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Jordan Richards has returned to Notts as his successful three month loan spell with Boston United has come to an end. Loan rules prevented an extension to the original loan deal but he will be eligible to resume in January, which is what he would like if Ricardo Moniz has no plans for him at Notts. Jordan believes his own interests would be best served by returning to Boston in the new year. Referring to Boston United Jordan said "I'd love to come back, particularly if I'm not goi

Notts County defender Thierry Audel has admitted that his side have had an awful season, but is hoping to at least finish on a high and enjoy the final few games. The Magpies were expected to challenge for promotion, but after 39 matches they sit in the bottom division’s bottom five, although they are 13 points clear of the bottom two. They are also on their third manager of the season in Mark Cooper, having previously sacked both Ricardo Moniz and Jamie Fullarton. "I am not the gaffer,

Former Notts County boss Martin Allen motivated his players ahead of a derby against Nottingham Forest by walking half-naked into the River Trent at five in the morning. The story is another of the anecdotes featured in the book One Flew Over the Magpie's Nest, written by lifelong Magpies fan Paul Mace and containing stories from former players, managers, directors and fans. Following Monday's revelation of Roberto Mancini almost taking the reins at Meadow Lane, it was revealed on Tues

Kevin Nolan has made a hint towards Shola Ameobi staying at Notts County beyond the end of the season. The 35-year-old frontman joined the Magpies on a short-term deal in early February and has bagged four goals in 13 games for the club. Nolan told the Nottingham Post: "I'm quite certain that if I want to keep Shola then he will be here next year, because we're mates. "He was not playing and no one had rang him up for his services for the last six months when I made the call.

Kevin Nolan has expressed his delight with Notts County re-signing Liam Noble but insists that it's "a different club" now to when he was last at Meadow Lane. The 26-year-old, who recently left Forest Green Rovers, put pen to paper on an 18-month deal at Notts and will be available for selection as of January 1. “I am delighted to sign him,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post. “The circumstances of his departure from Forest Green are between him and them. “For me, he is somebody

Alan Hardy has revealed his hopes of having a new training ground for Notts County ready by January 2019. The Magpies owner is currently in negotiations with three parties over the potential site of the state-of-the-art facility and wants the plans firmly in place by next year. Notts currently train at Basford United's ground as part of an agreement between the two clubs, having previously been based in Ruddington and Arnold. “Negotiations will continue with three parties regardin

Kevin Nolan says he is "deeply disappointed" with Notts County's 1-0 loss at Cambridge United and believes his players are lacking confidence in the final third. Medy Elito's goal on the half-hour mark condemned the Magpies to defeat at the Abbey Stadium, which dealt yet another blow to their fading automatic promotion hopes. Nolan is however hopeful that Notts can get back on track when they face Stevenage at Meadow Lane on Saturday. "I'm deeply disappointed because I thought we

Alan Hardy has admitted that Notts County are hoping to re-sign Ben Hall on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion next season. The former Motherwell defender played 11 games for Kevin Nolan’s side in 2017-18, after joining on a deadline day loan in January. Brighton have high hopes for the Northern Ireland under-21 international and awarded him a new contract back in April, but he is expected to go back out on loan in 2018-19. “It would be great if we could bring Ben Hall back to t

Curtis Edwards, the 30-year-old midfielder for Notts County, delivered an outstanding performance in the club’s emphatic 4-1 victory over Grimsby Town at Meadow Lane. This win, which marked Notts County's first of the season, was characterised by a commanding display from start to finish, and Edwards was at the heart of the action. Reflecting on the match, Edwards expressed his satisfaction with the team's overall performance. "A really enjoyable game. I think we dominated from start t

Notts County manager Ricardo Moniz has urged his team to train like ‘every day is their last’ in a bid to improve their form away from home in League Two. The Magpies’ record at Meadow Lane is impressive enough, with six wins and a draw out of 10 games, but on the road it’s a completely different story, with just one win out of nine. Moniz told local media on Thursday: "We didn't win too many home games last season, but this season we have tried to excite the crowd."

The sale of Notts County is close to completion and could even be announced by the end of the week, according to reports. Current Magpies owner Ray Trew put the club up for sale at the end of February, and according to the Nottingham Post, talks with the purchasing party have progressed over the last few days to the point that the sale is imminent. Businesspeople and consortiums from Denmark, China and the United States have all been linked with Notts over the last few weeks, as has local

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

Shola Ameobi has dropped a massive hint towards extending his Notts County contract beyond the end of the season after admitting it's "the place I am supposed to be". The former Newcastle United striker penned a short-term deal in February, with ex-teammate and friend Kevin Nolan at the help of the Magpies. Since then, he has won plaudits from both fans and pundits with four goals in 13 appearances, even prompting some Newcastle fans to joke about signing him back. Speaking of his

Kevin Nolan has praised midfielder Ryan Yates's contributions in Notts County's League Cup game at Scunthorpe United, suggesting he will go on to do more for the Magpies as the season goes on. The 19-year-old, who joined last week from Nottingham Forest on loan, impressed at Glanford Park on Tuesday night and weighed in with a goal to make it 3-3 in extra time to take the game to penalties, which Notts sadly lost 6-5. “His performance showed why we chased him from day one,” Nolan told

Notts County chairman Alan Hardy has tipped Kevin Nolan to become manager of England in the future. The former Leyton Orient boss has seen his stock rise since arriving at Meadow Lane a year ago, leaving the Magpies out of relegation trouble by the end of the 2016-17 season. Since then, Notts have risen to second place in League Two on goal difference, having held top spot on several occasions, and have the best home record outside of the Premier League in 2017. Nolan also scooped

Alan Hardy has given Notts County goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons a big vote of confidence, saying he will be "worth a large sum of money" in a few years' time. The 23-year-old has been offered a new contract by the Magpies and, should he sign it, is likely to become Adam Collin's successor after the former number one was released by the club. Fitzsimons did well in deputising for Collin last season but lost his place in January after lashing out at Crawley Town player Mark Connolly to earn

Notts County has confirmed their retained list following the conclusion of the 2022-23 campaign. Four players will be leaving the club, while seven have been offered the chance to stay alongside the 14 who remain under contract. Head coach Luke Williams expressed his sadness at saying goodbye to players Ed Francis, Frank Vincent and Kairo Mitchell. He praised their contributions to the team and wished them well in their future endeavours. Williams also expressed his delight at offering

Stuart Maynard, the head coach of Notts County, couldn't contain his satisfaction after his side's emphatic 4-1 victory over Grimsby Town at Meadow Lane.  In what was a comprehensive and commanding display, the Magpies secured their first win of the 2024-25 League Two season, building on their unbeaten start that has seen them draw against Tranmere Rovers and Fleetwood Town. After what had been a challenging period for the club, especially following the departure of previous manager Lu

Ricardo Moniz still doesn't know how long it will be before Stanley Aborah will be available for selection, The midfielder limped off and was replaced during Notts 4-2 victory against Barnet. The summer signing has made 20 appearances for the Magpies, scoring one goal, and has been one of Notts more consistent players. Stanley had another scan last week and, speaking to local media, Moniz said he was constantly being monitored and assessed. “It's day to day with Stanley at

Notts County winger Will Hayhurst has claimed that his experience of recovering from two broken legs as a Preston youth player has helped him mentally overcome the "toughest season" of his career. The 22-year-old has not played a competitive game for the Magpies this term after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Carlton Town in pre-season. Hayhurst told local media: "If I hadn't had those injuries I wouldn't have realised what it takes and how you can come back from

Adam Collin has expressed his desire for Notts County to stop making "silly mistakes" at the back in a bid to help the club further up the table. The Magpies held on for an impressive 2-1 win at Portsmouth last weekend, with the man in between the sticks putting in a strong display. Up next for sixth-placed Notts is Luton Town's visit of Meadow Lane and Collin highlighted the errors in goal and defence as something that needs to be cut out. He told the Nottingham Post: "We'd like

Kevin Nolan wants the Notts County players who are out of contract at the end of the season to be exemplary off the pitch as well as on it. With the exception of Adam Collin, Mark Yeates, Carl Dickinson, Michael O'Connor and Matt Tootle, every other player will see their current deals expire this summer. Nolan is hoping to reward those players who have made themselves count over the last few months, but will also look at their attitude as a whole in training and during downtime. "