MattDavies published Jon Stead suggests he is fit and firing with double for Notts...

Jon Stead gave every indication he is ready to return to Notts County's starting line-up with two goals for the reserves in a 5-3 defeat to a strong Sheffield Wednesday second string on Tuesday afternoon. The striker played 45 minutes at Meadow Lane, as did midfielder Curtis Thompson, who has also been hampered by injury this season. Notts were beaten in the friendly despite a brilliant solo goal from Aaron Collins as Wednesday strike Adthe Nuhiu bagged a hat-trick. The Magpies took the...