Matt Tootle has gone on record to say that he wants to continue playing at right-back for Notts.

He told the Nottingham Post: "Quietly I think I had a good season, even though I played everywhere under Shez (Sheridan).

"I couldn't really gain any consistency and I kept telling everyone I needed to be right-back.

"I thought my best game was at home to Peterborough and then the game after I was right wing.

"Once I've got right-back people have seen that I got consistency and I will only get better and better.

"As long as I am fit, and doing well, I will be first choice. I've just got to continue where I left off."

Do you agree with him? Should he carry on at right-back? Or do you think he should be deployed elsewhere?

Some interesting comments from Accrington Stanley chairman Andy Holt about the EFL Trophy vote, where he talks of a "master and servant" relationship between the Premier League and the EFL.

Personal thoughts only on .@CheckatradeTrpy #bteamboycott #savefootie @AgainstLeague3 pic.twitter.com/6Mb7VlD41y

— Andyh (@AndyhHolt) May 15, 2017

Striker Matt Green has been released by Mansfield Town boss Steve Evans.

The 30-year-old scored 13 goals this season and 16 the season before, but he's now a free agent.

Reckon he'd be a good fit for Notts?

(The other players released by the Stags are Yoann Arquin, James Baxendale, Lee Collins, Ashley Hemmings, Kevan Hurst, Pat Hoban, Brian Jensen, Jamie McGuire, Scott Shearer and Corbin Shires.)

Notts have voted to keep the PL academies in it but the academies have to play away from home each match and higher prize money. 

£20,000 per win isn't a bad amount. 

AH has had a mixed reaction to this decision mainly negative after stating it was a financial and competitive decision. The trophy has been dying for years and I thought the boycott was the final nail in the coffin but it still has legs.. 

On paper it is a trophy we could win, a trip to Wembley and a day to remember. And extra income to knock down the £1.5m loss a year.

But are we selling our soul?

 http://mobile.nottscountyfc.co.uk//news/article/2016-17/checkatrade-trophy-vote-3711300.aspx#HotyIbmk3STcVazE.99

So we now know which players Notts County has chosen to offer new contracts to and which have been told "toodle-oo".

The full list is as follows:

Under contract

Michael O’Connor
Adam Collin
Carl Dickinson
Matt Tootle
Jonathan Forte
Kevin Nolan

Out of contract, offered new contract

Jon Stead
Shola Ameobi
Richard Duffy
Curtis Thompson
Elliott Hewitt
Haydn Hollis
Rob Milsom
Alan Smith (Player/Coach)
Mike Edwards (Player/Coach)

Out of contract, released

Thierry Audel
Adam Campbell
Mark Yeates
Scott Loach
Jack McMillan
Luther Wildin
Wes Atkinson*
Jordan Richards*
Montel Gibson*

*Invited to pre-season training

Loans expired

Marc Bola
Tahvon Campbell
Josh Clackstone
Jorge Grant

Apprentices offered development contracts

Dominic Brown-Hill
Peter Dearle
Jordon Richards
Joe Searson-Smithard

Apprentices released

Tamar Clayton-Naute
Nathan Cobain
George Collett-McCartney
Harry Gibbons
Yohan Rutty-Smith

Are you happy with the players kept on and those released?

I don't like writing messages of this nature, nobody does but I wanted to take a moment to least acknowledge the very sad news that @stewartpot has sadly passed away.

For anyone who knew him personally, you will know that he was a gentle giant and a man who's laugh could fill the room (as did his love). I shared a number of away days over the years with him, spent time on match days trying my best to capture his photo and he was one of the most passionate Notts I knew.

He was a lovely person, someone I know will be dearly missed by the Notts community.

My thoughts go out to his friends and family.

Rest in Peace Stewpot

Another season is almost at an end, and it's ridiculously tight in both this league and the football leagues.This round wil be played over two days, with league 2 inishing on Saturday and the championship on Sunday. And to make things a bit more exciting, as suggested by our resident Stag, the final round will be a bumper round of SIX fixtures from each division. That makes TWELVE in total, and better yet you will be allowed to pick TWO jokers. However it will be one for Saturday's game and one for Sunday's games. Good luck!

Saturday's Fixtures (17:30 kick offs)
Colchester United v Yeovil Town
Exeter City v Carlisle United
Grimsby Town v Plymouth Argyle
Hartlepool United v Doncaster Rovers
Portsmouth v Cheltenham Town
Wycombe Wanderers v Cambridge United

Sunday's Fixtures (12:00 Kick Offs)
Aston Villa v righton & Hove Albion
Brentford v Blackburn Rovers
Bristol City v Birmingham City
Newcastle United v Barnsley
Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town
Sheffield Wednesday v Fulham

Loachy has left us on loan to join York City until the end of the season. You can't blame him, frustrated at the lack of games, hope he proves everyone wrong and gets York out of trouble. Nice enough geezer, down to earth, friendly. 

Scott Loach story 1) just been hammered by Mansfield 5-0 Loachy was one of only 2 players (the other being Mike Edwards) who discussed and apologised to fans for the performance.. 

Scott Loach story 2) wanted leave on loan to get some regular games and come back stronger and fight for a place in the team under Sheridan, loan was refused so he stayed gave 110% when selected and still walked around the place with a smile on his face.

As he's out of contract in the summer, this is probably the end of his line at Notts, farewell Loachy, hope you get regular game time somewhere and play well unless it's against Notts.

How can Notts make the most of their academy system?

The ideal situation for Notts would be to produce our talent that could further allow the club to spend its budget more wisely in the transfer periods, however in recent weeks we have seen promising talent released and although it's quite normal that only a few make the grade in terms of professional contracts. I do feel we could be fast-tracking youngsters, gaining experience for them much quicker and supporting their development stages.

Don't get me wrong, it will take quite a few seasons to catch with other clubs but our academy is ran very well.

I am interested to see opinions on how fans feel we could further improve the academy, what we can do in order ensure we produce quality and provide them the support they need to be vital key members of the Notts County squad.

Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Newport County?

Jorge Grant has made quite an impact at Notts County on loan from that club across the Trent.

The Notts YouTube channel has created a compilation of all six of his goals in the black and white stripes.

Have a look and vote on which is your favourite!

Name: Newport County v Notts County - Final minutes & pitch invasion
Category: Members Vault
Date Added: 2017-05-09
Submitter: weymouthPIE

**WARNING - CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE***
The fnal few minutes and the pitch invasion as Newport clinch survival in the most dramatic way possible. Fair play to them, it was pretty incredible to witness, even if it was us on the losing side. The locals were brilliant with us, looking forward to going back next year!

Newport County v Notts County - Final minutes & pitch invasion

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Name: Newport 2-1 Notts: Pitch invasion and Magpie players applauding travelling fans
Category: Pride of Nottingham
Date Added: 2017-05-08
Submitter: Chris

Newport County fans invade the Rodney Parade pitch on Saturday 6th May after their 2-1 win over Notts County, whose players applaud the travelling fans.

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Watch the ending of the final away game of the 2016/17 season - credit to Nick Holmes for the footage!

Newport 2-1 Notts: Pitch invasion and Magpie players applauding travelling fans

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Not been much mention of it so thought I'd start....

Forest have got a home game against Ipswich, a game in which they need to equal (or get better than) whatever score Blackburn get at Brentford. Haven't seen much on here about Forest, but in the stands I've definitely heard a few mentions of wanting Forest to go down. Me personally, I want them to go down and am definitely routing for Ipswich today. That is just purely because I think it might finally wake up the majority of my mates who are Forest fans and also increase our chances of reaching them in next  few years.  However, I understand it would be disappointing  to have both Nottingham teams in the lower half of the football league.

Which way are you lot hoping for it to end after the 90 mins?

Name: Highlights: Newport 2-1 Notts
Category: Match Highlights
Date Added: 2017-05-08
Submitter: Chris

Highlights from the final game of the 2016-17 season as Notts took on Newport County at Rodney Parade.

Highlights: Newport 2-1 Notts

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We at Pride of Nottingham would just like to give you all a massive thank you for all your engagement and support this season.

Without you all, there literally would be no point for PON, it's a community where you can all enjoy interacting with each other about Notts County and anything and everything else.

We've suffered together, we've celebrated together and now we breathe a sigh of relief together as we look forward to the 2017-18 season with a level of hope not seen at Meadow Lane for many years.

So once again, thank you all for your support, enjoy the summer and let's continue getting behind the team!

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Game 46 - The Exiles (A)

Team: Newport County

Date: 06/05/17

Where: Rodney Parade

What line-up should Kevin Nolan opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?

Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.

So Rob Milsom has been voted the Notts County player of the season as well as the players' player of the season for 2016-17.

But we want to throw it out to you guys - who was your personal Notts standout player of the season?

Do you agree with the choice of Milsom, or are there any other players who you would award the accolade to?

Let PON know!

Name: Colin Slater's final commentary
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-05-03
Submitter: Chris

After being presented with a special recognition award at half-time in Notts' final home match of the 2016-17 campaign, Colin Slater returns to his Meadow Lane commentary seat for the very last time.

Colin Slater's final commentary

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Jon Stead has given a lengthy interview to the Daily Mail as part of their last EFL Q&A of the season.

If you wanted to know all the nitty gritty about the striker's best and worst moments in football, his hardest opponents, and of course, his guilty food pleasure, look no further.

Here it is: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4475930/EFL-Q-Jon-Stead-opens-up.html

Have a read and let's discuss the finer points of what he's had to say - plenty of interesting material in there.

Name: Kevin Nolan: "The players have to drive everything"
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-05-04
Submitter: Chris

The manager wants his squad and summer recruits to harness the type of team spirit which served him so well throughout his own playing career.

Kevin Nolan: "The players have to drive everything"

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When I had Netflix I really become immersed in a TV show called Jericho. I found the series late, so I ended up watching them all in a row back-to-back before I went on holiday a few years ago. It was a great show, yet the final episode really ruined the enjoyment level. Since then, I miss shows like 'Heroes' which I was glued to watching - in fact I would have to get back from work in time to watch and I hate missing it!

After the first season it went down hill, I recall them messing around with the time slot and I think it aired after Match of the Day (too late for me then).

Even shows like The Addams Family, Bewitched, The Munsters are all things I used to enjoy (yes Bewitched was before my time, I enjoyed watching re-runs with @GrannyPie.

So we have just one game left of the 2016-17 League Two season, with Notts County travelling to Newport County for what is likely to be a nerve-wracking 90 minutes - for the hosts.

The Magpies have nothing to play for at Rodney Parade except the chance to leapfrog Barnet into 15th place, but given where we were just three months ago, a nice relaxing end to the campaign is very much a blessing, with the club certain of League Two football next season.

So now's the time to ask - what has been your favourite moment this season and why?

Played 2 lost 2 . Sprockel and De Silva played in both games. I liked Ricardo but he does seem to have a blind spot towards the defensive side of things

Name: Notts County Meadow Lane fireworks against Blackpool, Saturday 29 April 2017
Category: Pride of Nottingham
Date Added: 2017-05-03
Submitter: Chris

Notts County decided to hold a firework display ahead of their final home game of the League Two season against Blackpool on Saturday.

With the players lined up on the Meadow Lane pitch not far from the touchline in front of the Derek Pavis stand, they had their backs turned to the display on the centre circle.

And right at the end, loud explosion from the cannons startled both sets of players, some of whom visibly flinched - cue much amusement from the crowd.

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See the firework display for yourself - credit to Nick Holmes for the footage!

Notts County Meadow Lane fireworks against Blackpool, Saturday 29 April 2017

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