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Notts County has finalised the signing of goalkeeper Alex Bass from Sunderland, adding a talented and experienced player to their ranks. The move, which has sparked excitement among the club's fanbase, is seen as a significant step towards fortifying the team for the upcoming season. In an interview, Bass expressed his enthusiasm for joining the club, saying, "I'm really excited to be here. It's something that I really look forward to. The pull of the club and everything that's going on was a real appealing thing to me, and I'm delighted to be here." Reflecting on his previous campaign with AFC Wimbledon in League Two, Bass considered last season a success despite narrowly missing out on the playoffs. He stated, "It was a good season. I think they wanted a bit of stability after the season they had before, and we did that. Just obviously just missed out on the playoffs, which was a real shame. But on a personal note, I felt like I had a really good season. So hopefully another season here to kick on, and we'll go again next season." Bass's individual accolades, including a close call with the Golden Glove award, were interrupted by an untimely injury. "It was an annoying one. Obviously, personal accolades are really good to get hold of, and unfortunately, I didn't have the opportunity to get that. But there's always next season, and hopefully, we'll take it home with us this season," Bass said with optimism. When asked about the appeal of Notts County, Bass spoke highly of the club's atmosphere and potential. "It's a great club. I played here last season, and it was a great atmosphere, a big club. I feel like it could easily go higher, and hopefully, we can do that next season going forward. You never know; you look at the clubs that have gone up, you can go up again, and that's a big thing that we'll hopefully do here." Acknowledging the crucial role a goalkeeper plays in Notts County's style of play, Bass is keen to embrace the responsibilities. "Yeah, definitely. It's a big position, I think, as a goalkeeper, and you need to have a calm head when things aren't going your way. I like to think that I've got a nice calm head, and I'll just go into the position and really push forward and hopefully have a really successful season," he remarked confidently. Richard Montague, Head of Recruitment at Notts County, highlighted Bass's commanding presence and impressive shot-stopping abilities. Bass concurs, noting the importance of these traits in League Two. "Yeah, definitely. I think, obviously, being in the league last season, I know what it's all about. You've got to be a commanding presence in your box. You've got to come and take your crosses, your punches, little things just to get the ball away from danger. Your centre halves love it when you come and catch the ball in the 90th minute and just kill the game. It's something that I've really worked hard on in my game, to be that commanding presence, and hopefully, that will continue." With pre-season in full swing, Bass is keen to settle in quickly and integrate with the team. "Great feeling, everyone has been very welcoming and glad to have me on board. And likewise, I'm glad to be here. Hopefully, everyone can form a good partnership together and push this club higher up the leagues," he enthused. As Bass begins his search for a new home in Nottingham, his focus remains firmly on contributing to a successful season. "Yeah, definitely. We'll be looking straight away. Hopefully, get up here as soon as possible and go from there. I'm staying over tonight, and hopefully, try and find some houses tomorrow to get settled." With Alex Bass on board, Notts County's future looks bright as they aim for promotion and success in the upcoming season. Join the growing family on PON by considering pledging your support to one of our exclusive membership tiers. Your potential subscription will help secure the future of the Pride of Nottingham. Have a look at the Pride of Nottingham's online web store, where you can find t-shirts and signed prints of your favourite players of the most recent seasons at Notts County.

It’s official! Sunderland goalkeeper Alex Bass has signed a three-year deal with the club, stirring excitement among fans. The 26-year-old arrives for an undisclosed fee after a stellar loan season with AFC Wimbledon in 2023-24. According to Richard Montague, a board member and head of recruitment, Bass was not only the standout goalkeeper in League Two last season but also ranks highly among League One goalkeepers. Montague expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Alex to Meadow Lane. Alongside our new defensive signings, Matty Platt and Jacob Bedeau, he’s a commanding presence who will help us address the defensive challenges we faced last season.” Montague added, “He’s a fantastic shot-stopper, having kept 16 clean sheets last season, and he brings considerable EFL experience at the age of 26. His abilities on the ball are crucial for our style of play, and we believe he has a lot to offer.” Bass’s remarkable performance for Wimbledon saw him make 44 league appearances, earning widespread acclaim from supporters. He narrowly missed out on the League Two Golden Glove award to Stockport’s Ben Hinchliffe. A product of Portsmouth’s academy, Bass made 18 League One appearances there before moving permanently to Sunderland. He also has 22 League Two appearances from loan spells with Bradford City and Southend United under his belt. The future looks bright for Alex Bass at Meadow Lane, and fans look forward to watching him achieve great things with the team. Join the excitement at the Pride of Nottingham, by sharing your thoughts on the latest magpies' signing Alex Bass - let us know your thoughts on this. The Pride of Nottingham's dashboard page has recently undergone work with its popular latest content widget. Check out the speed improvements and bug fixes here.

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