Magpies to stick with interim pair

Acting academy manager Hart and head of academy coaching Halsall took charge of the Sky Bet League One side against Scunthorpe last weekend.

They will now work alongside Dave Kevan, assistant manager at Meadow Lane when Notts lifted the League Two title in the 2009-10 season, after he joined the coaching staff this week.

A Country statement confirmed discussions took place between Hart and CEO Aileen Trew and it was agreed that the interim duo will remain at the helm.

"I held very productive discussions with Paul Hart this week about his involvement with the first team and how we both saw that progressing and I am delighted that he has agreed to remain in charge for the important games that we have coming up," Trew told the club's official website.

"Whilst we are continuing to look for a permanent successor to Shaun Derry, I cannot praise both Paul and Mick highly enough for their professionalism and dedication to the club.

"Both are a credit to Notts County and we are lucky to have them on board, both for the incredible amount that they bring to our academy, but also for their willingness to help the club in any way they can."