A former owner and an MP have offered to pay
Notts County fans and even former owner Alan Hardy have been angered by the lack of celebrations in the city after the club's promotion. On Saturday, May 13, Notts County had to twice battle back from a goal down to beat Chesterfield on penalties at Wembley in a remarkable National League play-off final that saw the Magpies return to the English Football League after a four-year exile.
This has caused annoyance among some Notts County fans including a Nottinghamshire MP and the club's former owner Alan Hardy. In response to the news being shared on social media that no further celebrations would be held the former owner, who presided over an extremely difficult reign in which the club endured a financial crisis and was relegated, said: "Ridiculous decision. Please find out the cost BBC Nottingham as I will pay for it.
Another added: "Not good enough, they deserve this, as a city we just don’t do anything to celebrate and support our history it’s embarrassing." Defending the decision to not hold similar celebrations, a Nottingham City Council spokesperson said: “We’re delighted that Notts County are back where they belong in the Football League after a fantastic win against Chesterfield at Wembley on Saturday.
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