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Notts County have confirmed the signing of Oldham Athletic striker Jonathan Forte on a two-year deal. The 29-year-old has already enjoyed two loan spells at Meadow Lane in 2008 and 2012, and now will be at the club on a permanent basis. Barbados international Forte, who played under John Sheridan at Boundary Park, told the Nottingham Post: "The gaffer is here who I had at Oldham and I really enjoyed being under him. "I love Notts County and I think I have done well for them before

Notts County has just signed a promising young goalkeeper named Harry Griffiths. He's joining the Magpies after just leaving Nottingham Forest this summer. Griffiths, aged just twenty, is signing for Meadow Lane on a two-year contract. The club holds an option to extend his stay for an additional year. Notts is looking at the young goalie as a long-term option after Alex Bass left for Peterborough United. Griffiths is set to step in as backup for a new main goalkeeper they're working on bringing

Notts County have announced the signing of experienced centre-back Elliott Ward on a free transfer. The Magpies were believed to be in the market for a defender following a dreadful start to the League Two campaign. On Monday afternoon, Ward was confirmed to have arrived at Meadow Lane, though the contract length has not been disclosed. The 33-year-old has played professional football for nearly 14 years, with a tally of more than 300 appearances at every level of the English prof

Notts County has confirmed a new addition to their team as Dan Crowley, who signs a two-year deal with Notts County. The 25-year-old, who graduated from Arsenal’s academy, joins the club after leaving Morecambe. Crowley quickly made a name for himself as one of Arsenal’s most promising young talents. He signed a professional contract in 2014 and progressed to the fringes of the first team while also being called up to the England youth setup. The Magpies' board of directors are delight

Port Vale goalkeeper Aidan Stone has completed a free transfer to Notts County. The 23-year-old has signed a two-year deal after playing a crucial role in the Valiants’ promotion from League Two in 2021-22 and making 26 appearances for them last season. Notts County’s board of directors are pleased to welcome a goalkeeper with a blend of excellent first-team experience and considerable potential. A statement from the club reads: “When looking for a goalkeeper, we have to consider a number o

Notts County has announced the month loan signing of Harrogate Town winger Tom Walker. The lively midfielder scored nine goals in 24 National League appearances while at Stockport County and AFC Fylde last season. Salford born Walker, is a product of the Bolton Wanderers' academy and the 24-year-old arrives at Meadow Lane until the 3rd of January 2021. Speaking to the club and, local media. Walker said: "As soon as I found out off the gaffer [Neal Ardley], you know I was really ke

Notts County’s captain, Kyle Cameron, took a breather to look back on the team’s journey so far this season.  Chatting with the club before the match against Walsall tomorrow, he seemed pretty satisfied with where they’re at but admitted there’s room to step up their game. "I think if you're looking at a general look at things, you know, you look at the table, you'd probably say we're doing quite well," Cameron remarked. "A point off automatic places and not too far away from Stockport

Notts County captain Michael O'Connor has claimed that his side are well placed to enjoy a tilt at promotion this season. The Magpies currently sit sixth in the table after 15 games played in League Two and just two defeats in their last eight. "Our aim at the start of the year was to get promotion," the midfielder told the Nottingham Post. "To be sitting sixth at the start of November is good. We'd like to be a bit higher, because we've dropped points when we thought we could hav

Notts County have added a fourth player to their ranks this week in the shape of Kane Hemmings, who joins from Oxford United on a three-year deal for a reported fee of around £100,000. The Magpies have already snapped up Tom Crawford, Kristian Dennis and Andy Kellett, and now they have secured the signature of a player who enjoyed a fruitful loan spell at Mansfield Town last term. Hemmings will be familiar to Notts fans, having scored a 99th-minute penalty in a 1-1 draw at Meadow Lane

Notts County have signed former Wales international David Vaughan on a free transfer. The 35-year-old joins the Magpies after being let go by rivals Nottingham Forest in the summer. Vaughan has played in the Premier League with Sunderland and Blackpool, as well as in Spain with Real Sociedad. He also won more than 40 Wales caps and represented the Dragons at Euro 2016. “This is a massive statement of intent from us,” Notts manager Kevin Nolan told the official club site.

Notts County's fine form continues after a resilient 2-0 victory over Accrington Stanley at Meadow Lane, leaving the Magpies unbeaten in five league matches and securing back-to-back wins.  The win sees them climb to second in the League Two table, a position head coach Stuart Maynard is proud of, especially in light of recent challenges, including missing two key players, Dan Crowley and Jodi Jones. Reflecting on the game, Maynard was quick to praise the team's collective effort in de

Notts County are still in the running for the League Two title despite their 3-1 defeat at Mansfield Town, according to Steve Evans. A Danny Rose brace and Richard Duffy's own goal saw the Magpies' six-game winning streak come to an end in Saturday's derby at the One Call Stadium. Evans told the official Stags site: "We've given the bragging rights to our supporters, but we know full well it was a good side we beat today and a hard earned three points. "They are a quality side - h

Notts County has announced the completion of a season-long loan signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Ollie Tipton. The 19-year-old player recently spent time on trial with Notts County, with the aim of securing a loan move. This morning, the club confirmed that the loan move had been completed. Ollie Tipton is a promising young defender who will bring his skills and talent to the Magpies for the upcoming season. In a recent interview, Tipton expressed his excitement about joining Not

Notts County have secured a deal with Basford United that will guarantee the Magpies their own training pitch next season, Kevin Nolan has revealed. The team have currently been using Basford's facilities and 4G pitch in the build-up to games, but this will change going into the new campaign. "We have brokered a deal with Basford United and we will have our own pitch up there," Nolan told the Nottingham Post. "Our groundsman will be working there. They (Basford) have been fantasti

Jon Stead has revealed that an offer for him to play in the United States is still on the table, but says he is "50/50" over whether he will stay with Notts County or not. The veteran striker, whose contract runs out in the summer, has made no secret of the fact he was close to leaving Meadow Lane in the winter, but decided to stay put when Alan Hardy took over the previously beleaguered club. Talking about his future, Stead told the Nottingham Post: "I think discussions will be starti

Notts County striker Jon Stead is courting interest from clubs in Scotland, according to reports. The former Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers forward, 33, was the Magpies' top scorer with 14 goals last season. As Stead is under contract for another year at Meadow Lane, the club would be able to command a fee for the player they signed from Bradford City on a free last summer. It remains to be seen whether the reports are true and, if so, what new manager John Sheridan has in store

Shola Ameobi has revealed that he is mulling over whether to retire at the end of the season but will consider it properly in the summer. The 36-year-old has enjoyed a fruitful career in the English game, with more than 300 appearances for Newcastle United, the club he is most associated with. Ameobi has also impressed in Notts County colours since signing for Kevin Nolan last winter, and this season he has netted five and assisted four in 33 appearances. “That love is certainly s

Kevin Nolan has revealed that Shola Ameobi and Jonathan Forte face fitness tests after picking up knocks in Notts County's 3-3 draw with Cambridge United on Saturday. Ameobi signalled to the bench to come off in the second half of the game, but had to remain on the pitch as the Magpies had already made all three substitutions. Forte, meanwhile, took a blow to the hip after coming on as a sub and was visibly struggling to stay on his feet after scoring the injury-time equaliser which co

Jamie Fullarton’s first home game in charge of Notts County ended in a limp defeat as AFC Wimbledon outplayed the hosts their 2-0 win at Meadow Lane on Saturday. The Magpies started brightly enough and saw Blair Adams head against the post following a pinpoint cross from Wes Atkinson. In the ninth minute, however, Neal Ardley’s charges took the lead in exhilarating fashion as a good team move which included a deft backheel was finished off

Newport County have confirmed that Alex Rodman has turned down an offer of a new contract at the club, potentially paving the way for a move to Notts County. The 29-year-old winger, who played under current Magpies boss John Sheridan at Rodney Parade, scored five goals in 34 appearances for the Welsh club during the 2015-16 campaign. A statement on the Exiles website read: "The Club are aware of media reports linking Alex Rodman to Notts County. "Although it would be inappropriate

Notts County boss John Sheridan has confirmed that the club will be appealing Aaron Collins' red card in their 2-1 win at Portsmouth on Saturday. The on-loan Wolves striker was dismissed late on when he appeared to collide with Pompey goalkeeper David Forde while charging down a clearance. Sheridan was furious with the decision and told reporters after the game: "He hasn't touched him. I've seen it on the video. "Aaron stupidly has made an effort to block the ball, but there's no

Notts County are expected to be sold within the next four weeks, according to reports. The Nottingham Post claims that current owner Ray Trew is concluding a deal for the club, who are reportedly also the subject of a winding up petition by HMRC. The case is said to have been adjourned until 25 April, to allow time for the sale to go through, but sources close to the club have reportedly claimed the debt will be settled should it fall thro