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Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard highlighted the need for unity and resilience as the Magpies get ready to face a strong Colchester United in their League Two match at Meadow Lane. Following a narrow 3-2 defeat to Walsall at Bescot Stadium, Maynard provided an in-depth update on his squad’s fitness issues, tactical adjustments, and his expectations for Saturday's match.   Maynard revealed promising news regarding the return of some players but stressed the need for caution. “Matt

Many of the fans’ wishes came true yesterday, with the announcement of Jim Rodwell’s departure from Notts. However, what does this mean for a club like ours? More importantly, what does it mean for the future of the football club? The announcement comes at a weird time since the club needs to have as much stability as possible. In addition, rumours have emerged of Damian Irvine’s contract not being extended. On the pitch, Notts are looking

Former Newport County manager Justin Edinburgh is delighted that the Welsh club will benefit from Conor Washington's transfer from Peterborough to Queens Park Rangers. The Exiles will receive nearly £1m from a 20% sell-on clause for the striker Edinburgh brought to County for £5,000. "The money is a lifeline for a club like Newport," Edinburgh told BBC Radio Wales. "It's a fantastic move for Conor and even more so

Notts County manager John Sheridan has claimed that he is hoping to make more signings in the very near future following the acquisition of goalkeeper Adam Collin. The former Newport County boss has admitted he is looking to strengthen all over the pitch, particularly in defence, but stressed the importance of competition within the squad. Sheridan told the official website: "I want competition all over the pitch. I don't want anyone thinking they're an automatic choice, that's not the

Notts County's latest signing Lewis Alessandra feels his instincts told him he will be successful with Notts after he became the clubs second signing of the summer. The Magpies secured the services of the wide-man from Hartlepool United on a two-year deal after fending off serious competition from Port Vale and successfully agreeing terms for a five-figure fee for his services. Alessandra says he is also keen to experience success at the club and believes he has found the right club in

Shola Ameobi has admitted that Notts County was "on its knees" when he joined in February this year, but is happy at the improvements since and is eager to bring honour back to the club. The former Newcastle United striker, a former colleague of Notts boss Kevin Nolan at St James' Park, arrived at Meadow Lane with the club battling relegation from League Two. Things are much different at present, with new owner Alan Hardy investing in the club and engaging with the fans, while on the p

Bristol Rovers manager Darrell Clarke has admitted that his squad is currently being stretched to the limit ahead of their FA Cup first-round trip to Notts County. The Pirates have a fairly small senior squad as it is, with 24 players - Notts, in comparison, have 29 - and have been hit by injuries, with the likes of star winger Billy Bodin and defender James Clarke currently out. Rovers have played 21 games so far this season and, although Clarke did manage to rest some of his key play

Notts County defenders Richard Duffy and Carl Dickinson visited Robin Hood Primary School in Nottingham as part of the Football In The Community-led +Sport Move and Learn Project. The programme, delivered in partnership with The English Football League Trust and Ferrero, is a free school-based educational programme for primary school children. It seeks to encourage physical activity, promote nutritional education and build awareness of the importance of a healthy diet and active lifest

Kevin Nolan has revealed that Notts County are in discussions with players over joining the club, providing they “can affect the group in the right way”. A centre-back and a central midfielder are thought to be top of the wanted list as the Magpies seek to overcome the difficult start to their season. “There is no movement as yet, but we have spoken to a number of players who are out of contract,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post. “We’ve spoken to a number of clubs too. “There

In a thrilling encounter at Meadow Lane, Notts County emerged victorious with a narrow 2-1 win over Tranmere Rovers. The hero of the match, Connell Rawlinson, delivered a performance that left fans on the edge of their seats. Rawlinson, the match winner, expressed his elation after the game. "Yeah, great. It's obviously nice to get a goal. It's my 16th goal in my career, so I don't get many," he admitted.  The defender's goal proved to be the decisive moment, and he was quick to highli

Jack Hinchy, the 21-year-old Notts County midfielder, recently experienced a milestone moment in his football career, netting his first professional goal in the dying moments of Tuesday night’s 3-2 defeat to Walsall. Despite the bittersweet nature of the occasion, Hinchy reflected positively on his progress, offering insights into his development and aspirations at Meadow Lane.   Hinchy described his maiden goal, scored in the 90+4th minute, as a special moment, albeit one tinged with

While I am always being told that the development of the young ‘Pies is always deemed to be more important than winning football matches, I am sure it is easier for the coaches to get their points across if the lads can see it gets results on a Saturday. With that in mind, it seems a long time ago, at the end of November in fact, when the Notts youth team sat proud on top of their league. Since then they have only played only twice, during

Newport County have confirmed that Alex Rodman has turned down an offer of a new contract at the club, potentially paving the way for a move to Notts County. The 29-year-old winger, who played under current Magpies boss John Sheridan at Rodney Parade, scored five goals in 34 appearances for the Welsh club during the 2015-16 campaign. A statement on the Exiles website read: "The Club are aware of media reports linking Alex Rodman to Notts County. "Although it would be inappropriate

Notts County have launched a sponsorship package which allows firms to sponsor the team shirt on a month-by-month basis. The club's association with Ladbrokes has now ended, and Magpies owner Alan Hardy is eager for the companies sponsoring the top to have a presence in Nottingham. According to the Nottingham Post, law firm Eversheds and accountancy firm Baldwins have already signed up, while Hardy's Paragon will sponsor the shirts for the cup matches. "It would have been easy for

Kevin Nolan has described Notts County captain Richard Duffy as a “proper man’s man”. The defender produced an impressive performance against former club Port Vale last weekend, helping the Magpies clinch a 1-0 win at Vale Park and helping them climb to fifth in the table. It capped off what has been a good start to the season for Duffy who has been handed the skipper’s armband in the absence of injured midfielder Michael O’Connor - and is a huge turnaround from last season, when he wa

Terry Hawkridge is optimistic about Notts County's chances of overcoming Bristol Rovers in the first round of the FA Cup tonight. The 27-year-old was part of the Lincoln City team last season that went all the way to the quarter-finals of the competition, the first non-league team in 103 years to reach the last eight. "Anything can happen in this competition - that's the magic of it," Hawkridge told the official Notts site. "Playing against Arsenal was massive. For a non-league si

Notts County have announced the loan signing of Liverpool Under-23s captain Matty Virtue on a deal until the end of the season. The Magpies were left reeling following Ryan Yates's recall from parent club Nottingham Forest but have moved quickly to bring in a replacement in the middle of the park. Virtue is highly rated at Anfield and has been singled out for praise by academy manager Neil Critchey, who says he has been outstanding this season for the Under-23s and is also a great role

Former Notts County captain Neal Bishop has revealed how he was happy to just play "pub football" up until his mid-twenties but is glad to have taken the risk to go professional. The 36-year-old has enjoyed a fruitful career in the Football League, playing for the likes of County, Blackpool and Scunthorpe United, where he remains today. Bishop is loved by the Black and White Army for his four years of service at Meadow Lane, making close to 200 appearances between 2009 and 2013. H

Luke Williams, the head coach of Notts County, provided valuable insights into the game's performance, shedding light on the team's remarkable progress. Celebrating the victory, Luke candidly acknowledged the challenges faced by the team and their resilience in overcoming them. In his post-match interview, after his side beat Tranmere Rovers, Luke spoke about the team's ability to overcome adversity and their determination to succeed. He praised the players for their hard work and dedicatio

Notts County midfielder Jack Hinchy has emphasised the importance of fan support and mentorship from senior players as the Magpies prepare for a crucial home fixture this weekend. Speaking ahead of the match, the 21-year-old shared his thoughts on playing at Meadow Lane, the influence of experienced teammates, and the pressure to secure a much-needed league victory. Hinchy praised the senior members of the squad, including Matty Palmer and David McGoldrick, for their guidance and suppo

Notts County will not extend defender Blair Adams’s loan spell at Mansfield Town, their manager, Adam Murray, has admitted. New Magpies manager Jamie Fullarton has reiterated that he is keen to take a look at all of the players at his disposal after taking over at Meadow Lane. Murray told the official Mansfield website: “Blair’s loan finished yesterday, and despite being led to believe over the past couple of weeks that Blair would be able

Notts County have reportedly enquired about Oldham Athletic striker Jonathan Forte. The 29-year-old has been offered a new contract by the Latics, but he is yet to agree a deal with the League One side. According to the Nottingham Post, Magpies manager John Sheridan - who was at Boundary Park last season - is keen to work again with Forte. The Barbados international has enjoyed three loan spells at Notts in 2008, 2009 and 2012, scoring 13 goals in 29 appearances. Would you li