Football

Notts County have appointed a new chief scout who has been charged with unearthing new talent and analysing oppostion teams.

RHP Social, who won the Newark Alliance Senior Division title and the Willie Hall Trophy last season are searching for new leadership after the decision of joint-managers Dave Hillier and Kevin Smith to step down at Sunday’s annual general meeting.

Notts County have revealed their pre-season schedule, including a home game against Premier League side Wolves, as they build up to the 2011/12 campaign.

Notts County manager Martin Allen completed his third signing of the close season on Thursday, with the capture of utility man Jude Stirling on a two-year deal.

Martin Allen has confirmed Notts County have offered a two-year contract to experienced Premier League striker Marlon Harewood.

Notts County manager Martin Allen has secured his second new signing of the close season with the capture of former Reading and Arsenal defender Julian Kelly on a two-­-year deal.

In June 2008, 1,600 miles away in Andalusia, near the Spanish port of Cadiz, the former Tottenham Hotspur and England legend Glenn Hoddle set up a refuge for young professional footballers rejected by the country’s top clubs, giving them a second chance to find a way back into football.

Farndon United's joy at their victory over Coddington at Stapleford Lane on Sunday morning was overshadowed by a serious injury to their outstanding left-sided utility player Steve Carty.

Following on from Monday’s announcement regarding the future of several Notts County players, manager Martin Allen has confirmed that striker Ben Burgess has also been told that he can leave the club on a free transfer.

Stuart Bennett scored the fourth Willie Hall Trophy Final hat-trick in the 44-year history of the competition as RHP Social beat Wheatsheaf United 3-0 in Sunday's Newark Alliance showpiece event.

The final of football’s Willie Hall Memorial Trophy is between RHP Social and Wheatsheaf United at Lowfields (kick-off 2pm) on Sunday.

A towering Ben Porter header gave Farndon United the edge as they overcame Coddington 1-0 in the annual Sam Arnold Memorial Trophy final on Sunday.

With the Newark Alliance reaching its conclusion, in the words of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, it’s getting to “squeaky bum time” as the games run out for the title-chasers and those looking to avoid relegation.

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Keeper Liam Mitchell, central defender Haydn Hollis and midfielder George Nicholas have been offered one year-professional contracts with the club.

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Manager Martin Allen revealed that captain Neal Bishop put pen to paper to extend his contract at a packed Meadow LAne 1862 Suite at last night's player of the year awards.

Forest smashed lowly Scunthorpe 5-1 on Saturday to end the Lincolnshire side's two-year stay in the Championship and further tighten their hold on a vital play-off place.

Notts County Chairman Ray Trew has issued a rallying call to all supporters ahead of what the club are branding “Survival Saturday” this weekend.

Departing Newark Town boss Rupert Thomas said he was delighted with the application of his players as they ended the season — and his tenure — on a relative high after snatching a last-gasp point at Dronfield Town.