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Last-Place League Two Side Notts County Up For Sale, Owner Says

League Two side Notts County Owner Alan Hardy put the "struggling" club up for sale after two years in charge, according to the BBC. The decision was announced by the club just hours after Hardy said that he was leaving Twitter following the accidental publication of an "inappropriate photo." In a statement, Hardy said, "After considerable soul-searching, I no longer feel I can continue as owner." Notts is currently last in League Two. Hardy: "I would like to make it clear from the outset that the club's current league position is not a factor in this decision, nor are any of the events which have unfolded in the media this weekend. Everyone at Meadow Lane remains staunchly committed to preserving our proud status as the world's oldest Football League club and, until a new buyer is found, I will continue to support that aim." Hardy added, "The truth is, my efforts to restore Notts County's fortunes over the last two years mean my other businesses have had to take a backseat. They are now in need of my full attention" (BBC, 1/27).

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