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Joe Jones
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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Joe Jones
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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Joe Jones
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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Joe Jones
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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Joe Jones
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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Joe Jones
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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Joe Jones
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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Joe Jones
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
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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BradtheMiller
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...
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Joe Jones
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
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
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 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
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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