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Notts County ace Matt Tootle has taken to Twitter to update fans on how he is following a comment he heard from a fan at Meadow Lane wondering whether he is okay. The defender has had very little game time this season and hasn't featured in many of Neal Ardley's squads, but the player has reassured fans that his mental health is as good as ever. Several years ago, Tootle spoke publicly about having battled mental health issues in the past, but in response to the fan who asked about his current state of mind, he said he was fine. He added that his absence is purely football related, namely being out of favour. Here are his tweets on the subject:

We at Pride of Nottingham have been stocking numerous posters of some of Notts County's greatest players in the club's history, but now we've decided to pay homage to some of the current Magpies with posters of three early fan favourites from this season. First up is Regan Booty, one of County's new midfield generals, who joined the Magpies in August after ending his 13-year stay at Huddersfield Town earlier this summer. Next up is striker Nathan Tyson, who has enjoyed a fruitful career in the game after coming through the ranks at Reading, turning out for the likes of Wycombe Wanderers, Derby County and Doncaster Rovers as well as Notts on loan. Last but not least is goalkeeper Sam Slocombe, who was most recently with Bristol Rovers and has made just shy of 200 Football League appearances following his professional debut in September 2009. Interested in one of these? Message PON webmaster Chris or e-mail [email protected] for more information or to pre-order. If you would like to check out our range of Notts stars past and present, here's the link to the online store. A3 print £10, A4 print £8 (limited time offer, matchday collection only). If you would like PON to get the players to sign your print, please allow for the next home game in order to pick them up - payment required up-front. All artwork is printed with high quality Epson inks on 300gsm acid free premium paper stock and shipped in protective packaging. We offer free shipping for all United Kingdom orders via courier. Please allow 3-7 working days for delivery. Pre-orders are placed via PayPal and Online Banking. Please note: We do not deliver outside of UK/Mainland. Frame not included. Share your thoughts 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.

Notts County have made two signings today as midfielder Regan Booty and striker Wes Thomas link up with the Meadow Lane outfit. Booty, a 21-year-old playmaker who spent last season on loan at Aldershot, joins the Magpies on a permanent deal after ending his 13-year stay at Huddersfield Town earlier this summer. As for 32-year-old Thomas, who was most recently with Grimsby, he has joined up with Neal Ardley’s squad as the Magpies recruited a replacement for Kane Hemmings, who left for Dundee on Thursday. Booty made 40 appearances during his spell at Aldershot, while in pre-season he spent time with Bradford City and Halifax Town, clocking up over 500 minutes in friendlies this summer. Thomas, meanwhile, made his professional debut in 2008 while at Dagenham & Redbridge and has made over 300 league appearances since, with a CV boasting the likes of Birmingham City and Bournemouth. Up next for Notts is the trip to Harrogate on Tuesday night, their fourth game this month. Share your thoughts about this story 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.

Notts County added to their acquisition of Ben Turner by making four signings between Thursday morning and afternoon. First up was the signing of left-back Zoumana Bakayogo, who was most recently with Tranmere Rovers. The 32-year-old defender was part of the side that was promoted from League Two last season and played 90 minutes in each of the Magpies’ meetings with his former club. Then came goalkeeper Sam Slocombe, who was most recently with Bristol Rovers, having joined them in July 2017. The 31-year-old stopper has made just shy of 200 Football League appearances following his professional debut in September 2009. In the afternoon, trialists Dion Kelly-Evans and Damien McCrory - both full-backs were snapped up by Notts. The Magpies have until 5pm on Friday to get any paperwork sent to the National League for new signings to be eligible to feature against Eastleigh on Saturday. Share your thoughts about this news story 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.

Notts County have made their first signing of the summer by recruiting centre-back Ben Turner, formerly of Cardiff City. The 31-year-old, whose tally stands at almost 300 league appearances, has played in each of England’s top four tiers and was most recently with Mansfield Town, where he made 10 appearances. Prior to that, the defender turned out for the Bluebirds - who he helped get promoted to the Premier League in 2013 plus Burton Albion, Coventry City, Oldham Athletic and Peterborough United. Notts manager Neal Ardley told the club website: "In a lot of games last season we lacked physical presence, so at the top of our list of priorities was a dominant centre back. "Working with the new owners - and the stats they've got - Ben came out top of the pile. "I know Ben from our days at Cardiff, so I understand his character. He brings aerial dominance, leadership, experience and know-how. "To attract him to come to us when he had several League Two possibilities on the table is brilliant." Share your thoughts about this news story 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.

After weeks and weeks of anxiety and agony, the news that every Notts County fan has been waiting for has finally arrived. The takeover of the club is complete. The former owner has relinquished control of the club to Alexander and Christoffer Reedtz, the Danish brothers who together own statistical footballing website Football Radar. "It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce today that we are the new owners of Notts County Football Club," part of the official club statement read. "We are delighted that the deal has been completed, and that the uncertainty about the club’s future has come to an end. "We can now all shift our focus towards the exciting new football season which is just around the corner." We at Pride of Nottingham would like to welcome the Reedtz brothers to Notts County and we hope for a successful, stable and scandal-free tenure. Share your thoughts about this news story 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.

Lilian Greenwood, MP for Nottingham South, has taken to Twitter with a thread regarding her meeting with Alan Hardy in wake of the recent happenings at Notts County. You don't need us at Pride of Nottingham to recap exactly what's been happening with the club. Let's face it, you as much as us are most likely sick to the back teeth of constantly hearing about how our beloved club, rich in tradition and history, has lurched from one humiliation to the other. Anyway, here is each message: Share your thoughts about all this latest farcical malark on Pride of Nottingham by signing up to the website, visiting the forum and joining in the chat with the few fellow Notts County fans who haven't completely given up on the whole circus.

Jon Stead and David Vaughan are among 12 senior players to be released by Notts County after their relegation from the English Football League. A group of 17 players, including top scorer Kane Hemmings, remain under contract for 2019-20 as the Magpies gear up for their first ever season in the non-league. Five loanees, including forward Craig Mackail-Smith, have returned to their parent clubs. Here is the full list: Still under contract Pierce Bird Enzio Boldewijn Remaye Campbell Tom Crawford Kristian Dennis Michael Doyle Declan Dunn Kion Etete Ross Fitzsimons Kane Hemmings Alex Howes Andy Kellett Sam Osborne Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain Will Patching Mitch Rose Matt Tootle Released Lewis Alessandra Shaun Brisley Richard Duffy Cedric Evina Elliott Hewitt Noor Husin Dan Jones Robert Milsom Jim O’Brien Jon Stead David Vaughan Elliott Ward Expired loans Ben Barclay Virgil Gomis Craig Mackail-Smith Ryan Schofield Sam Stubbs Share your thoughts about this news story 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.

Notts County have announced a number of amendments to the 2019-20 season ticket packages in wake of the club's relegation to the National League. The previously-announced adult and senior renewal prices have been reduced by more than £30, starting from £276 and £184 respectively, while a 22-25 age category has also been introduced. Current season ticket holders will have their seats reserved until Friday 31 May, after which time they will be released for general sale, as per the official club website. In addition, to allow fans more time to make a decision, the renewal deadline has also been moved from Friday 10 May to Monday 1 July. Adults and seniors who have already renewed will be able to claim a refund on the difference in price by visiting the Meadow Lane ticket office or calling 0115 955 7210. For more information, check out the club website. Share your thoughts about this news story 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.

The inevitable has finally been confirmed. After nine months of mostly hell interspersed with slivers of hope, right into midway through the final match of the season, Notts County have been relegated from the Football League. That it went into the final day meant that sliver of hope, that "what if" always stayed, but as the old adage goes, "it's the hope that kills you", so now it's done and there is a little more clarity going forward, the relevant process of fixing this catastrophe can begin. Notts County's final game in League Two - for the time being, we hope - was a 3-1 loss at Swindon Town, and for a period, with the Magpies leading through Kane Hemmings' penalty and Macclesfield a goal down at Cambridge, that hope resurfaced again. But then, the culmination of the previous 45 games, all the off-the-pitch issues, the old problems that have beset the Notts team all season, and the reality of the permutations of the Macclesfield fixture - they had something to play for, the visitors didn't - meant that hope soon evaporated. Pride of Nottingham was at the County Ground for Notts v Swindon. Check out our Faces of PON to see if you're in our gallery. Share your thoughts about this gallery 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.