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Joe Jones
Notts County have confirmed the signing of former Shrewsbury Town defender Matt Tootle.
The 25-year-old, who made 16 appearances for the Shrews last season, pens a two-year deal at Meadow Lane.
Tootle told the Notts official site: "I’m delighted to get it over the line. It’s a big club and from what I can see, everything that’s happening at the club says it’s going to be successful next season."
Tootle came through the ranks at Crewe Alexandra's prestigious academy and went on to become a key player at the Railwaymen, making over 200 appearances, being appointed captain, clinching silverware and being named the club's player of the season in 2014.
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Joe Jones
The Football League has published each team's fixtures for the upcoming 2016-17 season.
Notts County will begin their season on Saturday 6 August with an away trip to Yeovil Town.
John Sheridan will then oversee his first game at Meadow Lane as Magpies boss against Stevenage which is then followed by a home clash against former employers Plymouth Argyle.
Meanwhile, the derby games against Mansfield Town will take place away on Saturday 8 October and at Meadow Lane on Saturday 14 January.
Notts County Fixture List:
Aug-16            
        
Yeovil V Notts County     Sat 6 Aug    15:00
            
Notts County V Stevenage     Sat 13 Aug    15:00
            
Notts County V Plymouth     Tue 16 Aug    19:45
            
Hartlepool V Notts County     Sat 20 Aug    15:00
            
Crawley V Notts County     Sat 27 Aug    15:00
Sep-16                
         
Notts County V Grimsby     Sat 3 Sep    15:00
            
Notts County V Accrington     Sat 10 Sep    15:00
            
Cheltenham V Notts County     Sat 17 Sep    15:00
            
Notts County V Leyton Orient     Sat 24 Sep    15:00
            
Exeter V Notts County     Tue 27 Sep    19:45
Oct-16            
        
Notts County V Morecambe     Sat 1 Oct    15:00
            
Mansfield V Notts County     Sat 8 Oct    15:00
            
Notts County V Crewe     Sat 15 Oct    15:00
            
Portsmouth V Notts County     Sat 22 Oct    15:00
            
Notts County V Luton     Sat 29 Oct    15:00
Nov-16                    
            
Blackpool V Notts County     Sat 12 Nov    15:00
            
Notts County V Newport     Sat 19 Nov    15:00
            
Notts County V Cambridge     Tue 22 Nov    19:45
            
Barnet V Notts County     Sat 26 Nov    15:00
Dec-16            
        
Notts County V Wycombe     Sat 10 Dec    15:00
            
Colchester V Notts County     Sat 17 Dec    15:00
            
Notts County V Doncaster     Mon 26 Dec    15:00
            
Notts County V Carlisle     Sat 31 Dec    15:00
Jan-17            
        
Cambridge V Notts County     Mon 2 Jan    15:00
            
Morecambe V Notts County     Sat 7 Jan    15:00
            
Notts County V Mansfield     Sat 14 Jan    15:00
            
Grimsby V Notts County     Sat 21 Jan    15:00
            
Notts County V Crawley     Sat 28 Jan    15:00
Feb-17            
        
Accrington V Notts County     Sat 4 Feb    15:00
            
Notts County V Cheltenham     Sat 11 Feb    15:00
            
Notts County V Exeter     Tue 14 Feb    19:45
            
Leyton Orient V Notts County     Sat 18 Feb    15:00
            
Notts County V Yeovil     Sat 25 Feb    15:00
            
Plymouth V Notts County     Tue 28 Feb    19:45
Mar-17            
Stevenage V Notts County     Sat 4 Mar    15:00
            
Notts County V Hartlepool     Sat 11 Mar    15:00
            
Doncaster V Notts County     Tue 14 Mar    19:45
            
Notts County V Barnet     Sat 18 Mar    15:00
            
Wycombe V Notts County     Sat 25 Mar    15:00
Apr-17            
Notts County V Colchester     Sat 1 Apr    15:00
            
Carlisle V Notts County     Sat 8 Apr    15:00
            
Crewe V Notts County     Sat 15 Apr    15:00
            
Notts County V Portsmouth     Mon 17 Apr    15:00
            
Luton V Notts County     Sat 22 Apr    15:00
            
Notts County V Blackpool     Sat 29 Apr    15:00
May-17            
        
Newport V Notts County     Sat 6 May    15:00
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Tom Walters
Euro 2016 has, to some extent, proved a welcome distraction from the ongoing circus at Notts County. However, with the recent appointment of John Sheridan, I am quietly optimistic for the new season and what it might bring.
Sheridan has undoubted experience at galvanizing teams - whether bringing sides from the brink of relegation, guiding them to promotion or offering them a shot at the play-offs.  
In my opinion, especially after the kick in the teeth of losing Mark Cooper, Sheridan is the perfect tonic to bring the fans on side and give us a real chance of building a winning formula for next season.
His first signing, Adam Collin, is a real coup for the club – Sheridan is already proving he can attract top players to a side in League Two which has an ownership uncertainty hovering over its head and, is coming off the back of a very disappointing campaign.
Other names bandied around such as Jonathan Forte, Alex Rodman and Jordan Bowery are good players to be associated with – so the calibre of player coming into the club should hopefully continue to be of a high standard.
So, taking the new manager and his plans for the club on the field next season into account – I’m very hopeful.
The only cloud hovering over the club at the moment as far as I’m concerned is the situation off the field. Ray Trew has stated that if no deal is struck by the end of June for the sale of the club, then he will continue to take charge and plan ahead for the coming season.
That’s all well and good, but it’s a sticky situation for Ray should he stay. Fans are now aware that he wants out – the club is on the market, and he’s not held back with his thoughts and feelings. A lot of burnt bridges will need to be rebuilt between Ray and the fans if he stays.
Sheridan might be able to unite the players with the fans with talk of a promotion chase, but Ray will undoubtedly have much more work to do in order to win over a significant number of fans next season.
Don’t get me wrong, I do not condone the abuse received by Ray and Aileen Trew last season by a small minority of supporters, but I am concerned about the frosty atmosphere between the fans and the powers that be – should they stay.
For me, Ray will need to prove his loyalty to Notts next season if he doesn’t complete a sale. How he goes about this is his own prerogative.
Financial backing of the manager is a must, as too is an attempt to smooth over the cracks with the fans. He must issue a statement to the fans, with some sort of apology and a rallying cry about us all being ultimately on the same side and in need of pulling in the same direction.
The lack of communication from him in recent weeks and months hasn’t helped his cause – so this might go some way to galvanizing the fans and the club for the new campaign. Nothing is beyond repair, but the way the situation is handled will be the deciding factor for all involved.
Over to you Ray…
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Joe Jones
Notts County have reportedly enquired about Oldham Athletic striker Jonathan Forte.
The 29-year-old has been offered a new contract by the Latics, but he is yet to agree a deal with the League One side.
According to the Nottingham Post, Magpies manager John Sheridan - who was at Boundary Park last season - is keen to work again with Forte.
The Barbados international has enjoyed three loan spells at Notts in 2008, 2009 and 2012, scoring 13 goals in 29 appearances.
Would you like to see Forte back at Meadow Lane? Share your thoughts by signing up to the Pride of Nottingham website, visiting the forum and joining the conversation.
Joe Jones
Newport County have confirmed that Alex Rodman has turned down an offer of a new contract at the club, potentially paving the way for a move to Notts County.
The 29-year-old winger, who played under current Magpies boss John Sheridan at Rodney Parade, scored five goals in 34 appearances for the Welsh club during the 2015-16 campaign.
A statement on the Exiles website read: "The Club are aware of media reports linking Alex Rodman to Notts County.
"Although it would be inappropriate for the Club to comment on another club, we can confirm that Club officials have been in dialogue with the player and his representative for a period of time.
"Unfortunately this has resulted in Alex not accepting the offer made to stay with us. As a result we would like to wish Alex all the best for the future."
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Joe Jones
Notts County manager John Sheridan has claimed that he is hoping to make more signings in the very near future following the acquisition of goalkeeper Adam Collin.
The former Newport County boss has admitted he is looking to strengthen all over the pitch, particularly in defence, but stressed the importance of competition within the squad.
Sheridan told the official website: "I want competition all over the pitch. I don't want anyone thinking they're an automatic choice, that's not the way to be.
"That's not the way I've worked with previous players and clubs. It's all about having competition for places as it will only make you better.
"You can only go so far and offer the deals. I've made offers and I'm positive and confident that one or two will come back.
"Hopefully over the next couple of days or week or so, we'll have a few new faces in."
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Joe Jones
Notts County's purported move for Plymouth Argyle's Reuben Reid will not go ahead as the Magpies are not interested in the striker, according to reports.
Speculation claimed that Notts were preparing to seal a move for Reid, who played under Magpies boss John Sheridan at Plymouth Argyle, after he was offered to the Meadow Lane outfit.
According to the Nottingham Post, however, Reid is not on Notts' list of targets, with Sheridan reportedly opting to look elsewhere in his bid to bolster the team's front line.
Notts are said to be interested in Jordan Bowery, who played under Sheridan at Chesterfield before being sold to Aston Villa, and has also turned out for Rotherham United and Oxford United.
How do you rate Reuben Reid? Share your thoughts on the Pride of Nottingham forum today.
Joe Jones
Notts County are hoping to wrap up a deal for Newport County's Alex Rodman, according to reports.
Fresh from signing goalkeeper Adam Collin, the Magpies are said to be hoping to make the 29-year-old winger their second signing of the summer.
Rodman, who played under Magpies boss John Sheridan at Newport last season, has turned down a new deal with Warren Feeney's side, alerting Notts to his potential availability.
The former Aston Villa trainee, who has played for the likes of Grimsby Town, Gateshead, York City and Aldershot, scored five goals in 34 appearances for Newport during the 2015-16 campaign.
Rodman has already shown what he is capable of to Notts fans, having scored a goal for Newport in their 4-3 defeat at Meadow Lane last December.
Would you be keen on Rodman coming to Meadow Lane? Share your thoughts on the PON forum.
Joe Jones
Notts County have made their first signing of the summer by recruiting goalkeeper Adam Collin on a two-year contract.
The 31-year-old joins on a free transfer after leaving Championship side Rotherham United, whom he helped to the second tier after playing an instrumental role in their playoff-winning campaign in 2014.
Collin has played more than 200 league games in the past four seasons, one with Carlisle United and three at Rotherham, but he only played twice for the Millers last term, with a further three appearances during a loan spell with Scottish club Aberdeen.
Speaking to the club's website, Collin said: "I am delighted to be here. It's another part of my career that I am looking forward to and I am looking forward to getting started.
"I was out of contract at Rotherham and there was a bit of interest from other clubs. But my agent spoke to the manager here at Notts County and it was a no brainer."
Manager John Sheridan added: "He's a very good goalkeeper. He's got great experience. He's had promotions from this division and he's played at a higher level.
"I'm very pleased to get him, I know other clubs were interested in him but Adam has made the decision to come to us. He will be a really good asset for us."
Notts were previously left with two goalkeeping options on their books as they released veteran keeper Roy Carroll at the end of last season.
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Joe Jones
Notts County have expressed an interest in signing ex-Port Vale midfielder Michael O'Connor, according to reports.
The former Northern Ireland international,  who was Vale's player of the season in the 2014-15 campaign. is a free agent after leaving the League One club.
According to the Nottingham Post, Magpies boss John Sheridan would like to sign O'Connor and build next season's team around him, but Blackpool are also keen on the player.
O'Connor is said to have been offered a new deal by Port Vale, club but he rejected it because of the two-hour commute.
Would you like to see O'Connor at Meadow Lane? Let Pride of Nottingham know by visiting the forum and joining the conversation.
Joe Jones
Notts County have revealed that they voted in favour of Premier League academy teams taking part in the EFL Trophy next season.
In what will be a one-season trial, 16 tier one academy teams - most of which are in the top flight - will join the competition, formerly known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, alongside League One and League Two teams.
In a statement on the official Notts website, a statement said: "The discussion at the EFL Conference confirmed the competition is in serious need of innovation to survive and a number of clubs even stated they would consider withdrawing from the competition if it was not boosted.
"Many clubs struggle to break even from EFL Trophy matches, and numerous clubs voiced genuine concerns the competition would fold if it does not improve quickly, as the prize money and TV interest is low.
"Notts County supported the decision to trial a solution to save the competition, which currently does not have a sponsor. This is for a set period of one year and if the proposals do not work, they will not be renewed for the following season. The prize money for the competition will be doubled for next season.
"This is not in any way opening the door to Premier League 'B Teams' entering the league structure and Notts County would be vehemently against any such proposals.
"While some supporters will disagree with the proposed changes, after careful consideration and discussion, we felt that it was important to explore ways to boost the competition and ensure that it could continue."
The changes, which include the introduction of a group stage, were voted for by more than 50 percent of clubs in the bottom two tiers of the Football League and will see the Premier League increase the prize fund by £1m.
Joe Jones
Notts County have expressed an interest in signing ex-Rotherham United goalkeeper Adam Collin, according to reports.
The 31-year-old shot-stopper, who was released by the Millers at the end of the season just gone, previously played for Newcastle United and Carlisle United, as well as enjoying a loan spell at Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership.
The Nottingham Post believes that Magpies manager John Sheridan is keeping a close eye on Collin, who helped the South Yorkshire club reach the Championship via the playoffs in 2014.
Notts currently have just one goalkeeper, Scott Loach, on their books after Roy Carroll was released at the end of last season.
Although goalkeeping coach Kevin Pilkington is registered as a player and can cover between the sticks, he tends to only be used as a reserve.
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Joe Jones
Notts County manager John Sheridan has admitted that fans are needing to "get over" the season just gone, but says he is doing all he can to bring new players to the club.
The 2015-16 campaign was nothing short of traumatic for Magpies supporters as unrest in the stands and behind the scenes collided with unacceptable performances on the pitch in the club's first season back in League Two for five years.
Sheridan told the Nottingham Post: "It's still early days but I am really looking forward to the job in hand.
"At the moment I am just looking at trying to get pre-season games sorted out. We left it a bit late, but we finally got there. Now it's about looking at and talking to players.
"It's really quiet at the moment, players are away and fans are still trying to get over last season. But I am working hard to get players into the club."
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Joe Jones
Notts County have released ticket prices and information regarding the pre-season friendlies against Walsall and Blackburn Rovers.
A reminder of the fixture dates and times:
- Walsall Tuesday 26th July (Kick off 7.45pm)
- Blackburn Rovers on Sunday 31st July (Kick off 3pm)
Only the Derek Pavis Stand (home) and the Jimmy Sirrel Stand (away) will be open for these fixtures, with seating unreserved.
Tickets are on sale NOW.

Both fixtures are priced individually at:
- £12.00 Adults
- £7.00 Seniors (60 years and above)
- £7.00 Young Adults (18-21 years of age)
- £4.00 Juniors (under 18)
- £1.00 Accompanied Juniors (under 18)*
*Can only be purchased in the same transaction when buying adult and senior match tickets and not available online
If fans want to attend both fixtures and purchase the tickets in one transaction prior to the Walsall game, the club is offering them at a reduced price.
This is not an online offer, so anyone wishing to take it up can purchase in-person from the ticket office or by calling 0115 9557210.
The price of tickets for both fixtures purchased in one transaction are:
£20.00 Adults
£10.00 Seniors (60 years and above)
£10.00 Young Adults (18-21 years of age)
£5.00  Juniors (under 18)
£1.00 Accompanied Juniors (under 18)*
* Can only be purchased in the same transaction when buying adult and senior match tickets
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Joe Jones
Notts County have expressed an interest in signing former Aston Villa striker Jordan Bowery, according to reports.
The 24-year-old was released by Oxford United at the end of last season after being deemed surplus to requirements by manager Michael Appleton.
This was despite the forward scoring seven goals in 17 league appearances for the U's, which helped them to promotion to League One.
Bowery, now a free agent, is said to be on the radar of several clubs, including the Magpies, according to the Nottingham Post.
The Nottingham-born footballer played under current Notts boss John Sheridan at Chesterfield.
Would you like to see Jordan Bowery at Notts County? Share your thoughts on Pride of Nottingham by signing up to the website, visiting the forum and joining the conversation.

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