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Rob Milsom is glad to put a "crazy few months" behind him as he returned to Notts County after being released in the summer. The former Magpies Player of the Year fell out of first-team contention last season and was eventually let go, eventually getting a trial at Crawley Town. Since his move to the West Sussex club, Notts have fallen from grace, leading to the departure of Kevin Nolan and the arrival of Harry Kewell from the same club. Now back at County as part of a loan move e

Rob Milsom has admitted that not scoring many goals is something that has bugged him throughout his career but is hoping to chip in with a few more for Notts County by the end of the season. The midfielder got his first goal for the Magpies last Saturday, a 96th-minute equaliser that salvaged a point at Meadow Lane against Forest Green Rovers. “I don’t score many, and it is something that has bugged me throughout my career,” Milsom told the Nottingham Post. “It’s something that I

Rob Milsom has admitted that he wants to establish himself as a goalscoring midfielder at Notts County, and believes that Kevin Nolan is just the guy to coach him into it. The 30-year-old has been at Meadow Lane for two seasons and, following a disappointing first campaign, really came into his own in 2016-17 and was rewarded with the club's player of the season awards. Milsom was utilised in a variety of positions at the club but, now that he is deployed in central midfield, he wants

Notts County have confirmed that player of the season Rob Milsom has signed a new contract at Meadow Lane. The 30-year-old midfielder has made 59 appearances for the Magpies since joining from Rotherham United in 2015. "The way the second half of the season went with the new chairman (Alan Hardy) and manager (Kevin Nolan) was really good. It's exciting times," Milsom is quoted by the Nottingham Post as saying. "My aim at the start of last season was to stay fit and play as many ga

Rob Milsom has revealed that Kevin Nolan had given the Notts County players "a kick up the backside" during the break in their League Two game with Forest Green. The Magpies did not replicate the stunning form that saw them shoot to the top of the table in September as the visitors came mighty close to leaving Meadow Lane with all three points. Omar Bugiel had given FGR the lead and they maintained it until the 96th minute, when Milsom struck a late equaliser for a final score of 1-1.

Rob Milsom has conceded that Notts County did not play well against Forest Green Rovers and is glad to have got something out of the game. The midfielder's first goal for the club deep into stoppage time at the end of the second half got the better of opposition goalkeeper Sam Russell to salvage a 1-1 draw for the Magpies. "It was an important goal and we needed it because we didn't have the best of performances," Milsom told the official Notts site. "I'm glad we've got something out o

Notts County midfielder Rob Milsom has urged his side to finish the season strongly and build towards promotion in 2017. The Magpies - and their long-suffering fans - have endured a wretched season comprising of multiple managerial changes, the club being put up for sale, a combination of public fallouts among various elements of the club, and many abysmal performances on the pitch which has put the team among the bottom five of the entire Football League. "It's not just a dead end to

Rob Milsom has played down Notts County's impressive start to the season by giving a reminder of what happened in the previous campaign. The Magpies currently sit second in League Two, boast an eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions, and have won - and not conceded in - the last four league outings. However, Milsom cast an eye back to last season, when Notts also enjoyed a bright start - sitting sixth in the table in October having claimed an impressive 2-1 win at Portsmouth - bef

Notts County’s Director of Football, Roberto Gagliardi, believes the club is heading in the right direction following a busy summer of change and recruitment at Meadow Lane. Since arriving in April, Gagliardi has worked closely with owners Chris and Alex Reedtz, helping to shape the squad and appoint new head coach Martin Paterson. Reflecting on his first few months in Nottingham, Gagliardi said: “I love it. I think life in Notts County is excellent. I love the city, the atmosphere. Everybody in

Notts County were on the verge of appointing Roberto Mancini as manager during the Munto season, Sven Goran-Eriksson has revealed. The sensational anecdote is reported in a new Notts County book titled One Flew Over the Magpie's Nest, written by lifelong fan Paul Mace and containing stories from former players, managers, directors and fans. The Italian coach, who had just won three successive Serie A titles with Inter Milan but was sacked to make way for Jose Mourinho, had agreed a fou

Rochdale find themselves in similar form to us having won twice, lost three times and drawn once. The Dale's have also conceded the same amount of goals as they have scored in their last six games at 10 a piece. Their last league game saw an away win 4-1 over Colchester. Tuesday the 16th of December Rochdale beat Aldershot Town at the second time of asking, the final score after the original 0-0 ended up 4-1 in the Dale's favour.  

Rod McDonald is confident that a solid foundation is being laid for a successful season at Meadow Lane. The defender has been clear about his goal to add a third League Two promotion to his résumé after joining Notts County from Harrogate Town. He remarked: “When you look at the players who are already here, and add the players the club has brought in this summer, the potential to achieve promotion is there. “I really believe in the plans the gaffer has outlined for the season ahe

Notts County defender Rod McDonald has spoken about his frustration at the start of his time with the Magpies following his summer move from Harrogate Town. The experienced 32-year-old centre-back joined on a two-year deal but is yet to make a league appearance due to an injury that side-lined him for several weeks. McDonald, however, is set to make his league debut against AFC Wimbledon today and is eager to finally get on the pitch and help his new side push forward. Reflecting

Ross Fitzsimons has expressed his gratitude towards Kevin Nolan and the rest of the Notts County setup for giving him a chance to play first-team football. The 23-year-old signed on a free transfer in the summer having left Chelmsford City and, prior to his current run of games, had seldom been given an extended run in a club's first team. However, the goalkeeper has become first-choice since Adam Collin picked up a knee injury against Barnet last month, playing in all but two of Notts

Notts County have announced the signing of former Crystal Palace and Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons. The 23-year-old, who was most recently at National League side Chelmsford City, joins after a successful trial, with the contract length undisclosed. He told the official Notts County site: "I'm really pleased to get the deal over the line. It's a great setup here. "Mark Crossley has a very effective way of coaching and I have picked up a lot from him. He's very respec

Notts County goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons and defender Pierce Bird have signed new deals at Meadow Lane. The pair have put pen to paper on extensions that will run until the end of the 2019-20 season. Fitzsimons played 20 games for the Magpies last season, getting an extended run after now-released Adam Collin suffered an injury. However, he lost his place in the team after being sent off in a 2-1 defeat to Crawley Town for lashing out at an opposition player. “At the time [of

Ross Fitzsimons has praised Notts County goalkeeping coach Mark Crossley for helping him develop as a player. The 23-year-old, who joined the Magpies in the summer, has won plaudits after several impressive displays in between the sticks following the knee injury to Adam Collin. Fitzsimons replaced Collin in the win over Barnet before starting in the defeat to Crewe Alexandra and in the draw at Carlisle United, where he made a string of great saves to keep the hosts at bay. "I don

Notts County's Northern Ireland international goalkeeper, Roy Carroll, has been handed the captain's armband by manager Ricardo Moniz. Roy said "It was a couple of hours before the game when the gaffer named the team and said I would be captain. I am very proud and it was a great moment for me." "It is the first time I have ever captained a football team and it's a great honour, but we are all captains really and we have to work hard, espe

Notts County captain Roy Carroll has called on his teammates to stop stressing on the objective of reaching the playoffs, insisting that he and his fellow players need to “take each game as it comes”. The Magpies missed out on the change of closing the gap to the top seven in League Two in the last week by drawing at Wycombe Wanderers and losing heavily to Carlisle United. First-choice goalkeeper Carroll told local media: “We are not think

Ruben Rodrigues has announced his departure from Meadow Lane after a three-year stint. The 26-year-old Portuguese player has been a crucial member of the team since joining from the Netherlands in 2020. During his time at the club, he made a significant impact on and off the pitch, earning the respect and admiration of both fans and teammates. He played an instrumental role in last season’s promotion, scoring the goal that led to the play-off final being decided on penalties. Desp

Russell Slade has hailed his Grimsby Town charges for claiming a goalless draw against a "relentless" Notts County side and suggested that the visitors could have even gone on to win the game. Neither side could break the deadlock at Meadow Lane, although the Mariners arguably had the best chance of the game as Jamille Matt forced a great save from Ross Fitzsimons during the first half. "I thought we started the game really well and that's what we were searching for because we've been

Colchester United wing-back Ryan Jackson has claimed that his side "outplayed" and "outbattled" Notts County on Saturday, despite leaving Meadow Lane with nothing to show for it. Shola Ameobi's penalty had given the Magpies the lead but substitute Sanmi Odelusi looked to have salvaged a point for the U's with his 89th-minute strike. However, there was time for more drama as Ryan Yates glanced home a header to claim all three points for Notts for a 2-1 win and keep them level on points