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Kevin Nolan: 'Sam Allardyce hard done by at Everton'

Notts County boss Kevin Nolan has claimed that Sam Allardyce "was hard done by" at Everton.
The 63-year-old, who managed the Magpies 20 years ago but left in unpopular circumstances, was sacked by the Merseyside outfit following a six-month spell in which he guided the club to an eighth-placed finish in the Premier League.
Nolan played under Allardyce at West Ham, Newcastle and Bolton, with the former England manager appointing him as captain on each occasion, and thinks he should have been given more time at Goodison Park.
“From my point of view, he was hard done by,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post. “It’s going to be a massive appointment for Everton now because the fans have made their feelings known. It will be interesting to see who gets the job and where they are in a year’s time.
“I am gutted for the gaffer, but I am sure he will be getting a few phone calls. He gets unfairly branded about his style. People don’t see what he does. He was just starting to mould a team that looked quite exciting for next season. He finished eighth and apparently that’s a poor season for Everton.
“Had he been given a full season he could have been the one who upset the applecart (top four). I think they’ve made a mistake but I am not their owner. I just see what Sam is about and I wish him all the best in whatever he does next.”
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League Two news roundup: Transfer activity gathers pace among clubs

What's been happening in League Two over the last week?
Here is Pride of Nottingham's round-up of the biggest League Two news from the last seven days.
- Former Notts County boss Martin Allen has left his position as Barnet manager - in what was his fifth spell in charge at the club - following their relegation from League Two, and took charge of fellow relegated side Chesterfield.
- The first legs of the League Two playoff semi-finals both finished evenly poised as Lincoln and Exeter played out a 0-0 draw while Notts County's game at Coventry ended in an unjust 1-1 draw.
- Coventry defender Tom Davies was charged and subsequently banned for three games - crucially including Friday's playoff second leg with Notts - after a stamp on Richard Duffy.
- Peterborough United signed out-of-contract Accrington Stanley goalkeeper Aaron Chapman on a two-year deal which starts on July 1.
- Port Vale signed Wycombe Wanderers goalkeeper Scott Brown on a two-year deal.
- Colchester United full-back Ryan Jackson has signed a new two-year contract with the Essex club.
- Cheltenham Town signed defender Johnny Mullins following his release by Luton Town on a two-year contract.
- Cambridge United goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov has signed a new three-year contract at the Abbey Stadium.
- Here is an updated retained list, made to the best of our knowledge as of 17 May:
ACCRINGTON STANLEY
Out: Mekhi McLeod, Akeel Francis
BARNET
Transfer listed: John Akinde
Out: Craig Ross, Ruben Bover, Jamie Stephens, Justin Amaluzor, Andre Blackman, Charlie Clough, Shane Cojocarel, Tobi Coker, Tom Day, Jordan Nicholson, Ryan Watson.
CAMBRIDGE UNITED
Out: Leon Legge, Medy Elito, Piero Mingoia.
CARLISLE UNITED
Out: Reggie Lambe, Samir Nabi, John O'Sullivan, Morgan Bacon, Tom Miller, Jamal Campbell-Ryce, Shaun Miller, Cameron Salkeld.
CHELTENHAM TOWN
In: Johnny Mullins (free transfer)
Out: Harry Pell (Colchester, undisclosed)
CHESTERFIELD
Out: Ian Evatt, Sam Hird, Drew Talbot, Josh Kay, Giles Coke, Dylan Parkin, Jack Brownell.
COLCHESTER UNITED
In: Harry Pell (Cheltenham Town, undisclosed)
Out: Doug Loft, Denny Johnstone, Craig Slater, Tommy O'Sullivan.
COVENTRY CITY
In: Zain Westbrooke
CRAWLEY TOWN
Out: Jordan Roberts, Billy Clifford, Aliu Djalo
CREWE ALEXANDRA
Out: Chris Dagnall, Zoumana Bakayogo, Daniel Udoh, Ross Woodcock.
FOREST GREEN ROVERS
Out: Keanu Marsh-Brown, Omar Bugiel, Callum Evans, Alex Whittle, Mark Roberts, Sam Russell, Harry Pickering, Tom Anderson, Jon Moran, Olly Mehew, Cameron Belford and Jordan Morris.
GRIMSBY TOWN
Out: Ben Davies, Nathan Clarke, James Berrett, Tom Sawyer, Jack Keeble, Ben Killip, Scott Vernon, Karleigh Osborne, Gary McSheffrey, Sean McAllister, Zak Mills.
MORECAMBE
Out: Michael Rose, Dean Winnard, Rhys Turner, Steven Yawson, Reece Deakin, Patrick Brough, Adam McGurk, Luke Jordan.
NEWPORT COUNTY
Out: James Bittner, Paul Hayes, Marlon Jackson, Calaum Jahraldo-Martin, Jamie Turley.
PORT VALE
In: Scott Brown (free transfer).
Out: Ryan Boot, Joe Slinn, Kjell Knops, Charlie Walford, Luke Dennis, Harry Middleton, Graham Kelly, Billy Reeves, Anton Forrester, Chris Regis.
STEVENAGE
In: Luther Wildin (undisclosed).
Transfer listed: Kevin Lokko (fee required), Johnny Goddard (fee required), Joe Martin (free transfer), Jonathan Smith (free transfer).
Out: Jack King, Fraser Franks, Dale Gorman, Tom Conlon, Chris Whelpdale, Alex Samuel, Jamie Gray.
YEOVIL TOWN
Out: Artur Krysiak, Nathan Smith, Ryan Dickson, Dan Alfei.
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Notts County defender Matt Tootle speaks out for Mental Health Awareness Week

Notts County full-back Matt Tootle has spoken out to raise awareness of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Last year, the 27-year-old opened up on how his career was almost derailed due to mental health issues and had cognitive therapy to help assist him.
Tootle has been widely praised by his Notts teammates, staff and fans, not to mention the wider football world for speaking out.
The player has once again sought to raise awareness of mental health and wrote on Twitter: "I’d just like to try and help raise awareness again for how important it is to speak up and not be ashamed of a mental health issue, I continue to believe we are making great progress in making mental health something not to be ashamed of!!
"I continue to battle my own struggle day to day but I love my life and everyone in it! Anyone out there who is struggling please speak to someone."
Tootle has enjoyed a superb season in the Black and White, winning the Notts County Fans Player of the Year award this term.
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Jorge Grant hopes Fortress Meadow Lane can help Notts County vanquish Coventry City

Jorge Grant is hoping to make use of Meadow Lane as a fortress on Friday night in a bid to overcome Coventry City in the second leg of their League Two playoff semi-final.
The tie is evenly poised at 1-1, though it should be a goal up to the Magpies were it not for the referee's outrageous decision to award the Sky Blues a late penalty in the first leg.
However, Grant remains positive, both of County's performance at the Ricoh Arena and the prospect of being still in the tie ahead of welcoming Coventry to the San Sirrel.
“I am happy we are still in the tie,” the attacking midfielder told the Nottingham Post. “We had a game plan and we executed it really well.
“It’s now all guns blazing on Friday and what we’ve got to do is put our home record to good use.
“I think every team that has come to Meadow Lane has found it really difficult. We’ve built it into a fortress and hopefully that will go in our favour.”
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Kevin Nolan provides update on Jonathan Forte knock

Kevin Nolan has provided an update on Jonathan Forte, who limped off in Notts County's playoff draw at Coventry City.
The striker opened the scoring at the Ricoh Arena, only for the Magpies to be pegged back through a ludicrous penalty.
“Forte is okay, he was just tired and had given a lot on a heavy pitch as all the players did,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“They were weary. They had a day off on Sunday and I told them to relax and recuperate.
“Then it was back to work on Monday and hopefully getting the game plan ready to beat Coventry.
“We’ve got 90 minutes or possibly 120 to play. That’s all that’s separating us from Wembley and I am looking forward to it.”
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Richard Duffy: 'Jonathan Forte in fantastic form for Notts County'

Richard Duffy has praised teammate Jonathan Forte for his "fantastic" form in recent games and was delighted with his goal for Notts County against Coventry City.
The 31-year-old, who has found himself frozen out of the first team on numerous occasions this season, opened the scoring at the Ricoh Arena with a deft flick from Dan Jones's cross.
Notts were well on their way to victory until Coventry won a ludicrous penalty and drew level late on for a final score on the night of 1-1, but Duffy was eager to pay tribute to his teammate.
“Since he’s come back into the team he’s been fantastic,” the defender told the Nottingham Post. “He ran his socks off and ended up with a bit of cramp in the end.
“It was a great finish and showed what he is capable of. The manager has got him back playing to his full capacity.”
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Coventry City boss Mark Robins sticks up for "cheat" Tom Davies

Coventry City manager Mark Robins has claimed that Tom Davies is not a cheat despite appearing to stamp on Richard Duffy and kicking out at Jonathan Forte during Saturday's League Two playoff semi-final first leg.
Referee Gavin Ward, who awarded a completely ludicrous penalty to the Sky Blues late on at the Ricoh Arena for a 1-1 draw, did not see either of the incidents, meaning he cannot put it in his report.
However, the FA can take retrospective action should they deem it necessary, meaning Davies could be at risk of a ban for the return leg at Meadow Lane on Friday night.
“I’m not worried," Robins was quoted by the Nottingham Post as saying. “If you are going to get done by trial by TV then it’s different to if the referee has seen something.
“If the ref has seen something and deals with it at the time, that’s one thing but you can’t be going back to TV and dealing with things like that, surely.
“I have not spoken to Tom about it because I didn’t know about it. Someone mentioned it to me just so I haven’t spoken to him. Tom is a competitor but he’s not a cheat.”
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Match Reaction: "Robbed, fix, spineless referee!"

Notts County were robbed of victory at Coventry City’s Ricoh Arena as Kevin Nolan’s men had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their League Two playoff semi-final.
The Magpies led through Jonathan Forte’s deft second-half finish and looked on course to record a morale-boosting victory to put them in pole position for Wembley.
However, "referee" Gavin Ward incorrectly adjudged Matt Tootle to have felled Tom Bayliss in the area and awarded a penalty to the hosts much to the disbelief of the Notts contingent.
Marc McNulty stroked home the spotkick, sending Adam Collin the wrong way, to send the Sky Blues into next Friday’s Meadow Lane showdown on level terms.
Here is how the Notts contingent reacted to the Coventry Screwjob.
Kevin Nolan
"It's been taken away from us by a referee, by a really really poor decision. That buoys the crowd and players, he misses a blatant handball too. Is he trying to even it up? Probably.
"We shouldn't have been in that position, we knew it was going to be tough, with the conditions and everything else, but we should've been coming away with a 1-0 but the referee has made a howler.
"I've just said to the lads, you obviously feel robbed and we would've taken a 1-1 before the game if we'd been handed it, but the circumstances have made it more disappointing."
The Black & White Army
Chris: First half it was frustrating to see how much respect we gave Coventry, I mean we didn't seem to have any sort of active game plan. It was a case of hoofing it all the time, even when the ball could have been played on the floor. I know the conditions were shocking but hitting the ball forward in hope that Stead or Forte could get control over it never seemed likely to work. Besides, Coventry managed to retain the ball on the ground even in areas where the water literally stopped the motion of play - so why couldn't we?
Second half we played with a bit more of a plan and the game simply changed it all, we grew in confidence but I think we should have pushed harder for a second.
The penalty decision is beyond stupidity, there's no credible reason why the referee gave it - it's just absolutely insane that he believed it was fair foul. The player, slipped and then went down like a sack of spuds. There was no discussion over the decision, I actually think he had a very good line of view but decided to ignore 'common sense'.
I'm confident that we can lift our game and push on, we need to be stronger at home and us fans need to make ourselves known.
Disappointed but not overly bothered now, stupid decisions seems a common thing for us - we move past it. COYP!
Hissingdwarf: I think the team played to Nolan’s brief for the whole match. First half, keep em subdued and tight defending in all areas, second half, attack and push on. Worked well apart from dismal ref decision.
Michael Belshaw: Unfortunately this has been happening for a few seasons now.The quality, or lack of, refs has gone down.Also what is the point of linesman,sorry assistant referees,they are incapable of making a decision.
Richard Thompson: To add , why do goalkeepers simply flop to the floor and give up on pens and dive the wrong way?  You can bet your ass if it's a free kick 1 yard outside the penalty area they will dive the right way???
Colin Metcalf: Yet another **** ref which the spineless money grabbing tossers at the EFL will do **** all about.
Mark Rogers: how anyone can make a decision on the penalty from the away stand where we were sitting at the other end of the stadium, as opposed to where the referree was right on top of it, is ever so slightly beyond my comprehension??
Scott Weatherbed: Fix
Chris Jordan: Notts set up for and played this spot on. Robbed of a goal advantage tonight but heads should be held high after a cracking performance.
Carl Webster: To be fair we were ****... we can’t keep the ball
Paul Bruce: Forte was also kicked off the ball towards the end.
Grant Redwood: Robbed
Darren Handley: Cheating Coventry wankers and the **** of a ref who got bullied most of the game by their fcuktard fans buckled under pressure prick
David Skelding: The penalty was an awful decision but when you sit back too long things like that can happen. I'm happy with the draw and make us favourites now.
Luke James: outrageous get the fa on it now worst ref decision for a long while
Richard Thompson: Time for refs to be brought into disrepute
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ARLukomski's Match Vlog: Notts County robbed big time at Coventry City

Notts County were robbed of victory at Coventry City’s Ricoh Arena as Kevin Nolan’s men had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their League Two playoff semi-final.
The Magpies led through Jonathan Forte’s deft second-half finish and looked on course to record a morale-boosting victory to put them in pole position for Wembley.
However, "referee" Gavin Ward incorrectly adjudged Matt Tootle to have felled Tom Bayliss in the area and awarded a penalty to the hosts much to the disbelief of the Notts contingent.
Marc McNulty stroked home the spotkick, sending Adam Collin the wrong way, to send the Sky Blues into next Friday’s Meadow Lane showdown on level terms.
Pride of Nottingham vlogger ARLukomski was at the game, and in his latest video, he shares his thoughts before, during, and after what shall henceforth be known as the Coventry Screwjob.
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Match Highlights: Notts County robbed at Coventry City in playoff semi-final first leg

Notts County were robbed of victory at Coventry City’s Ricoh Arena as Kevin Nolan’s men had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their League Two playoff semi-final.
The Magpies led through Jonathan Forte’s deft second-half finish and looked on course to record a morale-boosting victory to put them in pole position for Wembley.
However, "referee" Gavin Ward incorrectly adjudged Matt Tootle to have felled Tom Bayliss in the area and awarded a penalty to the hosts.
Marc McNulty stroked home the spotkick, sending Adam Collin the wrong way, to send the Sky Blues into next Friday’s Meadow Lane showdown on level terms.
Relive the key moments from the match with the official highlights, which we've posted on here for you.
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Match Report: Notts County cheated out of victory at Coventry City

Notts County found themselves the victims of a robbery in Coventry this evening as referee Gavin Ward awarded the most ridiculous penalty decision you will see in a long time to help Coventry City secure a late 1-1 draw in Saturday night's League Two semi-final playoff first leg at the Ricoh Arena.
The Sky Blues began brightly on a rain-sodden pitch in the West Midlands, with Marc McNulty being played clean through by Jordan Shipley and firing against the foot of the Notts post before Max Biamou hit the rebound which was blocked by a back-tracking defender.
Notts, however, worked up the gears and threatened through the likes of Jonathan Forte, who headed over from Jorge Grant's corner, Dan Jones lashing the ball across the face of goal, and Forte then being denied by a Lee Burge save.
Coventry spurned another good chance to take the lead before the break when Tom Bayliss snuck in behind Elliott Hewitt only to drag his effort wide of the post, and it would be a miss that they would rue as the Magpies went on to open the scoring shortly after the restart.
The warning signs had been there as Chris "Notts are a long ball team" Stokes cleared a Hewitt header off the line, and not long after, Jones rode a Jack Grimmer challenge before sending a low ball towards goal, which Forte deftly flicked into the back of the net to send the travelling contingent into delirium.
However, Notts ended up getting screwed over when, just a few minutes from time, Tom Bayliss theatrically went down under a Matt Tootle challenge, prompting Ward to somehow award a penalty which McNulty rifled the opposite way of Collin to literally steal a goal back and leave the tie on a knife edge.
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Alan Hardy: 'Restoring pride to Notts County my most satisfying achievement'

Alan Hardy has described restoring pride to Notts County's fans as the most satisfying achievement of his tenure at the club.
When Hardy took over at Meadow Lane in January 2017, the Magpies were looking odds-on to drop out of the Football League and potentially out of existence.
In the 16 months that have followed, not only did Notts survive relegation, but have gone on to finish fifth in the current season, giving them a chance at the playoffs.
"I’m often asked what’s been the most satisfying achievement of my 16-month tenure at the club," Hardy wrote in the Nottingham Post ahead of the semi-final first leg at Coventry City.
"Quite simply, it’s this: giving back to the fans a club they can truly be proud of once more.
"I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say we have collectively delivered fairy tale turnarounds in both our on-field and off-field fortunes.
"We now enter our first play-off campaign for 21 years. I shudder to think how many relegation campaigns we’ve had to contend with during that period.
"I see real smiles on the faces of every generation of Notts County supporter. Children, parents, and grandparents all united in their enjoyment of supporting our club.
"I know many of you felt supporting Notts had become a chore. Not anymore it isn’t.
"And wherever this play-off journey takes us over the next two weeks I want us all to enjoy it.
"Collectively, I believe we all now feel we are a club back on the up. A club which has a sense of real pride, purpose and enthusiasm."
Read Alan Hardy's full column here.
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Preview: Notts County lock horns with Coventry City in League Two playoff semi-final first leg

Head to head
Notts County and Coventry have met just 40 times over the years.
The first encounter took place on the 6th November 1920, the match at Meadow Lane ending in a 1-1 draw.
The last one was just over a month ago, on April 7, and in the League Two encounter at Meadow Lane, the Magpies ran out 2-1 winners.
However, the reverse fixture, on the opening day of the 2017-18 season, saw Coventry beat Notts 3-0 at the Ricoh Arena.
There have plenty of high-scoring games between the two, with several 5-1s, 3-0s and 4-2s over the years.
Notts County have the upper hand in the head-to-heads – 20 victories over the Sky Blues, 12 defeats and 8 draws.
In their last eight league encounters with the Sky Blues, Notts have won four, drawn two and lost two.
Standings and form
Coventry's form over their last 10 league games is decent, with five wins, three defeats, and two draws.
Mark Robins's side only made sure of their playoff place on the last day of the regular season, drawing 0-0 with Morecambe to see them finish sixth in the table.
Coventry have scored 64 goals this season, level with Exeter and Lincoln - Notts have scored the most in the playoffs with 71 - but have conceded the least, 47.
Team news
Robins has tinkered with his side in Coventry's last three games, using three different forward line-ups, with Marc McNulty, Jonson Clarke-Harris and Maxime Biamou playing their parts.
After playing with one up front and a packed midfield in their defeat to Lincoln, Robins has since reverted to a 4-4-2 formation, with improved results.
Kevin Nolan, meanwhile, has a fully-fit squad to choose from, though he did state that Mason Bennett would not be involved as he continues his rehabilitation at parent club Derby County.
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Chris Stokes hopes Coventry City can put three past "long ball" Notts County

Coventry City full-back Chris Stokes has described Notts County as "basically" a "long ball" team and is hoping to see his side put another three goals past them.
The two sides will lock horns for the first leg of their League Two playoff semi-final at the Ricoh Arena this Saturday before the return leg takes place at Meadow Lane six days later.
Notts fell to a 3-0 defeat in the opening game of the season but won 2-1 when the Sky Blues came to Nottingham.
“When they came here last time we put three past them so we will be looking to do that again,” Stokes told the Coventry Telegraph.
“We have been studying them this week. We played them recently so we know what they are like and what we have to go up against. We’ll follow the game plan and make sure we get a result.
“We have (struggled against more direct and physical sides) but we know where we need to improve.
“They are a physical and direct side but we’ll study them and know where their threats are because it’s not long since we last played each other, so if we get done the same way again then it’s only our fault.
“I don’t know what their game plan will be but basically they play long ball.
“If we go into it with a good result from the first leg then they’re going to have to come at us and we know we’re good on the counter attack.
“So hopefully we can get a good result on Saturday and go there with a couple of goals up.”
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Kevin Nolan hopeful Derby County's Mason Bennett could return on loan to Notts County next season

Kevin Nolan has expressed his hopes of getting Mason Bennett back on loan next season but confirmed that he would not be fit for the Magpies' playoff campaign.
The striker joined the Magpies from Derby County on the last day of the January transfer window and netted his first goal in his debut against Crewe Alexandra after coming on as a second-half substitute
However, he was forced to return to Pride Park after rupturing his hamstring on his first start for the club against Barnet.
“He’s back on the grass but it’s way too early for him,” Nolan told the official website. “There’s not enough game time or training minutes, even if we got to the final.
“But we’re going to keep in contact with Derby and Mason himself to ensure that if there’s a possibility of getting him next year, we’re at the front of the queue.
“We were so impressed with what we saw from Mason – not only on the field, but by the way he conducted himself and his eagerness to play for Notts County.
“I’m hoping we can renew that at the beginning of next season but, first and foremost, we hope he gets back to full fitness as comfortably as possible because it was a nasty injury.
“I’m sure, because of his professionalism, he’ll come back better and stronger.”
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League Two news roundup: Multiple clubs publish retained lists

What's been happening in League Two over the last week?
Here is Pride of Nottingham's round-up of the biggest League Two news from the last seven days.
- The regular season is now over, and the last matchday saw Barnet join Chesterfield in the bottom two and out of the Football League.
- Only the final playoff place had to be settled, and Mansfield Town were the unlucky ones as Coventry City and Lincoln City ended up sixth and seventh respectively.
- Scottish Premiership club St Johnstone have signed Drey Wright on a two-year-deal from Colchester United. The 23-year-old will arrive in Perth as a free agent after six years with the League Two club.
- Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen, the son of former Finland international Jussi Jaaskelainen, has signed a new three-year contract with the Cheshire club.
- Cambridge United goalkeeper David Forde has triggered an extension in his deal to stay for the 2018-19 campaign.
- Goalline technology, specifically Hawkeye, will be available at all 12 of this season's EFL playoff fixtures for the first time ever.
- Colchester United signed Cheltenham Town midfielder Harry Pell on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
- Yeovil Town goalkeeper Stuart Nelson signed a new two-year contract which will keep him at Huish Park until the summer of 2020.
- A number of L2 clubs have released their retained lists, which are as follows (as of 8 May):
BARNET
Transfer listed: John Akinde
Outs: Craig Ross, Ruben Bover, Jamie Stephens, Justin Amaluzor, Andre Blackman, Charlie Clough, Shane Cojocarel, Tobi Coker, Tom Day, Jordan Nicholson, Ryan Watson.
CAMBRIDGE UNITED:
Ins:
Outs: Leon Legge, Medy Elito, Piero Mingoia.
CARLISLE UNITED
Ins
Outs: Reggie Lambe, Samir Nabi, John O'Sullivan, Morgan Bacon, Tom Miller, Jamal Campbell-Ryce, Shaun Miller, Cameron Salkeld.
COLCHESTER UNITED
Ins:
Outs: Doug Loft, Denny Johnstone, Craig Slater, Tommy O'Sullivan.
CREWE ALEXANDRA
Ins:
Outs: Chris Dagnall, Zoumana Bakayogo, Daniel Udoh, Ross Woodcock.
FOREST GREEN ROVERS
Ins
Outs: Keanu Marsh-Brown, Omar Bugiel, Callum Evans, Alex Whittle, Mark Roberts, Sam Russell, Harry Pickering, Tom Anderson, Jon Moran, Olly Mehew, Cameron Belford, Jordan Morris.
GRIMSBY TOWN
Ins:
Outs: Ben Davies, Nathan Clarke, James Berrett, Tom Sawyer, Jack Keeble, Ben Killip, Scott Vernon, Karleigh Osborne, Gary McSheffrey, Sean McAllister, Zak Mills.
MORECAMBE
Ins
Outs: Michael Rose, Dean Winnard, Rhys Turner, Steven Yawson, Reece Deakin, Patrick Brough, Adam McGurk, Luke Jordan.
NEWPORT COUNTY
Ins:
Outs: James Bittner, Paul Hayes, Marlon Jackson, Calaum Jahraldo-Martin, Jamie Turley.
PORT VALE
Ins
Outs: Ryan Boot, Joe Slinn, Kjell Knops, Charlie Walford, Luke Dennis, Harry Middleton, Graham Kelly, Billy Reeves, Anton Forrester, Chris Regis.
SOUTHEND UNITED
Ins:
Transfer listed: Anton Ferdinand.
Outs: Freddie Ladapo, Jermaine McGlashan, Josh Wright, Anthony Wordsworth.
STEVENAGE
Ins: James Ball (Stockport, undisclosed)
Transfer listed: Kevin Lokko (fee required), Johnny Goddard (fee required), Joe Martin (free transfer), Jonathan Smith (free transfer).
Outs: Jack King, Fraser Franks, Dale Gorman, Tom Conlon, Chris Whelpdale, Alex Samuel, Jamie Gray.
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Kevin Nolan: 'Matt Tootle well deserving of Notts County Fans Player of the Year award'

Kevin Nolan has claimed that Matt Tootle is well worthy of winning the Notts County Fans' Player of the Year award and reiterated his wholehearted support for the full-back.
Tootle has enjoyed a superb season in the black and white stripes thanks to his displays which combined dynamism with consistency.
The 27-year-old is also a fan favourite thanks to his eccentric, loveable personality, as shown by his quirky "slug" goal celebration which he has used several times this season after chipping in with a few strikes.
Off the pitch, Tootle has also raised awareness of mental health issues, having faced and overcome his own battles, which has inspired and helped out many people within the football sphere.
“The award was well deserved,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“We’ve had some outstanding performances and players all season long and Toots comes into that category.
“I am absolutely delighted he has taken a weight off his shoulders in respect of talking about mental health and what he’s been through.
"He’s now raising awareness of how easily your mental health can come into the game and how hard it is.
“I am behind him 110 per cent behind him and he knows that. I feel that we’ve got a special bond which will go on past Notts when he moves higher up. I’ll always be there for him to call me if needed."
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Michael O'Connor hoping for key role in Notts County playoffs

Michael O'Connor will be hoping for a key role in Notts County's playoff campaign over the coming weeks.
The club captain has slowly returned to action following a long-term injury and made his first start of the season against Luton Town last weekend.
With O'Connor going from strength to strength, he is eager to make up for his absence over the course of the regular season and help his club up into League One.
“There was a stage at 65 minutes when I made a run from my own box to the other one and I thought that’s me done,” he joked.
“But other than that I felt fine. I’ve played five or six reserve games and I’ve had six or seven weeks full training.
“I feel really good and I’m now hoping I can play a big part in the play-offs.
“We’ve got a 24-25 man squad so whoever the gaffer picks we can do a job for him.
“It’s a good squad, we all stick together and whoever is in front of me I will wish them all the best and get behind them.
“But I am hoping I did enough at the weekend to give the gaffer a headache.”
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Kevin Nolan: 'Notts County cannot yet dream about anything'

Kevin Nolan has urged Notts County's players to keep their feet on the ground and concentrate on the task ahead in the playoffs, stressing that they "can't really dream about anything".
The Magpies finished fifth in League Two this season to get a shot at promotion, with Coventry City their semi-final opponents.
Notts will make the trip to the Ricoh Arena on Saturday before playing the second leg at Meadow Lane on Friday, May 18, and should they be successful, Wembley beckons.
“I have great belief in these lads and what we’ve done all season long,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“I am sure if you asked Mark Robins he would say the same about his Coventry team.
“He’s a great fella, Mark, and I am looking forward to pitting my wits against him.
“Hopefully I am the one who succeeds, but no matter what we will have a beer afterwards.
“And I hope it’s me who is getting the congratulations and we are going to Wembley.
“But there is so much work to be done before then that we can’t really dream about anything.
“We’ve got to concentrate on Coventry now, and while the lads can enjoy what they’ve done over 46 games, it’s back to work (this week).
“We will look at what we need to do to ensure we get to Wembley.”
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ARLukomski's Match Vlog: Que sera sera, whatever will be will be, we're going to Coventry!

Notts County's regular League Two season ended with a goalless draw against Luton Town at Meadow Lane on Saturday.
The Magpies, who had sealed a playoff place but could not go any higher than third following the loss to Grimsby Town, played out a bright game against their promoted opponents.
Neither side could break the deadlock, however, in a game that had an end-of-season team and with neither side having anything much to play for, except for where Notts would finish in the playoff positions.
As it was, Kevin Nolan's charges finished fifth in the table and would find themselves up against sixth-placed Coventry City - the side that beat them 3-0 in the season opener - in the semi-finals.
PON vlogger ARLukomski was at the game and shared his thoughts before, during and after the stalemate - here he is doing his thing!
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Michael O'Connor cannot wait for Notts County to face Coventry City in League Two playoffs

Michael O’Connor has expressed his desire to get stuck into the playoffs as Notts County find themselves just three games away from League One.
The Magpies finished fifth in League Two this season to get a shot at promotion, with Coventry City their semi-final opponents.
Notts will make the trip to the Ricoh Arena on Saturday before playing the second leg at Meadow Lane on Friday, May 18.
Club captain O’Connor, who has successfully overcome a major injury to return to first-team contention and made his first start of the season iagainst Luton Town on Saturday, is eager to get the playoffs underway.
“They are all good teams in the play-offs and any one of them would have been tough,” he told the Nottingham Post.
“You need to beat whoever is put in front of you and we beat Coventry here not too long ago.
“But in saying that they beat us in the first game of the season and we didn’t do too well there. That was a long time ago though. We are feeling confident, so bring it on.”
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Kevin Nolan happy to see Notts County get a result against Luton Town

Kevin Nolan has praised Notts County for getting a result in their final regular game of the League Two season against Luton Town and is optimistic ahead of the playoffs.
The Magpies finished fifth in the table with a point against the already-promoted Hatters in a goalless draw at Meadow Lane and will face Coventry City in the semi-finals.
“It was an enjoyable game for the fans because there were lots of chances and plenty of oohs and aahs,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“But I am delighted we got the clean sheet and I always thought it was going to be a tough game no matter what.
“We created chances although I thought we could put them under more pressure when they went down to 10 men.
“That’s something we can work on, but overall it was a good positive result to take into the play-offs.
“It was important that we got a result in that respect and I thought the way we bounced back from defeat to Grimsby was good.
“I love clean sheets and we’ve got one and that bodes well for the next couple of weeks.
“It’s been a fantastic 46 games and we’ve got two games now in a knockout competition and we’ve got to be better than Coventry over 180 minutes.
“If we are then I feel we will be going to Wembley.”
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