Alan Hardy

Alan Hardy provides update on Notts County takeover

owner Alan Hardy says he is confident the club will be sold before they head to the High Court over an unpaid tax bill.
Players and staff at the newcomers have not been paid their wages for June, having started pre-season last week, which generated more concern among supporters over the future of their club.
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 in their opening pre-season encounter.
This latest revelation, raising fears of administration, comes less than two weeks before Notts County return to the High Court on July 10 over an unpaid tax bill of around £250,000.
However, Hardy has attempted to reassure fans that progress is being made on the sale of the club.
He said: “I am very pleased to say that, following hugely constructive talks today and over the weekend, I am extremely confident that a sale will be completed ahead of our upcoming court hearing on 10 July.
“Conversations with a group who I am certain have Notts' footballing fortunes at heart are now at an advanced stage and I am sure supporters will be delighted to hear their plans for the club.
“Apologies, once again, that I am unable to reveal any identities. At the request of all parties, this remains private business until formalities are completed. I can, however, confirm that we have ceased talks with the group associated with Alex May.
“Should our talks progress further as planned, I will be liaising with the prospective new owners to rectify the current situation regarding player and staff salaries at the earliest opportunity. I deeply regret being unable to fulfil this obligation to my employees and hope – and expect – there will be a speedy resolution.
“I am also aware that a great deal of cynicism is likely to come my way in response to this update, which I can understand following an immensely frustrating and disappointing chapter in the club's history.
“However, I felt it was only right to bring supporters up to speed following the significant developments of the last few days.”
 
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