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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has spoken of how he wanted to keep the bulk of Notts County's back line from last season together to go into the 2018-19 campaign.
The Magpies had the fourth best defensive record in League Two last term, which was crucial in the team's run to the playoffs.
Right-back Matt Tootle, left-back Dan Jones and centre-back Richard Duffy have all since extended their spells at Notts, while Ben Hall has rejoined on loan from Brighton.
“I wanted to keep the defence together because they were building relationships and we still feel we can make them better,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“With the confidence they will have in each other going into the season, and us keep working with them in the summer, we can get the goals against column down further.
“We had the fourth best defensive record in the league last season when compared to the previous one before that, we had conceded 78.
“There’s been a massive turnaround and that’s a testament to the boys who were there.”
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has stated that Notts County want a winger who can “produce something special” for next season.
The Magpies boss is specifically looking for a player who can pick up the ball in his own half and go on a run all the way up the pitch, something he feels was lacking last season.
Although Nolan admits such players will come with a big price tag, he will nonetheless keep looking for someone who fits all the criteria in terms of finances and skill.
"The one thing we were probably lacking last year was that we wanted someone, who, when you are stuck in your own half, can get hold of the ball and just run you all the way up the field and maybe produce something special,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“You’ve got to spend a lot of money to get those kinds of players, but what we are trying to find is that one who can be in and around our price range.
“We are working tirelessly and we will see one or two come in and that will excite the fans even more.”
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has admitted he would love to have Mason Bennett back at Notts County, but he has to wait on what new Derby County manager Frank Lampard has in plan for the forward.
The Magpies have been continuously linked with re-signing the 21-year-old, whose loan spell at Meadow Lane in January was cut short because of a hamstring injury.
“If Frank likes him and wants to keep him around the squad then we won’t have a chance,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“I know he was really looking forward to having some time here and that hasn’t changed.
“If we get the opportunity and everything is right, then I would be delighted to have him back.
“He would push the lads and having him along with Jon Stead, Kristian Dennis and Kane Hemmings would give us four quality strikers.”
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has revealed that Alan Smith left Notts County because he wanted a break from football.
The former Leeds United and Manchester United man spent four years at Meadow Lane as a player, coach and even caretaker manager, before being released at the end of last season.
Nolan also stated that Smith is looking to make a return to the game in several months and could hopefully assist on coaching and scouting duties.
“We had Smudger who was a fantastic servant to this football club and wanted to walk away,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“He will always love the game but sometimes you need to take a break.
“And he said when he is back in a couple of months, hopefully he can come in and help us.
“He can help the forwards and pass on that experience. He will go out and watch games for us and help in anyway he can.”
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Joe Jones
Notts County boss Kevin Nolan has admitted that he wants to sign an experienced midfielder to replace the departed Michael O'Connor.
The former Magpies captain left Meadow Lane earlier this week to join Lincoln City, and now there are just three over-30s in the current squad.
Nolan was saddened by O'Connor's exit but said it was largely due to personal reasons.
“Now we’ve lost Michael to Lincoln we’ve got to look at that position,” he told the Nottingham Post. “We’ve got to look at building something that is going to help all the young lads that are in there now. We would like somebody who has been there and done it.
“Everybody forgets that Elliott Hewitt, who was unbelievable last year, is only 24, Noor Husin is 21, Liam Noble is 27 and they are relatively young boys for this profession. We have only three players over 30 and sometimes you need that old head in the middle.
“It doesn’t mean he is going to play every week but someone who people look at and say he’s had a fantastic career because he’s done everything right. He can help push the lads to other levels and limits.
"For personal reasons (O'Connor) decided Lincoln was the best place for him because he lives a few minutes away from the training ground and the stadium. Sometimes it does make it easier for players. We move on.”
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has admitted that Notts County’s FA Cup run ended up having an adverse effect on the team's league campaign last season.
The Magpies made it all the way to the fourth round and held Swansea City to a draw at Meadow Lane in the first game, before losing 8-1 to the then Premier League side at the Liberty Stadium.
County's form stuttered around that time and Nolan says he will address the issues of tiredness for the upcoming season.
“I thought the FA Cup played a major factor in that we took our focus off the league for a bit,” he told the Nottingham Post.
“It got relentless because the lads were not having many days off.
“The lads went into a deep tiredness without really showing it, but we got out of that and started to build momentum going into the back end of the season.
“What we’ve got to do when we get into January and February is make sure that the lads are fresh and ready to go.”
Speaking about the league campaign, Nolan added: “It’s going to be another tough season and when you get out of this league, you thoroughly deserve it.
“A year on and hopefully I will be able to handle it a lot better in certain parts.”
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has spoken of how Notts County want to make the playing squad younger and turn the team's youth players into assets.
The Magpies signed several highly rated young players this summer, with the likes of Tom Crawford and Will Patching joining from Chester FC and Manchester City respectively.
Nolan also says he wants up to six or seven Under-19s training with the first team by this time next year.
He admits he is excited about the prospect of working with talented youngsters that could go on to spearhead the club and potentially be worth millions of pounds in the future.
The Notts boss was speaking at the club's fixture release breakfast - here is a video of the full interview.
 

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Joe Jones
The 2018/19 League Two fixture list has been published, and Notts County will begin next season with a home clash against Colchester United.
The U's, who finished lucky 13th in the table last season, will travel to Meadow Lane for their opener on Saturday 5 August.
It is the first time Notts have opened the season at home in eight years when they faced Huddersfield Town.
The Magpies will then travel to Cambridge United a week later before rounding off the month with games against Yeovil Town, a midweek trip to Newport County and a foray to Lincoln City.
Saturday 8 December brings the derby against Mansfield Town at the One Call Stadium, with the reverse fixture taking place on Saturday 16 Feburary.
Boxing Day sees Kevin Nolan's men welcome newly-promoted Macclesfield to Meadow Lane before they see in the new year with a trip to Oldham.
Good Friday will see Milton Keynes Dons visit the Lane a fortnight before Notts round off their regular season at Swindon on Saturday 4 May.
Full fixture list:

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Joe Jones
A plaque commemorating the foundation of Notts County was unveiled at Nottingham's Mercure Hotel last weekend.
Previously known as the George Hotel, the location - just off the city centre en route to Hockley and the Lace Market - was where "Notts Foot Ball Club" became official following a committee meeting within its walls in December 1864.
Colin Slater, who has reported on the club for more than 50 years as part of BBC Radio Nottingham, revealed the tribute outside the hotel in George Street on Sunday.
The Nottingham Civic Society and Notts fan Andy Black commissioned the black and white plaque at the entrance to the hotel.
Staunch Notts fan Deryck Flowers was at the occasion and took pictures as the plaque was unveiled.
Feel free to look through the pictures and let us know what you think about them and also the occasion!

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Joe Jones
Notts County have announced the return of Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben Hall on loan for the entirety of the 2018-19 season.
The Northern Ireland Under-21 international impressed at Meadow Lane last term in a six-month loan spell which yielded 11 appearances.
"I can't wait to come back. My time at Notts so far has been an amazing experience," Hall told the Notts website. "Meadow Lane is definitely the best place for me right now.
"I feel like I improved so much during my loan last season and I'm really pleased the gaffer [Kevin Nolan] and his staff wanted me to come back."
Magpies boss Kevin Nolan added: “Ben was magnificent for us when called upon last season. He played a very important part and we’re thrilled to have him back with us.
“He, along with Pierce Bird, will push Richard Duffy and Shaun Brisley all the way and will really benefit from having a full pre-season with us.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Brighton for once again trusting us with his development and we really look forward to helping him improve further.”
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Joe Jones
A plaque commemorating the foundation of Notts County has been unveiled at Nottingham's Mercure Hotel.
Previously known as the George Hotel, the location was where "Notts Foot Ball Club" became official following a committee meeting within its walls in December 1864.
Colin Slater, who has reported on the club for more than 50 years as part of BBC Radio Nottingham, revealed the tribute outside the hotel in George Street on Sunday.
"The fact the plaque is here and the meeting took place here is of huge significance," Slater told the BBC website.
"Officers were elected, everything agreed to get the club running in a professional way. For the two years before it had been a bit hit and miss."
The Nottingham Civic Society and Notts fan Andy Black commissioned the black and white plaque at the entrance to the hotel.
Black said: "I think it will mean the world to most Notts fans that we can come into the city centre and see this.
"The Forest fans have the Brian Clough statue down the road and we will have this now."

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Joe Jones
Alan Hardy has claimed that Notts County's EFL Cup game at Middlesbrough will be a "great test" for both teams.
The Magpies will make the journey to the Riverside Stadium in the week commencing August 13 and will take on a side which reached the Championship playoffs last term.
Notts played Boro away in the League Cup in September 2006 and famously won 1-0 in front of 11,148 fans.
"It will be a great test for both teams," Hardy told the Nottingham Post.
"Boro will naturally be favourites with the bookmakers, but we proved last year during our FA Cup run that we will give anybody a game.
"We took Swansea to a replay and they were in the Premier League, and we also beat Championship Brentford.
"I am really looking forward to it. It's an excellent stadium, the pitch should be in supreme condition and who knows what can happen on the night.
"We will go there, give it our best shot and see where that takes us."
Hardy also revealed that he is looking to add a fourth striker to the senior ranks, likely a loanee or an academy player.
"We are actively looking for a fourth striker but that fourth striker will either be a loan player or a rising star from the academy such as Remaye Campbell," he told the Post web chat.
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Joe Jones
Notts County have been handed an away trip to Middlesbrough in the first round of the 2018-19 EFL Cup / Carabao Cup.
The Magpies will make the journey to the Riverside Stadium in the week commencing August 13 and will take on a side which reached the Championship playoffs last term.
Notts played Boro away League Cup in September 2006 and famously won 1-0 in front of 11,148 fans.
The 2018/19 draw took place at the Independence Palace, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and 70 clubs went into the hat divided into northern and southern sections.
Unlike in previous seasons, however, there is no seeding for higher ranked clubs.
Sky are expected to broadcast two first round ties live with the chosen fixtures to be revealed in the near future.
The EFL clubs last week voted to abolish extra-time in ties that are level after 90 minutes so drawn games will go straight to a penalty shootout.
It was also decided that the ‘ABBA’ penalty system will be scrapped - any penalty shootouts will be the traditional alternate five kicks per team process.
VAR can be used in any Premier League stadium hosting a fixture.
The draw in full:


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Our signings so far! Who are they? Where do they come from? Why are they the chosen ones?
With Notts County being considerably active in the transfer window, I thought I would shine a light on the players we have signed so far and see what they have on their CV and what they can offer to our setup. Having signed 5 players so far it seems promising down at Meadow Lane and with a lack of squad depth at the moment it seems the transfers wont stop there.
So first up…
Tom Crawford – Tom Crawford is a central midfielder who was acquired from the recently relegated Chester FC for an undisclosed fee. He is currently 19 years old with 17 apps in the National League. In those 17 apps he has 1 goal and 1 assist. With only National League experience it is making Notts fans wonder where his future lies within the Notts County setup. He has made 1 appearance for England C which is a promising sign for the youngster. I think he can slot in quite well into a CM or RM role if needed. I fully expect to see these sorts of signings starting in the Carabao Cup and the Checkatrade Trophy fixtures as a minimum.
Kristian Dennis – Kristian is a central striker who has most experience in the 4-4-2 formation. He was acquired from recently relegated Chesterfield for an undisclosed fee. Having back to back relegations with Chesterfield does raise eyebrows however scoring 21 goals in all competitions last year is a massive achievement and goals is something we have been lacking. Dennis is 28 years of age with 82 games played in the football league. He can play with both feet and will be a key player to the squad for next season.
Andy Kellett – Andy Kellett is labelled as a midfielder, in particular the LM spot on the pitch. He can also slot into LB if needs be as he told the Notts County media upon arrival at Meadow Lane. Kellett is 24 years of age being 5ft 7 he is known for his quick feet and pace ability. He has just over 60 appearances in the football league and has scored 7 goals in that time. Again he was relegated with Chesterfield following a loan spell from Wigan, but upon his return he found his name on the released list following Wigan’s promotion. He could be vital to our line up next year maybe filling in for Grant who has returned to his parent club. Kellet is also a young talented player which Notts County have been reluctant to gamble on in the last couple of years.
Will Patching – Patching who is also 19 years old was signed from Manchester City and agreed a 2 year deal with the Magpies. He never made a first team appearance but was a regular in the U18’s and just recently made a few starts for the U23’s at City. He is known for playing in the No. 8 / No. 10 role for City and is highly rated for his passing ability. He has represented England U18’s with 2 appearances and also gaining 16 appearances for the U17’s. He prefers his right foot with a eye for goal on the edge of the box.
Kane Hemmings – An unexpected signing by Notts County fans but my word it was a joy to behold upon announcement. Kane Hemmings was bought from Oxford United for an undisclosed fee. Previously on loan at Mansfield Town he has had plenty of league experience and goals to go along with it. His CV consists of Scottish Premier League experience and League One. Hemmings has played 84 times in the EFL scoring 17 goals. He is quick and strong player that is favoured to start along side Dennis. He has most of his experience in the Scottish Leagues however has proved himself in England too. He is 26 years of age and quite frankly fancies to score from anywhere on the field.
So far I think Notts have done a fantastic job with the signings, I thought I would break each player down a little and give an insight to what they are capable of and what type of player they are. We certainly have brought the average age of squad down by a lot which is heading in the right direction. Also I have noticed we are offering players contracts longer than 1 year which gives us an option to sell if they are performing well. I can’t remember when we last made money off a player, so it is good news we are tying these players down. Ideally I think we need 2/3 more quality signings then maybe a few players just to fill out squad depth or promote some youth players to come through the system.
Let us know your thoughts below.
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Joe Jones
Notts County goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons has admitted he needs to improve his temperament but says he will not have a moment of madness like he did in the Crawley Town game.
The Magpies stopper, who has penned a new two-year contract, lashed out at Mark Connolly near the end of that game in January.
Fitzsimons picked up a red card and gave the visitors a match-winning penalty as Kevin Nolan’s side lost 2-1, before being hit with a three-match ban and losing his first-team place to Adam Collin.
“I’d say one of the things I need to improve is my temperament, hence the kick up the backside after the Crawley game,” he told the Nottingham Post.
“That won’t be happening again I can be sure of that.
“At the time I just saw red. It was a case of acting before I thought.
“I am not usually like that, but everybody has moments like it.
“Unfortunately, that was my moment there. It cost me my place in my team and it was a hard lesson to learn.”
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