The Magpies have their sights set for the south coast and a play-off semi-final clash with the Gulls on Saturday following an epic tie with Chesterfield.
The former Newcastle United and Arsenal coach has enjoyed a fine introduction to life as Ravens manager after winning losing just one of his 13 games in charge.
A Notts team in rampant form and the return of fans after 14 frustrating months was the perfect recipe for a banana skin but honest Terras boss Brian Stock summed it up.
Notts head coach Ian Burchnall knew the importance of following up their crucial midweek win against Sutton. And, while he says they can still improve, he was happy to return home with three points.
The former Scotland and Rangers defender resigned from his position as the Magpies assistant head coach on Monday following the incident in their 1-1 draw last weekend at Altrincham, during the club’s boycott of social media over discrimination.
Notts County boss Ian Burchnall was again left disappointed as his faltering play-off chasers were held at Altrincham – and he labelled the result not good enough.
After trailing by two goals, United pulled one back through Connor Lemonheigh-Evans before they found themselves a man down after sub Josh Umerah received his marching orders for a second bookable offence, only 20 minutes after coming on.
The 36-year-old ex-Barnsley and Panathinaikos keeper has joined the National League promotion chasers on a short-term deal with regular keeper Sam Slocombe suffering a groin injury.
The new Magpies boss, who has endured a torrid start at Meadow Lane after taking over from Neal Ardley, claimed his side dominated and had ‘total control’.
They swept Notts County aside with a powerful display at Victoria Park and, with Sutton not playing until Tuesday night when they face Torquay, Pools can enjoy looking down on the rest.
For new boss Ian Burchnall it was more like the sound of relief as he got his Magpies reign up and running with a huge three points against their promotion rivals in his third game in charge.