posted Jun 4, 2009

Thats relying on the supporters trust letting it happen. How long should I hold my breath for???

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Wish you all the best but can see it ending in tears for a club with a great history and tradition.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Please let it be true! I know money doesn't guarantee instant success: Shrewsbury being a prime example, but We wouldn't have to spend any money on a stadium just yet like they did. It seems too good to be true. I'd love it if it all does come to fruition, Myles suddenly decides he wants to stay as 'he's always loved the club' but we, in turn, decide we no longer need him!

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posted Jun 4, 2009

You could be the next Man City!

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Stags fan in peace.

I heard that since the end of last season there has been a virtual ‘bidding-war’ down at the lane.

A good friend of mine, Nottingham based, was saying that a group of millionaire business-men had been interested in the club but things had become a bit drawn out – perhaps this is why – they new of the middle-eastern interest and were holding out.

It does really beg the question, how on earth were County known about in that part of the world? Yes the club has history and tradition, no, massive history and tradition, but with the greatest respect, their success in recent years has not been great, marginally better than ours I’ll grant you but not by any stretch great.

Good luck to you is what I say! – And, yes, I really hope it does work out well.

And one other thing, if you spot some late Arab arrivals wandering round either the CattleMarket or The Meadows looking a little lost then please, please point then in the direction of the A60. Afterall at the other end of it is a Premiership club who could do with a little ‘spare change!’

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posted Jun 4, 2009

I hope they plough loads of cash in, buy good players and you rise through the divisions.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Best news of the year. I'm willing to take the gamble, whatever happens it can't be much worse than what is happening at the moment. Come on you pies

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posted Jun 4, 2009

One of the main businessmen in this deal is actually from Nottingham originally.

Something to get excited about and some positivity is exactly what we need.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

If it's true, fantastic. I can't see who in the supporter's trust would vote against it. However, we can't expect too much. A season of solidarity in the top half would be fine with me, where we get a core group of players together that we can take up next year.

Of course, the major bonus is that we can attract new players (or old ones - Myles) to sign and this will be great. It will also generate ticket sales as more people will want to be back in the club. All round goodness, assuming it actually happens...

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Good luck Pies... from a Forest fan .. you deserve a bit of success... and you'll soon be richer than Derby... haha...

Looks like you've made some decent signings for the division already.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

A Sunderland and Hartlepools fan here wishing you guys all the best. Hope it comes off as Financial stability may help you contend at better the exploits of Forest and Derby!!!

Fond memories of visiting County and you still top the League in my books as regards Best Pies... However that was a long time ago, a 1-1 draw with Sunderland and Mick Docherty got sent off!!!

My Mate Snotty, Kevin Snowden, signed as a Keeper for your Lot - wonder if he ever got a game??

Shame about your strip and nickname though but!!!!

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Can't believe this is happening to us. Let's hope it's not another false dawn (Scardino and Storrie) and we can finally get out of this godforsaken league.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

I hope this is true. You must be gobsmacked.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

I truly hope it goes through for you and some success comes your way. I've great memories of Meadow Lane from my youth, when I went to Forest and County on alternate weekends. Good luck with it, I'd love to see you up in the Championship beating Derby

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Yeah I think we shouldn't get carried away too soon, but a decent performance in the league this season, along with some good signings could see us push for promotion next season.

Repeat of 1997 anyone? :D

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posted Jun 4, 2009

I hope it comes off two, it would be great to have both Nottingham teams competing in the top divisions again, like it was before the Premierleague.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Remember that in League 2 there is a wages cap of 60% of turnover.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

I'll wait until this thing is signed, sealed and delivered before I get my hopes up - us County fans get used to false promises!

I think we're getting carried away a bit with the whole "Middle East" thing here and need to be sensible - it's a company with people based in the Middle East thats all.

Also the multi million aspect doesn't multi millions available for transfers. We've got improvements to stadium, the new training facility can be upgraded etc etc - the money will at least stop us having to live hand to mouth like we have been doing for the last few years.

However, I'd bloody love there to be shed load of cash and great players coming in - I really would! But I just ask for a bit of realism from everyone until the full extent of this becomes apparent.

Wonder if we could resign Best and McGoldrick????

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posted Jun 4, 2009

If you want realism, then they will prob knock down the stadium, build houses, make a shed load of cash and we'll end up playing on the embankment.
So, for the time being, here's to dreaming. I'm going to ride this rocket all the way to the dizzy heights of Div 2 and beyond.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

comment by Don Tom (U2517352)
posted 12 Minutes Ago

If you want realism, then they will prob knock down the stadium, build houses, make a shed load of cash and we'll end up playing on the embankment.
So, for the time being, here's to dreaming. I'm going to ride this rocket all the way to the dizzy heights of Div 2 and beyond.

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Thats the type of pessimism thats synonymous with County

Word of warning... they may make you play on the Forest Rec... and rebrand you as Notts Forest...

That would send about 59 million people into absolute confusion...

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posted Jun 4, 2009

ok i better calm down its probably some corner shop owner in the middle of east bridgford.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

actually clifton he's been upgraded from corner shop owner to 'convenience store owner'.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

They missed out a word : It should have read "Middle East Midlands Consortium . Are there many Arabs in the area??

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posted Jun 4, 2009

I hope this comes off. It would be good to see you higher.

All the facilities you have deserves better, get ready for the slating by other fans in the lower leagues though.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

I do agree, we have to be careful.

One important question I have is...

Can we have our half time cheerleaders back again>

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posted Jun 4, 2009

we have a slater xposhx is names colin,the notts fans would get that one.just remember pies fans out there feet on the ground this is notts county somethings bound to go wrong.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Rory, Clifton....

Come on! Let us just enjoy this news today and for once forget about the pessimism!!

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posted Jun 4, 2009

This could be a dream!

whilst i'm almost in some sort of actual happy trance at the prospect, i must remind myself to stay cool about this.

my initial feeling is, like domtom, along the lines of anything is better than the coma the club appears to be slipping into.


we might be able to afford to get that wheelbarrow fixed, eh?

You 'Pies! (x infinity)

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posted Jun 4, 2009

we could have alloys for the wheelbarrow with gold spinners

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Arsenal fan.

Hope this goes well for ya, mate who supports County whose a bit under the weather following last Season, hopefully this will rocket you through the divs. Can't wait to see Forest and Coutny in the prem in a few Seasons

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posted Jun 4, 2009

I hope they don't get promoted to the EPL as I won't be able to watch any Liverpool vs Notts County for fear that one of the teams doesn't get a victory. If they do then it'd probably be best if they drew (and then beat the Mancs )

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Rory, Clifton....

Come on! Let us just enjoy this news today and for once forget about the pessimism!!


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Chip - I can't help it - it's part of who I am now!! All I want them to do is replace Tony Agana as our record signing then I'll be happy!!

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Are you sure they haven't got the wrong Magpies? Newcastle must be gutted

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Damn - thats it; The consortium got us mixed up.

On a serious note; i hear Gareth Barry is now gutted about moving to Man City and Sky Sports News have announced Kaka is giving a press conference at 1700. Do we need him?

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posted Jun 4, 2009

oh this better happen!! I've spent all afternoon winding up my Forest supporting house mate telling him we're gonna be richer than them!!

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posted Jun 4, 2009

go on have a risk and bring back strachan

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posted Jun 4, 2009

The "al thani" family "own" qatar!!!!DARE WE DREAM.............

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posted Jun 4, 2009

If this comes off, I will travel back to Notts and run around Meadow Lane 20 times then break down infront of the Main entrance with a single tear rolling down my cheek, remembering the days when I was just 14 years old and getting introduced to Terry Venables in the Junior Magpies room. Oh for the good old days to come back, when playing Sheff Weds at home on a Tuesday night back then made me bored. How good would that be now! You truely don't know what you've got till its gone.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Really hope this is true, just what we would need to get out this horrible division. obviosuly you'd have to ask what player's we could attract etc.

Obviously the other shareholder's at the club wud have to agree, and if they are true notts fans then they would do this. What more could you want than to see nott's moving back up the football league.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Well, it sounds like it's going to be exciting times County fans.

Word of caution though, it's only worthwhile if the club appoints the right staff capable of getting you up the leagues.

You only have to look at Posh and see what a bit of investment and employing the right people can do, so I wish you all the very best for the future.

Cya in the Premier league some day

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posted Jun 4, 2009

From the gloomy days of the late 40's when I watched County seek reelection from the old 3rd division to the catastrophes of the last few seasons when I wondered why I was created a Notts County fan and now this --- can it?... please let it, be true?

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posted Jun 4, 2009

just watched sky sports news nearly criedthis is what every true football supporter dreams of ,oh happy days are here again.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Good luck guys - hope it turns out well for you and you can eventually put those red dogs in their place as Nottingham's 'second club'

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Hope it all goes through ok. About time the teetering on the brink ended and a secure future loomed. Good luck to The Magpies and hope you are soon looking down on the Red Dogs!

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Hope it all works out for you guys, would be great to have you competing at the level your club deserves to be. Then maybe Derby will just fade into the backround and we can have a rivalry with a bit more intelligence.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Why would someone invest in a relatively small club, next door to another club who have 4 times their attendance? They won't get their money back through the turnstiles,at least in the short term,so what's their angle here? I'd be extremely worried about the motive here and County fans should ask themselves the same question before getting too excited. Ask the investors why and what they want in return.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

well done to all concerned at notts if this goes through com on u pies

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posted Jun 4, 2009

Mate this isnt some sleazy protection racket scenario, they wanted to invest in a club and chose county. Simples.

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posted Jun 4, 2009

It's about time Juventus repaid Notts help in the 1900s - The Pies supplied the kit colours, replacing the pink strip they played in - by maybe loaning a potentially newly enriched club some of their academy stars who need toughening up as well as some outgoing seniors?

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posted Jun 4, 2009

best wishes to all notts county fans from a derby county fan.

the investors chose the right club.

loyal fans and a nice tidy stadium.

they took one look at the s##### ground and thought it was so crumbling and decaying,it's only fit for demolition.

the rams did their own version of demolition at the s##### ground last season. kris commons went into their defence and they crumbled.

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