The 2016-17 campaign delivered a dramatic season of crisis and recovery for Notts County as The Magpies ultimately finished 16th in League Two and secured their EFL status. The year was defined by a calamitous ten-game losing streak that saw manager John Sheridan sacked, leading to the vital appointment of club legend Kevin Nolan in January. Leading the line with characteristic determination throughout the turmoil was the veteran striker Jon Stead, whose 14 goals proved absolutely crucial to the eventual turnaround and the club's successful fight for safety, marking a defining chapter of resilience in their history.