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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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Joe Jones

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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Joe Jones

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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John Sheridan praises impact of Notts subs in Grimsby game

Notts County boss John Sheridan has praised his substitutes for helping the side claw back a 2-2 draw against Grimsby Town in Saturday's League Two game at Meadow Lane.
Shaun Pearson and Omar Bogle powered the visitors into a two-goal lead by the hour mark, but Jonathan Forte and Aaron Collins helped the Magpies come back to get a point.
Sheridan said after the game: "I thought we were a bit flat in the first half and I didn't think we were at the races.
"Full credit to Grimsby for that because I thought they were on the front foot a lot more than we were.
"They were picking things up a lot quicker than we were and unfortunately we went a goal down.
"But the two lads up front were a real handful and we couldn't deal with it.
"However we started the second half really well and got on top before giving away a shambolic goal.
"You think at 2-0 down it's a mountain to climb, but we responded really, really, well.
"The substitutes came on and changed the game. We peppered them and got them on the back foot.
"In the end I am gutted we have not won the game. The fans appreciated how we tried to get back into the game, so full respect to them."
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Joe Jones

Match Report: Notts County come from two goals down to draw against Grimsby Town

Notts County fought back from two goals down to clinch a point in a 2-2 draw against Grimsby Town in Saturday's League Two meeting at Meadow Lane.
Paul Hurst's charges began the game brightly and were ahead just after the half-hour mark when a corner was headed towards goal by Shaun Person.
Despite the defender being around 15 yards out, the ball dumbfounded every Notts defender and crept into the bottom corner, much to the dismay of the home players, staff and fans.
It would get worse for the Magpies as, 56 minutes in, another defensive mistake led to another Mariners goal.
Omar Bogle extended the visitors' lead when he raced on to a poor back pass from Stanley Aborah and beat the advancing Adam Collin.
John Sheridan's side set about trying to claw something back from the game and were rewarded on 77 minutes when Richard Duffy forced a save from James McKeown into a save and Jonathan Forte poked home the rebound.
Moments after the restart, Notts won a penalty after Vadaine Oliver was felled in the box, but captain Michael O'Connor sent his spot kick against the post and out of play.
Nevertheless, the Magpies were able to get something back from the game after loanee Aaron Collins rifled home from Oliver's knockdown.
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Joe Jones

Stat Attack: Notts County vs. Grimsby Town, Saturday 3 September 2016

Notts County and Grimsby Town have met a total of 78 times over the years, with the first fixture coming on 5 October 1893. Notts won the Division Two clash 2-0 at Trent Bridge.
The Magpies have 27 wins, while the Mariners have 32, and 19 games have been drawn.
The two teams last met on 17 February 2010 at Meadow Lane, with Lee Hughes opening the scoring and Jamie Devitt equalising for a 1-1 draw.
Grimsby Town FC was formed in 1878 after a meeting held at the Wellington Arms public house in Freeman Street, Grimsby.
Several attendees included members of the local Worsley Cricket Club who wanted to form a football club to occupy the empty winter evenings after the cricket season had finished
The club was originally called Grimsby Pelham, this being the family name of the Earl of Yarborough, a significant landowner in the area.
In 1880 the club purchased land at Clee Park which was to become their ground until 1889 when they relocated to Abbey Park, before moving again in 1899 to their present home, Blundell Park.
The club is the most successful of the three professional league clubs in historic Lincolnshire, being the only one to play top-flight football. It is also the only club of the three to reach an FA Cup semi-final (doing so on two occasions) and is the only one to succeed in two finals at the old Wembley Stadium. It has also spent more time in the English game's first and second tiers than any other club from Lincolnshire.
Notable managers include Bill Shankly, who went on to guide Liverpool to three League titles, two FA Cups and a UEFA Cup triumph and Lawrie McMenemy who, after securing promotion to the then third division in 1972, moved to Southampton where he won the FA Cup in 1976.
Alan Buckley is the club's most successful manager; he had three spells as team manager between 1988 and 2008, guiding the club to three promotions and two appearances at Wembley Stadium during the 1997–98 season winning both the Football League Trophy and the Football League Second Division Play-Off Final.
In 2008 Buckley took Grimsby to the capital again, but lost out to MK Dons in the final of the Football League Trophy.
The Mariners had also reached the Football League Two Play-Off final in 2006 at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, but lost the match 1–0 to Cheltenham Town.
Later trips to the Wembley in 2013 and 2016 saw them defeated in the FA Trophy final by Wrexham and FC Halifax Town respectively.
Grimsby managed to reach the Conference play-off final in both 2015 and 2016, after losing to Bristol Rovers they defeated Forest Green Rovers to earn promotion back to the Football League.
Initial relegation from back in 2010 made them the fourth club to compete in all top five divisions of English football (after Carlisle United, Oxford United, and Luton Town).
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Wes Atkinson will be available for Notts County against Grimsby Town on Saturday despite his red card in midweek.
Atkinson was sent off along with Hartlepool's Toto Nsiala in injury time towards the end of the EFL Trophy tie between the two clubs on Wednesday night but the defender's suspension will be served in the next group game in that competition, rather than in League Two.
Magpies manager John Sheridan made several changes in midweek and the likes of Adam Collin, Matt Tootle, Richard Duffy, Michael O'Connor and Jon Stead will probably be recalled to the starting line up.
Teenage forward Aaron Collins can also be added to Sheridan's squad after signing on loan from Wolves.
Grimsby boss Paul Hurst, meanwhile, could include two deadline day signings in his squad for the first time.
QPR midfielder Brandon Comley and Barnsley striker Shaun Tuton are both available after completing loan moves to Blundell Park, but Manchester United keeper Dean Henderson will not arrive until Monday after international duty with England Under-20s.
However, Hurst will once again be without Dan Jones (knee), Sean McAllister (groin) and Rhys Browne (hamstring).
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Joe Jones

John Sheridan wants Notts County players to "not like getting beat"

John Sheridan has played down suggestions that he is building a winning culture at Notts County, but admits that he needs his players to "not like getting beat".
The Magpies have won three games in a row with Wednesday's victory over Hartlepool United, a run not seen since the days of Shaun Derry.
Sheridan said: "I wouldn't say I am building a winning culture because we still have a lot of work to do, but I want players who do not like getting beat.
"I want a group who, if they go out with that manner, have a good chance of achieving things.
"That's a mentality we have got to get because I don't want to be second best.
"It happened too much last season and I still see signs of it, which is something I want to eradicate.
"Hopefully, by winning games then it will only improve us."
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Joe Jones

John Sheridan backs Aaron Collins to give Notts County pace

Notts County manager John Sheridan has claimed that new loan signing Aaron Collins will provide pace in attack and expects him to challenge for a first-team place right away.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers forward is on loan until January and he will go straight into the squad for Saturday's game against Grimsby Town at Meadow Lane.
"He's a young player and has a lot of potential," Sheridan told reporters.
"He's quick and can play up front or play wide right.
"He will be really good on our big pitch. He's got good energy.
"Aaron's still learning, but he is somebody who can give us pace and he will come in and compete with what we've already got."
Collins will be reunited with Sheridan for a second time having played under him at Newport County, who sold him to Wolves for £100,000 earlier this year.
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Joe Jones

Match Report: Notts County get off to winning start in EFL Trophy

Notts County have got off to a winning start in the revamped EFL Trophy with a 2-1 win over Hartlepool United at Meadow Lane.
Genaro Snijders fired the hosts into a 21st-minute lead with a goal on the break, working himself into a shooting position and drilling low into the far corner.
Rhys Oates then brought Pools level with his first goal of the season after good work by Lewis Alessandra in the 29th minute.
Parity, however, lasted just six minutes, as Lewis Hawkins fouled Carl Dickenson in the area and Graham Burke beat Adam Bartlett from the penalty spot.
In added time a melee broke out and Wes Atkinson and Toto Nsiala were sent off as a result, meaning they will miss the next group game in the competition.
The win banked County's first points in Group F as they stretched their unbeaten run to three games and, in the process, sealed their second win over Hartlepool inside a month.
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Joe Jones

John Sheridan: 'EFL Trophy good chance of reaching Wembley'

Notts County manager John Sheridan has expressed his desire to take the EFL Trophy seriously and try his luck at getting to Wembley.
The competition has come under intense criticism following the inclusion of Premier League academy teams, which fans feel is compromising the integrity of the tournament and the English Football League itself.
"Even if this was a friendly game, I would still be wanting to win it – that's the way I am," Sheridan told reporters.
"Obviously with the rulings and Premier League teams coming in, it makes it a little bit different. But listen - it's football. If I was a player I'd want to be playing in any game.
"It's our best chance, I feel, of winning a cup and trying to earn a day out for the supporters at Wembley. I've been there and won it and it's something I will remember.
"I don't think the inclusion of the Premier League teams make it inferior. We'll be going to Sunderland which, for the players, will be a good occasion for them.
"All the teams will be wanting to get through and make it to the final. I would never disrespect it in anyway. We have to take it seriously."
"I will give one or two players who haven't been playing a game. But the rules state that I have to play five of the 11 which started on Saturday, or five who have made the most appearances this season.
"Whichever team I put out it will be a strong one. I want to make sure we go out and play well. We are at home and I want to win the game. Whoever I play I am confident of getting the right result."
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Joe Jones

Notts County youth team earns draw at Chesterfield

On Friday morning the Notts Youth team travelled to Clay Cross Town FC’s Central Midlands League ground to take on Chesterfield in the EFL Youth Alliance Cup.
I always enjoy these rare treats when youth team games are played at non-league football grounds rather than the usual academy grounds because they have ‘facilities’, which usually means I can have a cup of tea and a sit down in a stand, as opposed to just standing behind a rope at an empty windswept field!
This is the first of three group games in the league cup, the other two being away at Port Vale and at home to Wrexham in the coming weeks.
In the league table the two teams could hardly be closer with Chesterfield one place above and one point ahead of Notts.
Notts moved Nathan Cobain back to his more usual position at right-back with Tamar Clayton-Naute moving from central striker to a role wide on the right of midfield, while Remaye Campbell started a game for the first time this season as a central striker.
The game started at a brisk pace with both teams having chances to take the lead. Skipper Dominic Brownhill let loose with a fine shot from the edge of the area after 12 minutes but it cleared the crossbar.
Ten minutes later it was the turn of a Chesterfield striker to send in a powerful shot which looked destined for the top corner until Joe Searson, in the Notts goal, took off to his left to deflect the effort for a corner.
Half-chances at each end but overall the two defences were on top with the first half finishing scoreless.  
Half Time: Chesterfield FC 0-0 Notts County
The second half began as the first had finished with both defences holding firm, but on 63 minutes the Spireites took the lead with a goal scored from a good through ball for their central striker to run onto and score.
On 65 minutes Notts brought on 14-year-old Jack Bearne for his youth team debut.
Notts were not behind for long. Only twelve minutes after the Chesterfield goal, Campbell pounced on a loose ball in the penalty area before firing it high into the net for the Notts equaliser.
From that point on Chesterfield were pushing to regain the lead but Notts held firm, with one shot from the home team striking the foot of the Notts post. No more goals were scored so a scoreline that reflected it had been a good game featuring two evenly matched teams.  
Full Time: Chesterfield FC 1-1 Notts County
Team:
Joe Searson
Nathan Cobain
Declan Dunn
Dominic Brownhill (C)
Jordon Richards
George McCartney
Tamar Clayton-Naute
Alex Howes
Remaye Campbell
Sam Osborne
Harry Gibbons
Subs:
Curtis Hall (GK)
Edwin Towers
Louis Robinson – on for Remaye Campbell on 84 minutes
James Anstey – on for Nathan Cobain on 65 minutes
Jack Bearne – on for Harry Gibbons on 65 minutes
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Mark Crossley eager to find the best use for Rob Milsom in Notts County squad

Notts County assistant manager Mark Crossley admits he is still looking to determine what Rob Milsom's best position is, but claims he will be a 'big addition' to the squad.
The 29-year-old played the first half of Tuesday's reserve team game against Chesterfield, which saw the Magpies win 2-1 with goals from Graham Burke and Wes Atkinson.
"We are working his best position out. I was at Fulham when he was coming through," Crossley said.
"He was definitely a left-back. I believe he's pushed forward to play left wing and central midfield.
"He can play two or three positions. That's massive for us.
"You don't see many left footers around. I wouldn't even put it past him being able to play left sided centre-back if we needed him.
"He's like three players in one. It was great to get him on the pitch. He did brilliant.
"He was only going to play half an hour but the lad wanted to stay on. He showed what a class little player he is.
"He'll be a big addition to our squad when he gets match fit."
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Joe Jones

Notts Joe: Thoughts on Notts County's start to the season

There were certainly alarm bells ringing in my head four games into the season, with Notts County losing three and drawing one in all competitions.
After the first home game, I found myself feeling much like everyone else I spoke to and the phrase ‘It’s the same old Notts’ was mentioned multiple times.
Game number five, however, saw the Magpies finally claim a win which instantly brightened up the mood and ended the unwanted continuation from the monstrosity that was the 2015-16 campaign.
There is certainly something promising about John Sheridan and of course his additions to the squad.
Before the season started, upon hearing the news that Jon Stead was reportedly attracting interest, I wasn’t that bothered.
However, he is quickly proving his worth yet again and it’s vastly important that we form a new partnership up top – one that can not only impact on games, but also control them.
It’s on this note that I feel I should highlight how I personally think Sheridan’s handling of Izale McLeod has only produced unnecessary tension.
Most fans that know me or visit the Pride of Nottingham community will know just how much Izale frustrates me, but I don’t think his disclusion from the first team sends out the right message.
It doesn’t say that those on the bench will be given a fair chance, nor do I feel it represents value in the £150k we paid for him last season.
It’s almost like it was a decision to bring a sigh of relief to us fans, but really, it doesn’t – instead, I think that Sheridan should attempt to make the most of all options available to him.
None more so than Genaro Snijders, who I, like many fans, believe that a good run could produce something quite exciting to watch. Plus, in recent press conferences, Sheridan has said that he’s looking to bring in pace on the wing.
Perhaps making use of the fairly large squad would reap its rewards on a consistent basis? We should make each player fight for their position - let’s face it, there are some already who have earned a time out for failing to perform at a satisfactory level.
However, it is important to keep a base and allow mistakes to be worked through – something I feel dearly cost Ricardo Moniz, who seemed to be able to fall out with virtually anyone and freeze them out instantly.
It's good that we have our first win but, going forward, Notts need to be more consistent. We need to run at our opponents and not just play the ball around nicely across the centre of the park.
Utilise the wing, play splitting cross-field passes – this might be the basement division of English football but we should strive for quality and I do believe we have the depth to play it.
It’s just a case of finding it, yet Stanley Aborah’s new found role is exciting – can he be the man to unlock games?
Meadow Lane needs to breed confidence and more importantly become somewhere we can get results, whilst the away games top our point tally up.
Perhaps then we can progress and actually give this league a proper crack at gaining promotion? Come on you Pies!!
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Chris

Notts Joe: Louis Laing is missing piece of Notts County jigsaw puzzle

I must admit that, when I heard the rumour that Notts County were keen to sign Louis Laing on loan, I sort of dismissed it.
Why? Quite simply, I couldn’t see a return on the cards, despite the fact he appears to be out of favour at Scottish Premier League outfit Motherwell.
However, he is the exact type of signing which instantly reassures fans and after a disappointing start to our 2016/17 League Two campaign, it’s a boost we needed. His performance against Hartlepool was nothing short of glorious.
There’s no hiding, the Notts defence does have weaknesses and it’s becoming even more clear. The ‘silly mistakes’ made by various players reveal more of about how woeful the defending has been for the past three or more seasons. Yet we continue to see the focus on the ‘attack’, which we appear to have more than enough capable at League Two.
Yet, it’s the defence where I had hoped to see further strengthening and if Haydn Hollis’s wish of going out on loan happens, John Sheridan must insure we have another quality centre-back ready to come into the first team.
There’s no denying however just how much of an impact Laing can have for Notts over the course of his loan spell. His qualities are pretty known among our fan base, and his fearless style of defending and leading by example is something we have greatly missed.
John Sheridan and the club have done very well just to get a defender of his quality to come back, let alone drop down to League Two, as I do feel he is good enough for League One.
I now wish that Notts could sign Alan Sheehan as he would be a great addition alongside Laing at the back, as well as a defensive midfielder to shore up the back line.
If Laing can indeed form part of the missing jigsaw puzzle, perhaps we can go from strength to strength. Yet it’s early days and I do not feel anyone should overly worry, and provided Notts continue to strive for better, the results should keep on coming.
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Chris

Meadow Lane Memories: Phil Dexter's Top 5 Notts County Games

Being a Notts County fan, you will obviously have countless memories of your club from years gone by, from legendary players to incredible matches that you will never forget.
In this piece, Phil Dexter counts down his top 5 Notts County games of all time.
Number 5:
Notts County 3 Manchester City 2, Second Division, 6 May 1985
This was my first ever Notts County game, an end-of-season relegation battle fixture at Meadow Lane which saw Justin Fashanu, Rachid Harkouk and Alan Young put the Magpies 3-0 ahead. Although City came close to pegging it back through Paul Simpson, Jimmy Sirrel's side took all three points at the final whistle. I was hooked on Notts after that, even though there was a lot of crowd trouble - police on horseback had to intervene and both managers appealed for calm down the tannoy.
Number 4:
Notts County 3 Millwall 4, Football League Division 2, 19 August 2000
Even though we lost this game, it was still a very memorable and entertaining clash which I enjoyed. Notts were awful in the first half as Paul Moody, Steven Reid and Neil Harris put Millwall three up, although a Craig Ramage goal meant there was still a sliver of hope. Indeed, we dominated the second half and pulled level through Ramage and Mark Stallard - we should have won by at least five goals, but right at the death, Marc Bircham struck a late winner for Millwall. Heartbreaking result but great entertainment.
Number 3:
Mansfield Town 3 Notts County 4, League Cup Round 1, 21 August 2001
What a humdinger of a game this was as an early-season spectacle. Mansfield took the lead through Chris Greenacre early on, but a quickfire hat-trick from super Danny Allsopp plus an incredibly rare goalkeeper goal from Steve Mildenhall - against Kevin Pilkington of all people - had the Notts fans raving. Greenacre and Andy White made it a nervy last half hour, but the Magpies hung on for the win.
Number 2:
Nottingham Forest 3 Notts County 3 (Forest win 4-3 on penalties), League Cup Round 1, 11 August 2011
Almost 10 years after the Mansfield cracker, Notts played out another League Cup first round epic against local opposition when they travelled all of half a mile to face Forest at the City Ground. Played in the backdrop of the England riots, there was talk of the game being called off, but it ended up being devoid of any major trouble. 2-2 at full time, Lee Hughes scored in extra time to put the Magpies on the brink of a famous victory when the pesky Wes Morgan, soon to become a Premier League-winning captain, fired in a leveller in extra-time injury time. Hughes then missed his penalty to give the Reds the upper hand in the shootout and Neal Bishop's subsequent miss handed the neighbours the win. Disappointing result, but what a game.
Number 1:
Notts County 3 Brighton & Hove Albion 1, Second Division Playoff Final, 2 June 1991
The kind of afternoon that football fans dream of - a trip to Wembley in the summer and a relatively straightforward win that confirms their team's place in the top tier. This was what happened on the 2nd of June 1991 as Notts found themselves 3-0 up against Brighton with 20 minutes to go in their Second Division playoff final at the famous stadium, and not even a Dean Wilkins consolation late on managed to dampen the Magpies party. Not really much more to say apart from an unforgettable occasion.
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Louis Laing happy to help assist as well as score for Notts County

Notts County loanee Louis Laing is delighted in being able to contribute to his side's success, whether by keeping clean sheets, scoring or providing assists.
The 23-year-old played a hand in both Magpies goals away at Hartlepool United on Saturday, scoring the leveller before setting up Jon Stead for the winner.
Laing told reporters: "I am trying to think back if I have scored in England before, but I haven't, so that's something to celebrate.
"I had a hand in the second goal as well, which was nice too. The space opened up for me and I just thought I would drive into it.
"I think that's one of my strengths, that when I see space I can step into it.
"I was about to pull the trigger myself actually, but thankfully I didn't. It would have been nice to score two, but it was great to help Steady to get a goal."
The 2-1 victory over Hartlepool is Notts County's first win this season.
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Joe Jones

John Sheridan happy with Notts County's "good response" at Hartlepool

Notts County boss John Sheridan has praised his charges for the "good response" to Tuesday's defeat against Plymouth Argyle.
The Magpies came from behind on Saturday to beat Hartlepool United 2-1 and claim their first win of the season.
However, Sheridan was unhappy with his side for conceding the first goal of the game at Victoria Park, describing it as "sloppy".
"The response to Tuesday was good," he told reporters after the game. "We could have scored three or four goals and I was just pleased for the players to get the result we were after.
"The goal we conceded was poor. I told them before the game not to leave their wingers one v one with ours.
"But we switched off and we should work harder to stop the ball from coming into the box.
"It was a real sloppy goal, but it was a great response from the players in the second half.
"Steady's got three goals now and that's a good return from him as well.
"Louis has anticipated the first goal and we have shown really good character to get back into the game."
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Joe Jones

Notts County youths come from behind to draw against Burton Albion

On Saturday morning, the Notts County youth team played hosts to local rivals Burton Albion.
In the fledgling league table, the Magpies were third with four points from two games, while the day's opponents were on three points from a single game.
The only change to the Notts team was the loss of Ryan Ebanks, who was injured in last week's game and was replaced by Declan Dunn with George McCartney moving inside to centre-back from full-back.  
The heavy rain in the early morning cleared and the game kicked off in fine but breezy conditions.
Notts had the best of the early exchanges and took the lead on 18 minutes when Harry Gibbons found himself in space near the edge of the Burton area and powerfully rifled the ball into the back of net.  
Further opportunities for Notts were created but none could be turned into a goal so Notts went to the interval with a narrow lead reflecting the balance of the game.  
Half-time: Notts County 1-0 Burton Albion
The second half saw the Brewers work their way much more into the game and after a period of domination they scored twice.
On 70 minutes Burton equalised and seven minutes later Burton completed the turnaround when their second goal put them into a 2-1 lead.  
On 83 minutes, to keep Notts in the game, Joe Searson pulled off a great save when he deflected a fierce shot onto the post, and then calmly collected the rebound.  
With time running out, 90 minutes were already showing on the clock, Notts were awarded a free kick on the edge of the Burton penalty area which was loudly disputed by the Burton supporters.
Despite the Burton wall, skipper Dominic Brownhill stepped up and hit the perfect free-kick with the ball entering the net off the far post.
Burton had one final visit to the opposite end of the pitch before the final whistle was blown.
Both teams throughout the game tried hard to get the ball down and played some good football - an absolute pleasure to watch them.  
Full-time: Notts County 2-2 Burton Albion
Team:
Joe Searson
James Anstey
Jordon Richards
George McCartney
Declan Dunn
Dominic Brownhill (c)
Nathan Cobain
Sam Osborne
Tamar Clayton-Naute
Alex Howes
Harry Gibbons
Subs:
Edwin Towers - on for Harry Gibbons on 63 minutes
Curtis Hall
Louis Robinson - on for Alex Howes on 77 minutes
Remaye Campbell on for Tamar Clayton-Naute on 69 minutes
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Match Report: Notts County come from behind to beat Hartlepool

Notts County have claimed their first win of the 2016-17 League Two season after coming from behind to clinch a 2-1 victory at previously unbeaten Hartlepool United.
The hosts took the lead on eight minutes when Lewis Alessandra beat County’s Carl Dickinson and sent the ball low into the area, where Toto Nsiala bundled over the line.
Notts could have levelled when Jon Stead got in on goal, but was denied as Trevor Carson deflected his finish onto the bar before Jonathan Forte wasted a chance from the left.
On 66 minutes, John Sheridan’s charges equalised when a cross was headed back into the area, Louis Laing making the most of a disorganised Pools defence to prod the ball beyond Carson.
Notts then sealed the win 15 minutes from time as Laing was allowed to bring the ball out of defence without a challenge, and he picked out Stead in the area to curl in from an angle.
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Joe Jones

Stat Attack: Hartlepool United vs. Notts County, Saturday 20 August 2016

Notts County and Hartlepool United have met 30 times over the years.
The first meeting was on 21 September 1959 at Victoria Park, and the Magpies won 4-2.
The head-to-head record stands at 13 wins for Notts, 12 defeats, and 5 draws.
In 1905, the amateur team West Hartlepool won the FA Amateur Cup which at the time was considered second only to the FA Cup. Partly as a result of this the opportunity for a professional team arose in 1908, when West Hartlepool Rugby Club went bust leaving their stadium Victoria Ground vacant.
The stadium was bought and the current club was founded under the name ‘Hartlepools United Football Athletic Company’, representing both the town of West Hartlepool and the original settlement of Old Hartlepool.
The new team joined the professional North-Eastern league and West Hartlepool F.C. lost some of their players to the new professional side. West Hartlepool managed to continue for a few seasons, but it was not long before they broke up leaving Hartlepools United as the only team in town.
In 1968 the "s" and the "United" were dropped from the team name of "Hartlepools United". This was in connection with West Hartlepool being absorbed along with the old smaller town of Hartlepool and the village of Hart into one new borough named "Hartlepool". The appendage of "United" was finally restored in 1977.
Brian Clough was invited to manage Hartlepools in 1965. His reaction was: "I don't fancy the place," but he took the job anyway and stayed for two seasons alongside Peter Taylor.
Under Cyril Knowles' management the club won promotion to the Third Division in 1990, but Hartlepool's greatest moment occurred in 2005 when they narrowly missed promotion to The Championship.
According to local folklore, the term “Monkey Hangers”, which Hartlepudlians are sometimes called, originates from an incident in which a monkey was hanged in the town.
During the Napoleonic Wars, a French ship of the type chasse marée was wrecked off the coast of Hartlepool. The only survivor was a monkey, allegedly wearing a French uniform to provide amusement for the crew.
On finding the monkey, some locals decided to hold an impromptu trial on the beach; since the monkey was unable to answer their questions and because they had seen neither a monkey nor a Frenchman before, they concluded that the monkey was in fact a French spy. Being found guilty the animal was duly sentenced to death and hanged on the beach.
An alternative theory is put forward alongside the above on the "This Is Hartlepool" town guide, stating: "Then there are some who point to a much darker interpretation of the yarn. They say that the creature that was hanged might not have been a monkey at all; it could have been a young boy. After all, the term powder-monkey was commonly used in those times for the children employed on warships to prime the cannon with gunpowder."
In the 2002 council election, the team's mascot "H'Angus the Monkey", aka Stuart Drummond, was elected mayor of Hartlepool as an independent, under the slogan "free bananas for schoolchildren".
In recent years the most visible fan of the club has been Jeff Stelling, presenter of Soccer Saturday on Sky Sports. The rock star Meat Loaf, Janick Gers of the metal band Iron Maiden, MP Peter Mandelson, and film director Ridley Scott are also fans of the club.
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Rob Jones could return to the Hartlepool squad for the Notts County game after he missed Tuesday's 3-3 draw at Crewe Alexandra with a head injury.
Pools boss Hignett otherwise has no fresh selection concerns with Jake Orrell continuing to work his way back to full fitness after suffering a thigh problem in pre-season.
Notts boss John Sheridan has an unchanged squad as he looks to secure a first win of the season.
He made just one change against his former club Plymouth Argyle in midweek - handing a start to Louis Laing at the expense of Haydn Hollis, who was left out of the match-day 18.
Few, if any, changes are likely but the likes of Alan Smith, Genaro Snijders, Vadaine Oliver, Adam Campbell and Graham Burke are options.
Curtis Thompson (ankle) is not quite ready to return from injury but has been stepping up his training, while Rob Milsom is doing likewise as he also recovers from an ankle problem.
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John Sheridan wants defensive improvement against "tough" Hartlepool

Notts County boss John Sheridan has warned that Hartlepool United will be tough to beat on Saturday, but will aim to shut up shop at the back and come away with something.
The Magpies have endured a tough start to the 2016-17 League Two season, with two defeats and a draw in their first three games, plus an early exit from the League Cup.
Against Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday, Notts put up a good performance but still finished the game on the receiving end of a 2-1 defeat, with Sheridan eager to address the problems at the back.
"They are a good team," Sheridan said of Hartlepool. "My brother Darren went to watch them the other night and so did Graham Browne, the chief scout.
"I've watched them too. They have got some good players, a couple of them I've managed before.
"Craig Hignett is a good manager. They are a well organised 4-4-2 side, and will be tough to beat.
"They will be hard to play against. It's always a difficult place to go.
"They are scoring goals and they showed good character the other night when they were 3-1 down but came back to get a point.
"But we will go there with a lot of belief that we can get something from the game.
"In every game we've played, we've created chances, which is a plus. But if we don't concede we are not going to lose a game. You have to stop the ball from going into the back of the net.
"We just have to keep those standards up from Tuesday night. We can't do it one week and not the next. If we play like that, then we will win games."
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Joe Jones

Montel Gibson and Yohan Rutty-Smith join Romulus FC on loan

Notts County academy manager Mick Halsall has confirmed that youth players Montel Gibson and Yohan Rutty-Smith have joined Evo Stik Northern Premier Division One South club Romulus FC.
The former has signed an initial one-month deal at the Birmingham-based side, while the latter joins on on work experience.
Halsall said: “A huge part of any young player’s development is getting first-team experience, be that at their parent club or elsewhere.
“The physicality, pressures and expectation of senior football can’t be replicated in youth matches and, having been sent off on his debut last night, I’m sure Montel can already vouch for the fact that results-based football presents entirely different physical, mental and emotional challenges.” 
“I’m aware that some supporters were disappointed that we didn’t publicise the news of these loans. As academy manager, a big part of my job is to ensure our young players remain grounded and, especially in the case of Yohan, who is on a work experience loan, stay out of the spotlight.
“However I understand supporters’ desire to be kept informed and, having discussed this issue with senior management at the club, I will ensure news of this nature will be publicised promptly in future.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank supporters for their continued interest and support of the academy.”
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Joe Jones

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