News

Notts County assistant manager Richard Thomas has stressed that the club's players and staff have not forgotten last season's hammering at Stevenage and will be eager to put things right tomorrow. On 4 March 2017, the Magpies travelled to Broadhall way and were beaten 3-0, with Matt Godden bagging a brace in a result that kept the visitors just five points from the drop zone. Notts are an entirely different proposition this season, currently sitting top of the table, but Thomas insists

Notts County boss Kevin Nolan has claimed that he was sent to the stands for “waving his arms” during his side's League Two home goalless draw with Wycombe Wanderers. The Magpies manager was left fuming by Ben Toner’s decision not to award a penalty after Shola Ameobi was pulled down by Adam El-Abd in the Chairboys box. Having previously been given a talking to by the official, Nolan was then banished to the Derek Pavis stand where he watched the rest of the game in the directors’ box.

Tomorrow, we are in for a treat as a classic League Two showdown is on the cards. Notts County is set to welcome Forest Green Rovers to their home ground, Meadow Lane. The Magpies have been in splendid form, boasting an unbeaten streak in the league with their fifth victory of the season secured last Friday. Notts County has been performing exceptionally well lately. Their last match saw them secure a 2-0 victory against Salford City, with David McGoldrick and Dan Crowley finding the back o

Notts County have completed the loan signing of Tyrese Hall from Tottenham Hotspur. The 19-year-old midfielder will spend the season at Meadow Lane, adding to Martin Paterson’s options in the centre of the pitch. Hall is regarded as one of the most promising talents in Spurs’ youth ranks. Comfortable playing as a number 6, 8 or 10, he has also represented England at Under-19 level. He follows in the footsteps of George Abbott, who spent time on loan with the Magpies last season, and joins fellow

Former Belgium international Gill Swerts has had his Notts County contract terminated by mutual consent. Having arrived at Meadow Lane on a two-year deal last summer, the ex-Feyenoord, AZ Alkmaar and Vitesse Arnhem player made 16 appearances before falling down the pecking order in recent weeks. Jamie Fullarton told the official website: "We received an offer for Gill last week but that fell through at the last minute which was disappointi

The FA are set to appoint former Notts boss Sam Allardyce as the new England manager today. He will be given a two-year contract. Allardyce made a name for himself as a bruising centre half in the 70s and 80s, turning out for a host of clubs including Bolton and Preston. But the news will be of particular interest to Notts fans due to his spell in charge of the Magpies; Allardyce joined the club in early 1997 with the team in dire straits at the bottom of what is now League One. He was unab

New Notts County player Mark Yeates has admitted that Alan Sheehan played a big part in convincing him of the club's stature, prestige and setup. The former Blackpool winger was one of six players recruited by Kevin Nolan and Alan Hardy ahead of the January transfer window's closure. Yeates told the Nottingham Post: "Sheez and I go back a long way. I went on loan to Leicester from Tottenham as a young lad and he was coming through the youth team there. "We've known each other sinc

Jon Stead has elaborated on his decision to reject interest from all around the world to sign a new Notts County contract and promised that there is more to come from him next season. During the 2016-17 campaign, the 34-year-old was the Magpies' highest scorer with 14 goals, and he won the League Two Player of the Month award for September. There was interest from the United States for Stead, who was sidelined by injury midway through the season, but he has now committed his future to

Notts County defender Shaun Brisley has described the stalemate with Wycombe Wanderers as "frustrating" given his side's toothlessness in the final third. The Chairboys came to Meadow Lane very much intent on leaving with a point and the Magpies could not break their defence down in an uninspiring, rain-sodden encounter. "It was frustrating," Brisley told the official Notts site after the Good Friday encounter. "Wycombe came here with a game plan, stuck to it well and took the rhy

Harry Kewell has criticised the performance of referee Neil Hair following his disastrous first league game in charge of Notts County. The Australian was banished to the stands as the Magpies went 4-1 down at Exeter City for arguing whether his side should have been awarded a penalty. Nonetheless, Kewell had no complaints as Notts were eventually beaten 5-1 at St James' Park. "We went in at 2-1 and it was game on," Kewell told Sky Sports. "I was confident we were going to get

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

This upcoming season Notts must not forget the importance of playing at home, as last year’s abysmal record will no doubt prove, yet high-flying football clubs build their promotion form based on how they do in front of their own fans. Therefore, we must reflect this within our bid for promotion back to League 1 and find the right balance of players in order to do so.   I have been to a number of games whereby the

Notts County Ladies have completed the sale of England defender Alex Greenwood to Liverpool Ladies 'for a significant' fee. Alex has been a pinnacle player for the Lady Pies since arriving at the club in 2015, helping the side respectfully finish two successful campaigns and also most recently helping Notts reach Wembley in the F.A Cup. The 22-year-old featured also featured in the Continental Tyres Cup Final last season.

Notts County veteran Mike Edwards admits he is "humbled" by all the attention regarding his testimonial this afternoon. The 36-year-old, who has made 350 appearances and scored 30 goals for the club in two spells, will be the focus of attention as the Magpies take on local rivals Nottingham Forest at Meadow Lane. Edwards said: "I don't think it's really hit home yet. I'm sure it will be a bit like a wedding. There's so much organisation that has gone into it, that the day will go as qu

Notts County are looking for two fans aged between 7 and 14 to help with the launch of the new team kit. The club shared an article on its official website to announce they they are to give two Magpie-supporting youngsters the chance to star in a short film as part of the reveal, and will also be the first people to see the new Puma kit for 2017-18. The statement read: "To be in with a chance of taking part, simply film a short video (approximately 20 – 40 seconds) explaining why you s

Kevin Nolan has thanked Nottingham Forest for confirming that Jorge Grant would remain at Notts County on loan until the end of the season. The youngster spent the second half of last season at Notts and returned this term alongside Ryan Yates, the duo instrumental in the club's rise to the upper echelons of the League Two table. Forest decided to recall Yates last week and ship him out on loan to Scunthorpe United, causing friction among the Notts fans plus anxiety regarding Grant's i

In a thrilling encounter that had spectators on the edge of their seats, Notts County emerged victorious against Forest Green Rovers with a 4-3 scoreline. However, the match was a rollercoaster of emotions for manager Luke Williams. Despite the undeniable elation of victory, Williams expressed his dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the team's performance. The afternoon began with Notts County taking a commanding lead, scoring two goals to establish a comfortable advantage midway throug

Notts County winger Jodi Jones is aiming to add more goals to his game this season as the Magpies prepare for their first home league fixture of the campaign against Salford City at Meadow Lane. Speaking ahead of the match, Jones discussed his role under head coach Martin Paterson, the competition within the squad, and the team’s ambitions for promotion. The Malta international, who was named League Two’s Player of the Season in 2023-24, is keen to make an impact in front of the home crowd. This

Saturday the 29th of March, Notts return to action at Meadow Lane against Colchester United. They currently sit 17th, four points off the relegation zone and six points above Notts County. However, we have already beaten Colchester United earlier away from home this season. Notts come into the game having beaten Crewe 3-1. Colchester lost 4-2 in their last game against Wolves. The Match Officials for Saturdays game against Colchester United will be referee Lee Collins, with his tw

Notts County are said to be interested in the former Newcastle United striker Adam Campbell. The Nottingham Post reported on Friday that the Magpies may be willing to offer the 20-year-old forward a lifeline following his release by the Tyneside club. Campbell was once held in high regard by United but failed to make the grade with the Premier League outfit and was let go by the Magpies at the end of the season. Campbell had a fleeting car

Former Notts County trainee Darren Powell has taken charge of United States football side USL San Antonio. The 43-year-old, from West Bridgford, took the reins last month at the new franchise, playing in the American third division. He said: "From the very first conversation I had I could see it was a very exciting project and I'm keen to help and be a part of it. I don't see it as daunting. When you're coaching an

Notts County manager John Sheridan has claimed that he is done with experimenting with two different formations in one game following his side's pre-season friendly defeat against Nottingham Forest. More than 9,000 fans from both sides of the Trent attended the testimonial game for Magpies defender Mike Edwards as goals from Ben Osborn and Jamie Paterson came either side of an Alex Rodman strike. Sheridan started the game with a 3-5-2 formation, but switched to a 4-1-3-2 after the brea