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Kevin Nolan has admitted that Friday's 4-0 loss to Yeovil Town was the poorest performance he has seen Notts County put in at Meadow Lane. The Magpies are yet to win a competitive game this season and go into Tuesday's game at Newport County seeking to banish Friday's heavy defeat. "We think it's easily fixable, but it's alright saying that - we've got to go out and prove it," Nolan told the Nottingham Post. "We've all got to do it. Everybody has to take ownership of what happened

In this article, we bring you the latest news from League Two. From injuries and signings to stadium developments and cup matches, we've got all the latest updates from around the league. The Pride of Nottingham has compiled a comprehensive round-up of the latest happenings in League Two. From Accrington Stanley's Sean McConville being ruled out for three months to Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster retiring for a second time, we've got all the latest news and updates. So sit back, relax, a

Notts County's academy manager Dan Leivers has spoken ahead of the Under-18s' FA Youth Cup third-round clash with Fulham at Meadow Lane on Sunday. The young Magpies are eager to face a Premier League club's Category 1 academy side with kick-off set for 12:30 pm. "They're really excited" said Leivers. "Obviously looking forward to playing against a Premier League team and a Cat 1 Academy in our own stadium. It's the one they all hope to get so it's nice to get it this time in the third

Looking back over January, the foot of League One is as tight as ever, with no relegation certainties but a cluster of clubs who are in trouble as they search for improved form and more importantly results to clear away from danger a little. Stevenage were dragged into it as playing just three games in the month they secured just a single win, a somewhat surprise 2-0 win over Swindon Town. It was a terrible month for Sheffield United who in December had shown an improvement but last month

The competition for play off places is getting very interesting with only 8 points separating 5th placed Sheffield United and 15th placed Oldham. The situation at the bottom end is no less interesting with Coventry, Leyton Orient and Crawley all winning, Crewe, Colchester, Yeovil all losing and Notts, Scunthorpe and Walsall all drawing. Walsall lie 16th but are only 8 points adrift of a play off place and yet are also only 7 points above safety, which shows how tight this league

Notts County winger Filip Valencic has criticised former manager Ricardo Moniz for barely selecting him and admitted that his winner against Crawley Town was “powered” with the anger he felt towards the departed Dutchman. The 24-year-old Slovenian arrived at Meadow Lane in July, but made only two appearances in League Two before Moniz left in December and was replaced by Jamie Fullarton. Valencic told BBC Sport: "With that shot I put all m

Notts County have revealed that they voted in favour of Premier League academy teams taking part in the EFL Trophy next season. In what will be a one-season trial, 16 tier one academy teams - most of which are in the top flight - will join the competition, formerly known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, alongside League One and League Two teams. In a statement on the official Notts website, a statement said: "The discussion at the EFL Conference confirmed the competition is in serious

Alan Hardy has announced that he "finally got there" after a tense few days of negotiations to become Notts County's new owner. The deal to take over the club was originally planned to go ahead on Monday, but the deal hit a snag following reports of a loan needing to be paid off. Notts fans waited anxiously on Wednesday for an announcement regarding the future of the club, but at around half past 12 Hardy announced the news. He posted on Twitter: "Finally got there guys, thank you

Notts County owner Alan Hardy has expressed his desire to forge closer links with Nottingham Forest and praised the attitude of their young players. Jorge Grant, who Forest are looking to sign up on a three-year deal, had a successful loan spell at Meadow Lane, and Hardy believes all their academy prospects are being brought up the right way. In his weekly Nottingham Post column, he wrote: "We want to continue to strengthen links with our neighbours. "I do know that our manager, K

A fundraising drive has begun to design and install a plaque outside the Nottingham hotel where a meeting was held to create Notts County Football Club. On December 7, 1864, a group of individuals gathered in Suite 102 in what was then the George Hotel - now the Mercure Hotel - on George Street, Hockley, and created the first professional ‘foot-ball’ club in the world. Notts fan Andy Black has started a crowdfunding page with the aim of raising £450 so a plaque - the idea of which was

Newport County defender Dan Butler has won his appeal against the red card picked up in his side's 3-0 defeat to Notts County. The 23-year-old was sent off by referee Craig Hicks in the 34th minute of the League Two game at Meadow Lane for leading with his elbow as he challenged Matt Tootle for a high ball and left the full-back needing treatment. Newport submitted a wrongful dismissal claim and have now received confirmation from the FA that the claim will be upheld and Butler’s three

Former Notts County loanee and Aston Villa star Jack Grealish has spoken of how playing under so many managers has impacted on his development and feels that only three managers have trusted him. The 22-year-old burst onto the scene on loan at Meadow Lane during the 2013-14 season, his performances in tandem with fellow loanee Callum McGregor delighting the Black and White Army during an otherwise poor campaign. Grealish then returned to Villa and took his form from his Notts loan spel

Luke Williams, the head coach of Notts County, addressed the media ahead of their upcoming match. Williams, who is responsible for leading the football team, shared his thoughts and insights on the game.  Williams stated that he has seen signs of improvement in the team, but there is still a lot of work to be done. He believes that the team has an opportunity to make a step forward or to stay where they are, and he is pushing for everyone to step forward. Williams is determined to improve t

As Notts County prepare to face Peterborough United in the second round of the FA Cup, head coach Stuart Maynard has shared his thoughts on the challenge ahead, updates on player fitness, and the magic of the competition. The Magpies are eager to secure a place in the third-round draw, but Maynard acknowledges the difficulty of the task at The Weston Homes Stadium.   “It’s everyone’s dream, isn’t it, to dream about playing against that big club at home, one of the Premier League big bo

Notts County have expressed an interest in signing ex-Port Vale midfielder Michael O'Connor, according to reports. The former Northern Ireland international,  who was Vale's player of the season in the 2014-15 campaign. is a free agent after leaving the League One club. According to the Nottingham Post, Magpies boss John Sheridan would like to sign O'Connor and build next season's team around him, but Blackpool are also keen on the player. O'Connor is said to have been offered a n

Notts County boss Kevin Nolan has warned his players not to let complacency kick in following their impressive start to the League Two season. The Magpies are currently five games unbeaten following their 1-0 win over Port Vale, a great turnaround following their 3-0 hammering at Coventry City on the opening day of the League Two season. Following the victory at Vale Park, September will now bring two home fixtures in succession, against Morecambe and Swindon Town, but derbies against

Alan Hardy has claimed that he "never, ever expected" Notts County to be gunning for promotion from League Two in his first full season as chairman. The Magpies are currently fourth in the table with just eight games remaining, a remarkable turnaround from the battle to remain in the Football League this time last year. Hardy, who took over at Meadow Lane in January 2017, says a stable season of consolidation was the original aim for this campaign and seeing Notts in the upper tiers of

Notts County's versatile player Richard Brindley opened up about the team's journey this season, shedding light on their recovery after a lacklustre opening match.  Brindley, a seasoned footballer renowned for his adaptability, shared his insights on the squad's transition to League Two and his new role in the back three. "The first game of the season was nowhere near good enough," admitted Brindley, addressing the team's initial setback. "It was incredibly hard for us to look at, but

Notts County midfielder Sam Austin has shared his enthusiasm and reflections on the magic of the FA Cup ahead of their clash with Peterborough United. Austin, who has experienced the highs of a memorable cup run with Kidderminster Harriers, is keen to replicate that magic with Notts County and propel his team forward during a busy footballing period. Reflecting on his time at Kidderminster, Austin said, "It was a brilliant run and a great season. The FA Cup brings that little bit of ex

Notts County defender Haydn Hollis has become the second member to speak out in favour of new manager Jamie Fullarton after being given a fresh start in the starting line-up. The 23-year-old, who was in and out of the team under previous boss Ricardo Moniz, has now started the last two games for the Magpies and was rewarded with a clean sheet in a 1-0 win at Crawley Town "You've just got to accept that's how football can be sometimes," sai

Notts County have made their first signing of the summer by recruiting goalkeeper Adam Collin on a two-year contract. The 31-year-old joins on a free transfer after leaving Championship side Rotherham United, whom he helped to the second tier after playing an instrumental role in their playoff-winning campaign in 2014. Collin has played more than 200 league games in the past four seasons, one with Carlisle United and three at Rotherham, but he only played twice for the Millers last ter

Notts County have confirmed that Alan Hardy is the new owner of the club. The Nottinghamshire businessman declared yesterday on Twitter that he "finally got there" and the takeover is now officially rubber-stamped. It had been a tense few days this week as the transfer of ownership was expected to be completed on Monday, but a snag over the payment of a loan was successfully overcome. Hardy, who takes over from Ray Trew, told the official Magpies site: “I am absolutely delighted t