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Kevin Nolan has expressed his displeasure with the number of key refereeing decisions that have gone against Notts County this season. The Magpies boss was angry after Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Cheltenham Town when Jon Stead was clearly brought down by goalkeeper Scott Flinders but not awarded a penalty. Nolan showed his anger by refusing to shake referee Graham Horwood’s hand post-match as the Magpies were forced to settle for a point. “There’s nothing I can do about it, but I am sta

Kevin Nolan and Jon Stead have both praised Notts County first-year scholar Dongda He for his performance against Basford United. The Chinese midfielder shone in the first half of the 3-1 victory against the Evo-Stik Premier Division side and scored the goal of the game with a terrific effort before half-time. “We’ve got a lot of good players in that position, but he is someone who we can’t quickly thrust into the limelight,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post. “We’ve got to be patien

Notts County have announced a number of amendments to the 2019-20 season ticket packages in wake of the club's relegation to the National League. The previously-announced adult and senior renewal prices have been reduced by more than £30, starting from £276 and £184 respectively, while a 22-25 age category has also been introduced. Current season ticket holders will have their seats reserved until Friday 31 May, after which time they will be released for general sale, as per the offici

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 have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of 23-year-old winger Josh Martin on a short-term deal. Martin, a free agent, arrives at Meadow Lane after being part of Portsmouth’s League One title-winning squad last season. A product of both Arsenal and Norwich City’s academies, Martin brings experience at various levels, having made five Premier League appearances for Norwich as a teenager during the 2019-20 season. He was also part of the squad that secure

Notts County have boosted their current crop of players with 3 more promising youngsters. On the 28/11/2013 it was announced on the Sky Sports website that Notts had landed Morgan Fox and Bradley Jordan on loan. Notts later announced the additional loan signing of Derby County youngster Callum Ball – A tall/strong centre forward who's enjoyed successful periods with their under 16's and reserve team. Shaun Derry has swiftly responded by adding players to each position that fans are voicin

The disappointing season continues for the Notts faithful with a heartbreaking finale to Saturday's game. Having given away a penalty right at the end of the first half, Notts recovered to take a 2 - 1 lead, only to concede 3 late goals, two of them coming in the 90th minute. Notts slip to 17th, 9 points off a play-off place and 13 points above the relegation places. League Two Results Saturday 2/1/2016 Bristol Rov

Notts County manager Mark Cooper has admitted he took it easy on the players the day before the Newport County game by not having a training session and getting them bacon sandwiches on the way to the ground. The Magpies beat the Exiles 1-0 at Rodney Parade on Saturday, Genaro Snijders's goal stopping the rot after three League Two defeats on the trot. "We didn't train on Friday," Cooper told reporters in his post-match interview. "We got the players a bacon sandwich, got them on

Richard Duffy has praised Kevin Nolan for helping improve his game and says he wants to remain at Notts County past the end of the season. In January, the defender agreed to waive a clause in his contract that would have automatically triggered a one-year extension at Meadow Lane, with the club's League Two future in the balance at the time. His contract now runs out at the end of the season, but his performances improved since Nolan's arrival, helping the club survive in the Football

Kevin Nolan has told his Notts County players to expect a tough game against Accrington Stanley at Meadow Lane tonight. The Magpies overcame a poor start in League Two this season to find themselves in a position where they can top the fledging league table with victory in this gameweek's first fixture. County's recent record against the Lancastrians, however, is far from impressive, with four defeats and two draws in the last six encounters. "I love football under the lights," No

Swindon Town captain Olly Lancashire has expressed his confidence in getting a result against Notts County. The League Two fixture at the County Ground is the reverse of that at Meadow Lane on September 12, when Jon Stead's penalty sealed a 1-0 win for the Magpies. The Robins go into Saturday's game on the back of a heavy 5-0 home loss to Luton Town but Lancashire is convinced his side will "go out fighting" against Notts. "We've played against Notts County before this season, it

Terry Hawkridge has admitted that he would not accept a League Two playoff spot now were he offered it and would rather go all out for automatic promotion. Notts County were in the top three of the division for a large chunk of the season and, even though they slipped out, they sit third going into Saturday's game at Forest Green Rovers. There are 10 games left for the Magpies to re-cement their position in the top three and Hawkridge is eager for his side to come out on top in the gam

Jon Stead and David Vaughan are among 12 senior players to be released by Notts County after their relegation from the English Football League. A group of 17 players, including top scorer Kane Hemmings, remain under contract for 2019-20 as the Magpies gear up for their first ever season in the non-league. Five loanees, including forward Craig Mackail-Smith, have returned to their parent clubs. Here is the full list: Still under contract Pierce Bird Enzio Boldewijn

Notts County's head coach, Luke Williams, recently led his team in a pre-season friendly against Premier League team Nottingham Forest. Despite a narrow 1-0 defeat, Williams believes the match was a valuable exercise for his team. The team played a back four formation, which Williams was pleased with. He said that the formation allowed the Magpies to be more organised and compact in defence while also providing opportunities for quick counter-attacks. Although the result was not in the

Jacob Bedeau has admitted that this weekend's clash against Morecambe is a fixture he has been eagerly anticipating since joining Notts County in the summer.  The 24-year-old centre-back, who previously spent two seasons at Morecambe, reflected on his time at the club and the significance of facing his former team. "Yeah, obviously it's a club I was at for a couple of years," Bedeau said when asked about the upcoming game. "I really enjoyed my time there, so I did have a look for

Notts County’s search for a new manager continues, with former Cardiff City and Watford boss Malky Mackay considered to be out of the frame for the Magpies gig. Mackay is rumoured to be interesting Celtic – a club where he used to ply his trade as a player – as their current manager Ronny Deila is under pressure following a run of poor performances. John Sheridan, the current boss of Newport County, remains the favourite to claim the Notts

Notts County striker Jon Stead has claimed that a straightforward and direct approach was crucial in getting a 1-0 win at Newport County on a “very difficult” pitch. Genaro Snijders’ strike was the difference on a sandy Rodney Parade surface in Saturday’s League Two clash in Wales. Goalkeeper Roy Carroll also marked his return to first-team action with a clean sheet as the Magpies’ penultimate game, and last away, yielded three points. "It was nice to finish off the away games for

John Sheridan has welcomed Jon Stead's return to action for Notts County and is eager to get his match fitness back up by playing him in reserve games. The 33-year-old, whose absence has been sorely missed by the Magpies, came on as a substitute in the last 20 minutes of the 2-2 FA Cup draw against Peterborough United. Sheridan said he wasn't happy about bringing Stead on so early after his recovery but confirmed that the striker will play a reserve game against Sheffield Wednesday on

Notts County boss Kevin Nolan was one of the guests on BBC football show MOTD2 Extra on Sunday. Alongside host Garth Crooks, former Everton midfielder Leon Osman and New York Times journalist Rory Smith, he gave his thoughts on a number of football stories, including Manchester United's defeat at Huddersfield Town. On Jose Mourinho's post-match rant at the John Smith's Stadium "Mourinho was very angry with what happened. I'm sure he will have told the team what he was going to say

Jorge Grant has admitted that speculation over his future may have been at the back of his mind over the last few weeks. The 23-year-old continues to impress for Notts County, taking his tally for the season to 16 with a brace in the 4-1 win at Morecambe on Boxing Day. Prior to the two goals at the Globe Arena, Grant had not scored in the league since a two-goal haul against Cheltenham Town on November 11. Grant's impact has been so significant at Meadow Lane that the rumour mill

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

Kevin Nolan has expressed his delight in seeing Frank Lampard enter the world of management ahead of Saturday's friendly between Notts County and Derby County. The former Chelsea and England midfielder took the reins at Pride Park in May, 15 months after calling time on an illustrious career for club and country. Both Lampard and Nolan were accomplished midfielders and both have entered the world of management at a fairly young age, and the Magpies boss was eager to dispense some advic