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Jon Stead has claimed that he knows exactly where Notts County fans are coming from when they say he should be out of the starting XI. The veteran striker got off the mark in the 2-2 draw with Accrington Stanley, scoring from the spot, but many supporters believe he should be dropped to the bench in lieu of Jonathan Forte. In response, Stead told the Nottingham Post: “It’s not a tricky situation for me at all because I totally understand where fans are coming from. “Forts has come

What's been happening in League Two over the last week? Here is Pride of Nottingham's round-up of the biggest League Two news from the last seven days. - Port Vale have signed striker Dior Angus from non-league Redditch United, manager Neil Aspin has confirmed. - Lincoln City have signed Ipswich winger Danny Rowe on loan until the end of the season. - Forest Green Rovers may make four more signings before their next match, according to owner Dale Vince. - Brighton winger

Notts County midfielder Noor Husin has picked up the February award for League Two Goal of the Month. The goal in question was the equaliser in County's 4-1 win over Crewe Alexandra on February 3. It saw the 21-year-old pick up the ball outside the box after a free kick had been poorly headed clear, before rifling home a superb long-range effort into the top-right corner. Husin, who beat Swindon Town's Matt Taylor and Cheltenham Town's Joe Morrell to the gong, was presented with t

Alan Hardy has issued a call for more Notts County fans to get behind the team this upcoming season. The Magpies have invested heavily this summer following an above-expectations finish last term, qualifying for the playoffs. "A general rule of thumb is that if you get results right on the pitch, most other things will follow," Hardy wrote on the Notts website. "We've certainly seen that with major increases in supporters, hospitality sales, merchandise sales and other revenue str

Notts County winger Jodi Jones is "over the moon" after his team secured a much-needed win.  "More importantly, we had the three points. We really needed it," he said in his post match interview. "We had a bad start last weekend, but that's been brushed aside now, and I think we put in a good performance today for the fans." Jones was also pleased with his own performance, saying that he was happy to see his name on the line-up. "There's a lot of competition. We've got fantastic player

Notts County's young defensive midfielder, George Abbott, recently took part in his first East Midlands derby, and it proved to be a memorable occasion for the 19-year-old on loan from Tottenham Hotspur. Abbott, who has made eight appearances for Notts County, was visibly energised by the derby experience and the electric atmosphere created by both sets of fans. “Yeah, it was unbelievable to be fair,” he said. “The crowd were proper up for it today from both sides. I mean, it was a big

Notts County midfielder Alan Smith has revealed he wants to sign a new contract at Meadow Lane. The 35-year-old, formerly of Manchester United, is one of three players offered fresh deals by the Magpies – along with Haydn Hollis and Wes Atkinson. "I would imagine that I will be (putting pen to paper) in the not too distant future," he told the Nottingham Post. "This is where I want to stay. I've no qualms about that. I see it as a good club to develop my coaching side, but also, i

Notts County boss John Sheridan has told reporters that he knows who to keep and who to let go from his playing squad in January. The 52-year-old has been vocal about his need to strengthen in the transfer window as he looks to usher the Magpies away from relegation trouble. "I've got players in mind who I want to bring in and who to let go," he told the Nottingham Post. "I find it very hard when I'm picking my team; I don't like leaving people out. "That's one thing I am as

Matt Tootle has claimed that Notts County are more than capable of challenging for promotion from League Two next season. The former Crewe Alexandra man had suggested last summer that the Magpies could have been up in the playoffs, but the season ended up being a slog for safety in the end. Tootle told the Nottingham Post: "When I signed here last summer I probably looked a bit of an idiot to some people because I said we would get promoted. "We were third at the start of the seas

Kevin Nolan has questioned why Notts County have given Mansfield Town so many tickets but is eager for his players to do what they've been doing for most of the season when the two sides clash on Saturday. The Stags travel to Meadow Lane for the 1pm kickoff, which will see two sides in the thick of the promotion race duke it out for points and, given the huge rivalry between the two, bragging rights. “It’s just like any other rivalry and you live it and feel it,” Nolan told the Notting

Kevin Nolan has revealed that Richard Duffy will be Notts County's captain in Saturday's League Two opener against Colchester United. The defender held the armband for most of last season as Michael O'Connor was sidelined through a long-term injury. Now that O'Connor has left, Nolan has stated that Duffy will continue as skipper "for the foreseeable future" but says it's not a permanent appointment. “Richard Duffy will lead the team out on Saturday,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post

Notts County battled to a 2-2 draw against Chesterfield at the SMH Group Stadium, in a thrilling encounter that saw the visitors twice come from behind. The match, played on October 12, 2024, was a display of determination and grit from the Magpies, as they extended their unbeaten away record in League Two. Chesterfield made a flying start, opening the scoring in just the 6th minute. A deflected ball fell kindly to Paddy Madden, who made no mistake from close range, leaving Notts Count

In this weeks PoN's preview to the League One games played on the 3rd of March, there's a crucial game being played which our fans will be hoping to see positive news from – This important tie is between Colchester and of course Notts County, this game could see either side make steady progress in their bid for survival. Colchester against Notts County is a important game this week as Colchester try to move back out of the drop zone while Notts County are fighting

Two historic legends: Jimmy Sirrel and Jack Wheeler will be coming back home to Meadow Lane, as the Statue Fund announce that the fundraising target has been achieved. Yesterday’s ‘pub to club’ walk in the memory of Jack Wheeler who had sadly passed away back in June 2009, has seen the remaining £500 raised and a total of £633 saw the Statue Fund complete their overall objective. Lisa Black proudly announced the outstanding achievement via the statue funds Facebook group.

John Sheridan says he "will not hide" from any criticism of his management as Notts County sit close to League Two's bottom two. The Magpies have lost six league games on the bounce and are just one point above the fourth tier's relegation zone ahead of hosting Doncaster Rovers on Boxing Day. Sheridan admits he expected to be in the promotion hunt when he arrived at Meadow Lane in the summer, but is prepared to stay strong as Notts battle to turn their fortunes around. "I was conf

Alan Hardy has declared himself delighted with Notts County's transfer business in the summer window and feels there was no need to add to it on deadline day. The Magpies have recruited 11 players on a permanent basis over the summer, as well as two loanees, all prior to 31 August. Most of them have played a role in the opening-month haul of two wins and a draw from their first four League Two games. There was talk of a striker playing for a Championship club having trained with N

Dan Jones has claimed that Notts County's players feel they can beat anybody at Meadow Lane and that recent adverse results have only made the squad stronger. The Magpies go into Saturday's home game against Newport County second in the table and just one point behind leaders Luton Town. However, Notts' form has dipped over the last month, with just one win in their last six games in all competitions, but Jones is eager for the team to put recent results behind them. "The run we w

Liam Noble has stressed that his "head is in the right place now" as he prepares to begin his second spell at Notts County. The midfielder was known as somewhat of a loose cannon in his first spell at Meadow Lane due to his temper and tendency to accumulate cards. Noble then left for Forest Green Rovers in 2016 helping them reach the Football League, before leaving the club earlier this year and joining the Magpies again. Now that the transfer window is open again, Noble has been

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

We at Pride of Nottingham have been stocking numerous posters of some of Notts County's greatest players in the club's history, but now we've decided to pay homage to some of the current Magpies with posters of three early fan favourites from this season. First up is Regan Booty, one of County's new midfield generals, who joined the Magpies in August after ending his 13-year stay at Huddersfield Town earlier this summer. Next up is striker Nathan Tyson, who has enjoyed a fruitful caree

Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard has expressed his full support for forward Cedwyn Scott, who has been granted a leave of absence due to ongoing struggles with depression. The 25-year-old player, who has endured a difficult period on and off the pitch, has been lauded by his manager for his bravery in openly discussing his mental health. Maynard, speaking ahead of Notts County’s clash with AFC Wimbledon at Meadow Lane, revealed that Scott’s battle has been ongoing for some time.

“Jimmy Fullarton announced as new manager x” “Who” Sky Sports news it may not be, but news travels fast these days. The above messages were between me and my old man shortly after Jimmy Fullarton, an ex Scotland Under 21 captain ‘don’t you know’, was announced as Notts’ new manager. Speculation had been rife over the past week as to who would succeed Ricardo Moniz. Mark Cooper and then John Sheridan had been “odds