Tuesday 31 January 2017 12:43, UK
Notts County manager Kevin Nolan has registered himself as a player after the club's transfer embargo was lifted.
Nolan, who trained with former club West Ham in November last year, was appointed as Notts County boss on 12 January by new owner Alan Hardy, but was unable to sign as a player due to the restrictions placed on the club because of debts owed.
However, Hardy has now confirmed the former Newcastle and Bolton midfielder is now eligible after the club settled outstanding payments with HM Revenue & Customs and other clubs.
"It was always Kevin's intention to register as a player and I'm delighted to confirm we have now completed the formalities," Hardy told the club's official website.
"He will of course need to continue building his fitness but, when he's ready, I'm confident we will have one of, if not the, best midfielders in the league.
"Kevin and I will continue to discuss further transfer targets and I will update fans on our progress in due course."
Nolan has led Notts County to four points from his first three games in charge but the club remain just one point above the relegation places in Sky Bet League Two.
