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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has expressed his delight in seeing Frank Lampard enter the world of management ahead of Saturday's friendly between Notts County and Derby County.
The former Chelsea and England midfielder took the reins at Pride Park in May, 15 months after calling time on an illustrious career for club and country.
Both Lampard and Nolan were accomplished midfielders and both have entered the world of management at a fairly young age, and the Magpies boss was eager to dispense some advice and information.
"He's going to have a lot more sleepless nights," Nolan told the Nottingham Post. "Even kids don't keep you up as much, but he will prosper.
"He is a determined character and you could see that in the quality he had as a player.
"He will attack management just the same. What he's got to do is appoint a good backroom staff which he seems to have got together quite quickly.
"Frank has to trust them and, as long as they are all on the same hymn sheet, I am sure he will be fine.
"When you see Frank taking this job, it is a massive risk because he could be sat behind a desk talking about it and being a pundit.
"But hats off to him. I am delighted we have got one of the most decorated midfielders managing in English football.
"He has taken the plunge and I wish him success in everything he does. If there is anything I can help him with then that's great, but I am sure he will be fine."
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Joe Jones
Even though we're in the off-season at present, we've still had plenty of football action to go by over the last few weeks.
First of all the World Cup, which has been an absolute spectacle from start to near-finish, not to mention England doing so well to get to the semi-finals and indeed continuing their participation with the third-place playoff.
At Meadow Lane, meanwhile, we're very much in the full swing of pre-season, with players coming in and friendlies being played out.
It's effectively been a seamless transition from international football back to club football, and by the time the World Cup ends, it'll only be a few weeks until the season is back underway!
Pride of Nottingham was at Greenwich Avenue for Notts County's 3-1 friendly win over Basford United and was also at club shop on Monday to meet new signings Enzio Boldewijn, David Vaughan and Nathan Thomas.
Our photographers took snaps of the action and of the Black & White Army, so why not check out our Faces of PON galleries if you were at the events to see if you're among the papped peeps?


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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan and Jon Stead have both praised Notts County first-year scholar Dongda He for his performance against Basford United.
The Chinese midfielder shone in the first half of the 3-1 victory against the Evo-Stik Premier Division side and scored the goal of the game with a terrific effort before half-time.
“We’ve got a lot of good players in that position, but he is someone who we can’t quickly thrust into the limelight,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“We’ve got to be patient with him, but he did really well.
“He was around good players on Tuesday, but he’s shown he can handle it.
“What we can’t do is get carried away. What we must do is manage him like we have done with a number of these boys.
“Over the next few weeks you will be seeing him and he will be getting exposed to a lot of first-team training sessions.
“And hopefully we will try to get him on the field, but we have do right by us and them (young lads).”
Stead added: “He was brilliant and a real livewire.
“Dongda wants to be on the ball and wants to try things. That is key because sometimes young players can play within themselves and be a little shy.
“But he wanted to impress and that’s only to be admired. There are a couple of things where you thought 'just calm down a little bit'.
“But you want that exuberance. He might put two or three over the bar, but then come up with a terrific strike.”
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Joe Jones
Lewis Alessandra has stated that Notts County want to “go one better” next season in achieving promotion from League Two.
The Magpies were in the promotion hunt virtually all season but were defeated by eventual playoff winners Coventry City in the semi-finals.
Since then Notts have made several high-profile signings, including Enzio Boldewijn, Kane Hemmings, Kristian Dennis and David Vaughan.
“We want to go one better, that’s the way all the lads feel in the dressing room,” Alessandra told the Nottingham Post.
“I think the signings have shown real intent and personally I would be very disappointed if we don’t better what we did last season.
“I am looking forward to it, we’ve made some good additions which has really increased the competition for places.”
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Joe Jones
Notts County have announced their squad numbers for the 2018-19 campaign.
One of the standout news is that manager Kevin Nolan has given himself number 44, implying he could take to the pitch at some point during the season.
New signing David Vaughan takes number 8, while fellow recent arrivals Nathan Thomas and Enzio Boldewijn claim 10 and 11 respectively.
Kristian Dennis has been given the number 9 shirt, while Ben Hall takes 6 and Ross Fitzsimons is officially the number 1 this term.
The list in full
1 Ross Fitzsimons, 2 Matt Tootle, 3 Pierce Bird, 4 Elliott Hewitt, 5 Richard Duffy, 6 Ben Hall, 7 Lewis Alessandra, 8 David Vaughan, 9 Kristian Dennis, 10 Nathan Thomas, 11 Enzio Boldewijn, 13 Branislav Pindroch, 14 Andy Kellett, 15 Kane Hemmings, 16 Shaun Brisley, 17 Noor Husin, 18 Terry Hakwridge, 20 Will Patching, 22 Tom Crawford, 23 Dan Jones, 30 Jon Stead, 31 Sam Osborne, 32 Alex Howes, 33 Declan Dunn, 34 Remaye Campbell, 44 Kevin Nolan
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Joe Jones
Notts County have signed former Wales international David Vaughan on a free transfer.
The 35-year-old joins the Magpies after being let go by rivals Nottingham Forest in the summer.
Vaughan has played in the Premier League with Sunderland and Blackpool, as well as in Spain with Real Sociedad.
He also won more than 40 Wales caps and represented the Dragons at Euro 2016.
“This is a massive statement of intent from us,” Notts manager Kevin Nolan told the official club site.
“He’s going to come with a lot of expectation on his shoulders but if there’s anyone who can handle it, it’s Vaughany.
“I played against him in the Premier League – he’s a very good player who went under the radar because of Charlie Adam’s profile at Blackpool.
“They were the team everyone loved watching because of the way they played and what they achieved.
“Adam seemed to get the headlines but when it came down to the accolades at the end of the season, Vaughany picked them all up.
“It’s an unbelievable coup for us. It was almost a tongue-in-cheek call into his agent. We had a few discussions – it wasn’t about money or anything else, it was about him coming and enjoying his football.
“He’s got the intelligence to play in a variety of positions but I think quite naturally he’s one who’ll get the ball, make us tick and drive the tempo we want. He’ll be able to see vital passes others in this league can’t.
“We’re now one of the youngest squads in the league so we needed that experience in the middle of midfield – someone who can take the bull by the horns and be a calming influence.
“He’s going to have an opportunity to play a lot of games and improve players in and around him.”
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PON_News
What a summer it's been so far. Not only are England in the quarter-finals of the World Cup after actually winning a penalty shootout, but Notts County have followed up their playoff finish last season with one of the best and most promising transfer windows since the Munto era.
With the Alan Hardy era having delivered steady progress since January 2017 and going from strength to strength, it looks as though the Magpies are forging a team of winners as opposed to the perennial losers of yesteryear.
And given that Notts are going up in the world, it’s only appropriate that the team’s dedicated fan site is of an equally impressive standing.
With this in mind, Pride of Nottingham is proud to unveil the new Notts County Community!
PON has undergone a substantial refurbishment to ensure it can be the best online community dedicated to a Notts side which, under the ownership of Hardy, the management of Kevin Nolan and boasting one of its most impressive line-ups in years, is set to impress in 2018-19 and beyond.
So what has changed? Well, let’s take a closer look:
-    PON is no longer a fan site but a community dedicated to Notts County
-    Our own logo and branding, reflecting our stature as a top-class online community
-    Redesigns in key areas such as blogs and gallery
-    Improvements with user engagements (spam prevention, easier login handling, easier way to share content)
-    Better site moderation
-    Improved site speed
-    Better content discovery modes
-    Improved search functioning (Elasticsearch)
-    More media embed types (Twitch etc)
-    A dedicated online magazine, Our Pride
-    And much more!
With so many improvements and changes, Pride of Nottingham is now fully up to speed as an online community worthy of a Notts County side which, now more than ever, is poised for glory!
So what are you waiting for? Sign up to the website, register as a member and get involved with the Pride of Nottingham community!
Joe Jones
Notts County have signed midfielder Enzio Boldewijn from fellow League Two side Crawley Town.
The Magpies have paid a "significant six-figure sum" to land the Dutchman, and it is believed to be their biggest outlay since signing Kasper Schmeichel from Manchester City in 2009.
The 25-year-old scored 16 goals in 101 appearances during a three-year stay in West Sussex and has agreed a three-year contract with the Magpies.
“When I walked in here I was very impressed," Boldewijn told the official website. "Everything is professional and I can’t wait to be here every day.
“The manager wants to make me a better player and I’m looking forward to working with him.
"The big crowds, the history and the plans to build a strong squad are what got me here.
“I’m very pleased and I can’t wait to get started."
Notts boss Kevin Nolan added: “It’s unbelievable that we’ve been able to get him.
“There’s been a lot of interest from people above us in the leagues but once Enzio had seen our genuine interest and vision for how he can help us progress as a club, that became a major factor.
“He’s going to be one who will definitely excite. He’s a good ball-carrier, very pacey – something we lacked last year. He brings something different to what we already have.
“He’ll get people on the edge of their seats and he’ll give us that extra little bit of quality in the final third.
“We want to make sure we improve him and help him pick up where he left off last season.”
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Joe Jones
Notts County have completed the season-long loan signing of Sheffield United winger Nathan Thomas.
After making just three appearances for the Blades since his 2017 move from Hartlepool United, the 23-year-old spent the second half of last season with Shrewsbury Town where he scored twice.
Notts manager Kevin Nolan told the official club website: “Nathan is someone we’ve been really interested in for a very long time.
“He had a fantastic offer from Sheffield United but, because they’ve done so well, he hasn’t been able to establish himself.
“But they still think very highly of him – that’s why it’s only a loan – and he’s one who’ll excite our fans.
“He’s got bags of quality and makes things happen in the final third. He puts balls in the right areas and he’s got a trick – he’s one of those who’ll get you off your seat.
“He’s probably what we were missing in the final third last year so he’s a great coup and we’re really looking forward to adding him to the squad.”
Notts owner and chairman Alan Hardy added: "I would like to thank Sheffield United for entrusting us with Nathan's continued development.
"During our discussions it's become clear that we share several philosophies and ideas and we're hoping to establish a long-standing relationship between the clubs.
"We have shown with players like Ryan Yates, Jorge Grant and Ben Hall that we provide a brilliant environment for young players to come in and improve and hopefully this will be the first of many players to move between Bramall Lane and Meadow Lane."
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has admitted that some people at Manchester City were surprised to see Will Patching get released.
The former England youth international is now at Notts County, who had seen off numerous clubs for his signature.
Luckily for the Magpies, Patching shares the same agent as Tom Crawford, who is also at Meadow Lane having joined from Chester FC.
“When we spoke to a couple of people at Man City they were surprised Will had been released,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“They thought he would be given another year and he also had a few offers to go to higher clubs as did Tom Crawford.
“But it was quite funny because Tom’s agent is the same as Will’s.
“He thought Notts could be the right fit for Will because it’s men’s football.
“I am really looking forward to working with him.”
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Joe Jones
Notts County have unveiled their new kits for the 2018/19 season.
The Magpies released teasers of the new Puma shirts throughout Friday before the full unveiling in the evening.
The home kit retains the vertical black-and-white stripes that Notts are famous for and "pays homage to the very popular kits of the 1990s by incorporating yellow into the design".
The away kit, meanwhile, "sees the Magpies continue with their cool combination of blue and white – with a pinstripe twist".
Pride of Nottingham came down to Meadow Lane on Saturday morning to get their hands on the new home kit, on sale as of 9am.
The away kit will be on sale in the coming weeks.

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Joe Jones
Notts County have announced that Liam Noble's contract at Meadow Lane has been terminated.
The 27-year-old left Forest Green Rovers last autumn to rejoin the Magpies, becoming eligible to play as of January this year.
However, Notts have revealed that Noble wanted to return to the north-east of England, where he hails from.
As such, his contract has been ended by mutual consent and he has now joined Hartlepool United.
Notts owner and chairman Alan Hardy told the official website: “Liam has had a very open and honest discussion with us and we were not going to stand in his way.
“We wish him the best of luck and will be continuing to pursue a number of transfer targets as we look to ensure the squad is ready come August.”
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Joe Jones
It's definitely been a bittersweet day today at Meadow Lane.
The club has unveiled its new kits for the 2018/19 season, and the home shirt will go on sale tomorrow.
In addition, it's the first day of pre-season, so now it's collision course for the friendlies and just over a month away until the league starts again!
Alas, we've had to bid farewell to Mike Edwards, the very definition of "stalwart" and a man who is thoroughly loved among the Black and White Army.
The talented defender enjoyed two spells at Meadow Lane, making over 300 appearances, and also took the captain's armband, as well as spending the last few years as a coach.
To pay tribute to Steady Eddy, we at Pride of Nottingham have shared your photos alongside him!
Feel free to send over your pics with Edwards and we'll add them to the gallery!

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Joe Jones
Notts County have unveiled their new kits for the 2018/19 season.
The Magpies released teasers of the new Puma shirts throughout Friday before the full unveiling in the evening.
The home kit retains the vertical black-and-white stripes that Notts are famous for and "pays homage to the very popular kits of the 1990s by incorporating yellow into the design".
The away kit, meanwhile, "sees the Magpies continue with their cool combination of blue and white – with a pinstripe twist".
Alan Hardy told the official website: “We’re absolutely delighted with the designs of our new kits and are confident supporters will feel the same.
“This is always an exciting part of the build-up to the new season and we’re really pleased to deliver our home shirts to supporters earlier than in previous years.
“Following on from last season’s immensely successful sales, we can’t wait to see all our fans sporting the new designs.”
County's home shirt and shorts, along with goalkeeper kit and selected training wear items, will be available to purchase online and in store from 9am tomorrow, while the away kit will be out in the coming weeks.
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Joe Jones
Notts County have announced that coach, former captain and much-loved stalwart Mike Edwards is leaving the club.
Steady Eddy, a player with legendary status among the Black and White Army, enjoyed two spells at Meadow Lane, making over 300 appearances.
The 38-year-old, part of Steve Cotterill’s side that lifted the League Two title in 2009-10, paid tribute to the supporters for their backing throughout his career at the club.
“This place will always have a special place in my heart and the supporters are one of the main reasons for that,” he told the official website.
“I’ve got too many special memories to mention but I have absolutely loved my time at Meadow Lane.
“The time has come for me to move on but I wish the gaffer, the lads and everyone connected with the club all the best for the upcoming season.”
Notts owner and chairman Alan Hardy added: “Mike is a legendary figure in these parts and we are very sorry to see him go.
“He has represented the club with consummate professionalism both as a player and staff member and leaves with everyone’s utmost respect.
“Mike will always be welcome at the Lane and I wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.”
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