Our CEO Jason Turner has written to the National League insisting that the season should commence on 3 October despite supporters not being permitted in stadiums. With only two promotion spots at stake for 24 teams, and twice the number of relegation places, the competition is going to be tough. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. Notts County owner Alan Hardy has told Nottinghamshire Live the club’s takeover saga is nearly over. What’s your reaction? Read about our approach to external linking. At the request of all parties, this remains private business until formalities are completed. document.getElementById('newsnowlogo_a').style.borderBottom='0 none'; EDITORIAL By clicking 'Sign in and Subscribe' you agree to us subscribing you to our newsletter in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Legal Notice.Emails, which may be sent daily or less frequently, may include marketing elements. Hopefully that comes on Saturday but, let’s face it, we’d all take a scrappy 1-0! Will Juventus repay famous favour and help crisis-club Notts County? It is believed Hardy has told staff he will pay them this week with supporters planning to protest at Meadow Lane on Saturday while the first-team hit the road to play Nuneaton Borough in their opening pre-season encounter. document.getElementById('newsnowlogo').style.cursor='pointer'; “Apologies, once again, that I am unable to reveal any identities. Magpies chairman Alan Hardy claimed the club would be handed over to new owners on Wednesday. Nottinghamshire Live revealed on Sunday how a Danish consortium are now in pole position to buy the club from owner Alan Hardy, after a South African group pulled out of the running last … Notts County's takeover by Munto Finance has finally been approved by the Football League. It’s been a tough time for Neal Ardley and the players, with recent results failing to reflect the level of dominance we’ve had in matches, but we certainly banished a few demons with an emphatic, clinical and very encouraging 3-0 win. The home of Notts County on BBC Sport online. Nottinghamshire Live understands one of the challenges facing the Dodd consortium is they are still seeking external investment to help fund their proposed purchase. We will not share your email address with any third parties. You’re training with League Two Notts County when Sven-Goran Eriksson and Sol Campbell turn up. To only add to the surreal atmosphere, rumours are flying around that some of the biggest superstars of 2000s football – David Beckham, Luis Figo and the like – are coming in on the back of a huge takeover at your club. In what has been a dramatic  24 hours,  it has also emerged a consortium including Colin Dodd and convicted fraudster Alex May are still interested in buying the National League side, in a land-based acquisition deal. He had great ambitions for the club. And according to … The Magpies, a club founded nine years before the FA Cup was first played in 1871 and who went on to win the competition for the only time in their history 125 years ago, have appeared in the High Court three times in the past four months over monies owned to HM Revenue & Customs. Click to get a sign-in link sent to your email. The crisis engulfing Notts County has taken a devastating turn as it emerged no takeover deal will be completed at Meadow Lane today. Notts County owner and chairman Alan Hardy has provided a further update on his attempts to find a buyer for the club. Despite claims from chairman Alan Hardy the club would be handed over to new Danish owners on Wednesday, No takeover!