Stood in just his shorts pitchside a good hour after the final whistle talking to various members of staff and friends, you sensed that Michael Johnson didn't want Saturday to end - with everyone on a high from the events of the 1-0 victory over Wycombe.

After all, Johnson had played massive role in making sure Notts County would be playing League football. He's a Meadow Lane idol, he's loved by the fans, the players, the management - everyone.

And he was buzzing, even if his emotions were somewhat mixed.

The Meadow Lane hero returned to the Club where he began his League career back in the early 90's in March determined to ensure a Club so close to his heart would not suffer relegation heartbreak.

He turned down moves to the Championship in favour of coming back to his roots, showing his love for the Club.

And, as he said so himself, it was job done after the win over Wycombe.

"It is a case of 'mission accomplished' if you like," said Jonno.

"To make sure the Club stayed in the Football League is what I set out to try and help achieve when I arrived.

"It is a nice feeling to have achieved that with one game still to go, but it really was a day of mixed emotions.

"The lads were able to enjoy Saturday night and get a few beers in, and one fan even gave me £2 to get my first pint in. I'm grateful for that.

"Whilst I am obviously very happy that we managed to stay in the League, I am quite downhearted that the Club was even in this position in the first place.

"We should not be fighting it out to stay in the Football League. Notts County is a great Club and I enjoyed some healthy years here when I first started as a professional."

Johnson, 35 in the summer, feels that the victory over Wycombe and the security of League Football next season should be viewed as a real turning point for better times to return to Meadow Lane.

He said: "It is sad how far the Club has tumbled since I left in the 90's, but hopefully off the back of this achievement lessons have been learnt by everyone and we can take that on board over the summer and come back a healthier club.

"We hope this is the turning point now, because we cannot have another season like this.

"Notts County is a Club close to my heart and I feel in this League we are one of the bigger clubs and we should not be scrapping to stay in the Football League."

In an attendance of 7,300-plus, over 3,500 fans were behind the goal in the Kop Stand roaring Notts on to victory.

Johnson feels the fans' support really pulled the players over the finishing line, and he was also full of praise for goalscorer Richard Butcher - who finally ended the unwanted stat of never being on the winning side when scoring for the Club.

Said Johnson: "The Kop is a massive plus. The fans sang their hearts out and pulled the lads over the finishing line.

"It was important the lads came out afterwards to show their appreciation and give them something.

"The fans have gone through thick and thin this year and have seen a lot of bad performances and disappointing results, and we wanted to thank them for their support right through to the dying end.

"When Butch went through and scored I thought the ball was going wide, and it was like the fans behind that goal pulled the ball into the net. It was such a relief when it went in, and once we scored I felt we were the better team.

"It was a fitting end for Butch as well. I've heard all about the stat of him scoring and Notts never winning a game, so it was nice end for the lad. He has a heart of gold and he is also a fantastic lad, and I hope next season he will score many more."

You can hear Jonno's full post-match interview on Magpie World as he reflects on securing safety. We've also got the thoughts of goal hero Richard Butcher after the game now online, and of course the views of Manager Ian McParland.

We'll have all the reaction from the game on Magpie World over the next few days with interviews with Russell Hoult and Kevin Pilkington - and you can hear the interviews on Magpie World for as little as £3.99 a month.