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John Sheridan wants Notts County players to be vocal with each other

Notts County boss John Sheridan has urged his charges to be vocal with each other and not worry about "falling out with each other".
The Magpies have endured a lukewarm start to the season, with an impressive away showing cancelled out by a record of zero wins at home.
With Notts in search of a first home league win at the fifth time of asking, when Leyton Orient visit this weekend, Sheridan plans to lead by example.
"I will express myself on the touchline, that's just the way I am. But I'm seeing things and I just don't feel as though they're getting dealt with on the pitch," he told reporters.
"I was vocal myself as a player, and I just think you need that on the pitch.
"When you're in a game and you've got yourselves in front, you do little things to help you. It's only being vocal and communicating with each other, more than anything else.
"It's something I think we lack as a team and it's something we've got to get in the team. I'm doing it for the simple reason that I think it will make us a better team.
"Any manager you speak to will say the same; it's not like it was years ago.
"They don't get on at each other as players; I think they're frightened of falling out with each other.
"That's just the way football is. It's the same at a lot of clubs.
"Years ago, if you weren't doing your job, if you weren't at the races, they would make sure you knew – whether it was the manager, but most of the time it was other players who you were playing with."
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Joe Jones

Notts County CEO Jason Turner issues new updates

Notts County chief executive Jason Turner has issued another set of updates for fans as the 2016-17 season is now in full swing.
Here are just some of the points he has raised - for the full column, please visit the link on the official website.
Notts County replica shirt stocks:
Annoyingly, and despite my best endeavours, I am unable to provide much of an update on the arrival of our away shirts or the next batch of home shirts. I have contacted JD Sports on a daily basis, but they have still not been forthcoming with any dates.
I have spoken to two other league clubs at length who are in exactly the same position, and we are all exasperated at the endless time we have expended on our kit suppliers. The clubs are working collaboratively as we look to resolve this unacceptable situation once and for all.
To ensure that we are never in this situation again, I have already met with a number of reputable potential kit providers for next season and hope to conclude an agreement in the near future.
Cleanliness of seating areas at Meadow Lane:
I reported last month that I personally carry out stadium inspections prior to home matches, and had noticed that some seating areas required further cleaning to bring them up to my expected standards. Our Head of Operations and his staff have prioritised this over recent weeks, and I am now confident that this issue has been rectified.
Reduction in number of cash turnstiles:
As more and more supporters are now purchasing their match tickets in advance at discounted pre-match day prices, we will now gradually start to reduce the number of cash turnstiles around the stadium. This will continue to be measured as the season progresses, and I would again urge those of you who pay on a game-by-game basis to purchase your tickets in advance if possible. Eventually, if you still wish to purchase on the day of the game, you will be required to purchase your ticket from the ticket office before going to the turnstiles.
Notts County academy players on loan:
On the football front, youngsters Montel Gibson and Jack McMillan have recently returned from their loans at Romulus and Boston United respectively. I’m told that both players found the experience valuable. Luther Wildin this week followed in their footsteps by joining Grantham Town on loan, initially until mid-October, and we wish him all the best for his spell with the Gingerbreads.
Mike Edwards testimonial gala dinner:
To end his testimonial year, Mike Edwards is holding a gala dinner at Meadow Lane this Friday, with Paul Merson joining as guest speaker for the evening. Tickets are still available at £35 per person, and if you are interested in attending please email [email protected]. Have a great evening, Eddie!
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Joe Jones

John Sheridan wants Notts County to "dig in" for home win

Notts County manager John Sheridan wants his side to forget about being "pleasing on the eye" and to simply "be brave" and "dig in" in order to win at home.
The Magpies, who have yet to win at Meadow Lane this season, will try to get all three points at the fifth attempt when they host Leyton Orient this Saturday.
With three wins out of four on the road, Sheridan is hoping that his charges will graft as they did in their 3-2 win at Cheltenham Town.
"Our home form is vital if we want to be right up there, but we are not going to win every game," he said.
"We've looked better away and we are scoring goals, but I've said it before you have to be brave at home.
"I don't want to be pleasing on the eye all the time, I'd like to dig in and just get results sometimes.
"That was the case against Cheltenham and I was so happy for the players."
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Joe Jones

Jon Stead wants Notts County to get into opponents' faces

Jon Stead has called on his Notts County teammates to get into opposition teams' faces more at Meadow Lane in a bid to get an overdue home win.
The Magpies have been on top form on the road, winning three out of four away matches.
However, their home form is poor, without a single league win to their name this season.
"We need to be better at home, and I can't put my finger on what it is," Stead told reporters.
"We've played well for very small stages at home, but against Cheltenham we did the right things for a longer period.
"We were causing them problems by getting in their faces and that's something we've not really done that well at home.
"That will be the focus for the week ahead which is starting on the front foot
"We need to get the crowd enthused by what we have been doing because it's been too one-paced, too lethargic and it's cost us."
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Joe Jones

Jon Stead plans to keep using "the chop" to bamboozle opponents

Notts County striker Jon Stead has described how mastering the "chop" has proven beneficial in terms of his play - even though it winds up his teammates.
The forward used the move - feinting to shoot with one foot before manoeuvring it quickly to the other - to get past Daniel O'Shaughnessy ahead of his first goal for the Magpies against Cheltenham.
"We had a session on Thursday when I must have chopped about 11 times and the lads were absolutely screwing," Stead, who helped his side beat the Robins 3-2, said.
"They were not happy because it got them every single time.
"It's a tough one because if you half feint to shoot then the defender has to make the block and you see it week in, week out, across the leagues.
"I'm lucky that I can go either way like I showed Hartlepool when I chopped onto my left.
"So I will keep using it as long as defenders don't start wising up to it. I'm just not quick enough to push it past people like Jonno (Jonathan Forte) does."
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Joe Jones

John Sheridan hails Notts County's fighting spirit at Cheltenham Town

John Sheridan has praised Notts County's fighting spirit after they clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory at Cheltenham Town on Saturday.
The Magpies were pegged back twice at Whaddon Road but Jon Stead struck the winner in the 56th minute.
Notts held on valiantly until the final whistle, with the playing falling to the turf tired but pleased at their exploits.
"I knew it would be a very tough game because they are a decent side," Sheridan told reporters.
"They hit the frontmen early so I knew we were going to have to defend.
"The most pleasing thing is that we defended really well.
"I didn't think it was a great game but it was obviously exciting because it was 3-2.
"We had to put our bodies on the line and as a team we defended really, really well.
"To score three goals away from home is always a plus and it was nice for us to take the lead for a change.
"I'll look at the goals again, but they (Cheltenham) will beat a few teams. It's a tight little pitch and they are good at what they do.
"I'd like to win a few more games like that when we don't play great, but show that fighting spirit."
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Joe Jones

Match Report: Notts County win exhilarating match at Cheltenham Town

Notts County have claimed an emphatic 3-2 win at Cheltenham Town in Saturday's League Two clash at Whaddon Road.
John Sheridan's charges took the lead after just four minutes when a ball by Carl Dickinson fell to Jonathan Forte, who had enough space to fire a half-volley beyond Robins goalkeeper Russell Griffiths.
The lead did not last long though, and in the 24th minute the hosts were level when Harry Pell whipped in a cross for Danny Wright to equalise with a close-range header.
Notts were back in front four minutes before the break, however, when Stead cut inside two defenders and curled shot into the net from inside the area.
Pell had the hosts level again 10 minutes after the restart, controlling a knocked-down free-kick on his chest before firing home.
Just when it seemed like Notts would have to start again from square one, Stead squeezed a shot beneath Griffiths to make it 3-2 just a minute later.
Substitutes James Dayton and Billy Waters both went close for Cheltenham, but the hosts could not find an equaliser as Notts were left exhausted but jubilant at the final whistle.
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Stat Attack: Cheltenham Town vs. Notts County, Saturday 17 September 2016

Notts County and Cheltenham Town have faced off just eight times in their history, and all meetings have come in the 21st century.
The first clash was on 28 September 2002, when the Magpies played away at Whaddon Road and won 4-1.
The last game, meanwhile, was at the start of the decade, and it proved to be another fruitful result for Notts, who put five unanswered goals past their opponents.
As it stands, the Magpies have 4 wins, 2 defeats, and 2 draws against Cheltenham.
Cheltenham Town was founded in 1887 by Albert Close White, a local teacher.
However, the town has prior football history - in 1849, the first use of three official referees in a match, two in field and one in tribune, was recorded in Cheltenham.
Promoted to The Football League as Conference Premier champions in 1999, Cheltenham have played as high as League One, the third tier of English football, spending a total of four seasons there.
Their best FA Cup run saw them reach the last 16 (fifth round) in 2002.
The last piece of silverware won by the club was the National League title in 2015–2016.
Its league status was lost with relegation in 2015, only for the team to return, as champions, a year later.
Two former Notts managers, Steve Cotterill and Martin Allen, have also done time at the Gloucestershire club.
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Cheltenham manager Gary Johnson could make changes to his team when they host Notts County on Saturday.
He remains without the injured Dan Holman, Kyle Strorer and Amari Morgan-Smith, respectively owing to foot, back and hamstring injuries.
However, the fit again Aaron Downes, Jack Nunns and James Dayton are pushing for recalls.
Notts have an almost fully-fit squad, with the sole exception of absentee Curtis Thompson.
The midfielder has yet to feature so far this season because of an ankle injury and he will not be ready in time for Saturday's trip either.
The Magpies suffered a first defeat in five matches against Accrington last weekend and boss John Sheridan could make changes after criticising his team.
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Joe Jones

Report: Former Notts County academy boss settles out of court with club

Notts County have settled a year-long row with their former academy manager just before the case was due to go to an employment tribunal, it has been reported.
Mick Leonard, a former goalkeeper for the Magpies and the individual who headed their youth programme, was sacked in June last year as Academy Manager for alleged gross misconduct.
According to ITV News, Leonard - who has denied any wrongdoing - appealed, but the two sides were able to reach an out of court settlement.
The sum involved hasn't been disclosed and the club has reportedly declined to make any comment.
Leonard had been coaching at Meadow Lane since 2008 prior to his dismissal.
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Notts County "in hunt" for ex-Juventus defender Martin Caceres

Notts County have been linked with a move for former Juventus defender Martin Caceres, if a report on the internet is to be believed.
According to Breaking Football Update - and you can read the piece here, to prove we're not making it up - the Magpies are said to be interested in the 29-year-old Uruguayan, who has won La Liga and the Champions League with Barcelona, as well as five Serie A championships with Juve.
Caceres, currently a free agent, has been linked with the likes of Chelsea and Swansea City, and can sign for a club outside the transfer window.
It remains to be seen whether one of the most highly sought after free agents in football would turn down a club in a top tier league, perhaps in European competition, for one plying its trade in League Two and taking on mighty teams such as Morecambe and Stevenage.
However, football is a strange old game, and if it does indeed happen, you heard it on Pride of Nottingham first.
Maybe he likes the black and white strip so much after rocking the stripes at Juve?
After we sign Caceres, should we also go for Emmanuel Adebayor? Maybe put a cheeky bid for Eden Hazard while we're at it? Share your thoughts about this story on Pride of Nottingham by signing up to the website, visiting the forum and joining the conversation.
Joe Jones

Michael O'Connor thinks Notts County could play as away team at Meadow Lane

Michael O'Connor has urged Notts County to have a look at changing tactics when playing at home and treat each game as if they were the away team.
The Northern Irishman compared his side's away form, in which they have won two of three this season, to their home form, which hasn't yielded a single win.
 "Away from home we are set up to counter-attack whereas at home we are asked to get on the front foot straight away," the Magpies skipper told reporters.
"Maybe that's something we can have a look at.
"Do we need to play as the away team at home because our results have been better?
"But we will get it right."
Notts travel to Cheltenham Town on Saturday.
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John Sheridan 'could have booed Notts County after Accrington loss'

Notts County manager John Sheridan has claimed that he would have booed his own side alongside the supporters following their Accrington Stanley defeat.
The Magpies were jeered off the pitch by the Meadow Lane faithful as their four-match unbeaten came to an end with Saturday's meek 2-0 loss against the Lancashire side.
"I understand the supporters as the performance didn't merit appreciation," Sheridan told BBC Radio Nottingham.
"I wasn't happy watching it. I could've booed. But I have to stay strong and I will keep faith in my players.
"I am very disappointed with the way we have gone about the game. Sometimes it is hard to understand when you give a performance like that. I just think we were not at the races."
Notts are now 17th in League Two with eight points from their first seven matches.
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Michael O'Connor urges Notts County players to bounce back against Cheltenham Town

Notts County captain Michael O'Connor has described his side's 2-0 defeat to Accrington Stanley as a "bad day at the office" and has urged his teammates to put it right against Cheltenham Town next week.
Goals from John O'Sullivan and Romuald Boco gave the visitors the win at Meadow Lane on Saturday, which was greeted by boos at the final whistle.
"We just can't get going at home and if we are to be up there at the end of the season then we need to put it right," O'Connor told reporters.
"It was a bad day at the office and every team has them but we haven't given the fans a home win this season and that's the most disappointing thing.
"We now need to show some character against Cheltenham next week. It's still early on in the season and we still have time to put it right.
"The fans had every right to boo because that was awful. But it's done now. We will look to next week and try to get on an unbeaten run again."
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John Sheridan lays into Notts County players following Accrington Stanley defeat

Notts County boss John Sheridan has criticised his players after the team slumped to a 2-0 home defeat against Accrington Stanley on Saturday.
Meadow Lane was witness to a limp, insipid display from the Magpies as John O'Sullivan and Romuald Boco gave the visitors all three points.
"I am very disappointed with the way we have gone about the game," Sheridan said.
"With the way we finished last week's game against Grimsby and then having another home game, you hope to take that momentum with you.
"But sometimes it's hard to understand how you give a performance like that.
"We were just not at the races. I am not somebody who goes around making excuses. We didn't play well at all.
"People were saying one or two decent things about us, but the way I am, I do not get carried away.
"Unfortunately at this level, these types of performances come along, but I hope there are not too many.
"It's not nice because we are at home. I totally understand the fans. The performance didn't warrant any appreciation. The players have got to be strong."
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Match Report: Notts County slump to tame Accrington Stanley defeat

Notts County's wait for a first league home win of the season continues after they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Accrington Stanley at Meadow Lane.
Billy Kee fired over for the visitors in the early stages while defender Louis Laing’s header was comfortable for goalkeeper Aaron Chapman.
Stanley, however, opened the scoring on 17 minutes when John O’Sullivan fired from the right - his shot took a deflection and looped over Adam Collin.
After the restart, the Magpies came out and applied pressure, with Jonathan Forte putting in a number of dangerous crosses into the Accrington box.
Laing, meanwhile, volleyed straight at Chapman from a Michael O'Connor free-kick.
When O'Sullivan limped off injured, he was replaced by Romuald Boco, which proved to be a boost for Stanley.
The Benin captain added the decisive goal for the visitors when he raced down the left wing, cut into the box and fired low past Collin.
Stanley subsequently held firm to secure the win and overtake Notts into 16th place, with John Sheridan's side now 17th in League Two.
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Stat Attack: Notts County vs. Accrington Stanley, Saturday 10 September 2016

Notts County have only played Accrington Stanley 15 times in their history. The first fixtures were in August and December 1958, when both sides played in Division Three. The Magpies drew 1-1 in the first match, before losing 3-0 in the second.
A hiatus of 48 years followed before the teams met again in the fourth tier, now called League Two, on 9 September 2006. The result was a 3-2 win to Notts.
The original town's team, Accrington, were amongst the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888, before resigning from the league after just five years.
A team called Stanley Villa already existed at the time, named as such because they were based at the Stanley Arms on Stanley Street in Accrington. With the demise of Accrington, Stanley Villa took the town name to become Accrington Stanley.
The club re-formed after World War I and entered the League in 1921 with the formation of the old Third Division North, along with the other top northern non-League clubs.
This original incarnation was dissolved in 1966, before re-emerging two years later. In 2005–06, Stanley won the Football Conference and were promoted to League Two.
Ironically, Oxford United, the team they switched places with, was the team that had been elected to replace the former Accrington Stanley as members of the Football League in 1962 when they were struggling with debt.
Accrington Stanley is perhaps most well known for being discussed in a late 1980s advert by the Milk Marketing Board.
Famous people from Accrington include Vicky Entwhistle and Julie Hesmondhalgh from Coronation Street, Yes singer Jon Anderson, cricketer Mike Atherton, Diana Vickers from The X Factor, and Mystic Meg.
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On-loan forward Aaron Collins could make his first start for Notts County after coming on as a substitute to help the Magpies claim a 2-2 draw against Grimsby last time out with a late equaliser.
Curtis Thompson remains a doubt as he battles back from an ankle injury while Jonathan Forte and Stanley Aborah could keep their places in the side after starting against the Mariners.
Accrington have defender Mark Hughes available after he sat out last Saturday's 1-1 draw at Carlisle through suspension.
Midfielder Scott Brown could also make his comeback from a calf injury, having returned to training.
There is a doubt over forward Shay McCartan after he sustained a knock while on international duty with Northern Ireland Under-21s.
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John Sheridan reiterates importance of good Notts County home form

Notts County manager John Sheridan has stressed the importance of improving the club's home form as Accrington Stanley visit Meadow Lane this weekend.
Despite being unbeaten in four games and with nine goals scored, the Magpies are yet to get a league win on home soil this season.
"We are on a decent run, but I want our home form to be better," Sheridan said.
"I see good things in us, but at the same time the first half of last week against Grimsby for example wasn't what I wanted.
"We were the home side, but we were very flat. It shouldn't happen because we were on a decent run.
"But once we got going, we looked a decent team. We've got good enough players to do well this season.
"We do create chances, but we do switch off and concede really soft goals. The two goals last week were a prime example.
"We could have avoided some of the goals. I want to go into the game score first and see it through and show what a good team we are.
"But it's a long campaign and if we can get three points on Saturday, that point against Grimsby will be a good one."
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Aaron Collins eager to establish himself in Notts County first team

Aaron Collins has expressed his eagerness in making the Notts County first team after his positive debut against Grimsby Town last weekend.
The on-loan Wolves forward scored a last-minute equaliser against the Mariners to seal a 2-2 draw at Meadow Lane.
"My aim is to get into the team, but it's Sheridan's call," said Collins. "I've scored my goal and done my bit.
"Hopefully I will get starts, more minutes under my belt and more goals in the Football League. That's what I want.
"I haven't set myself a target, my aim is just to do as well as I can for the team.
"As a striker, all I want to do is score goals and help the team get up the table."
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Notts goalkeeper Carly Telford attends City of Football event

Notts County and England goalkeeper Carly Telford made a guest appearance at the Multi Sport Mash Up event at Nottingham's Forest Recreation Ground on Tuesday.
The event, organised by Nottingham City of Football, saw teams consisting of five players competing in three different sports - football, rugby and netball - and was won by Rise Park Ladies Football Club.
The winners each won tickets to see England’s women take on Estonia in the Euro 2017 qualifier at Meadow Lane on Thursday September 15.
"I think the event is a fantastic opportunity and it's great to see so many girls, all of different ages, so active in different sports,” said Telford.
"There are lots of events in Nottingham that women can get involved in and the facilities that we have in the city are incredible.
“Hopefully we can have more females at these kind of events on a regular basis, as it is really fun to be part of and you can really challenge yourself.
“To be able to test yourselves out of your comfort zone can be really beneficial and it can help women gain a lot of confidence when they are taking part.”
Katie Gibson, programme and partner coordinator at the City of Football, said: "This was a great chance for females to showcase their talent across three sports and it has been a great occasion for everybody involved.
"At City of Football, we are looking at raising the levels of participation in sports in Nottingham and this was a perfect opportunity to not only be part of a great event, but also for girls to get involved in different sports."
Telford was representing Precision Goalkeeping at the event.
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Notts County Ladies trio called up for England

Notts County Ladies trio Laura Bassett, Jade Moore and Jo Potter have been called up to the England squad for their home game against Estonia at Meadow Lane.
Mark Sampson's side have already qualified for next year's European Finals, which will be held in the Netherlands, but a win at County's ground could see them top the group.
The match, which takes place at 7:05pm on Thursday September 15, is England's last home qualifier.
Tickets are still on sale for the fixture, priced at £7.50 for adults and £3.50 for concessions. To book your tickets, visit http://www.nclfc.co.uk.
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Aaron Collins delighted with equalising goal against Grimsby Town

Notts County loanee Aaron Collins has expressed surprise and delight at getting the equalising goal against Grimsby in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Meadow Lane.
Trailing 2-0 to Shaun Pearson's header and an Omar Bogle strike, the Magpies pulled it back through Jonathan Forte's goal and Collins's late strike.
The hosts could have even had a third, but Michael O'Connor struck the bar from a penalty.
"It was a great start and I was so happy to get a goal," Collins said.
"In training on Thursday I hit two left foot shots that flew way over the crossbar.
"And then before the game, I hit another two in the warm-up that went way over.
"But then in the game I ended up making a great connection.
"As soon I struck it I thought it was in. There was a shot I had before that with my right foot that I had made good contact with too. It went into the bottom corner and I am happy with that."
Collins also praised one of the substitutes in particular, adding: "Vadaine came on and changed the game for us.
"We were on the backfoot in the first half, and their keeper made a great save at the end to prevent us from winning.
"Having been two goals down, to come back to take a point – we are happy with that."
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Brad the Miller visits Meadow Lane for Notts County, Grimsby Town game

Rotherham United had no game this weekend due to internationals (don't laugh) so I was looking forward to visiting the magnificent Meadow Lane stadium and two in form clubs, namely Notts County and Grimsby Town. Unfortunately due to my internet being down during the day and me making a snap decision to go, I couldn't meet up with Joe, my site buddy (not ignoring you, honest).
With more Millers connections than a lego set (Adam Collin, Scott Loach, Rob Milsom, Michael O'Connor and Jonathan Forte for Notts; Mariners boss Paul Hurst (record RUFC appearances as a player) and ex keeper Andy Warrington on the Grimsby bench) it was a game that I couldn't not go to.
The first half belonged to the Mariners - their striker Shaun Tuton had already missed a sitter before they deservedly took the lead through centre-back Shaun Pearson, who headed home unmarked from a set piece and, apart from a couple of Notts half chances which were regulation saves for Mariners keeper James McKeown, held the lead comfortably going into the break.
Notts looked more comfortable in the first part of the second half, going close on a couple of occasions, when disaster struck through a woefully short Stanley Aborah backpass which was seized upon by Omar Bogle, the Mariners striker... they were now two goals up.
Game over? Err... no!!
Notts boss John Sheridan had seen enough and made all three subs immediately. Off came the ineffective Jon Stead, Aborah and Adam Campbell, and in their place came Thierry Audel and recent signings Vadaine Oliver and Aaron Collins.
After a relatively quiet 10 minutes Forte reduced the arrears in a goalmouth scramble, then a minute later, the referee spotted a push in the area and there was a chance for Notts to equalise but unfortunately for them, O'Connor could only hit the post with the spot kick.
Notts continued to knock at the door and deservedly levelled with a fine finish from debutant Collins and could even have won the game as Oliver had a goalbound header saved but, in my opinion, the draw was about the right result in a pulsating game played in heavy rain for the most part.
Great atmosphere in a good League Two crowd of over 6800 with 2300 away fans...
Here are some pics...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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