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Notts County manager John Sheridan has claimed that he would have booed his own side alongside the supporters following their Accrington Stanley defeat. The Magpies were jeered off the pitch by the Meadow Lane faithful as their four-match unbeaten came to an end with Saturday's meek 2-0 loss against the Lancashire side. "I understand the supporters as the performance didn't merit appreciation," Sheridan told BBC Radio Nottingham. "I wasn't happy watching it. I could've booed. But

Notts County captain Michael O'Connor has described his side's 2-0 defeat to Accrington Stanley as a "bad day at the office" and has urged his teammates to put it right against Cheltenham Town next week. Goals from John O'Sullivan and Romuald Boco gave the visitors the win at Meadow Lane on Saturday, which was greeted by boos at the final whistle. "We just can't get going at home and if we are to be up there at the end of the season then we need to put it right," O'Connor told reporter

Notts County boss John Sheridan has criticised his players after the team slumped to a 2-0 home defeat against Accrington Stanley on Saturday. Meadow Lane was witness to a limp, insipid display from the Magpies as John O'Sullivan and Romuald Boco gave the visitors all three points. "I am very disappointed with the way we have gone about the game," Sheridan said. "With the way we finished last week's game against Grimsby and then having another home game, you hope to take that mome

Notts County manager John Sheridan has stressed the importance of improving the club's home form as Accrington Stanley visit Meadow Lane this weekend. Despite being unbeaten in four games and with nine goals scored, the Magpies are yet to get a league win on home soil this season. "We are on a decent run, but I want our home form to be better," Sheridan said. "I see good things in us, but at the same time the first half of last week against Grimsby for example wasn't what I wanted

Aaron Collins has expressed his eagerness in making the Notts County first team after his positive debut against Grimsby Town last weekend. The on-loan Wolves forward scored a last-minute equaliser against the Mariners to seal a 2-2 draw at Meadow Lane. "My aim is to get into the team, but it's Sheridan's call," said Collins. "I've scored my goal and done my bit. "Hopefully I will get starts, more minutes under my belt and more goals in the Football League. That's what I want.

Notts County and England goalkeeper Carly Telford made a guest appearance at the Multi Sport Mash Up event at Nottingham's Forest Recreation Ground on Tuesday. The event, organised by Nottingham City of Football, saw teams consisting of five players competing in three different sports - football, rugby and netball - and was won by Rise Park Ladies Football Club. The winners each won tickets to see England’s women take on Estonia in the Euro 2017 qualifier at Meadow Lane on Thursday Sep

Notts County Ladies trio Laura Bassett, Jade Moore and Jo Potter have been called up to the England squad for their home game against Estonia at Meadow Lane. Mark Sampson's side have already qualified for next year's European Finals, which will be held in the Netherlands, but a win at County's ground could see them top the group. The match, which takes place at 7:05pm on Thursday September 15, is England's last home qualifier. Tickets are still on sale for the fixture, priced at £

Notts County loanee Aaron Collins has expressed surprise and delight at getting the equalising goal against Grimsby in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Meadow Lane. Trailing 2-0 to Shaun Pearson's header and an Omar Bogle strike, the Magpies pulled it back through Jonathan Forte's goal and Collins's late strike. The hosts could have even had a third, but Michael O'Connor struck the bar from a penalty. "It was a great start and I was so happy to get a goal," Collins said. "In training o

Notts County boss John Sheridan has praised his substitutes for helping the side claw back a 2-2 draw against Grimsby Town in Saturday's League Two game at Meadow Lane. Shaun Pearson and Omar Bogle powered the visitors into a two-goal lead by the hour mark, but Jonathan Forte and Aaron Collins helped the Magpies come back to get a point. Sheridan said after the game: "I thought we were a bit flat in the first half and I didn't think we were at the races. "Full credit to Grimsby fo

John Sheridan has played down suggestions that he is building a winning culture at Notts County, but admits that he needs his players to "not like getting beat". The Magpies have won three games in a row with Wednesday's victory over Hartlepool United, a run not seen since the days of Shaun Derry. Sheridan said: "I wouldn't say I am building a winning culture because we still have a lot of work to do, but I want players who do not like getting beat. "I want a group who, if they go

Notts County manager John Sheridan has claimed that new loan signing Aaron Collins will provide pace in attack and expects him to challenge for a first-team place right away. The Wolverhampton Wanderers forward is on loan until January and he will go straight into the squad for Saturday's game against Grimsby Town at Meadow Lane. "He's a young player and has a lot of potential," Sheridan told reporters. "He's quick and can play up front or play wide right. "He will be really

Notts County manager John Sheridan has expressed his desire to take the EFL Trophy seriously and try his luck at getting to Wembley. The competition has come under intense criticism following the inclusion of Premier League academy teams, which fans feel is compromising the integrity of the tournament and the English Football League itself. "Even if this was a friendly game, I would still be wanting to win it – that's the way I am," Sheridan told reporters. "Obviously with the rul

On Friday morning the Notts Youth team travelled to Clay Cross Town FC’s Central Midlands League ground to take on Chesterfield in the EFL Youth Alliance Cup. I always enjoy these rare treats when youth team games are played at non-league football grounds rather than the usual academy grounds because they have ‘facilities’, which usually means I can have a cup of tea and a sit down in a stand, as opposed to just standing behind a rope at an empty windswept field! This is the first of t

Notts County assistant manager Mark Crossley admits he is still looking to determine what Rob Milsom's best position is, but claims he will be a 'big addition' to the squad. The 29-year-old played the first half of Tuesday's reserve team game against Chesterfield, which saw the Magpies win 2-1 with goals from Graham Burke and Wes Atkinson. "We are working his best position out. I was at Fulham when he was coming through," Crossley said. "He was definitely a left-back. I believe he

Notts County loanee Louis Laing is delighted in being able to contribute to his side's success, whether by keeping clean sheets, scoring or providing assists. The 23-year-old played a hand in both Magpies goals away at Hartlepool United on Saturday, scoring the leveller before setting up Jon Stead for the winner. Laing told reporters: "I am trying to think back if I have scored in England before, but I haven't, so that's something to celebrate. "I had a hand in the second goal as

Notts County boss John Sheridan has praised his charges for the "good response" to Tuesday's defeat against Plymouth Argyle. The Magpies came from behind on Saturday to beat Hartlepool United 2-1 and claim their first win of the season. However, Sheridan was unhappy with his side for conceding the first goal of the game at Victoria Park, describing it as "sloppy". "The response to Tuesday was good," he told reporters after the game. "We could have scored three or four goals and I

On Saturday morning, the Notts County youth team played hosts to local rivals Burton Albion. In the fledgling league table, the Magpies were third with four points from two games, while the day's opponents were on three points from a single game. The only change to the Notts team was the loss of Ryan Ebanks, who was injured in last week's game and was replaced by Declan Dunn with George McCartney moving inside to centre-back from full-back.   The heavy rain in the early morning cl

Notts County boss John Sheridan has warned that Hartlepool United will be tough to beat on Saturday, but will aim to shut up shop at the back and come away with something. The Magpies have endured a tough start to the 2016-17 League Two season, with two defeats and a draw in their first three games, plus an early exit from the League Cup. Against Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday, Notts put up a good performance but still finished the game on the receiving end of a 2-1 defeat, with Sheridan e

Notts County academy manager Mick Halsall has confirmed that youth players Montel Gibson and Yohan Rutty-Smith have joined Evo Stik Northern Premier Division One South club Romulus FC. The former has signed an initial one-month deal at the Birmingham-based side, while the latter joins on on work experience. Halsall said: “A huge part of any young player’s development is getting first-team experience, be that at their parent club or elsewhere. “The physicality, pressures and expect

Matt Tootle has stressed that Notts County must stop the "silly little mistakes" which have led to three defeats in the last four games. The Magpies were beaten 2-1 by Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday night as goals from Jake Jervis and Nauris Bulvitis came either side of Jon Stead's strike. Tootle believes that Notts could feel positive about their performance in the League Two clash, but added that they are conceding soft goals and undoing all their good work. He told reporters: "We c

Notts County manager John Sheridan felt like his side deserved all three points against Plymouth Argyle in Tuesday night's League Two 2-1 defeat at Meadow Lane. The Magpies fell behind to Jake Jervis's strike just before the quarter-hour mark but were level in the 17th minute through a Jon Stead solo goal. Plymouth struck again on the half-hour mark as Nauris Bulvitis scored from a corner and, despite County's efforts in the second half, could not fashion a second equaliser. Sheri

Motherwell defender Louis Laing has rejoined Notts County on a loan until January. The 23-year-old made 12 appearances during his previous loan stint at the club two seasons ago, during which time Notts kept six clean sheets. Laing, formerly of Nottingham Forest, told the Notts official website: "It's good to be back because the last stint I had here was massively enjoyable. "It's a big club with great fans and and hopefully we can replicate our form from when I was last here and