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Joe Jones
Notts County manager John Sheridan has pinned his new side's success next season on the revamp of his backroom staff.
The former Oldham boss has brought in ex-Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley as his assistant, while Alan Smith, Mike Edwards and Kevin Pilkington will work under them as both players and coaches.
Speaking of Crossley, Sheridan said: "He's a friend but he knows what he is talking about. He's been around the top level and the lower level.
"We won the league at Chesterfield so he knows what's required. He's a bit different to me. He'll be close to the players.
"It's important to have something different. Alan Smith will be with me. He's learning the game and been a top player.
"Mike Edwards will be with me too. Hopefully we can knit it together.
"They know the club a lot better than me. They know what it's all about."
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Joe Jones
Alan Smith has admitted that he is looking forward to proving a point at Notts County and cannot wait to put last season behind him, individually and as a team.
The Magpies finished the 2015-16 campaign, littered with managerial changes, off-the-pitch issues and poor displays, in 17th place.
Ahead of next season, John Sheridan has been installed as manager and Smith has been given a backroom position.
The former Manchester United man said: "Everyone was in the same boat – disappointed that we didn't get any success.
"Football's funny, because if you've had a good season you have to put it to the back of your mind and start again, and be prepared to try to produce again.
"And if you've had a bad season, you can put it behind you and start again as well.
"Everyone will be going away disappointed but wanting to come back with a point to prove and do a lot better than we did last year.
"That's the good thing about football, one season has gone and another one comes around.
"It's an opportunity for people to push to get in the team, for younger lads to develop themselves and look forward."
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Joe Jones
Notts County manager John Sheridan has called on his players to prove that they have a future at Meadow Lane.
Fifteen players are still under contract, while the likes of Ronan Murray and Filip Valencic could potentially be given new deals despite being released last month.
The former Newport County and Oldham Athletic boss insists that he will be bringing new players in, but the ones still on the books can redeem themselves following last year’s abysmal campaign.
"Whoever is under contract has an opportunity to impress me. They struggled last season and they struggled for a reason," Sheridan said.
"Obviously I'm going to add players. I know the leagues well and I know what type of player we need to improve on last season.
"The players who are here have an opportunity. If a player doesn't want to be here he's not going to figure. I'm not looking at last season. I'm looking forward.
"The players are the ones who will win games and get us out the division. I do feel I need to add.
"I'm already working behind the scenes and talking to players. I'm trying to get the right ones in."
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Joe Jones
New Notts County manager John Sheridan has outlined his ideal transfer targets going into next season, with players who have proven themselves in League Two or higher top of his agenda.
The Magpies will reportedly come out of a transfer embargo by the start of next week at the latest, giving the former Oldham Athletic boss a chance to recruit his own players and possibly ship others out.
When asked what kind of players he would be after, Sheridan said: "Players who know this league. Possibly players who've been in play-offs and been in division one (League One) and done well.
"Possibly there's an age limit but I'm not frightened of young players at all. Most important is to get a balance to the team.
"When I won the league with Chesterfield we scored lots of goals. We were fortunate to have very good players.
"We were very attack minded. I went out with the attitude we'll score more than the opposition.
"At the same time, we went to Plymouth and had 22 clean sheets. As you gain experience as a manager it's important you are organised.
"The pitch is a big one here (at Meadow Lane) so you need pace on it. They're the things I'm looking at."
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Joe Jones
New Notts County manager John Sheridan has described Jon Stead as "one of my best players" and has vowed to do all he can to keep him at Meadow Lane.
The former Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers striker has been linked with a move to Scotland despite being under contract with the Magpies for next season.
Sheridan, however, said of the forward: "He's a good player. He'll be heavily involved while I'm manager. I wouldn't want him to go. He's one of my best players."
The former Newport and Oldham boss also outlined his plans for next season, including the purchase of more players and the recruitment of a new chief scout.
He continued: "I've been assured (the embargo) will be done by the end of the week or the beginning of next week. That's not a problem to me.
"I've been told it will all be sorted in the next few days. I've not spoken to them about the takeover. I try not to let it bother me.
"If it worried me I'd have been worried about coming here. It will take care of itself. I'll just try to bring a few players in and then you can see where we want to go.
"Ray Trew has given a deadline for the sale. I concentrate on bringing players in... I'll bring a chief scout in.
"I know these leagues and I know the types of players I need. A lot of it will be down to me more or less.
"I will be bringing my own people in. I don't think you need more than a chief scout and a couple of scouts."
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Joe Jones
John Sheridan has promised to get Notts County "back where they belong" after his “instincts” told him not to turn the job down.
The former Sheffield Wednesday and Republic of Ireland midfielder, who has put pen to paper on a three-year deal at Meadow Lane, has set his sights on immediate promotion out of League Two and into League One.
At his first press conference at the helm of Notts, Sheridan told reporters: "I've played here and managed here. They've been in the top leagues.
"It's just the size of the club really. I don't know if I'm getting a reputation of coming in and getting clubs out of the dire situation they're in.
"I think it's a really attractive proposition for me to come and try to do what I've done of late, to try and get the club back to where they belong.
"First of all get them out the second division (League Two) and get them into the first. It's my instincts that feel I can come in and do well for them. It's a really big club to get going again.
"It was very hard to leave Oldham. Everyone knows my affection for them. I was there as a player and a manager… I'm just going with my instincts. They're telling me to come here.
"I went to Oldham in difficult circumstances. I feel as though I've done a really good job to keep them in the league.
"That was my main objective. I had a contract there and was looking forward to next season.
"This offer came along and it was one I felt I couldn't turn down."
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Joe Jones
Notts County striker Jon Stead is courting interest from clubs in Scotland, according to reports.
The former Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers forward, 33, was the Magpies' top scorer with 14 goals last season.
As Stead is under contract for another year at Meadow Lane, the club would be able to command a fee for the player they signed from Bradford City on a free last summer.
It remains to be seen whether the reports are true and, if so, what new manager John Sheridan has in store for the club's latest Player of the Season.
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Joe Jones
Notts County owner Ray Trew has set a deadline of late June to sell the club, after which he will take it off the market if he doesn't find a buyer.
The Magpies have been up for sale since February and, according to a recent statement from the club's chief executive Jason Turner, talks remain ongoing.
Local businessman Alan Hardy has so far been the only bidder to make his interest public, while a number of other parties from as far afield as the United States and China have allegedly been in the running.
Trew has told the Nottingham Post that he will return to his post of club chairman and concentrate on preparing them for next season in the bottom tier.
"I've set a deadline for the end of June for the club's sale," he said.
"While there are still interested parties, if a deal isn't concluded by then, I will take it off the market and we will push on."
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Joe Jones
Notts County have revealed that Oldham Athletic boss John Sheridan has put pen to paper on a three-year contract to manage Notts County.
The 51-year-old helped the Latics to 17th place in League One last season having taken over in January with the team in 22nd position and five points from safety.
Prior to that, Sheridan managed Newport County, who were bottom of League Two having gained five points from the first ten matches, and they too were transformed within a short space of time, which helped them avoid relegation.
Mark Crossley also joins the club as assistant manager, having previously worked alongside Sheridan at Chesterfield.
Alan Smith, Mike Edwards and Kevin Pilkington, meanwhile, complete the Magpies backroom setup whilst remaining available as squad players.
Sheridan told the Notts County official website: “I’m delighted to be joining Notts County and relishing the opportunity to get the club challenging for promotion to League One.
“The decision to leave Oldham was not an easy one and I will always retain my affection for the club and its fans.
“Notts County is a big club - far bigger than its current league position suggests and having taken Chesterfield to the League Two title, I know what is required to succeed and get the club back to a higher level.”
“As both an opposition player and manager over the years, the tremendous home support has always made it a tough place come  – this passion can make a real difference and give us a huge advantage in our endeavours next season.”
The club also confirmed that Richard Dryden has left Meadow Lane with immediate effect.
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Joe Jones
Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley is to become John Sheridan’s assistant manager at Notts County, according to reports, while Alan Smith is also said to be under consideration for a backroom position.
The Magpies are rumoured to be getting ready to announce Sheridan as their new boss today on a three-year deal after a compensation deal was agreed with Oldham Athletic.
Welshman Crossley worked alongside Sheridan at Chesterfield where the pair led the Spireites to promotion from League Two and a Johnstone's Paint Trophy win.
Former Manchester United forward Smith, meanwhile, has impressed behind the scenes at Meadow Lane, and the board is eager to reward him with a new deal that incorporates a coaching role.
Craig Westcarr, who spent time at Notts and also played under Sheridan at Chesterfield, had nothing but praise for the ex-Republic of Ireland midfielder, insisting the Magpies will have an excellent manager in the dugout.
"Should they announce him then it's a terrific appointment because he is a good manager without shadow of a doubt," he said.
"We had a lot of respect for each other and I've no doubt if he is given the time and stability, then he can make them challenge for promotion without a doubt.
"I enjoyed playing under him. He likes his teams to get the ball down and play in the right areas. And more importantly than that he is a winner, no matter what it takes.
"He knows League One and Two inside out. He's a strong personality, which is what a club like Notts need.
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Joe Jones
John Sheridan is expected to be appointed as Notts County's new manager sooner rather than later after reports emerged of a compensation deal being agreed between the Magpies and Oldham Athletic, his current club.
The 51-year-old was in charge of two teams during the 2015-16 season, guiding League Two Newport County out of relegation trouble before joining the League One Latics, who were also struggling at the time, and winning nine of his 22 games in charge.
Oldham want to retain Sheridan's services, but the former Republic of Ireland midfielder is understood to be tempted by the challenge at Notts.
In addition, the Magpies are reportedly confident that they will be out of their transfer embargo next week, giving Sheridan the chance to strengthen the team in the close season.
Bookmakers have suspended all betting on Sheridan being appointed Mark Cooper's successor.
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Joe Jones
Oldham Athletic manager John Sheridan has been installed as the odds-on favourite to take the job at Notts County.
The 51-year-old is currently under contract at the League One club, but has been touted as a contender for the Leeds United job.
Sheridan has held three different managerial jobs in the past three seasons. In addition to Oldham, he has spent time at Newport County and ended his two year stint at Plymouth Argyle prior to that, before returning to Boundary Park in January for a second spell.
He was odds-on favourite to claim the job at Leeds but was then overtaken by MK Dons manager Karl Robinson – although he is understood to have turned down the Yorkshire club's offer.
Should Notts make a move for Sheridan, they will be required to pay compensation for his services, with the former Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds and Nottingham Forest alumnus currently under contract.
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Joe Jones
Notts County midfielder Alan Smith has revealed he wants to sign a new contract at Meadow Lane.
The 35-year-old, formerly of Manchester United, is one of three players offered fresh deals by the Magpies – along with Haydn Hollis and Wes Atkinson.
"I would imagine that I will be (putting pen to paper) in the not too distant future," he told the Nottingham Post.
"This is where I want to stay. I've no qualms about that. I see it as a good club to develop my coaching side, but also, it's a good family club.
"I've had a few options to go to other clubs, over to play in India and a couple of clubs in America.
"But I've made no bones about it, I want to stay and play here, and be involved in this club.”
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Joe Jones
Notts County defender Mike Edwards has described the club as a “second home” as his testimonial year celebrations got underway with a Legends derby between the Magpies and Nottingham Forest.
On Sunday, Meadow Lane hosted a Legends Community Match Day, with the game itself taking place alongside a number of family friendly activities.
Steady Eddy was given a guard of honour by both sets of teams before the game got underway, and the first half went the way of Notts, as Jamal Campbell-Ryce gave his side the lead.
The second half saw Forest get back into it, as Luke Thomas bagged a brace and Chris Freestone added a third to give his side the win.
Edwards, however, gave an amusing reason why his side collapsed in the second half.
He said: "Our players who were coming on were just getting a little bit older and older, and theirs were getting younger and younger!
"The last 20 minutes I knew we were going to die a bit!"
Edwards also paid tribute to Notts, the club where he has clocked up more than a decade over two innings.
"When I signed, I loved it here," he said. "It grows on you, definitely.
"Ppeople said that, 'that we'll have ups and downs but we'll get under your skin'. That's definitely happened to me.
"I'm a Yorkshireman, I'm from Hull originally, but this is a second home for me."
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Joe Jones
Guy Branston, Notts County's head of recruitment, has left the club after 15 months on the same day as the retained players' list was released.
The 37-year-old joined as chief scout in February 2015 and has played a role in recruiting players for the struggling League Two outfit.
In terms of playing staff, the key departures include Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Roy Carroll, midfielder Liam Noble and defender Blair Adams.
The full retained list is as follows:
Out of contract, offered new contract: Wes Atkinson, Haydn Hollis, Alan Smith
Option to extend contract taken up by the club: Jordan Richards
Out of contract, released: Jordan Aghatise, Blair Adams, Jason Banton, Colby Bishop, Roy Carroll, Will Hayhurst, Taylor McKenzie, Ronan Murray, Liam Noble, Lartey Sarpong, Filip Valencic
Loans expired: Andrew Boyce
Under contract: Stanley Aborah, Mawouna Amevor, Thierry Audel, Scot Bennett, Graham Burke, Adam Campbell, Kyle De Silva, Elliott Hewitt, Scott Loach, Izale McLeod, Rob Milsom, Rhys Sharpe, Genaro Snijders, Jon Stead, Curtis Thompson
Apprentices offered professional contract: Montel Gibson, Jack McMillan, Luther Wildin
Apprentices released: Paolos Beraki, Kieran Blaney, Benjamin Browne, Kenan Layton, Monty Parkes, Jake Payling
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