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Joe Jones
Jon Stead has triggered a clause in his Notts County contract to extend his stay at Meadow Lane past the end of the season.
The 35-year-old striker, who has scored 13 goals this term, had to play a set number of games and the Nottingham Post confirmed that he has passed the required target.
Manager Kevin Nolan reiterated the news and paid tribute to Stead, who turned down a move to the United States last summer to remain with the Magpies.
“Jon will be here next season,” Nolan told the Post at his pre-match press conference ahead of the League Two trip to Colchester United.
“He’s been fantastic and is up there with Adam Collin, Richard Duffy and Elliott Hewitt in terms of their performances all season round.
“I know he hasn’t had the goal output, but he has assists and has been involved in a lot of good stuff.
“I am telling you if he was out of contract in the summer he would have a number of League One and League Two sides vying for his signature. We are very lucky to have him.”
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has revealed that he will be having a chat with Joey Barton in hope of persuading him to come to Notts County.
Barton, who played alongside Nolan at Newcastle United, will be able to return to football in the summer once his 13-month ban for betting offences comes to an end.
Although the 35-year-old is being tipped to join a Premier League or Championship team, the Magpies boss said he'd have a word with him and see what happens.
“Joey and I are good friends and he’s also a good friend of Darren Fletcher (board member),” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“He is a top player and a top lad. I really got on well with him and I think he describes himself as Joey on the pitch and Joseph off it. That’s his quote, not mine by the way.
“I get on with both of them and respect both of them very highly. From my point of view he will probably want to play at a higher level.
“If that doesn’t come to fruition then I am sure there will be a conversation between me and him in the summer.
“If a deal can be done, then it can, but if not then we wish him well.
“Let’s just see what happens. I am not ruling it out. It’s got to be right for the club, and most importantly it’s got to be right for the player.
“I got on well with him at Newcastle and we are very good friends off the field and on it.
“I don’t see it having a negative impact. It will only add more quality and positivity to the squad.”
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Joe Jones
Colchester United would be securing a "double victory" this weekend should they get the better of Notts County, claims former U's midfielder Kemal Izzet.
John McGreal's men are 11th in the table and fourth points adrift of seventh-placed Coventry City, while the Magpies sit fifth in the table, six points clear of eighth place.
“This weekend’s game is a massive one, as far as I’m concerned,” Izzet, who currently manages Stanway Rovers, told the Gazette News.
“Beating Notts County would almost be like a double victory because they’re another side up there in the table.
“Colchester would take three points and, at the same time, stop their opponents adding to their tally.
“They have to show up and be clinical - an area that let them down last weekend, apparently - and for me it’s make or break.
“If they win, they’ll claw back one of their main rivals but if they lose it could be game over. I suspect that would be them done.”
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Joe Jones
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.
- Elliott Whitehouse scored the only goal of the game as Lincoln City beat Shrewsbury Town 1-0 to win the EFL Trophy final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
- Crewe Alexandra have extended the contracts of goalkeeper Dave Richards, until 2019 with a year option, and forward Owen Dale, until 2020 with a two-year option.
- Cambridge United defender Greg Taylor has signed a new two-year deal to keep him at the club until 2020.
- Watford have poured cold water on speculation linking them with Stevenage and England Under-19 defender Ben Wilmot, saying they had pursued him in January but have since moved on.
- Dermot Drummy killed himself six months after losing his job at Crawley Town, an inquest heard. The club sacked Drummy in May 2017, and he went on to seek counselling for his "low mood".
- Accrington Stanley's John Coleman has won the EFL League Two Manager of the Month award for March, while Cheltenham's Eisa is the Player of the Month.
- Crawley Town's Karlan Ahearne Grant, Crewe Alexandra's Jordan Bowery, Cheltenham Town's Mohamed Eisa, Morecambe's Sam Lavelle, Coventry City's Marc McNulty and Lincoln City's Ollie Palmer have been nominated for the PFA Player of the Month award.
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has claimed that Notts County are ready for every possible outcome in terms of where they'll finish this season in League Two.
With just four fixtures left, it's all up for grabs in the upper echelons of the table - the Magpies look likely to clinch a playoff spot, but automatic promotion is not an impossibility.
Currently four points behind third-placed Wycombe Wanderers (who, like fourth-placed Exeter City, have a game in hand), Notts are still very much in with a shout, and Nolan is prepared for every eventuality.
“We will see what happens come May 5, see where we are and then reassess,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post. “We will be ready for every possible outcome and we will give it a good go.
“We are all going to give it 110 per cent and try our best to achieve what wasn’t set out to be at the start of the season. We’ve got an opportunity so why not dream and go for it.”
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has praised midfielder Matty Virtue for his performance against Coventry City.
The on-loan Liverpool youngster was deployed on the right wing, despite the fact he usually plays in the centre of the park, in the 2-1 win over the Sky Blues.
Virtue, who had received criticism prior to Saturday's League Two game, produced an impressive performance and was rightly lauded by the fanbase.
“I thought Matty Virtue was very unfortunate because in every game he plays he usually gets a chance,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post..
“He didn’t get one on Saturday, but I was delighted for him because I thought he played very well.
“He’s got a bit of Jorge about him in that he will get good opportunities. And I must say Jorgie looked back to his old self in that he did lots of hard work off the ball. But Matty was fantastic all game and so was Jorge.”
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Joe Jones
Notts County boss Kevin Nolan has described Richard Duffy as his "most outstanding" player of the season and claims that "people giving him stick don’t know too much about football".
The defender has flattered to deceive on many occasions this season but put in a good performance as the Magpies ran out 2-1 winners over League Two promotion rivals Coventry City at Meadow Lane.
In recent weeks, some fans have been calling for Duffy to be dropped in favour of a central defensive partnership consisting of Shaun Brisley and Ben Hall.
Nolan, however, says the former Wales international has had an amazing season in the heart of the back-four.
“Duffer has probably been the most outstanding performer all season long,” he told the Nottingham Post. “He goes under the radar and some people give him stick.
“I think it’s because the way he looks more than anything because he doesn’t look like a typical League Two centre-back who is 6ft 4in and heads everything.
“I’ve been in the game a long, long, time now and I don’t understand a lot of the stick that players get.
“People giving him stick don’t know too much about football. That’s my view on it because if you’re a footballer then you know what he brings to your team and what he does.
“His reading of the game is first class and he’s been brilliant since I came in. His character and the way he leads people is a credit to him.
“It’s a fantastic attribute he has got and that’s why he’s been ever present for me all season.
"He has been one of the best players and he and Bris have had a fantastic partnership.
“Then Ben Hall comes in and he has put them under real pressure to perform because he’s waiting in the wings.”
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Joe Jones
Leyton Orient midfielder Charley Barker will reportedly play in a friendly match for Notts County on Tuesday, according to Gloucestershire Live.
The 19-year-old recently spent time on trial at Cheltenham Town, making three appearances for their reserve team.
According to the local outlet, Barker is unlikely to feature in the Robins' Central League fixture at Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday, with County keen to have a look at him.
Barker is on the books of the National League side as a third year scholar, but is believed to be attracting interest from several Football League clubs.
Orient boss Justin Edinburgh is quoted by Gloucestershire Live as saying: “Charley has been made aware he will not be getting a pro deal at Leyton Orient.
"So what we are trying to do is give him and others an opportunity to get ahead of the game and try to secure themselves a contract elsewhere."
Magpies boss Kevin Nolan spent time in charge of Orient in 2016 and his assistant Richard Thomas was Barker's youth team coach at the East London club.
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Joe Jones
Notts County manager Kevin Nolan has confirmed that his touchline dismissal against Wycombe Wanderers was punished by a fine.
The Magpies boss was sent to the stands during Good Friday's goalless draw with the Chairboys when he protested a decision not to award Shola Ameobi a first half penalty.
There was a fear Nolan would receive a touchline ban for the dismissal - which he said he would appeal - but he told the Nottingham Post on Monday that the punishment was financial.
“I thought the ref and the fourth official for the Coventry game were great,” Nolan said.
“The fourth official managed the game, he wasn’t a mute, he spoke and even when I didn't agree at least we could have a chat.
“That’s all you want when, against Wycombe, we didn’t get that and now I am being fined for something when I don’t believe I should be.
“I’ve heard back and got a letter through and it’s just a fine which is disappointing.
“It does not even state a lot of things in the letter because there are a lot of things he can’t remember.
“That just sums it up for me. I am a bit disappointed. But I might catch the chairman on the good day and ask him for a loan!”
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has admitted that he doesn't "mind being proven wrong" as Jonathan Forte scored a brace to help Notts County run out 2-1 winners over Coventry City.
The 31-year-old has struggled for minutes this term, but took his opportunity wonderfully on Saturday by grabbing two goals either side of a Sky Blues equalised.
"Jonathan is a quiet lad and gets on with his business," Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
"He has been left out of squads and has something to prove, whether it is to me or anyone else.
"He has proven he can score goals at this level and I don't mind being proven wrong.
"I could have played Lewis Alessandra but I went with Jonathan because I thought he did well at Accrington last week.
"I was delighted for him because he took his two goals fantastically well and he ran himself in to the ground."
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Joe Jones
Notts County returned to winning ways as Jonathan Forte's brace sealed a 2-1 victory over League Two promotion rivals Coventry City at Meadow Lane.
Pride of Nottingham-sponsored Forte broke the deadlock when he glanced in Jorge Grant's corner in the 60th minute.
Coventry equalised in the 85th minute as substitute Jordan Ponticelli deceived goalkeeper Adam Collin with a deft flick into the back of the net.
However, the Magpies responded immediately when Forte got a touch on Shola Ameobi's low cross to secure a vital three points.
Notts had not won in their last four games but victory leaves them four points off the automatic promotion spots and five ahead of their opponents, who hold the final playoff place.
How did the Notts contingent react to the win? Pride of Nottingham takes a closer look.
Kevin Nolan
"The lads were terrific and got their just desserts in the end.
"The way we handled them equalising by going up the other end and producing a bit of quality for the winner was fantastic.
"I have spoken about the character of the team all season and they have shown it in abundance today.
"I'm absolutely delighted because I think we deserved the win. We were back to our old selves and it was really pleasing on the eye today.
"Our main focus is now on Colchester and replicating the performance and the result from this afternoon."
Jonathan Forte
"It's been a while but I'm happy to score some goals and get the win for the team.
"From the start of the season I have wanted to play but it's the manager's decision. You want to prove the manager that you are worthy of being in the starting line-up and hopefully I have done that.
"I think the second goal came off my heel from Shola's cutback. It was either that or miss it so I tried to wrap my foot around it to flick it in!
"Coventry are a very physical team and are good at what they do but I think we matched them. They put quite a bit of pressure on us towards the end but we held out."
Matt Tootle
Jorge Grant
The Black & White Army
Chris: Fantastic win today and, I'm pleased for Forte who has proven that he can do well. I get the feeling Kevin Nolan doesn't like quiet people, though I still suspect that his training ground work will be criticized eventually by KN. Did I expect to win Coventry City? No I didn't, yet we deserved it and I praise the way the players responded. It's a good win which gives us a strong fight to secure a playoff place! Well done Notts. COYP!
Fan of Big Tone: A great win, especially the way they scored shortly after the Coventry fans were going barmy celebrating their equaliser. They are showing the team spirit and dogged determined mentality that they had earlier in the season, I’m glad we’ve got our Notts back. This will give them confidence for the run in. Great to see Forte scoring two goals and giving KN a headache for the next match. I agree with @chris I think KN hasn’t been picking him because he is quiet but I notice KN said in the interview afterwards that he was happy to be proved wrong. Special mention also for Virtue who had his best game for Notts.
Sabretooth: Deserved the win... Coventry fans singing 'who are ya, who are ya, who are.....😭😭😭😭..' brilliant timing Mr Forte... 👍 👍 👍
Steve Campbell: Scrappy game, dug in well for the win. Good to see heads didn’t drop when they equalised at a crucial time. Well played Notts!
LadyLozClough: TOLD YOU HE SHOULD BE PLAYING! Probably off at the end of the Season and lots to prove to others. Think he’ll have the same work rate TIL then: so play him every game!
Nick Norman: I feel forte hasn't been treated fair. He's better than john dead. I've always been a fan of forte and well happy he took his chances today
Mark Connors: Great win Notts,how come there are only a handful of comments but when we lose there are tens of comments 😬
Peter Hastings: Y forte asnt been involved in team much is stupid all season he's hardly played
Dave Woolley: Any odds on Kevin reverting back to Ameobi & Stead for the last few games?
Peter Walker: Jonathan Forte is a proven goal scorer for us why does he not get more games 🤔🤔🤨
Dave Woolley: Absolutely fantastic. I am so pleased for the boy Forte.... well done 👍
Thomas George Polkey: FORTE there's only one Jonathan FORTE 😀😀
Jay Dalton: super super notts electric performance second half sheer brilliance play forte now on until end of season coyp
Rosemary Sanders: Well done you pies now keep the momentum going more wins please !!
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Joe Jones
Notts County returned to winning ways as Jonathan Forte's brace sealed a 2-1 victory over League Two promotion rivals Coventry City at Meadow Lane.
Pride of Nottingham-sponsored Forte broke the deadlock when he glanced in Jorge Grant's corner in the 60th minute.
Coventry equalised in the 85th minute as substitute Jordan Ponticelli deceived goalkeeper Adam Collin with a deft flick into the back of the net.
However, the Magpies responded immediately when Forte got a touch on Shola Ameobi's low cross to secure a vital three points.
Notts had not won in their last four games but victory leaves them four points off the automatic promotion spots and five ahead of their opponents, who hold the final playoff place.
Relive the key moments from this game with the official match highlights, which we have shared here on PON for you.
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ARLukomski
Notts County returned to winning ways as Jonathan Forte's brace sealed a 2-1 victory over League Two promotion rivals Coventry City at Meadow Lane.
Pride of Nottingham-sponsored Forte broke the deadlock when he glanced in Jorge Grant's corner in the 60th minute.
Coventry equalised in the 85th minute as substitute Jordan Ponticelli deceived goalkeeper Adam Collin with a deft flick into the back of the net.
However, the Magpies responded immediately when Forte got a touch on Shola Ameobi's low cross to secure a vital three points.
Notts had not won in their last four games but victory leaves them four points off the automatic promotion spots and five ahead of their opponents, who hold the final playoff place.
Pride of Nottingham vlogger ARLukomski recorded his matchday experience at the San Sirrel and shared his thoughts before, during and after the match.
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan was impressed with Notts County's character and resolve as they got back to winning ways with a 2-1 win over Coventry City on Saturday.
Pride of Nottingham-sponsored Jonathan Forte was the hero of the day at Meadow Lane with a crucial brace ensuring that Jordan Ponticelli's equalising flick would prove little more than a consolation.
The result saw Notts end a run of four games without a win and reignited their promotion hopes, with a top-seven finish still very much on the menu.
“I thought the lads were terrific and they got their rewards in the end,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.
“I think the reaction shows just how big it is to get a result here for other teams given the way Coventry celebrated the equaliser.
“But I thought the way we handled it, and that bit of quality and the goal we scored was fantastic.
“We deserved it and we looked back to our old selves. We were really pleasing on the eye and it was a good reaction from the players.
“I have spoken all season about the character this squad has and they’ve been questioned over the last few weeks and rightly so in some cases.
“But we should never question what this squad have done for this club. They are standing up to the test and I am delighted for them.
“We will go back to work Monday and look forward to another tough test at Colchester.”
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Joe Jones
Notts County have claimed their first win in six League Two games as fellow playoff chasers Coventry City were beaten 2-1 in Saturday's game at Meadow Lane.
The match began slowly, with little of note happening in the opening 20 minutes, before Notts would muster the first chance of the game as Jorge Grant rifled wide from 12 yards out.
Coventry countered with Rod McDonald blasting over, while Tom Bayliss saw an effort deflected wide and McDonald then sent another shot off target.
Marc McNulty and Max Biamou also had sniffs of goal, while at the other end, Jonathan Forte - proudly sponsored by Pride of Nottingham - failed to test Coventry keeper Lee Burge with a run towards goal and subsequent tame effort.
The restart saw Forte test the opposition stopper once again with a powerfully struck effort, while a flashpoint occurred not long after when a coming together between Liam Noble and Coventry's Michael Doyle prompted handbags from both sets of players.
Notts went on to take the lead on the hour as Grant's corner was met by Forte on the leap and headed into the far corner of the Sky Blues net.
Grant thundered a half-volley against the post moments after the restart byt Coventry managed to restore parity with five minutes on the clock when Jordan Ponticelli backheeled the ball past Adam Collin.
However, the final say would belong to Kevin Nolan and co as Forte converted Shola Ameobi's low cross to secure all three points for the hosts, whose promotion hopes were given a huge boost.
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