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Notts County's Premier League Dreams Crushed by Elaborate Con, Leaving Community in Turmoil
16 Nov
Summary
- Notts County, world's oldest pro football club, faced financial struggles after Premier League's establishment
- Bahraini royal family's takeover bid seemed to offer salvation, with ex-England boss Eriksson as manager
- Shocking revelations of a defector from North Korea's involvement in the failed deal
- Devastating impact on the local community as the club's fortunes took a dramatic turn
In 2025, Notts County, the world's oldest professional football club founded in 1862, found itself in a dire financial situation after struggling to keep up with the Premier League's establishment. The club had overspent in a desperate attempt to remain competitive, but the money had run out, and their future seemed bleak.
Then, a glimmer of hope emerged as the Bahraini royal family expressed interest in acquiring Notts County and bankrolling the club's journey back to the Premier League. Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson was brought in to take over as the new manager, and big plans were afoot. It seemed like a Cinderella story in the making, similar to the recent successes of Wrexham and Manchester City.
