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Notts County winger Jodi Jones has been nominated for August's Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month, following a standout start to the season.  The announcement of the winner is due on Friday, and Jones will be competing against Walsall's Connor Barrett, Chesterfield's James Berry, and Doncaster's Luke Molyneux. Jones’ nomination comes off the back of an impressive August, where he contributed three assists and two goals in the Magpies’ opening four matches. Building on his incredibl

In this weeks round-up there hasn't been many surprises within the League One fixtures. Only three stand out which are Gillingham, Port Vale and Yeovil. Whilst the top end of the table hasn't changed much with only Rochdale making their way into the play-off places, as Sheffield United drop just outside and remain on the same points as Bradford. Yeovil will be hoping they can continue their form with a win on Tuesday over Preston, however after this weekend the play-offs remain wi

Some great news from the Jimmy & Jack Memorial Fund, as they have confirmed that they have reached £101,000 – leaving just a further £1,000 to raise. Thanks to a generous donation of £1,500 from the former players’ association, in addition to the fans’ ongoing support in the drive to raise funds, we are on the home straight in terms of meeting the overall total and begin proceedings to bring Jimmy Sirrel and Jack Wheeler home. It is hoped that we can achieve this by ca

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

Kevin Nolan has reiterated the importance of having the right characters at a football club as he plans his transfer target list for Notts County's 2017-18 season. With most of the Magpies squad out of contract in the summer, the manager has plenty to mull over in terms of who to keep, who might leave of their own accord, who will be let go and who should be brought in as a replacement. "It's about getting the right characters because I think sometimes people get carried away by thinki

Kevin Nolan has revealed that Alan Smith remains a key player of his Notts County setup. The former England international played in the 2-1 win over Everton Under-21s in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday, setting up Jonathan Forte for the opening goal. However, he was left out of the squad for the 2-0 win over Chesterfield, which prompted a talk between the two regarding Smith's future at Meadow Lane. “We had a bit of a heart to heart at the weekend because I left him out for the

Notts County assistant manager Richard Thomas has urged caution against a Cambridge United who come to Meadow Lane in poor form. The U's, managed by former Magpies boss Shaun Derry, come into this weekend's match 13th in the table on the back of three straight defeats. Thomas, however, believes Cambridge's bad form has been more a case of bad luck and missing key players, but expects them to be more dangerous than their current status. "I've been to watch Cambridge a couple of tim

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. - Steve Evans left Mansfield Town, citing a desire to work abroad, before signing a deal to work as manager of Peterborough United a day later. - David Flitcroft was swiftly appointed as the new Stags boss after leaving fellow League Two club Swindon Town. - Forest Green Rovers midfielder Drissa Traore left the club after his

Jim O’Brien has agreed to a one-year contract with our club. The veteran midfielder is set to continue his journey with us for another season. At 35 years old, O’Brien is our longest-serving player. He first joined us midway through the 2018-19 season and has been a key member of the squad ever since. Despite making a strong impact that season, he was unable to prevent our relegation from League Two. However, his 29 appearances and five goals in the 2022-23 season saw him make a signif

Notts County are in talks with the owners of American baseball team New York Yankees over a possible takeover of the club, it has been reported. The Yankees, who are worth an estimated £2.5bn, have been linked with the purchase of an English football club in recent months. According to Sky Sports News presenter Rob Dorsett, Yankee Global Enterprises are attracted to the Magpies due to their status as the world's oldest professional football team. There has been no comment from eit

Notts County manager Kevin Nolan has vowed to keep using Alan Smith up front rather than in midfield. The former England international came to prominence as both a striker and as a right-winger during his time at first club Leeds United. However, he was converted to midfield while he was on the books at Manchester United, where he's largely remained in terms of position since leaving Old Trafford. Despite his positional reshuffle, former Newcastle United teammate Nolan used him up

Kevin Nolan has stressed that he wants Notts County's players to have "no regrets" come the final day of the season. The Magpies have 11 games left of the League Two campaign and they remain well in the promotion hunt. The 2-0 win over Stevenage was followed up by by third-placed Wycombe losing at home to Coventry City in midweek which keeps Nolan’s side just a point behind an automatic promotion slot. “I keep saying to the boys it’s all about us and what we do,” he told the Notti

Notts County have been handed an away trip to Middlesbrough in the first round of the 2018-19 EFL Cup / Carabao Cup. The Magpies will make the journey to the Riverside Stadium in the week commencing August 13 and will take on a side which reached the Championship playoffs last term. Notts played Boro away League Cup in September 2006 and famously won 1-0 in front of 11,148 fans. The 2018/19 draw took place at the Independence Palace, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and 70 clubs went

David McGoldrick has revealed that he snubbed higher leagues and higher wages to join Notts County, the club he supports and where he started his career. The striker, who scored 25 goals for Derby County last season, said he chose happiness over money and wanted to be part of the Magpies' project. McGoldrick, who joined Notts County on a two-year deal, said he had other offers from bigger clubs, but he felt Notts County was the right place for him. He said he was impressed by the direction

Carlisle United’s aim this season is to gain promotion back into League One, much like the Magpies, they have had to focus on rebuilding and under the helm of Keith Curle – The Cumbrian team have been making steady progress. With the flooding, which has forced the Cumbrians into playing the game at the Deepdale Stadium, they will be hoping to make the ground a home from home.   They have won three of their last six games, having drawn two and losing once. The Cumbra

Notts County have confirmed that captain Michael O'Connor has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The midfielder, who has made 34 appearances for Notts this season, was stretchered off the pitch after suffering the injury to his right knee in Monday's 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth at Meadow Lane. Initial scans suggested a ruptured ACL, and further assessment by a surgeon confirmed the news on Friday. "We are all devastated for Michae

Kevin Nolan has stressed that Notts County cannot just focus on Adebayo Akinfenwa in Saturday's League Two trip to Wycombe Wanderers. The veteran striker is one of the biggest names in lower-league football due to his physique and is a difficult proposition for any opposition back line. He scored at Meadow Lane last season as the Chairboys won 2-0, though he failed to get off the mark in the reverse fixture, but Nolan insists Wycombe have other dangerous players in their front line.

Kevin Nolan has described Notts County's 2-0 defeat at Crewe Alexandra as a "hiccup" and has tipped his players to bounce back this weekend. The Magpies were simply not at the races at Gresty Road as goals from Michael Raynes and Jordan Bowery saw the Railwaymen claim all three points in Tuesday night's League Two encounter. "It's a lesson," Nolan told the official Notts site. "I am not one to shout and bawl. "I just try to encourage my players and give them the best advice I poss

Kevin Nolan has stressed that Notts County are doing their all to be ready for all outcomes in wake of the potential postponement of Saturday's League Two fixture at Cheltenham Town. The Magpies and the Robins are awaiting a pitch inspection at Whaddon Road on Friday morning that will determine whether the game will go on or not. Nolan said the show must go on in terms of preparation even if several players could not get into training on Thursday with such poor weather across the count

Alan Hardy has claimed that Notts County's EFL Cup game at Middlesbrough will be a "great test" for both teams. The Magpies will make the journey to the Riverside Stadium in the week commencing August 13 and will take on a side which reached the Championship playoffs last term. Notts played Boro away in the League Cup in September 2006 and famously won 1-0 in front of 11,148 fans. "It will be a great test for both teams," Hardy told the Nottingham Post. "Boro will naturally b

In a recent interview, Notts County midfielder Jim O’Brien spoke about the club’s new signings. He expressed his excitement at having David McGoldrick join the squad, describing him as a player of “quality” who had a “long and distinguished career.” O’Brien also mentioned that McGoldrick turned down a deal to sign for the Rams opting for Notts County instead. “Well, first of all, to have someone of that quality on board is quite exciting for the club and for the dressing room,” O’Brien said

Notts County have secured a major boost with star winger Jodi Jones signing a new contract that will keep him at Meadow Lane until June 2027. The 26-year-old, who set a record with 24 assists in League Two last season, has agreed to extend his stay with the Magpies, cementing his place as a key figure in the club's future plans. Jones' exceptional form, which earned him Player of the Year honours from both the PFA and EFL, has continued into this season, with three assists and two goals in