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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

Notts County assistant manager Mark Crossley has called on his players to show the club and fans "what they are made of" to get out of their current malaise. The Magpies lost their fourth consecutive league game on Saturday after they fell to a 3-2 defeat at Barnet, causing them to slump to 19th in the table. "In the first half we were pretty pleased," Crossley told the Nottingham Post. "We had two great chances to go 2-0 up and Vadaine (Oliver) said in the dressing room he has to

Notts County manager John Sheridan says his team will "be fighting" when they travel to Barnet on Saturday, and believe they can beat anyone in League Two on their day. The Magpies have lost three in a row in the league, failing to score in each game, and fell into the bottom half of the table, while just a month ago they were in play-off contention. Martin Allen's side, on the other hand, have picked up 12 points from six games to climb to 11th and are in good form. "Barnet will

John Sheridan has revealed that Jon Stead is back in training for Notts County. The 33-year-old striker has not played since mid-October because of an ankle injury and his absence has been missed by the Magpies. "Jon trained this morning. He's coming along fine," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "He's worked hard to get back but he won't be playing Saturday. "We'll see about him playing in the reserves next week. "He's got eight or nine days before Peterborough and he'

John Sheridan is confident that things will turn around for Notts County as he aims to stick to his guns going into this weekend's game at Barnet. A month ago, the Magpies were flying high following a 2-1 win at Portsmouth, but since then they have stumbled to a goalless draw and three defeats on the trot in the fourth tier. "People are probably bored of me repeating it, but I know I've got to get my act together and so too have the players," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "I

John Sheridan has promised to be right behind the Notts County players as their League Two form continues to tumble. The Magpies succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Shaun Derry's Cambridge United on Tuesday, a result which means Notts have just one league win at Meadow Lane this season. In addition, their record over the last three games reads three defeats, eight goals conceded and zero goals scored, while the game before that run was a goalless draw. "I've just got to keep

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

John Sheridan has admitted that he is sick of Notts County's poor form and refuses to make excuses. The Magpies fell to a second consecutive heavy league defeat on Saturday as they were ran ragged by struggling Newport County at Meadow Lane. The 3-0 home defeat came a week after an embarrassing 4-0 thrashing at Blackpool, while a 2-0 win over non-league Boreham Wood in the FA Cup barely restored optimism prior to yesterday. "It is worrying because of the way we are playing," Sheri

John Sheridan has praised Stanley Aborah's "magical" skills but claims he needs to be more adaptable for Notts County. The Belgian has had to make do with a place on the bench in the last few weeks but was restored to the centre of midfield for the Magpies' 2-0 win over Boreham Wood. With Newport visiting Meadow Lane on Saturday, the Notts boss is likely to give Aborah a chance from the off in the League Two game, but offered words of caution as well as praise. "You can't just pla

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

John Sheridan has admitted that the Notts County fringe players who lined up against Boreham Wood have given him a welcome selection dilemma ahead of the Newport County clash. Rob Milsom, Graham Burke, Stanley Aborah and Genaro Snijders helped the Magpies to a 2-0 win against their non-league opponents in the FA Cup and book a second round date with Peterborough United. "The players who came in didn't do themselves any harm," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "They passed the ball qui

Notts County boss John Sheridan says he is looking to shake things up in the squad by recruiting players in the January transfer window and also moving some on. The Magpies, eighth in League Two but suffering from inconsistency, is aiming to bring up to three players in to help their promotion bid. "I started thinking about the window two or three weeks ago," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "I definitely feel that, if I have to move players on, then I would like to bring two or

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

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

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 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

Alan Smith could be deployed up front for Notts County more regularly after lining up in attack against Sunderland in the EFL Trophy, John Sheridan has said. The 36-year-old played as a centre-forward in Wednesday night's 2-1 defeat at the Stadium of Light and performed admirably before being subbed off with cramp. "What I love about him – and I think most players who play the game feel the same – is you just love somebody who has enthusiasm," Sheridan told the Nottingham Post. "A

Notts County boss John Sheridan says he is "gutted" at being knocked out of the EFL Trophy after losing to Sunderland's reserves on Wednesday. "I am a bit gutted because I thought we played really well," he told the Nottingham Post. "They are a good team and have some good young players with one or two who have first-team experience. "I am surprised we ended up losing the game. Once we scored, Smudge had a great chance to make it two and it would have been game over. "I just

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 has slammed his Notts County players for their "comical" defending at Boreham Wood and said he expects to win the FA Cup first-round replay. The Magpies were two goals down in Sunday's trip to the non-league side, and had to rely on Adam Campbell to bail them out with a brace for a final score of 2-2. Sheridan admits he let rip into his players at half time and says some of their play is "very difficult to watch". "I was really disappointed with the way we went about

John Sheridan has stressed once again that Notts County must not think of the Boreham Wood FA Cup game as straightforward, because the opposition will be playing the game of their lives. The Magpies travel to Hertfordshire on Sunday for the clash, which sees them face non-league opposition in the cup for the second consecutive season. Few Notts fans will forget the humiliation suffered at the hands of Salford City last season, which was live on national television too. Sheridan ha

Matthew Alexander has stepped down as chief executive of Notts County Ladies after 11 months in charge. The 35-year-old joined the Lady Pies in December 2015, taking on the senior role after the departure of Luke Negus-Hill. A statement on the Notts County Ladies website read: "I’ve really enjoyed my time with Notts County Ladies FC. "Although it hasn’t always been easy, it’s been a very rewarding role. "I’m very proud of the squad of players we have here at Notts County, and