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Jon Stead discusses Ryan Yates departure and Matty Virtue first impressions

Jon Stead has spoken about Ryan Yates's recall from Notts County and also praised replacement loanee Matty Virtue.
The Nottingham Forest youngster impressed on loan at Meadow Lane but was recalled before being sent out to Scunthorpe United in League One.
It wouldn't be long before another highly-rated youngster arrived at the club, however, in the shape of Liverpool Under-23 captain Virtue.
“We were not really surprised (about Yates's departure) because Ryan did fantastically well for us,” Stead told the Nottingham Post.
“We just took it in our stride really because there are other lads vying for that position and ready to come and step in.
“We wish him all the best and thank him because he was terrific for us.
“He’s a great lad and a top, top professional. He’s a throwback to the old school professionals and I’ve no doubt he will go a long, long way in the game.”
Speaking about Virtue, Stead added: “He did very well (in his debut against Lincoln).I think he was in the dressing room scratching his head a little bit.
But he held his own very well and I think we will see a lot more of him throughout the games, especially at home.  That’s when he will be able to get on the ball a little bit more.
“His neck was probably a bit sore from watching it go over his head last weekend. But he was very combative and he dealt with the physical side of it very well.”
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Joe Jones

Kevin Nolan hopeful of seeing more Nottingham Forest players on loan at Notts County

Kevin Nolan has expressed his hopes of seeing Nottingham Forest send more players on loan at Notts County.
The Magpies have made use of Jorge Grant and Ryan Yates this season and both have been a revelation for the club.
Although Yates was recalled by the Reds, Grant is to stay at Meadow Lane until the end of the campaign.
“We hope there will be a couple more coming from over the road,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“If they keep coming over, going back and winning new contracts that says we are doing something right.
“I am delighted we are trying to build better relationships with the new owners and the new manager so we can work together.
“Not only will it help Notts move forward, but help Forest’s players move forward as well. We’ll see what happens.”
Joe Jones

Kevin Nolan eager for Liam Noble to give him selection headache

Kevin Nolan is looking forward to Liam Noble being back to full match fitness and giving him a selection headache when picking the Notts County matchday squads.
The midfielder, who registered for the club at the start of the month after rejoining from Forest Green Rovers, has so far made two substitute appearances, against Brentford and Lincoln City.
“We already knew that Nobsa had a lot of ability which is why we made him a major target in the summer,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“He has a great footballing brain and what we have to make sure of is that we get the best out of him and we don’t see the Nobsa that was here a few years ago.
“He’s been out of the game a few months so it’s going to take him time to find his feet. But the good thing is that he has seen how we work, what is expected of him in whatever position he plays.
“I feel he is just biting at the bit for that opportunity and chance. All it does is gives me an extra selection headache and puts people on their toes. Players in position now know he is breathing down their necks.”
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Nottingham Forest have confirmed Jorge Grant Notts County stay, says Alan Hardy

Notts County say they have been given confirmation by Nottingham Forest that Jorge Grant will be able to stay on loan at Meadow Lane for the remainder of the season.
Grant spent the second half of last season at Notts and returned this term alongside Ryan Yates, the duo instrumental in the club's rise to the upper echelons of the League Two table.
Forest decided to recall Yates last week and ship him out on loan to Scunthorpe United, causing friction among the Notts fans plus anxiety regarding Grant's immediate future over the Trent.
However, Alan Hardy has now stated that Forest - new manager and all - will let Grant stay put until the end of the campaign.
“I would like to place on record my thanks to Forest for confirming that Jorge will be staying with us," Hardy said on the official Notts site.
“He has been a pivotal figure for us, scoring 17 goals, and this confirmation comes as a huge boost as we look to take our excellent form into the latter part of the campaign.
“We appreciate Forest trusting us with Jorge’s development and look forward to having him with us until May.”
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Kevin Nolan "delighted" to have Noor Husin on Notts County books

Kevin Nolan has tipped Noor Husin for success in Notts County colours after revealing that the midfielder's omission against Lincoln City was due to lack of match fitness.
The 20-year-old signed for the Magpies last week from Crystal Palace but sat out Saturday's 2-2 draw at Sincil Bank.
Nolan was quick to pour praise on Husin's style of play and professionalism, and expects him to be ready for action soon.
“Noor is a fantastic player and a good kid,” he told the Nottingham Post.
“He’s had League Two experience last year with Accrington Stanley and he’s a really good technician.
“He’s got a good engine and I am really looking forward to seeing him in our shirt.
“It was just a bit too early to throw him in against Lincoln as he only trained with us on Friday.
“He hasn’t played many games and we have to get his match fitness up to speed. But I am delighted to bring him in.”
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Notts County freeze early bird season ticket prices for 2018/19 renewals

Notts County have confirmed that the 2017/18 early bird season ticket price will be frozen for those who renew next season.
Since taking over at Meadow Lane, Alan Hardy has put offers in place from time to time, including lowering the gate prices at the start of the season, plus one-off promotions such as "£2 for Crewe".
Now, whether Notts play in League Two or League One next season, the club has made it so current season holders will pay the same early bird price as last year, with renewals available from Monday 19 March.
"The loyalty of our season ticket holders is hugely appreciated and this exclusive price freeze is our latest show of appreciation for their commitment to the club," Hardy told the official Notts site.
"The huge strides we have made both on and off the field would not be possible without our dedicated fanbase and we hope this gesture underlines how much we value them."
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Kevin Nolan hoping to see more Premier League prospects loaned to Notts County

Kevin Nolan is hoping that Notts County's impressive work with loan players will lead to more clubs sending their up-and-coming prospects over to Meadow Lane.
Jorge Grant and Ryan Yates have been a revelation with the Magpies so far this term - the latter sadly no longer with the Magpies - while over the last few years, the likes of Marc Bola, Jack Grealish and Callum McGregor have also thrived at the club.
“I am hoping people can see what we are doing with these loan players,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“The ones we have taken from Premier League clubs have all gone back better players and gone on to better clubs, or gone back and got new contracts.
“For me, I am absolutely delighted with that. It’s crucial for us because if we keep doing well with these kids and they keep going back speaking about us in a positive light.
“Football is a small world and word soon flies round. Players would know they would be coming to a club who will look after their welfare on and off the pitch.
“That’s what we will continue to do hopefully making them better while they are with us and when they go back.”
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Kevin Nolan: 'Notts County not heard anything from Forest about Jorge Grant'

Kevin Nolan has revealed that Notts County "haven't heard anything" from Nottingham Forest regarding Jorge Grant, who also wants to remain where he currently is.
Grant and Ryan Yates joined the Magpies on loan in the summer and have been impressive, only for the latter to be recalled by his parent club.
This led to fears regarding Grant's stay at Meadow Lane but Nolan has suggested that the club's top goalscorer this term may stay put until the summer.
“We haven’t heard anything from Forest,” the Notts boss told the Nottingham Post.
“We want to keep Jorge and he has come out and told everyone that he wants to stay here.
“He feels that is better for his development which is great on our behalf.
“Hopefully Forest can see in the year we have had him how far he has come and what he has done.
“He’s been fantastic and we want to keep developing him.
“We want to send him back in four to five months’ time so that he has got an even better chance of breaking into their first team.
“If not then hopefully we can lend him again next year.”
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Kevin Nolan hails Matty Virtue debut for Notts County

Kevin Nolan has hailed Matty Virtue for a good showing in his Notts County debut in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Lincoln City.
The Liverpool Under-23 captain was handed a start just days after joining on loan and had a hand in the opening goal, scored by Jon Stead.
“It was always going to be tough for him and we knew that,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“He probably hasn’t played in too many games like that on pitches like that, coming from under-23 level.
“I said ‘welcome to League Two’ to him in the dressing room and brought a wry smile to his face. But he handled it magnificently.
“He couldn’t get into the game to show the quality he has but that will take time, as I said when he signed. This will make him as a player, he will learn from it and become better from it.
“There’s still a lot more to come from him and we will help him with that."
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Match Reaction: Lincoln City 2-2 Notts County, Saturday 13 January 2018

Notts County remain well in the hunt for an automatic promotion place thanks to a 2-2 draw at Lincoln City on Saturday.
The Magpies took the lead after 35 minutes when a clipped pass from Lewis Alessandra was headed home by Jon Stead.
Lee Frecklington, who returned to the Imps from Rotherham this week, fired in an equaliser two minutes later to head back in the changing rooms all square.
The Magpies then fell behind after 67 minutes when Matt Green slotted home but Jorge Grant crashed in a shot off the underside of the crossbar for a share of the spoils.
What was the reaction from the Notts boss, players and fans following the draw? Here is a collection of the best post-match reaction.
Kevin Nolan
“The lads were absolutely fantastic. It was a battle and they stuck in there.
"We couldn’t get going with our fluidity today but these lads have got camaraderie, togetherness and determination to come away with a very good and respectable point.
“When you come away to places like Lincoln you are going to be put under pressure and they are going to put balls into the box from all directions.
"You have to make sure you are up for the battle and we were – we more than matched them and handled everything they threw at us.
“It’s another fantastic result and we’re looking forward to another biggame next weekend against Exeter.”
Jon Stead
“The atmosphere made it an exciting game and these are the types of matches you want to be playing in.
“We had a fantastic following and we could hear them as much as the home fans.
“It was a good occasion and the way Lincoln play is direct. But, I tell you what, it is effective and you give them massive credit for that because they do it very well.
“They made it very difficult for us. They took the lead but we are disappointed with the two goals we conceded.
“But to get the point was pleasing because we were under the cosh at the end.”
Matt Tootle
 
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Super_Danny_Allsopp: Decent point in the end. Some last ditch defending. Green and Rhead caused us no amount of problems.
Chris: I'm pleased with the draw. I do feel we need to learn to control games away from home and maintain leads better, but obviously I would take the point any day of the week. It sounded like a typical derby game really - these are usually always close fought games and really I wasn't far off with my goal amount or score prediction. Hopefully Virtue can become a key player for us in midfield, a few fans who I have asked praised him. Yet it sounds like we bypassed a lot of play by hoofing it.
TheSkipper: I would always take a point away from home. After we lost the focus in the game we could have easily lots the match. It was good play to get back into it, but it was not pretty football.
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Match Highlights: Lincoln City 2-2 Notts County, Saturday 13 January 2018

Notts County came from a goal down to salvage a 2-2 draw at Lincoln City in Saturday's League Two encounter at Sincil Bank.
The Magpies had taken the lead through Jon Stead’s header in the 35th minute, which led to Lincoln manager Danny Cowley being sent to the stands for protesting a foul in the build-up.
Lee Frecklington, however, equalised on his debut minutes later and Matt Green then put the Imps ahead.
Jorge Grant, as is always the case, was the hero as he struck back with a powerful drive off the crossbar to secure a share of the spoils for Notts at Sincil Bank.
Here are the highlights from the game, posted on the official Notts YouTube channel and shared by Pride of Nottingham.
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Danny Cowley: 'Major decisions went against Lincoln City'

Danny Cowley has claimed that Lincoln City were hard done by due to "three major decisions" going against them in the 2-2 draw with Notts County.
The Magpies had taken the lead through Jon Stead’s header in the 35th minute, which led to Cowley being sent to the stands for protesting a foul in the build-up.
Lee Frecklington and Matt Green then scored to put the Imps ahead, only for Jorge Grant to salvage a point midway through the second half.
“Overall, I’m disappointed [to draw],” Cowley told Lincolnshire Live. “It took us 30 minutes to get going but from minute 30 to 90 we were really good.
“Three major decisions went against us and they were game changers. For the first goal, there was a foul on Sam Habergham which he [the referee] didn’t see.
“Credit to players because the way they responded was excellent. After that we created lots of chances and we’re disappointed we haven’t won the game. We feel it is two points dropped.
“I must say that was a hard game to referee, I respect that, but I was disappointed with three decisions that went against us.
“The first goal was a clear foul, then Matt Rhead was flattened at the back post.
“Then Michael Bostwick gets in a great header and their boy lifts his hand and it clearly hits him on the arm. Those decisions didn’t go for us but I think referees need a bit more help.”
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ARLukomski's Match Vlog: Lincoln City 2-2 Notts County, Saturday 13 January 2018

Notts County have claimed a valuable point away at Lincoln City as Saturday's League Two encounter on Saturday finished as a 2-2 draw.
The Magpies had taken the lead through Jon Stead’s header in the 35th minute, which led to Lincoln manager Danny Cowley being sent to the stands for protesting a foul in the build-up.
Lee Frecklington, however, equalised on his debut minutes later and Matt Green then put the Imps ahead.
Nonetheless, Jorge Grant struck back with a powerful drive off the crossbar to secure a share of the spoils for Notts at Sincil Bank.
Notts vlogger and Pride of Nottingham contributor ARLukomski discussed the fixture ahead of kickoff, gave his thoughts as the game went on, and talked about the performance and result after the final whistle.
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Kevin Nolan happy with Notts County for claiming point in "battle" with Lincoln City

Kevin Nolan has praised his Notts County players for having come through their "battle" with Lincoln City in possession of a point.
The Magpies played out a 2-2 draw against the Imps at Sincil Bank on Saturday.
Jon Stead opened the scoring and Jorge Grant fired home the equaliser after Lee Frecklington and Matt Green had put the hosts back ahead.
“The lads were absolutely fantastic,” Nolan told the official Notts site after the League Two encounter. “It was a battle and they stuck in there.
"We couldn’t get going with our fluidity today but these lads have got camaraderie, togetherness and determination to come away with a very good and respectable point.
“When you come away to places like Lincoln you are going to be put under pressure and they are going to put balls into the box from all directions.
"You have to make sure you are up for the battle and we were – we more than matched them and handled everything they threw at us.
“It’s another fantastic result and we’re looking forward to another big game next weekend against Exeter.”
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Match Report: Notts County leave Lincoln City with a point

Notts County have left Sincil Bank with a point after Jorge Grant struck the equaliser in Saturday's 2-2 League Two draw with Lincoln City.
The visitors began brightly as Lee Frecklington gifted them possession just after kickoff, but the new signing from Rotherham United made amends by ushering the ball back to his goalkeeper with Jon Stead bearing down on goal.
Grant then headed over the bar at the back post from Terry Hawkridge's cross, before again blazing over after being played in by Lewis Alessandra, but on the whole, the game provided little in the way of excitement for the opening 35 minutes.
Notts went on to take the lead as debutant Matty Virtue did well to keep the ball alive at the six-yard box before shifting it to Alessandra, who in turn stood the ball up at the back post for Jon Stead to nod into the back of the net.
However, no soon had the Magpies edged in front, the Imps - who lost manager Danny Cowley from the touchline after he had remonstrated with the referee - had drawn level through Frecklington, who was on hand to rifle home Matt Rhead's headed flick-on.
On the stroke of half time, a clever ball down the side of the Lincoln defence from a free kick was rolled to Stead, but his effort was kept out by goalkeeper Paul Farman, who narrowed the striker's angle and made the block.
In the second half, Matt Green came close to taking the lead when he beat the offside trap to send a header goalwards from six yards out, but Ross Fitzsimons was able to hold on.
Green, however, did manage to find the net midway through the half when Danny Rowe's ball down the right channel found the striker, who this time made no mistake in slipping the ball underneath the Notts keeper to edge Lincoln ahead.
It wouldn't be long before Notts would get back on equal terms as a long throw from Elliott Hewitt caused confusion among the Imps back line en route to Grant, who smashed the effort home via the underside of the bar.
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Kevin Nolan has done a great job at Notts County, says Lincoln City boss Danny Cowley

Kevin Nolan has done a great job to turn Notts County around, Lincoln City manager Danny Cowley has stated.
This weekend marks a year since Nolan has taken charge of a Magpies match and, in that time, the club has gone from the bottom rungs of the League Two table to the top three.
"Kevin Nolan’s done a great job. He’s been there a year and he’s turned that club round,” Cowley, speaking ahead of Saturday's meeting between the two sides at Sincil Bank, told Lincolnshire Live.
“I’ve got nothing but admiration for the job he has done there.
“He’s been a top player but he’s really humble as well, which is nice to see because it’s not always the case.
“We watched them on Saturday and they deservedly beat a Championship team.
“It’s going to be a really tough game, but it’s a great game for us and one we’re really looking forward to.”
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Stat Attack: Lincoln City vs. Notts County, Saturday 13 January 2018

Head to head
Notts County and Lincoln City have met a total of 66 times in competitive matches over the years.
The first fixture took the place all the way back in November 1893, a Division Two game in Nottingham which resulted in an away win for the Imps.
The record currently stands at 35 wins for Notts, 15 defeats, and 16 draws.
Notts and Lincoln have played twice this season already - the Magpies won the first fixture 4-1 in League Two whilst Lincoln won 2-1 in the EFL Trophy in November.
The Magpies won their last league visit to Lincoln 3-0 in September 2009, ending a run of four trips without winning there in League Two.
Stats
The Imps have only lost one of their last seven league games, keeping four clean sheets in that time.
The Magpies have won just once on the road in League Two in their last eight attempts and have not kept a clean sheet on their travels in the competition since September.
History
Lincoln City were officially formed in 1884 as an amateur association - even though there had been a team playing since the 1860s - and turned professional in the 1891-92 season.
The following season, Lincoln became one of the 12 founder members of the Second Division alongside Small Heath, Sheffield Utd, Darwen, Grimsby, Ardwick, Burton Swifts, Northwich Victoria, Bootle, Crewe, Burslem, Port Vale and Walsall T. Swifts.
In 1895, Lincoln moved to Sincil Bank from the John O'Gaunts ground. They drew their first game at Sincil Bank 0-0 with Gainsborough Trinity and also drew their first League game 1-1 with Woolwich Arsenal.
Lincoln have never won a major trophy in their history but have got their hands on the Division 3 (North) title three times, in 1932, 1948, and 1952, as well as winning League Two in 1976 and claiming the premier non-league title in 1988 and 2017.
Last year, the Imps made history by becoming the first non-league side to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup since Queens Park Rangers in 1914.
Lincoln developed from the Roman town of Lindum Colonia, which developed from an Iron Age settlement.
Its major landmarks are Lincoln Cathedral, a famous example of English Gothic architecture, and Lincoln Castle, an 11th-century Norman castle.
Team news
Lincoln will be without midfielder Harry Anderson, who must serve a one-match ban following his red card in the 4-2 loss to Luton Town on New Year's Day.
The Imps have made several key signings this month as Lee Frecklington, Danny Rowe, Jordan Williams and James Wilson all arrived at Sincil Bank.
However, Josh Ginnelly has been recalled by Burnley, while Billy Knott has left on loan to Rochdale.
For Notts, Shola Ameobi has missed the last four matches with a knock but he is nearing a return.
Magpies manager Kevin Nolan, who this weekend celebrates one year in charge at Meadow Lane, suffered a blow this week when Nottingham Forest recalled Ryan Yates from his loan spell and sent him to Scunthorpe.
However, Liverpool Under-23s captain Matty Virtue has joined on loan, while fellow midfielder Noor Husin has joined from Crystal Palace on an 18-month deal, not to mention Liam Noble being back at Notts and pushing for a starting place.
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Kevin Nolan looks back at sensational first year as Notts County boss

Kevin Nolan's managerial tenure at Notts County has today hit the one-year mark and the gaffer had plenty to reminisce about, but insists there is to be no resting on laurels.
This time last year, the Magpies were seemingly destined for the Conference, and perhaps even extinction, until Alan Hardy took over the club and brought Nolan along with him.
There was a lot of doubt over the appointment, given his relative inexperience - he had only had a short stint at Leyton Orient - and the task at hand.
However, Nolan went on to secure safety with several games to spare and, in the current campaign, has guided Notts to the automatic promotion spots and the fourth round of the FA Cup.
The former midfielder described the "great escape" as his proudest achievement, especially as "no-one believed", but is eager to keep building and ensure that 2018 is just as joyous as 2017, if not more.
“Last year when we came in after 10 games on the spin losing and then stayed up the way we did, that’s a great escape,” he told the Nottingham Post.
“It was fantastic what the players achieved after what they’d been through, so for me that was the proudest achievement.
“There’s no better escape than that because we were 91st in the league, had lost 10 games on the spin, were hours from going into administration.
"A new owner comes in and apparently gives a rookie manager who doesn’t know much a chance, and we do what we did. That’s how it was. That’s my greatest achievement because no one believed.
“For me, it’s been a fantastic 12 months, it has. I’ve loved every minute of it and I’m hoping we can continue to grow together – the club, myself, Alan (Hardy), together we can just keep making this club better, we can get it to where Alan wants it to be. But we’re still in the early phase of that, we’re a year in.
"There’s not many teams can say they’ve had the success we’ve had in the first year. For me, it’s about making sure we maintain our dignity and not get too carried away and too proud of ourselves, and start patting each other on the back because we’re still in our infancy, we’ve still got a long, long way to go in everything. We’ve got a lot of work to go to get to where we want to, and to succeed.”
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PON Factfile: Noor Husin

Notts County have announced the permanent signing of Crystal Palace midfielder Noor Husin on a one-and-a-half-year deal.
Here is some information about the player's identity, career, achievements and style of play.
Full name: Noor Husin
Date of birth: March 3, 1997
Place of birth: Mazar-I-Sharif, Afghanistan
Age: 20
Height: 1,77m
Nationality: Afghan and English
Position: Central Midfield
Preferred foot: Right
Last club: Crystal Palace
Came through the ranks at: Reading
Other clubs he has played for: Hemel Hempstead, Accrington Stanley (both loans)
About Noor Husin
Kevin Nolan: “He’s a central midfielder with great technical ability. He doesn’t mind a tackle, he’s very clever on the ball and he can get around the pitch."
Adrian Kajumba in The Mirror article '10 of the hottest young prospects in English football to watch out for in 2017' from 25 December 2016: "A talented, creative midfielder who loves getting on the ball and dictating play, Husin made a quick impression on Pardew (at Palace) who revealed one of the reasons he snapped up experienced free agent Mathieu Flamini was to help develop youngsters like Husin."
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Notts County announce permanent signing of Crystal Palace midfielder Noor Husin

Notts County have announced the permanent signing of Crystal Palace midfielder Noor Husin on a one-and-a-half-year deal.
The 20-year-old came through the Reading academy, going on to make his senior football bow during a loan spell at Hemel Hempstead Town.
Husin, who was born in Afghanistan, then moved to Selhurst Park from the Madejski in August 2016.
Last season he spent time on loan in League Two, scoring once in 11 appearances for Accrington Stanley - incidentally against Notts.
"I've come from a Premier League club but this has all the attributes to hopefully get there one day," Husin told the official Magpies site.
"I'm delighted to be able to help the club try to achieve its ambitions. It's a massive club with good support so everything about it excites me.
Husin will be in contention for Saturday's meeting with Lincoln City and he added: "I was made aware of the game and how big it is. Hopefully we can win and stay up there in the automatic promotion places.
"It's not going to be easy. Lincoln are doing well, but I'm sure the boys will be doing all they can to get a good result.
"Hopefully I can show the gaffer I should be involved and, if I get on the pitch, I'll be looking to help the team in any way I can and hopefully get three important points for the fans."
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Kevin Nolan talks Matty Virtue arrival and Ryan Yates departure

Notts County boss Kevin Nolan has spoken highly of new loan arrival Matty Virtue and admitted that Ryan Yates's untimely departure is part and parcel of football.
Yates was on loan at Meadow Lane until Wednesday, when he was recalled by Nottingham Forest and sent out to League One side Scunthorpe United, also penning a new City Ground deal.
The Magpies have moved quickly to bring in a replacement in the shape of Liverpool Under-23 captain Virtue.
"We've had some fantastic recommendations from some really good players who have been in the game," Nolan told the official Notts site.
"He trained with us today for the first time and you can see he's a real fox in the box and that he times his runs really well. He's a very good technician and passer of the ball.
"I think you'll see the better Matty Virtue in a couple of weeks' time. It's always tough when you come into a new environment but you can already see he's more than capable.
"We're hoping when he crosses that white line it suits him and we start taking him on an upward curve.
"He's going to be given a great opportunity to excel here and go back to Liverpool a better player. We'll help him as much as we can."
When asked by the Nottingham Post about Yates's departure, Nolan replied:“I’m obviously disappointed to lose Ryan because he’s been a major part of our squad in the last six months. He’s done really well for us.
“It’s brilliant for him that’s he’s earned a contract over the road on the back of what he’s done here. I’m absolutely delighted for him, and wish him well going forward.
“It come as a surprise because we wanted him for the year, but that’s football. He was given a decision to make, and he’s made his decision, so all we do is wish him the best.”
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Opposition View: Lincoln City vs. Notts County, Saturday 13 January 2018

It feels like an age since we were last in League Two action given the glut of festive football followed up by the FA Cup and then nothing for a whole week!
But here we are again in league action as we take on local rivals Lincoln City at Sincil Bank this weekend.
Pride of Nottingham has spoken to Imps fan Sam to get an insight on the opposition for Saturday's short trip away.
About Sam: I'm 25, been supporting the team since I was a kid with my dad taking me to games, and my favourite player of all time is Simon Yeo.
How have Lincoln done so far this season?
Amazingly. As a promoted side, there's always that anxiety in the back of the mind of how we'll do in the higher up league, but to be sitting in the playoffs and boasting such great form, we can keep on dreaming of back-to-back promotions, but we're just enjoying the ride.
How would you say 2017 has been for the Imps?
If things are going superb this season, the calendar year was pretty much perfect. The FA Cup run was the stuff of dreams and then ending the season with promotion before continuing the good form in League Two, well let's just say we hope 2018 will be just as amazing.
Who have been your standout players this season?
Most of the squad has been superb, but Michael Bostwick - what a signing he's been. He's a beast in midfield and in our Checkatrade game against Rochdale the other day played centre-back and was immense. But really, I can name so many quality players - Matt Green, Alex Woodyard, Neal Eardley, Harry Anderson and Matt Rhead just to name a few.
Are you happy to see Terry Hawkridge delivering for Notts?
Absolutely. His goals secured Lincoln the title last season and even though many fans didn't want him to leave, it's fair enough for him to join his hometown club. Also he didn't celebrate when he scored against us so yeah, happy to see him prospering.
Where do you think you'll finish this season?
I would love a top-seven finish and a go at the playoffs, though promotion may be a bridge too far this season. I'll be delighted with a top-half finish and hopefully the squad can develop even further and mount a proper promotion challenge next year.
Score/scorer prediction?
2-0 to Lincoln, Matt Rhead with both goals!
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