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Kevin Nolan has stressed that he will not set his Notts County side to be a passing team for the hell of it, without the will to win and getting the basics right. With three wins on the spin in all competitions, the next test for the Magpies sees them host Accrington Stanley on Friday night. Nolan has already hit out at those who claim the team is a "hoofball" outfit, and insists that his philosophy is simply about getting the job done instead of showing off a high possession statistic

Notts County boss Kevin Nolan has been nominated for November's League Two manager of the Month award. The 35-year-old, who won the award in September, is in the running again after an impressive month in which the Magpies remained unbeaten in the league and took eight points from 12. Wins over Cheltenham Town and Colchester United kept County's unbeaten home record intact so far this season, while on the road, they claimed draws against Yeovil Town and Stevenage. Steve Evans of M

Kevin Nolan has piled praise on Notts County defender Matt Tootle following his impressive performances for the club this season and vows to remain fully supportive of him. The 27-year-old notched up his third assist in four games in the 1-1 draw against Carlisle United last weekend when he set up Ryan Yates for the equaliser at Brunton Park. Aside from his assists and all-round performances, Tootle also weighed in with a goal of his own against Lincoln City, a well-taken shot from a t

Kevin Nolan is eager to see Notts County build on their winning run in League Two when they take on Yeovil Town at Meadow Lane on Saturday. The Magpies followed up their 2-1 win over Coventry City with a 3-1 victory against Colchester United at the weekend to move up to fourth in the table, though they have since returned to fifth following Tuesday night's fixtures. Exeter City are now fourth in the standings, while Wycombe remain third, five points ahead of Notts with three games left

Luke Williams, the manager of Notts County, has clarified that the timing of his team's games is inconsequential, following the most recent rescheduling of their National League fixture. The Magpies were originally scheduled to play against Woking, who are in third place, at 3pm on April 15th. However, the match has been pushed back to 5:30pm to facilitate its broadcast on BT Sport live from Meadow Lane. Similarly, Wrexham, who are currently the league leaders, have had their fixture agains

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

Notts County manager Mark Cooper has admitted that he has not yet reached the points target needed to secure a permanent deal at Meadow Lane, and that he needs a result in next weekend's League Two game against Carlisle. The Magpies beat Newport County 1-0 on Saturday after Genaro Snijders's third goal of the season proved the difference between the two sides at Rodney Parade. Cooper has not divulged whether he needs a win or a draw, but says he is relishing the challenge in the final

Notts County boss Neal Ardley, says footballers ought not be given particular treatment with regards to getting a Covid immunization.  The magpies have seen neighbouring rivals Chesterfield go under examination after a portion of their players - thought to be three altogether - got an immunization.  Ardley was inquired as to whether he suspected players ought to get their first punches rapidly after Notts saw their season hampered by sessions Covid in the crew. Speaking to BBC Rad

Ahead of Notts County's big League Two derby against Mansfield Town, the Stags have announced that more tickets were allocated for their fans for the game on Saturday 16 February. Mansfield had sold their initial allocation of 3,954 tickets but were then allocated another 328 tickets which have now also sold out. The Stags were also issued with the following statement from Notts County Football Club: “There will be strictly no tickets available to buy on the day. Please do not tra

Notts County have had an eventful Friday morning as Harry Kewell was officially appointed as manager while Rob Milsom rejoined his former club. Both arrivals have been plucked from Crawley Town, their manager penning a contract of undisclosed length and midfielder Milsom joining initially on loan until January, when the deal is expected to become permanent. In what has been a bumper morning, Crawley assistant manager Warren Feeney also comes along with Kewell, while several boardroom c

Notts County currently feel like they can beat anyone in League Two, according to defender Elliott Hewitt. The Magpies have won two out of two away from Meadow Lane under new manager Jamie Fullarton, beating Crawley Town 1-0 and Luton Town 2-0, and will head to bottom side York City on Saturday. "We fancy ourselves against anyone at the minute," said Hewitt, who could be switched to right-back against the Minstermen if loanee Gary MacKenzi

Notts County have confirmed that they will not be having an end-of-season awards night out of respect for the demise of Notts County Ladies. On Friday, the Magpies announced that the ladies' club would be folding just days before the start of the Spring Series, putting its players - many of whom are internationals - out of a job. As a result, Alan Hardy believes a celebration of the achievements of the club - whose men's team is now safe in League Two after months of relegation struggl

As the new League Two season approaches, Notts County's captain Kyle Cameron has high expectations for his team. In a recent interview, Cameron spoke about the team's goals for the upcoming season and their desire to achieve promotion. Cameron stated that the team is aiming for a top three position in the league, with the worst case scenario being a playoff spot. "If you don't make playoffs I know for a fact management players everyone will be absolutely devastated, and it would feel like a

Notts County captain Kyle Cameron has committed his future to the club by signing a two-year contract extension.  The 26-year-old defender has been a crucial figure for the Magpies since his arrival two years ago. Cameron was out of contract this summer after leading Notts County to promotion at Wembley. The club's board of directors, together with head coach Luke Williams, are delighted to retain his services. The extension of Cameron's contract is a clear indication of the club's fai

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

In a thrilling development for Notts County, our very own attacking midfielder, James Sanderson, has signed his first professional contract with the club.  This is a significant milestone in the young player's career and a proud moment for everyone associated with the club. James, who is just 17 years old, recently returned to our academy after a spell in grassroots football. His return has been nothing short of spectacular. He has seized his opportunity to impress at the first-team le

Notts County chief executive Julian Winter has compared new manager Jamie Fullarton to Brendan Rodgers. The 41-year-old, who was previously in charge of the Nottingham Forest and Bolton Wanderers youth teams, saw off Newport County boss John Sheridan, Grimsby's Paul Hurst and former Swindon manager Mark Cooper for the Magpies role. Winter, who worked with Brendan Rodgers and Malky Mackay when chief executive of Watford, said Fullarton's le

Notts County CEO Jason Turner has confirmed that the club is no longer shackled by the transfer embargo placed upon them in May. A number of unsettled bills had led the Football League to place the restrictions on the club, leaving them unable to sign players until the outstanding payments had been made. These have now been dealt with, and Turner also revealed that Wes Atkinson and Haydn Hollis had signed contract extensions at Meadow Lane, with new signings possibly being announced ne

Notts County chief executive Jason Turner has issued another set of updates for fans as the 2016-17 season is now in full swing. Here are just some of the points he has raised - for the full column, please visit the link on the official website. Notts County replica shirt stocks: Annoyingly, and despite my best endeavours, I am unable to provide much of an update on the arrival of our away shirts or the next batch of home shirts. I have contacted JD Sports on a daily basis, but th

Notts County owner Alan Hardy has accused former manager John Sheridan and the League Managers Association of 'trying to run a coach and horses through the concept of respect in football' after appealing his dismissal for gross misconduct. The 52-year-old was sacked by Hardy in January, just over three weeks after a verbal outburst at officials during the Magpies' 2-0 defeat by Wycombe Wanderers in mid-December, and the Notts owner admitted that Sheridan was let go due to gross misconduct r

Alan Hardy has revealed that he is looking into the possibility of building a hotel or apartment block next to Meadow Lane. The Notts County chairman has identified wasteland next to the Kop end as a potential spot upon which to build property and in turn reinvest in the club. One potential source of inspiration is the apartment block next to Leyton Orient’s Matchroom Stadium, where residents have a balcony with a view overlooking the pitch. Another option which has been mentioned

Alan Hardy has paid tribute to the players released by Notts County this week and pledged to build for "another season to remember". The Magpies finished fifth in League Two last season and took on Coventry City in the playoff semi-finals. It didn't go to plan, however, as Notts lost 5-2 on aggregate, and although Hardy was left with resentment over the unjust refereeing decisions, he will look ahead to the 2018-19 campaign. "When you get that close to tasting success, it summons