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Alan Hardy has revealed that he was more excited about Kevin Nolan winning September's League Two Manager of the Month award than the man himself was. The Notts County boss was rewarded for a near-perfect September, with six wins out of seven and an ascent to the top of the table, with the EFL accolade. As well as praising Nolan's humility and selflessness, Hardy also gave an insight into some of the gaffer's managing techniques. Hardy wrote in the Nottingham Post: "I think I was more excited than he was about this outstanding achievement which was just reward for the team’s magnificent form throughout September. "Picking up the phone I resembled a kid at Christmas, but he was very clear in that he only wanted to talk about winning things in May and not in October. "While we are the league leaders, the gaffer is eager for everybody to keep their feet on the ground. "He will ensure that everybody remains measured and, while the plaudits keep on coming, he will not allow it to go to anybody’s head. "What I find fascinating about his work is that he takes games in blocks and sets himself targets. "He is very logical in the way he looks at things and constantly measures whether they are above his target for the blocks of games he has grouped together. "He doesn’t just do that with points either, but also clean sheets, goals scored and the number conceded. "He is so meticulous in his preparations and everybody is absolutely delighted with the way we have started the season under his leadership. "He deserves his recognition, but what I love about him the most is the way he deflects praise on to the wider team. "He always says it’s not just about him, but about the assistant manager Richard Thomas, coach Mark Crossley, the medical staff and, crucially, the players." To read the full column on the Nottingham Post, click here. 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.

Alan Hardy has described Kevin Nolan as "a star of the future" after the Notts County manager was nominated for September's League Two Manager of the Month award. The 35-year-led the Magpies to six victories out of seven in the month, including memorable successes against local rivals Lincoln City and fellow high-flyers Exeter City. A superb month for Notts, only marginally soured by a 3-1 defeat at Mansfield Town right at the end, saw the club enter October at the top of the table. “He has done an incredible job and the start to the season as I said last week has been absolutely staggering,” Hardy told the Nottingham Post. “I’ve no doubt in my mind that Kevin will be a star of the future and the way he has led the team since he came here back in January has been magnificent. “The form over the last month has been absolutely outstanding and he totally deserves this nomination. “To win six out of seven games is a hell of an achievement and I couldn’t be prouder to see his team and the players sitting at the top of the league. “It has surpassed all expectation and long may it continue.” 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.

September 2017 is now over, but as foundations go, Notts County have laid some great ones over the month, with a huge six wins from their seven games. So who have been the standout Magpies players in September and how do they line up? Pride of Nottingham, alongside a selection of Notts County fans, have come together and, following much deliberations, drawn up a September starting XI. So to all those picked, well done and keep up the good work going into October and for the rest of the season! Goalkeeper: Adam Collin Left-back: Dan Jones Centre-back: Shaun Brisley Right-back: Matt Tootle Left wing: Lewis Alessandra Left midfield: Rob Milsom Centre midfield: Jorge Grant Right midfield: Ryan Yates Right wing: Terry Hawkridge Striker: Jonathan Forte Share your thoughts about our picks for team of the month 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.