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Notts County defender Connell Rawlinson has said that he would sacrifice his dream, if it meant the club could play local neighbours Nottingham Forest at Meadow Lane. The 30-year-old centre back grew up supporting Premier League club, Everton and, he has expressed his desire to see the Magpies progress in the historic knockout tournament. Notts will face Rochdale on Sunday in the 1st round of the competition and, will be two victories away from a potential big money tie. "Obviousl

Notts County full-back Matt Tootle has spoken out to raise awareness of Mental Health Awareness Week. Last year, the 27-year-old opened up on how his career was almost derailed due to mental health issues and had cognitive therapy to help assist him. Tootle has been widely praised by his Notts teammates, staff and fans, not to mention the wider football world for speaking out. The player has once again sought to raise awareness of mental health and wrote on Twitter: "I’d just like

Matt Tootle has urged Notts County to have "fire in the belly and ice in the mind" when they face Mansfield Town on Saturday. The two Nottinghamshire teams are high up in the League Two table and will lock horns at Meadow Lane for points and bragging rights. “When I was younger it always stuck with me that you should have fire in your belly and ice in your mind,” Tootle told the Nottingham Post. “I’ve always stuck by that and no matter what the atmosphere is in the stands, you hav

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

Notts County have been drawn away at Brentford in the third round of the FA Cup. The draw was made on Monday evening, with Magpies fans hoping to get a plum tie against a Premier League giant. Instead, Notts will be heading to Griffin Park to face the Bees, who currently sit 11th in the Championship table. There is a possibility that Kevin Nolan's side could come up against former Notts man Alan Judge, although he has been sidelined since last year and, although he is stepping up

Notts County defenders Matt Tootle and Ben Hall visited Dovecote Primary School in Clifton as part of the Football In The Community-delivered Premier League Primary Stars project. During the afternoon, the two answered questions from the Key Stage 2 pupils and got involved in their PE session. The Premier League Primary Stars project uses the appeal of the Premier League and professional football clubs to inspire children to learn, be active and develop important life skills. As w

Notts County defenders Richard Duffy and Carl Dickinson visited Robin Hood Primary School in Nottingham as part of the Football In The Community-led +Sport Move and Learn Project. The programme, delivered in partnership with The English Football League Trust and Ferrero, is a free school-based educational programme for primary school children. It seeks to encourage physical activity, promote nutritional education and build awareness of the importance of a healthy diet and active lifest

Wrexham’s co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will be travelling to Wembley to support their National League rivals Notts County in the play-off final, according to the club’s captain. Last month, the two teams played a crucial match where Wrexham, funded by Hollywood, won 3-2. Former Premier League goalkeeper Ben Foster saved a penalty in injury time. Wrexham has since secured promotion and won the league title. While Wrexham players have been celebrating their victory in Las V

Notts County have confirmed the loan extension of Sunderland goalkeeper, Anthony Patterson. The 21-year-old originally signed for the magpies as a short - term cover for regular number one Sam Slocombe, who picked up an injury during training back in September. We have extended Anthony Patterson's loan deal until 9 January. Via the clubs official site, head coach Ian Burchnall said: "We'd like to say a big thank you to Sunderland for agreeing to let Anthony stay with us, "He

Notts County are reportedly closing in on Lewis Alessandra who is set to have a medical with the club. The Magpies' may have fought off competition from Port Vale for the Hartlepool United winger, who is set to become the second signing of the summer at Meadow Lane according to The Post. Vale had reportedly shown interest in Alessandra, yet it is understood that the attacking wide-man is now set to undergo a medical on Friday after Notts successfully reached an agreement over a fee wit

Adam Swaby, a devoted Notts County fan, and his wife Kayleigh recently welcomed a new addition to their family - a baby boy named Macaulay. The name was chosen in honour of Notts County striker Macaulay Langstaff. “It all started as a bit of a joke when he scored the winner at Maidenhead,” Adam explains. The joke turned into something more serious as the months went on. “The joke kept going on and on. My wife really wanted Xander as his name, but over the months Macaulay grew on us both, an

Tony Poppa Bear Wood has been a Notts County fan for around 39-40 years. Born in Beeston, Nottingham, he grew up watching football as a child. His love for Notts County began when his Grandad took him to his first game at the age of 3 or 4. "Back then it was an all-standing ground and I remember my grandad smoking his pipe and the smell. And from that day on, I was hooked on Notts County Football Club," he says. Tony's favourite memory as a Notts County fan is the Warnock era and the two ba

After 1,471 days, Notts County has finally secured their return to the English Football League. A penalty shoot-out win at the end of an extraordinary National League promotion final against Chesterfield at Wembley on Saturday changed all that, as they secured their return to the English Football League after a four-year absence. Their relegation to non-league football for the first time in 2019 meant 161-year-old Notts, a founding member of the Football League in 1888, lost their mantle as

Notts County striker Macaulay Langstaff finds himself at the centre of intense transfer speculation, leaving fans anxious about his future at Meadow Lane. Championship side Millwall has submitted a bid for the prolific striker, while former Notts County head coach Luke Williams has also shown interest in bringing Langstaff to Swansea City. Millwall head coach Neil Harris has not held back in acknowledging Langstaff's prowess. Speaking to the South London Press, Harris stated, “I’m full

Notts County FC Academy Manager, Dan Leivers, has expressed his elation over the team's recent promotion, describing it as a "really emotional and happy experience" achieved via a penalty shoot-out victory. Discussing the implications of the promotion, Leivers underscored the significant impact it would have on the academy, transitioning from the National League Youth Alliance to repositioning back in the EFL. The most considerable ramification, Leivers pointed out, is the increase in

Notts County FC and Notts County Foundation are teaming up to provide a fun-filled Family Fun Zone ahead of their Community Day fixture against Scunthorpe United on Saturday 25 March. The event will take place from 12pm to 2pm at the Nottingham Padel Centre, accessible off Iremonger Road close to the junction with Cattle Market Road. The Family Fun Zone promises to have something for everyone, with a range of free activities on offer. Attendees can try their hand at padel tennis, scale

Notts County has confirmed their first summer signing as former Torquay United centre-back Kyle Cameron. The 24-year-old Northumberland born defender, gained first-team experience with a string on loans at York City, Newport County and Queens of the South amongst others and had become a key figure in the Torquay's defence. Having featured heavily in their bid to finish within the National league play-offs, he arrives at Meadow Lane on a two-year-deal. Speaking to on the official c

Notts County forward Jon Stead has been named the Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month for September. The 33-year-old has bagged five goals in as many games to take his season’s tally to nine. Notts County manager John Sheridan told reporters: “He’s played a massive part for us so far this season. "To be fair to him, he’s made a lot of the goals himself. We know he’s got that ability - he’s played at a high level for most of his career and I’m very pleased to have him in my team

The latest event of the Notts County Foundation has been described, highlighting the excellent work they are doing within the local community. This comes ahead of a busy month for the charity. During the Magpies' record-breaking National League match against Yeovil F.C. In November, fans were given the chance to buy tickets for a person in need, as part of the club's 'Football for a Fiver' campaign. Almost 400 tickets were sold. The foundation's current fundraising efforts are aimed at

A plaque commemorating the foundation of Notts County has been unveiled at Nottingham's Mercure Hotel. Previously known as the George Hotel, the location was where "Notts Foot Ball Club" became official following a committee meeting within its walls in December 1864. Colin Slater, who has reported on the club for more than 50 years as part of BBC Radio Nottingham, revealed the tribute outside the hotel in George Street on Sunday. "The fact the plaque is here and the meeting took p

Notts County have confirmed that the 2017/18 early bird season ticket price will be frozen for those who renew next season. Since taking over at Meadow Lane, Alan Hardy has put offers in place from time to time, including lowering the gate prices at the start of the season, plus one-off promotions such as "£2 for Crewe". Now, whether Notts play in League Two or League One next season, the club has made it so current season holders will pay the same early bird price as last year, with r

In an interview on the Notts County YouTube channel, Head Coach Stuart Maynard revealed his excitement and optimism about the club's summer activities, including four significant new signings and a restructure of the team's leadership. His candid insights reflect a collaborative effort to strengthen the squad and navigate the upcoming season. Discussing the first of the new signings, Maynard spoke highly of defender Matty Platt, brought in from Blackburn. "Absolutely delighted that there wa