Notts County boss Kevin Nolan is considering handing himself a debut against fellow relegation battlers Hartlepool. The former Bolton, Newcastle and West Ham midfielder has yet to play since taking over at Meadow Lane in January but is weighing up the possibility after the 3-0 defeat at Stevenage. With captain Michael O'Connor still suspended, Nolan could come into the middle of the park while...Full Story »

Notts County are preparing to host Yeovil without suspended defender Richard Duffy. Duffy was booked for the 10th time this season during the win against Leyton Orient and he must serve a two-match ban. With Thierry Audel still struggling with a groin problem, it leaves Haydn Hollis and on-loan Josh Clackstone as the only recognised centre-backs available to Magpies manager Kevin Nolan. Midfie...Full Story »

Notts County maintained their unbeaten home record under new boss Kevin Nolan as they secured a 2-1 win over fellow Sky Bet League Two strugglers Cheltenham. The Magpies started well and could have been a goal ahead in the opening 10 minutes when Mark Yeates smacked the top of the bar with a wonderful long-range drive. Notts took the lead in the 24th minute and the architect was Michael O'Conn...Full Story »

Notts County skipper Michael O'Connor is hoping to shake off a groin problem in time for the home game against Morecambe. O'Connor missed Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Mansfield and will be assessed by boss John Sheridan, who has no new major injury worries. Stanley Aborah is expected to continue if O'Connor misses out again, while Adam Collin recovered from illness to play the full 90 minutes at t...Full Story »

Michael O'Connor is expected to be included in the Notts County squad for the first time this season when Stevenage visit Meadow Lane. The midfielder, signed from Port Vale in June, has been nursing a hamstring injury but Magpies manager John Sheridan said at his pre-match press conference on Thursday that O'Connor is now fit. Graham Burke, Alan Smith and Vadaine Oliver were drafted into the s...Full Story »

Port Vale wasted two second-half penalties as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Peterborough. Michael O'Connor and Sam Foley both missed spot-kicks and Posh converted a penalty of their own through Michael Bostwick to earn a point Vale made a strong start but it was the visitors who posed the first serious threat when Lee Angol burst clear to force a decent save from Jak Alnwick in...Full Story »

Michael O'Connor and Louis Dodds are expected to be fit when Port Vale and Fleetwood conclude their campaigns at Vale Park. Both players were withdrawn through injury during Vale's win at Yeovil last weekend - O'Connor with a back strain and Dodds due to a calf complaint - but Valiants boss Rob Page is confident they will pass fitness tests ahead of Sunday lunchtime. Page has hinted at some ch...Full Story »

Michael O'Connor converted two second-half penalties as lowly Port Vale checked Preston's promotion charge by earning a 2-2 draw at Vale Park. Daniel Johnson and a penalty from Joe Garner appeared to have secured North End a vital win against Vale who had defender Richard Duffy sent off. But Vale, who are still without a win in nine games, grabbed a vital point in their battle against the drop...Full Story »

Michael O'Connor put away a penalty four minutes into stoppage time to rescue a point for Port Vale in a 2-2 draw against Bradford. Vale looked to be heading for a third straight defeat when substitute Chris Birchall was brought down by visiting goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who was shown a straight red card. Reserve keeper Ben Williams was called into action but was helpless as O'Connor buried ...Full Story »

Michael O'Connor will be fit for Port Vale's home clash against Peterborough. O'Connor suffered a knee injury during the defeat to Chesterfield last Saturday and had to battle through discomfort to complete the 90 minutes as the Valiants had already used all three of their substitutions. However, the midfielder has trained this week and has fully recovered. Vale manager Rob Page could make cha...Full Story »