is each mes

Lincoln City have confirmed that Billy Knott's red card against Notts County has not been overturned. The 24-year-old was given his marching orders by referee Sebastian Stockbridge 28 minutes into the Magpies' 4-1 win at Meadow Lane after catching Ryan Yates in the face with a high boot. The appeal was considered by the FA on Monday afternoon and, the following day, a statement on the Imps site announced that the dismissal has been upheld. As a result Knott will serve a three-matc

Matt Virtue has praised his teammates at Notts County for helping him out during his loan spell from Liverpool and is especially happy about Kevin Nolan's characteristics and man-management skills. Since arriving in Nottingham, the 20-year-old took a while to find his feet but is now fully integrated in the squad, making 12 appearances so far, and he is enjoying the dressing-room atmosphere. “All of them really (have taken him under their wing), I can’t fault any of them. All of them h

In the world of football dreams, playing at Wembley Stadium stands as a pinnacle achievement for many. London-born Jodi Jones, currently shining at Notts County in League Two, is living this dream not once but twice within six months. Representing Malta, he reflects on the excitement and gratitude that accompany such a unique experience. "It's the biggest stadium; just seeing it every single day, I think every kid dreams of playing at Wembley. I've been looking forward to this for a long ti

Exeter City midfielder Lloyd James has claimed that his side will "put their bodies on the line" at Notts County in a bid to turn around their poor away form. The Grecians were top of the table earlier in the season but their form ended up tailing off somewhat as they now sit in the playoff area. They have 7 wins from their last 10 home games, but on the road, they have 6 defeats and 2 draws from their last 10. Ahead of Saturday's League Two meeting at Meadow Lane, James was in de

Notts County loanee Aaron Collins is eager to make John Sheridan's starting XI, treating every substitute appearance he's made so far as if he's "knocking on the manager's door". The Wolverhampton Wanderers winger has impressed for the Magpies since joining on loan in August, scoring several goals and adding energy when coming on. "Every time I go out on the pitch, I feel as though I am knocking on the manager's door," Collins told reporters. "I've done well every time I have come

Notts County loanee Louis Laing is delighted in being able to contribute to his side's success, whether by keeping clean sheets, scoring or providing assists. The 23-year-old played a hand in both Magpies goals away at Hartlepool United on Saturday, scoring the leveller before setting up Jon Stead for the winner. Laing told reporters: "I am trying to think back if I have scored in England before, but I haven't, so that's something to celebrate. "I had a hand in the second goal as

Motherwell defender Louis Laing has rejoined Notts County on a loan until January. The 23-year-old made 12 appearances during his previous loan stint at the club two seasons ago, during which time Notts kept six clean sheets. Laing, formerly of Nottingham Forest, told the Notts official website: "It's good to be back because the last stint I had here was massively enjoyable. "It's a big club with great fans and and hopefully we can replicate our form from when I was last here and

Notts County want to bring former Nottingham Forest defender and Magpies loanee Louis Laing back to Meadow Lane, according to reports. The 23-year-old, currently at Motherwell, is now believed to be on John Sheridan's radar as the Notts gaffer looks to shore up his defence. Laing was brought to Notts on loan by Shaun Derry in the 2014/15 season and performed admirably at the back for the Magpies while at the club. He moved on a free transfer to Motherwell in the summer of last yea

Louis Laing has admitted that the Notts County dressing room was in higher spirits than it has been for the last few weeks after their 2-2 draw against League One side Peterborough United. The Magpies are languishing in the bottom six of League Two after four consecutive league defeats, prompting manager John Sheridan to cancel their Christmas party and pledge to play first-teamers in the reserves. However, Meadow Lane saw the hosts come from two goals down to salvage a draw against Po

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

Colchester United captain Luke Prosser has spoken of the incident where Notts County's Shola Ameobi allegedly elbowed him in the chest, and says he received an apology about it after the game. Just before half time, the veteran Magpies forward appeared to elbow Prosser in the chest, although referee Brendan Malone chose to take no action. Ameobi went on to score County's second goal in Saturday's 3-1 away win at the Weston Homes Community Stadium, which kept them in the hunt for a top

As Notts County prepare for their forthcoming match against a formidable Crewe Alexandra, Head Coach Luke Williams provides an insightful perspective on the challenges that lie ahead.  Williams, who has previously encountered Crewe in his managerial career, is well aware of their consistent performance. "They're always good. I've been up against Crewe for Swindon Town, so many times for MK Dons, and they're just always excellent. They always get the maximum out of players," Williams ad

Notts County's head coach, Luke Williams, has candidly delved into the persistent defensive struggles that his team has encountered in recent fixtures.  After the Shrewsbury Town match that left Williams visibly frustrated, he openly discussed his concerns about lapses in concentration adversely impacting the team's overall performance. Williams was quick to underscore the proactive measures taken to rectify the defensive issues, stating emphatically, "The problems have been there, and

Notts County has announced the signing of Junior Morias, a forward from Dagenham and Redbridge, as they continue to strengthen their attacking options. Morias has signed a three-year deal at Meadow Lane for an undisclosed fee, and despite currently being sidelined with a short-term injury, the club has confirmed that he is a vital part of their long-term plans. Morias joins Notts County with an impressive record of 13 goals in his debut season and an additional 10 goals so far this campaign

In addressing the defensive challenges, Williams elaborated on the team's overall performance against a formidable opponent: "Some of the players were incredible, so well-organised, very difficult to break down.  But then if you just keep giving them a goal, and then we're playing like lunatics in the end, completely out of control because we're desperate. We make a stupid action three times, and now we have to play completely crazy to even get back on terms." Expressing his determinat

The city of Nottingham was alive with anticipation as two of its local football clubs, Notts County and Nottingham Forest, prepared to play in a pre-season friendly at Meadow Lane. The match was a chance for both teams to showcase their skills and for fans to get a glimpse of what the upcoming season might hold. As the day of the match approached, excitement grew among the residents of Nottingham. Flags and banners were hung from windows and balconies, and the streets were filled with the s