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Kevin Nolan has admitted that Notts County were punished for making “strange and sloppy” decisions in their 2-0 loss at Luton Town on Saturday. The Hatters secured a 2-0 win at Kenilworth Road through former Magpies loanee Jorge Grant and Elliott Lee. The latter scored from close range after Ross Fitzsimons failed to collect a header on the goal line following a corner. “I was a bit disappointed really in what we’ve been trying to do and what we’ve been about in pre-season,” Nolan

Notts County manager has shared his thoughts on the team’s preparation for their first season in League Two in four years.  In an interview, he stated that the team has tried to increase the intensity and volume of their work, while keeping their approach similar to last season. “We’ve tried to do something very similar to what we did last season. But of course we needed to try and increase the intensity that we work at and the volume of everything that we do,” he said. He acknowledged

Following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Port Vale at Meadow Lane, Notts County manager Stuart Maynard shared his frustrations, citing strong performance levels and questionable officiating as contributing factors in a match where Lorent Tolaj’s first-half goal proved decisive. Reflecting on the game, Maynard expressed frustration with the outcome, particularly in light of his team’s early energy. "I think in the first five or ten minutes, we came out of the traps. We said to the lads we need

Pride of Nottingham reflections on our upcoming games against Crawley Town, Bradford City, Sheffield United, Peterborough United and Stevenage FC. Notts County’s Boxing Day defeat against Port Vale saw the Magpies’ three-game unbeaten run come to an abrupt end. As 2013 comes to a close, they need to prepare themselves wisely for some pretty big encounters to follow if they are to drag themselves out of the bottom four. After these five games, two of which see Notts face two promotion cont

Port Vale head to Meadow Lane on the 28th of February. Notts County will have to be steady within their approach against the Valiants, as the visiting side are in decent form and have the ability to punish any side within League One with their clever brand of football. The visitors currently sit 12th and are currently only 3 points away from the play-offs. They have won two of their last six games, drawing 1 and losing three. There is no doubt that they will be se

Former Notts County shot-stopper Fabian Spiess has joined Boston United, after the Pilgrims struggled to fulfil the position prior. The 21-year-old German born player is poised to go straight into Boston’s squad ahead of their trip to Curzon Ashton within the National League North. Spiess enjoyed breaking through the youth system, in place at Notts as a promising teenager, making nine senior first appearances during his time at Meadow Lane. Before later moving out on loan

Notts County are reportedly still hoping to appoint Paul Hurst as their new manager after the Grimsby Town boss criticised a number of his side's supporters following their play-off final victory. The Mariners overcame Mark Cooper's Forest Green Rovers at Wembley, their 3-1 victory seeing them return to the Football League after a six-year absence. Hurst has come under fire from some supporters this season, which included a "Hurst Out" banner being hung over a flyover after their play-

Notts County could find themselves in the Championship in the next five or six years if new owner Alan Hardy is able to take them forward, according to former captain John Thompson. On Monday, it was confirmed that Hardy had agreed a deal with current owner Ray Trew regarding a takeover of the club. The Magpies are currently languishing in the lower reaches of League Two, but Thompson is hopeful of Hardy taking the Meadow Lane outfit in an upward trajectory. He told the Nottingham

Kevin Nolan believes that Adam Collin has come in for too much criticism over his time at Notts County, admitting that he is "delighted" with the goalkeeper. The 32-year-old joined the Magpies after leaving Rotherham United and has been first choice at Meadow Lane virtually ever since, though whether he should remain as such has been open to a lot of discussion among fans. However, the Notts boss has praised his stopper, noting how he pulled off a save in injury time against Accrington

Kevin Nolan has admitted that some of Notts County's fringe players may leave the club on loan this transfer window. Defender Haydn Hollis and midfielder Curtis Thompson have struggled to get game time and the manager says they are likely to depart Meadow Lane until the end of the season. “We’ve had a few enquiries for our players, but nothing is set in stone,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post. “It’s about what is best for them and what is best for Notts County. “I have spoken with

Kevin Nolan is looking forward to Saturday's League Two derby between Notts County and Mansfield Town but warns that the opposition are "no mugs". Both sides are in the hunt for automatic promotion this season, with the Magpies hoping to make it four games unbeaten, deal a big blow to a direct promotion contender, and claim regional bragging rights. Although the game will be the first Nottinghamshire derby for new Stags manager David Flitcroft, Nolan is still mindful of their strong sq

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

Barnsley have appointed Oldham manager Lee Johnson as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half-year contract. The clubs have agreed an undisclosed compensation deal for the 33-year-old and his assistant Tommy Wright. The Tykes have been without a manager since sacking Danny Wilson on 12 February. --- MK Dons have signed Chelsea midfielder Lewis Baker on loan until the end of the season, i

Dutch Notts County duo Stanley Aborah and Mawouna Amevor could depart the club and return to the Netherlands, according to reports. It is understood that former Magpies boss Ricardo Moniz is considering a swoop for his compatriots after being appointed manager of Dutch second division side FC Eindhoven earlier this month. The 51-year-old he is believed to have targeted moves for Amevor and Aborah, two players he was instrumental in signing for the League Two club last summer. Both

Notts County manager John Sheridan has been handed a five-game touchline ban by the Football Association, starting this evening at Peterborough United. The 52-year-old was dismissed by referee Eddie Ilderton during the League Two game against Wycombe Wanderers at Meadow Lane after remonstrating with officials. Sheridan was unhappy that the ref allowed Scott Kashket's 55th-minute effort, from what looked to be an offside position, to stand. "I'm disappointed in myself for being sen

Notts County manager Kevin Nolan has admitted that he wants a word with the EFL over the standard of refereeing in League Two. The Magpies boss claims the Magpies were denied clear penalties against Crewe Alexandra and Portsmouth, and feels Newport County's spot-kick on the final day of the season shouldn't have been given. "I am not really happy about it," he told the Nottingham Post. "If we keep moaning about it, will anything get done? It's something I am going to have to think

Here is Pride of Nottingham's roundup of all the biggest news stories from League Two over the last week. - Coventry City assistant manager Steve Taylor is "recovering well at home" after being treated for a bleed on the brain. He was taken to University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire on Friday after falling ill during a training session. - Mansfield Town manager Steve Evans claimed that the club received bids for several of their first team squad players, including Rhys Bennett

Kevin Nolan has acknowledged that Notts County need to get used to the pressure of being viewed as one of the big scalps in League Two. Despite a blip in recent weeks, the Magpies continue to sit second in League Two, just one point behind a very impressive Luton Town outfit. Up next for Notts is Saturday's league encounter with Newport County in Meadow Lane, and Nolan admits that the raised expectations are a new thing for both players and staff. "A lot has changed in recent week

Brentford manager Dean Smith has revealed that Alan Judge could make his long-awaited comeback from injury against former club Notts County this weekend. The Irishman, who is back in training and has made several reserve appearances, was left out of the Bees squad for the 3-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday night. Judge suffered a lower double leg fracture in April 2016 from a challenge by Ipswich Town's Luke Hyam and has not played first-team football since. However,

Former Notts County youth player Jamie Parkes has come third on his horse racing debut. The 18-year-old was released three years ago from the Meadow Lane academy for being too small, but coach Mick Leonard suggested the prospect of going down the jockey route. Although Parkes was not interested at first, given his disappointment at failing to make the grade at Notts, he soon warmed to the idea and began learning the ropes, enrolling at the Northern Racing College near Doncaster. A

Richard Duffy has admitted that he would relish being handed the Notts County captain's armband permanently but says he will back whoever is given it. “I’ve spoken to the manager but nothing about the captaincy,” he told the Nottingham Post. “Whoever it will be will be and if it is me then great. If it’s not then I will be back whoever gets it. “Obviously I wore it for the majority of last season until Occy (Michael O’Connor) came back and that was because he was club captain. But

As Notts County prepares for their first season in League Two, captain Kyle Cameron has spoken about how his team has been preparing for their first game. In a recent interview, Cameron discussed how Notts County has been working hard during training sessions to get ready for their first game. Cameron mentioned that after taking some time off after last season ended, his team got right back into training mode. "We have two or three weeks when we chill out and enjoy ourselves and then straig