Notts County manager slams 'unprofessional' display in loss to Cambridge

Martin Paterson says his team's performance was unacceptable in the 4-0 defeat.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:24pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fractured, multi-angled view of a football match, with sharp planes of color representing the players and action on the field.Notts County's lopsided loss to Cambridge exposes the team's struggles and the pressure mounting on their manager.Cambridge Today

Notts County manager Martin Paterson heavily criticized his team's display after they were thrashed 4-0 by Cambridge in their latest match. Paterson described the start of the game as 'unprofessional' and said the performance was unacceptable.

Why it matters

Notts County are struggling this season and this heavy defeat will only increase the pressure on Paterson to turn the team's fortunes around. The loss highlights the challenges the club is facing and the high expectations they have to meet.

The details

Notts County fell behind 3-0 early in the match and ultimately lost 4-0 to Cambridge. Paterson said the team's start to the game was 'unprofessional' and that the overall display was unacceptable.

  • The match took place on April 11, 2026.

The players

Martin Paterson

The manager of Notts County football club.

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What they’re saying

“What's clear to me is that the start of that game is unprofessional,”

— Martin Paterson, Notts County Manager

The takeaway

This heavy defeat will increase the pressure on Notts County manager Martin Paterson to turn the team's fortunes around and deliver better performances from his players.