[5] The firing sparked anger amongst supporters who set up a petition and created banners of protest against the director of football, Bård Wiggen, and the club due to the turbulent conditions Burchnall had to manage during his tenure.
In the summer of 2020 Burchnall stepped down as manager citing personal reasons to return to England and a clear difference in the club's future vision.
[9] Burchnall won his first game as Notts County head coach on 2 April 2021, beating fellow National League side Wrexham.
[citation needed] Notts then faced local rivals Chesterfield in the National League play-off quarter-finals, they came from behind to win the game 3–2[11] with a late goal from defender Mark Ellis.
[12] Notts started the 2021–22 season well, going unbeaten throughout August and most of September, however form quickly changed after both Woking and FC Halifax Town came from behind to beat the Magpies in the closing minutes.
A 95th-minute equaliser from Grimsby Town forced extra-time where they scored another late goal to win the tie in the 119th minute and end County's season.