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Notts County's Macaulay Langstaff was the hero of the day as he secured a crucial National League comeback victory over Dorking with his brace, helping his team return to winning ways and keeping the pressure on league leaders, Wrexham. Dorking took an early lead after just 13 minutes, thanks to Jason Prior's near-post finish following Josh Taylor's excellent play. However, Langstaff, the National League's leading scorer, responded quickly for Notts County just six minutes later. He was in the perfect position to convert Aaron Nemane's cross and level the scoreline. Langstaff continued his brilliant form in the second half, completing his brace just seven minutes after the restart. He now boasts an impressive tally of 35 league goals this season. Although Langstaff missed out on his hat-trick, Notts County remained relentless in their pursuit of goals. They came close to scoring on several occasions, with Langstaff himself firing the ball over the bar from the edge of the box. However, the hosts' pressure eventually paid off as Matt Palmer scored with five minutes left on the clock, securing the victory and three vital points. With this result, Notts County remains second in the league table, trailing Wrexham by just four points, after the league leaders secured a narrow 1-0 win over Southend earlier on Saturday. Join in with the Pride of Nottingham community, by visiting our dedicated dashboard page. Be a part of the Pride of Nottingham community and share your views within our friendly community!

POST-MATCH | NOTTS COUNTY 3-1 DORKING | LUKE WILLIAMS

POST-MATCH | NOTTS COUNTY 3-1 DORKING | MACAULAY LANGSTAFF

When asked about extending his stay at Meadow Lane, Kyle Cameron, the captain of Notts County, praised the coaching skills of Luke Williams, stating that finding a better coach would be a challenge. Cameron, who joined the Magpies from Torquay United two years ago, has played an integral role in Notts' two previous playoff campaigns. He is one of nine players at the club whose contracts will expire this summer, alongside Ruben Rodrigues, Aaron Nemane, and Adam Chicksen. Notts County has demonstrated their commitment to the future by offering midfielder Matty Palmer a new contract, indicating that the club has plans in place. However, Cameron stressed that his focus is solely on the present season and the team's push for promotion with only ten games remaining. Despite his desire to remain beyond his current contract, he is determined to concentrate on the task at hand and help the team achieve their objectives. Given Notts County's playoff aspirations this season, Cameron's leadership and experience will be crucial in the remaining fixtures. As the club faces tough decisions about players whose contracts are set to expire, including Cameron, it remains to be seen if the Magpies will be able to secure his services for the long-term. In an interview with the Nottingham Post, Kyle Cameron stated: "Yes, things have been discussed, but for me, I have said that I will leave my agent to deal with that stuff - I am here to concentrate on the football. "We have ten massive games coming up and for me, it is about focusing on that and not messing about and trying to sort out contracts - if we get promoted it will be a lot easier to sit down and talk about a new contract with the staff here, but for now I am leaving that to my agent until the football is done and dusted and then move my attention to that. "The last two years have been amazing, especially with the gaffer coming in this season I feel like he has improved me a lot and is probably the best coach I have worked with in my career so far and I think it will be a tough ask to find someone better than him, even higher up in the divisions. "Of course, I am enjoying my time here - we have a promotion push going this season and I hope we can get that over the line to get the club back where it should be." The 26-year-old Kyle Cameron has been a key player for Notts County this season, having featured in 36 of their league games so far, which is a feat that only two other players on the squad have accomplished. However, their latest game against Bromley ended in a 1-1 draw on Saturday, and the hosts deservedly led at halftime due to Adam Marriott's penalty. Despite the risk of playing with an altered formation, the decision did not pay off. When asked about the reason for the difficult opening exchanges, Cameron commented that it could have been due to the formation, but he also acknowledged that the beginning of games can be challenging as teams are fresh and have more energy. He noted that the difference in energy levels was evident from the first kick of the second half, as the hosts dropped off and tried to defend their lead. Join in with the Pride of Nottingham community, by visiting our dedicated dashboard page. Be a part of the Pride of Nottingham community and share your views within our friendly community!

PRESS CONFERENCE | DORKING (H) | KYLE CAMERON

With a chance of promotion to the Football League, Notts County is having a successful season in the National League under the guidance of a new head coach, Luke Williams, and a group of talented players who work well together. The club's success can also be attributed to the use of data in its transfer activities, which resulted in the signing of players like Macaulay Langstaff, who has scored 32 goals within the league so far this season. While no one predicted his success, the club had high expectations for Langstaff and other summer signings. The club's progress this season has been commendable, regardless of the promotion outcome. The coaching staff and players have worked tirelessly to make strides, and the club's fanbase has grown exponentially. The club is optimistic about the future and eagerly anticipates the next season, with high aspirations of competing in League Two. Speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham, Notts County co-owner Alexander Reedtz said: "It can quickly go one way or another, I think, but I think there's a high chance that it will be decided very, very late in the season, so it's exciting times." "I think the major change is a new head coach, and Luke has done a brilliant job with the players, and that is certainly a big factor in why we've done so well this year. "We've just got a really good group of players who work well together and enjoy playing together, and there's a really good atmosphere in the team at the moment and, we have signed some really good players, some new players that we added before this season as well." In June 2022, Notts County secured the signature of Macaulay Langstaff, the National League North top scorer and Player of the Season. The 25-year-old forward signed a three-year contract and has been in impressive form, earning back-to-back National League Player of the Month awards in August and September. Langstaff's arrival at Meadow Lane followed the signing of right wing-back Tobi Adebayo-Rowling and the departure of forward Elisha Sam. His performances have not gone unnoticed, with four Championship clubs reportedly expressing interest in him during the January transfer window. "It's well known that there's a lot of data utilized in Notts County's transfer activity." stated Alexander Reedtz. "I don't think any of us predicted he would score this many goals this season. Probably no one did, but we had a great feeling about that signing and the other signings as well that we made in the summer. "I'm not going to say we expected exactly this to happen. It's hard to predict, but we had high expectations and we were really confident about his ability and that he could do well in this team where there's a lot of other good players who would serve him with some good passes as well. "But yeah, it's hard to predict a player scoring that many goals. The big goal is to get promoted and that's what we all want, everyone in the club is working towards and we're confident that we can hopefully achieve that. "It has been a really good season so far and clearly the best season we've had since Chris and I came to the club in 2019 and we are confident about the progress "We're confident about the next season, no matter which league we'll be in, but we obviously hope that it will be League Two and I think the club deserves that, so hopefully we achieve it." Williams, bolstered his squad with the acquisition of midfielder Connor Lemonheigh-Evans back in February in his bid to strengthen the squad ahead of the final run of games. With the Notts Head Coach stressing the importance of versatility in his team and believes that Lemonheigh-Evans' ability to play in multiple roles will be a valuable asset to Notts County. Join in with the Pride of Nottingham community, by visiting our dedicated dashboard page. Be a part of the Pride of Nottingham community and share your views within our friendly community!

PRESS CONFERENCE | DORKING (H) | LUKE WILLIAMS

INTERVIEW | BROOKS ON NOTTS DEBUT

HIGHLIGHTS | BROMLEY 1-1 NOTTS COUNTY

Despite a positive display from Tiernan Brooks on his league debut over the weekend, Luke Williams has indicated that Notts County are still in the market for a potential new goalkeeper. The Magpies were compelled to fill the void left by their regular number one, Sam Slocombe, after he picked up a hamstring injury during training for their trip to Hayes Lane, which could leave him on the sidelines for several weeks. With on-loan goalkeeper Archie Mair from Norwich City among the substitutes, the 20-year-old Brooks was selected after featuring for Hednesford Town and Boston United during two loan spells this season. Brooks was called into action just eight minutes into the game at Bromley, when Geraldo Bajrami was caught on the wrong side of Corey Whitely, and Brooks was tasked with the challenge of saving the spot-kick. Slocombe is yet to achieve this feat in a Notts shirt, with Adam Marriott stepping up to take the penalty after scoring from 12 yards in the Raven's previous match against Torquay. Brooks saved the penalty with his legs, much to the delight of the 645 travelling Magpies fans to his right. However, he was forced to try and repeat his heroics ten minutes later after being adjudged to have brought down a Bromley player inside the area. Marriott made no mistake this time and sent Brooks the wrong way. Despite an action-packed debut which was almost cut short after a momentary lapse in concentration saw him avoid a second booking, Notts boss Williams expressed his satisfaction with the 20-year-old's performance. Luke Williams, Notts County Head Coach said: "I think he did very well, I did think there would be moments in the game that would be difficult for him and of course you expect that and I think there was one action where he took a little too long with the ball - other than that I think he played very well. "He distributed the ball very well, made some big saves, and commanded the box well, so I am happy with him." Although Brooks put in a positive performance, it was disclosed after the game that the Notts manager was looking to strengthen his goalkeeping options, even though he already had Canaries loanee Archie Mair on his team. "In terms of goalkeepers, we are going to look at the options that we already have. Tiernan gave a great performance I think in my opinion." "So he has given us hope that he has a bright future with us - but we also need to look at whether someone can come in. "It's a big moment in the season and we have a number of goalkeepers we are looking at." Join in with the Pride of Nottingham community, by visiting our dedicated dashboard page. Be a part of the Pride of Nottingham community and share your views within our friendly community!

Macaulay Langstaff's outstanding performance for Notts County this season has earned him a spot in the provisional England C squad for their upcoming match against Wales later this month. The game will be held at J.Davidson Stadium in Altrincham on Tuesday, March 21, just four days prior to the Magpies' game against Scunthorpe United at Meadow Lane in the National League. The final 16-man squad will be announced by Paul Fairclough after next week's league fixtures. Meanwhile, Luke Williams' team will face Dorking Wanderers in the late kick-off next Saturday. Each club in the National League has one player included in the initial 25-man selection, with Sam Dalby from Wrexham and James Daly from Woking also named in the provisional squad. The England squad comprises the best players in non-league football, and Langstaff's impressive 33 goals this season have been recognized as he continues to lead the way in the fifth tier's Golden Boot race. Several current and former Notts players have been included in the squad in recent seasons, such as Richard Brindley and Matty Palmer, who were part of the team that lost 4-0 to Wales last year, along with former Magpies player Cal Roberts. The full squad is as follows: Goalkeepers: Sam Howes (Wealdstone), Magnus Norman (Oldham Athletic), Harrison Male (Worthing). Defenders: Tyler Cordner (Aldershot), Vince Harper (Eastleigh), Harry Phipps (Dagenham & Redbridge), Kenton Richardson (Gateshead), Dan Gallagher (Dorking Wanderers), Jesse Debrah (FC Halifax Town). Midfielders: Josh Lundstram (Altrincham), Darren Oldaker (Chesterfield), James Daly (Woking), Ryan De Havilland (Barnet), Regan Booty (Maidstone United), Matty Worthington (Yeovil Town), James Vennings (Bromley), Gus Scott-Morriss (Southend United), Olly Dyson (York City). Forwards: Dennon Lewis (Boreham Wood), Cameron Wilson (Scunthorpe United), Sam Dalby (Wrexham), Emile Acquah (Maidenhead United), Joe Sbarra (Solihull Moors), Macaulay Langstaff (Notts County), Aaron Jarvis (Torquay United). Share your thoughts about the game on Pride of Nottingham by signing up to the website, visiting the forum and joining in the chat with hundreds of fellow Notts County fans. Fancy showcasing your brand or business on Pride of Nottingham? Click here to find out more about sponsorship and advertising opportunities with us.

GOAL | BROMLEY 1-1 NOTTS COUNTY

In a crucial National League match, Notts County faced Bromley at Hayes Lane, desperately needing a win to keep their promotion hopes alive. However, they got off to a shaky start when keeper Tiernan Brooks was penalised for a foul in the 19th minute, and Adam Marriott converted the resulting penalty to put Bromley ahead. Notts County tried to get back on level terms, but their efforts were in vain until injury time. Ruben Rodrigues played a perfectly weighted pass to Macaulay Langstaff, who is the National League's top scorer, and he clinically finished past the goalkeeper to secure a point for Notts County. This point briefly lifted Notts County back above leaders Wrexham to the top of the table, after having lost to Dagenham & Redbridge in the previous weekend. However, Wrexham regained the top spot by the end of the evening, although with only a single point difference, after they themselves conceded a late equalizer to drop two points at Maidenhead. Despite the draw, Notts County remained in contention for promotion, and Langstaff's 33rd goal of the season was a significant boost to their chances. In the remaining minutes of the game, Notts County pushed hard for a winner, but Langstaff was denied a penalty shout that could have given them all three points. Overall, it was a tense and exciting match, with Notts County showing great character to secure a crucial point away from home. They will now have to regroup and prepare for their next match, where they will be hoping to pick up all three points and keep the pressure on Wrexham at the top of the table. Share your thoughts about the game on Pride of Nottingham by signing up to the website, visiting the forum and joining in the chat with hundreds of fellow Notts County fans. Fancy showcasing your brand or business on Pride of Nottingham? Click here to find out more about sponsorship and advertising opportunities with us.

POST-MATCH | BROMLEY 1-1 NOTTS COUNTY | LUKE WILLIAMS

Notts County midfielder Ed Francis has officially joined Gateshead, a fellow National League team, for the remainder of the season, as confirmed by the club. The 23-year-old, who signed from Harrogate in 2021, has played in just 13 games for the Magpies this season, and only featured once in the past 11 league games. Since John Bostock's arrival in December 2022, Francis has been relegated to a lower spot in the midfield hierarchy. In his pursuit for more regular playing time, Francis has moved to Gateshead to assist Mike Williamson's team in their bid for National League survival. Francis' loan deal with Gateshead provides him with an opportunity to contribute to a team that is fighting for their league position. By playing more frequently, he can further develop his skills as a midfielder and increase his chances of being a valuable player for his team in the future. Notts County head coach Luke Williams said: "Ed has applied himself brilliantly every single day. He's been starved of opportunity for one reason or another, but he has tremendous qualities both as a player and person. "I've worked with players who you just want to see go because they don't contribute positively to the group. That's not Ed at all. "But he's expressed a need for more regular football, and I've reluctantly supported that. "I would much rather have Ed here than send him somewhere that didn't suit him just to get him out of the building. "Gateshead are a club I like a lot, with a brilliant manager and staff, as well as a style of play that suits Ed's game. It's the right thing to do, and we wish him well." Ed Francis is now eligible to play for Gateshead in their upcoming match against Chesterfield at the Gateshead International Stadium. He will be playing alongside Quevin Castro, a former Notts loanee who also joined the club in January following the end of his loan spell at Meadow Lane. The 21-year-old is expected to be a valuable addition to the team. With Francis' arrival, Gateshead's midfield will be strengthened, and his partnership with Castro will provide the team with a stronger attacking force. The two players will undoubtedly contribute to Gateshead's efforts to secure their National League survival, and their presence on the pitch will be welcomed by their teammates and fans alike. Join in with the Pride of Nottingham community, by visiting our dedicated dashboard page. Be a part of the Pride of Nottingham community and share your views within our friendly community!

PRESS CONFERENCE | BROMLEY (A) LUKE WILLIAMS

Notts County boss Luke Williams has emphasized the significance of mentality in recent weeks following his team's defeat against Dagenham and Redbridge. As they prepare for a challenging game against promotion-chasing Bromley in Greater London, Notts County will need to exhibit mental toughness to bounce back from their loss. Bromley, who recently defeated Torquay, are in good form and are just two points away from securing a playoff position. Unfortunately, Notts County has not had much luck at Hayes Lane since being relegated to the National League, losing all three of their last visits by a one-goal margin. However, this season has seen Notts County break their losing streak at several away grounds, including Eastleigh and Torquay. Despite this, following their second defeat of the season against Dagenham & Redbridge at Meadow Lane last Saturday, the next few weeks will be crucial in determining the strength of Notts County's mindset and mentality. Williams is eager to return to winning ways and regain their position at the top of the National League table. Luke Williams explained that, "At this point now, it becomes so much about mentality, it really does." "I believe that we have always bounced back well from a setback, we have only had the one defeat that we have had to deal with, but we have had games I am sure you will agree that have felt like a defeat. "Games that we have drawn that we have been leading - that gives you that very similar sinking feeling of a defeat, but now we have a real defeat that we have to deal with, and we now have to show as a group now the mentality that we have and see if we can bounce back immediately with a good performance and a good result." One of the draws that felt like a defeat for Notts County was against their upcoming opponents, where Michael Cheek's header cancelled out Adam Chicksen's opener during a frustrating evening at Meadow Lane in November. Like many visiting teams this season, Andy Woodman's team aimed to disrupt the game's flow, particularly after equalizing and settling for a point. Although Williams praised Bromley's playing style, he outlined his expectations for the upcoming match and how his side plans to counter the Ravens' threat to secure a crucial victory at Meadow Lane. "I feel like we should have scored almost immediately after the first goal when Macaulay hit the crossbar, and I felt as though that was the point in the game that would have probably gone away from Bromley - as good as they are we would have probably been able to control the rest of the game more comfortably. "Of course, it is a very obvious thing to say, but we have to take our chances against this side because they're mean, and they won't give us too many so when they do come along we have to take them. "They are brilliant at managing the game in the way that they want to manage the game, they are very smart, so we need to try and take ownership of the game as much as we can because the two sides don't particularly prefer each other's styles. "But that is what makes it a great contest because they are very good at what they do, and we are very good at what we do, but there are quite contrasting differences between the two, and we have a lot of respect for what they do, but on the day we have to take as much control as we can." Join in with the Pride of Nottingham community, by visiting our dedicated dashboard page. Be a part of the Pride of Nottingham community and share your views within our friendly community!

PRESS CONFERENCE | BROMLEY (A) | JOHN BOSTOCK

The latest event of the Notts County Foundation has been described, highlighting the excellent work they are doing within the local community. This comes ahead of a busy month for the charity. During the Magpies' record-breaking National League match against Yeovil F.C. In November, fans were given the chance to buy tickets for a person in need, as part of the club's 'Football for a Fiver' campaign. Almost 400 tickets were sold. The foundation's current fundraising efforts are aimed at developing the Portland Centre. The centre is located just a short distance away from Meadow Lane. This centre has been providing much-needed support to those in the local community. It offers a wide range of excellent sporting facilities and is open to all. The foundation is focused on using physical activity to transform the health and wellbeing of local people. Its staff have vast experience working with diverse groups of all ages, abilities, and disabilities. They provide physical activities and sports coaching across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, working with thousands of people each year. On Thursday, March 2nd, the foundation will be hosting an exclusive screening evening for business representatives and industry professionals. This event aims to raise awareness and launch fundraising efforts towards the development of the current Portland Centre facilities. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the Best British Short Film documentary ‘Centred’. Share your thoughts about the game on Pride of Nottingham by signing up to the website, visiting the forum and joining in the chat with hundreds of fellow Notts County fans. Fancy showcasing your brand or business on Pride of Nottingham? Click here to find out more about sponsorship and advertising opportunities with us.