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Joe Jones
Brentford manager Dean Smith has described the FA Cup third-round tie against Notts County as a "potential banana skin" and has urged caution from his players.
The Bees, currently 11th in the Championship table, go into Saturday's game at Griffin Park against the high-flying Magpies on the back of a 3-0 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
“Notts County will be a potential banana skin for us,” Smith told the official Brentford site.
“They will be very tough. They have done fantastically this season. They have good, experienced players, we have to make sure there is no complacency and play to our strengths.
“We will patch the players up (following the busy festive period) as best we can for Saturday and we have others wanting minutes. We will go in to the game to try and win it.
"We will make some changes but that is more to do with players being spent after what they have put in over the past four games.”
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has described the FA Cup third-round fixture at Brentford as "a fantastic tie" and has stressed that Notts County will be eager to cause an upset at Griffin Park.
The Magpies navigated their way through two tricky ties to reach round three, where they will be up against the Bees, who ply their trade in the Championship.
Nolan admitted that the draw may have been deemed somewhat underwhelming by a proportion of the Notts fanbase but he insists he is looking forward to the encounter.
“A lot of people groaned when they came out of the hat, but you can’t because these moments don’t come around too often,” he told the Nottingham Post.
“Some of these players may never ever play against a Championship side or I may not be able to pit my wits against one either.
“It’s about taking opportunities and hopefully we can continue to do what we have been doing and get a positive result.
“For me it’s a fantastic tie because it will give the players a chance to face players a couple of leagues above and I am really looking forward to it.
“The pressure is all on them to get into the next round, while we can go into the game with an air of confidence given what we have achieved in the league so far.
“We will respect Brentford, the way they play and how they are. They have a lot of good, quality, players.
“But we are not going there to roll over. We will have a go and try to cause an upset and I always fancy our chances.
“We want to be the team everybody is talking about come Saturday at 5pm.
“But we know it’s not going to be easy. We will have to ride our luck because their quality will shine through at some point.
“It’s how we handle that which will be key. And for me it’s great to pit my wits against a Championship team and manager.
“It will be the first time in my managerial career and I can’t wait for the game to come around.”
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Joe Jones
Liam Noble has stressed that his "head is in the right place now" as he prepares to begin his second spell at Notts County.
The midfielder was known as somewhat of a loose cannon in his first spell at Meadow Lane due to his temper and tendency to accumulate cards.
Noble then left for Forest Green Rovers in 2016 helping them reach the Football League, before leaving the club earlier this year and joining the Magpies again.
Now that the transfer window is open again, Noble has been registered as a Notts player and is eligible to start against Brentford in the FA Cup this weekend.
"It's been a long wait but an enjoyable one," he told the official site. "The lads are a great bunch and they have made it easy for me - I have bedded in quite well.
"I played a game against Leicester recently and got 90 minutes under my belt so I'm feeling really good. I'm raring to go. Hopefully I can make the squad on Saturday.
"There will always be that question about my temperament and the red cards but last season I didn't get sent off and I played almost 50 games.
"My head is in the right place now. I have settled down family-wise and I am much more mature.
"But I still have the cutting edge, the bite and the fire to want to win, like any player does. I just know how to control it more."
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Chris
Once again, League Two will be put on ice for the time being because it's FA Cup time!
Notts County have successfully navigated through two tricky ties in the opening two rounds, beating League One Bristol Rovers and non-league Oxford City to earn a tie at Championship side Brentford.
Pride of Nottingham has spoken to Bees fan Will (@WillBoy65) to get an insight on Saturday's opposition.
About Will: I've been supporting Brentford since I was 3 and my favourite player is Charlie McDonald.
Brentford have been on the up this decade - how do you feel the club has been run?
I think we were at our peak 3 years ago under Warburton and then “Moneyball” came in and we didn’t like it at first but then we got Dean Smith at the end of the season and since then we’ve been improving every game.
The Bees had their own "Leicester/Watford" moment against Doncaster in the final game of the 2012-13 season - tell us about your emotions on that day.
Our manager was shouting “Let Kevin O’Connor take it” but Marcello Trotta stepped up and hit the bar. I was thinking "keep it in there" but the ball was cleared to the halfway line and then they scored. I was in tears and I was heart broken because we were a kick away from the Championship but if you look now the tables have turned dramatically.
One of County's most loved players of recent times, Alan Judge, plays for Brentford. What do you think of him?
I think he is one of our best players of the last 10 years or so and I was devastated when he suffered a broken leg but he scored a brace for our B team a couple of weeks ago and is now on the bench which is good.
Similarly, you had Martin Allen at the helm and he's viewed fondly by Notts fans. How did he do at Brentford?
I didn’t really watch Brentford when he was in charge, I didn’t go to many games when I was younger, but my granddad who goes every game says he was a good manager for us and fit in at Brentford quite well.
What is your favourite memory as a Brentford fan?
I think my best memory was either when we finished 5th in our first season in the Championship in over 20 years or when we went to Fulham on Good Friday and beat them 4-1 and we scored in the last minute I still remember that day clearly in my mind the atmosphere was electric it was also improved by the fact that they are our rivals
Who are your danger men?
I think definitely Canos because he can turn nothing into an amazing chance like the other week he picked it up just about the halfway line ran towards the box hit one and hit the bar. I also think our new signing Marcondes is a good player - he hasn’t played yet but he scored 37 in 112 appearances for his old club, and Ryan Woods is a good little midfielder who I don’t think stops running all game he wins the ball back a lot and gets a few assists quite often.
Can we get your score and scorer predictions?
I’m gonna say a 3-2 or 2-2 game because I think we will play well but it depends on what team we put out because we’re only 6 points away from the playoffs so Smith might play a weak team if he wants to focus on the league, but he might play a strong team if he wants league and cup so I don't really know but I think it’s gonna be close.
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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.
- Port Vale have signed striker Dior Angus from non-league Redditch United, manager Neil Aspin has confirmed.
- Lincoln City have signed Ipswich winger Danny Rowe on loan until the end of the season.
- Forest Green Rovers may make four more signings before their next match, according to owner Dale Vince.
- Brighton winger Jordan Maguire-Drew has joined side Coventry City on loan until the end of the season, subject to Premier League clearance.
- Colchester United have signed striker Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe and winger Ryan Gondoh from non-league side Maldon & Tiptree on 18-month deals.
- Steve Perryman is to retire as Exeter City's director of football. The 66-year-old will leave in May and end what will be a 15-year association with the Grecians.
- Cheltenham Town have extended Bristol City duo Taylor Moore and Joe Morrell's loan deals until the end of the season.
- Newport County have signed striker Aaron Collins on loan until the end of the season from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- Morecambe have extended the loan of central defender Max Muller from Wycombe Wanderers until the end of the season.
- Luton Town manager Nathan Jones has signed a new four-year deal with the League Two leaders.
- Chesterfield have signed forward Zavon Hines and brought in Millwall defender Sid Nelson on loan until the end of the season.
- Accrington Stanley have signed defender Jimmy Dunne on loan from Premier League side Burnley until the end of the season.
- Forest Green's Charlie Cooper and his father Mark – the club's manager – were sent off during the game at home to Wycombe Wanderers on New Year's Day.
- Meanwhile, Yeovil Town's NYD game with Crawley was held up for more than 10 minutes on Saturday when a drone appeared over Huish Park.
- Ipswich Town winger Danny Rowe has joined high-flyers Lincoln City on loan for the rest of the season.
(All news sourced from BBC Sport and Sky Sports)
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has stressed that Notts County will not be "held to ransom" this transfer window.
The Magpies have impressed over the course of the season but many fans believe there is need for reinforcements in the squad to build on their current second-placed position in the table.
A striker is thought to be the main priority and, although Nolan says he's open to bringing in one or more new additions, they will not be "going stupid" for the cause.
“It’s about making sure we do the right business and if somebody whets are appetite then we will have a look,” the gaffer told the Nottingham Post. “But we will not be silly or going stupid. We are not going to be held to ransom over anybody.
“We know what we want and what we need. And, if the right players comes up, I am sure the management team, the boss and the board can then come to an agreement to keep the club moving in the right direction – which is moving forward.”
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Joe Jones
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin has hit out at the penalty decision which helped Notts County claim all three points in a 1-0 win the New Year's Day game at Meadow Lane.
Kevin Nolan's charges had been denied several key decisions by the referee but were given the opportunity to take the lead late on when Marcus Harness's shove on Jon Stead led to the awarding of a spot kick.
From 12 yards out, the veteran striker smashed the ball into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Ryan Boot no chance, to keep Notts well in the automatic promotion positions.
“I have watched it back on the laptop and there is minimal contact. He was already going down," Aspin told the Stoke Sentinel. “For us, it’s a really bad decision and I don’t think we deserved it.
“I can’t fault the effort of the players. We have had a tough run of games and they come out of that with a lot of credit. It is a real shame that the unbeaten run has been ended by a referee’s decision.”
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Joe Jones
Brentford manager Dean Smith has revealed that Alan Judge could make his long-awaited comeback from injury against former club Notts County this weekend.
The Irishman, who is back in training and has made several reserve appearances, was left out of the Bees squad for the 3-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday night.
Judge suffered a lower double leg fracture in April 2016 from a challenge by Ipswich Town's Luke Hyam and has not played first-team football since.
However, Smith revealed after the defeat to Wolves that the 29-year-old, who is loved at Notts after enjoying a fruitful loan spell in 2010-11 and a permanent stint between 2011 and 2013, may play in the FA Cup third-round tie at Griffin Park.
“I wanted him to train. I didn't think he was going to get on tonight so I thought it was important he stayed back and trained today which he has done," Smith said. “Hopefully, I can get him involved in some way on Saturday.”
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has admitted that some of Notts County's fringe players may leave the club on loan this transfer window.
Defender Haydn Hollis and midfielder Curtis Thompson have struggled to get game time and the manager says they are likely to depart Meadow Lane until the end of the season.
“We’ve had a few enquiries for our players, but nothing is set in stone,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post. “It’s about what is best for them and what is best for Notts County.
“I have spoken with Haydn and he was absolutely magnificent for me since I came here and even this season he’s been brilliant even though he’s not had the minutes he deserves.
“For someone of his age and where he’s at, he needs minutes and we both agree on that.
“He will be one and Curtis will be another. I will probably speak to a few of the other players too because minutes for them will only help us in the long run.”
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Joe Jones
Notts County kept up the pressure on League Two leaders Luton Town with a 1-0 win over Port Vale at Meadow Lane on New Year's Day.
The encounter was settled by Jon Stead's penalty, awarded after the veteran striker was fouled in the box by defender Marcus Harness.
Prior to their late spot kick, Kevin Nolan's side found themselves denied several key refereeing decisions, while Vale's Ryan Boot was the busier of the two goalkeepers.
County's win over the Valiants puts them on 50 points, four behind table toppers Luton Town - who beat Lincoln City 4-2 - and seven clear of fourth place.
How did the gaffer, the players and the fans react to the game? Pride of Nottingham rounds up the post-match reaction.
Kevin Nolan
"I thought we were brilliant. I was pleased with the positive nature in how we responded to what was a poor display on Saturday.
"The reaction I got from the lads today was magnificent. We dominated throughout and got the goal we deserved in the end.
"I am delighted for Steady to get a goal. People may say it's a penalty and it's a freebie but that is never the case. We have missed enough to know that."
Jon Stead
"It was a tough game against a very good side who have been in incredible form. Our performance was certainly a good way to respond to the defeat at Swindon.
"The manager was desperate for a response to get back on track straightaway, which is what we have done every time we have been beaten. I thought we put in a good performance."
The players on social media
 
 
 
 
 
The Black and White Army
Elite_pie: A tight game, and one of the reasons I love lower league football. It was never dull but looked like ending 0-0 until the incompetent ref decided to balance his earlier errors. I would have to see the replays to confirm, but the rugby tackle on Brisley first half looked a stonewall penalty, the body check on Grant was a decent shout, and the one on Stead looked the least convincing of the three, although their defender did seem to attack the player rather than the ball. I feared the worst going into the game, but a brilliant 3 points in just the sort of game we would have lost a year ago.
Ian Laxton: I think we are safe. COYP
Richard Thompson: 35 points to promotion.....
Geoff King: How did that bag of s***e beat Luton 4 nil
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Joe Jones
Notts County have claimed their second win in three League Two games after Jon Stead scored a late penalty to secure a 1-0 victory over Port Vale.
The Magpies had lost 1-0 at Swindon Town two days earlier but bounced back by beating a Vale side that had notched up wins over Luton Town and Coventry City over the festive period.
Kevin Nolan's charges had been denied several key decisions by the referee but still came up trumps when Marcus Harness's shove on Stead led to the awarding of a spot kick.
The veteran striker smashed the ball into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Ryan Boot no chance, to keep Notts well in the automatic promotion positions.
Here are the highlights from the game, posted on the official Notts YouTube channel and shared by Pride of Nottingham.
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ARLukomski
Notts County kept up the pressure on League Two leaders Luton Town with a 1-0 win over Port Vale at Meadow Lane on New Year's Day.
The encounter was settled by Jon Stead's penalty, awarded after the veteran striker was fouled in the box by defender Marcus Harness.
Prior to their late spot kick, Kevin Nolan's side found themselves denied several key refereeing decisions, while Vale's Ryan Boot was the busier of the two goalkeepers.
County's win over the Valiants puts them on 50 points, four behind table toppers Luton Town - who beat Lincoln City 4-2 - and seven clear of fourth place.
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.
Follow ARLukomski on his YouTube channel by clicking here.
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Joe Jones
Another calendar year comes to an end as 2017 is now officially in the past and 2018 is here.
Notts County's season continues to go from strength to strength, with the Magpies still very much in contention from automatic promotion from League Two.
How did December pan out for Notts? Here is a recap of the biggest stories from the final month of 2017.
December 2
Notts left it late to beat non-league Oxford City, courtesy of Jorge Grant's winner, to claim a 3-2 win at Meadow Lane and win a place in the FA Cup third round.
December 3
Alan Hardy revealed that Notts are paying over £40,000 a month in win bonuses to manager Kevin Nolan and the club's players.
December 4
Notts were drawn away at Championship side Brentford in the third round of the FA Cup.
December 5
Kevin Nolan was nominated for November's League Two Manager of the Month award, the accolade ultimately going to Luton Town boss Nathan Jones.
December 9
Notts County launched Generation 8, a new initiative which aims to generate interest in the Magpies among youngsters with a view to attracting future fans to the club.
The Magpies were tasked with the hardest challenge of the season so far in a fixture away at League Two leaders Luton Town but emerged from the game with a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
December 13
Alan Hardy revealed his hopes of having a new training ground for Notts ready by January 2019.
December 16
Notts maintained their unbeaten home record but lost ground on League Two leaders Luton Town in a 0-0 draw with Grimsby Town at Meadow Lane.
December 22
Notts assistant manager Richard Thomas confirmed that goalkeeper Adam Collin had returned to full training after a lengthy injury layoff.
December 23
Notts fought back from three goals down to claim a 3-3 draw with Cambridge United in Saturday's League Two clash at Meadow Lane.
December 26
Notts returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion with a 4-1 win over Morecambe at the Globe Arena.
December 30
Notts County ended 2017 on a sour note as their unbeaten run in League Two came to an end in a 1-0 defeat at Swindon Town.
December 31
Kevin Nolan confirmed that Rob Milsom will need to see a specialist for his injury, while goalkeeper Adam Collin is now "a couple of weeks away" from a return and captain Michael O'Connor is now back in training.
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Joe Jones
Kevin Nolan has suggested that Notts County would be in a strong position to sign Jorge Grant and Ryan Yates should Nottingham Forest put the duo up for sale.
The two youngsters are on loan at Meadow Lane, having moved over the Trent with Mark Warburton's blessing, and have been instrumental in helping the Magpies surge up the League Two table over the last few months.
However, Forest's decision to sack Warburton has led to concerns of a new manager at the City Ground potentially wanting to make use of Grant and Yates, thus recalling them from their loan stints, or even sell them.
Nolan expressed his hopes of being able to hang on to the pair and, if they are put on the transfer list, claimed that Notts may have an advantage over other teams due to having been a great place for them to prosper.
“(Grant and Yates) are thriving and that’s the main thing,” he told the Nottingham Post.
“They will go back to Forest in the summer with lots of confidence which is why you go out on loan.
“You go back to your parent club a different player and you then hope the management team sees that.
“If it’s not meant to be over there then I am hoping we are the club they choose to come to.
“I feel we are in a strong position in that sense but that will be down to Nottingham Forest to make the decision.
“We can’t force that issue. All we can do is have a duty of care for these boys and to Nottingham Forest to make sure we are doing everything we can to look after them.
“Hopefully they can see that because we have a lot of respect for them over the road.
“We want to build a relationship because in a year’s time, who knows, we could be talking about other players thriving in this environment.”
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Joe Jones
Well, what a superb year 2017 has been. From a one-way ticket to relegation from the Football League and on the verge of liquidation, Notts County have enjoyed the greatest resurrection since Lazarus over the past 12 months.
Since Alan Hardy took over the club and installed Kevin Nolan as manager, things have been steadily on the up. League Two survival was guaranteed with several games to spare and, as of the New Year, the Magpies sit in the automatic promotion places.
We at Pride of Nottingham are over the moon to see our beloved Notts doing so well, especially given the preceding few years, and we're enjoying every second of the New Era!
As we all know, however, football doesn't operate on calendar years - there's still just under half a season to go, and we're hopeful that Notts will get the job done!
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