Trew confirmed as County owner

11 February 2010 19:57
Former County majority shareholder Peter Trembling, who completed a management buy-out of County from the Munto Finance group in December, has signed over his 90% shareholding and left the club with immediate effect.[LNB]Trew has therefore taken over and as a result former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is understood to have left his position as director of football at the County Ground.[LNB]Jim Rodwell, a spokesman for Trew, told skysports.com: "We are very proud to be the new custodians of Notts County Football Club.[LNB]"It has always been our ambition to be owners of a football club and none better than Notts County.[LNB]"The club has been through a lot lately and we want to get the club back on a stable footing.[LNB]"The players and fans have been fantastic this season with everything that has gone on and we want to bring some stability to the club.[LNB]"Once we bring stability to the club we will see where we can go from there."[LNB]The new owners have also offered their backing to caretaker boss Dave Kevan for the job he has done since the departure of Hans Backe.[LNB]"We have not spoken to the manager yet, but he has done a great job since he took charge and we want to continue that this weekend," said Rodwell.[LNB]"I am sure we will sit down and talk to him and see what he wants to do and then take it from there."[LNB]Trew told The Times: "I am absolutely certain I can do something with this club. But I might upset a few fans. The problem with this club is that it has been living beyond its means and that cannot go on. [LNB]"We have to build a club here that is secure for the future generations and that means we will have to make some serious decisions."[LNB][LNB] Coca Cola League 2 09/10 Win Outright: Notts County 4/1  

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