Notts County Chief Executive Jason Turner confirms that the football club have been placed under a transfer embargo. This is because of ‘failing to meet HMRC payments or football creditor debts on time’.
The club are currently up for sale and are without a manager after Mark Cooper left his position last week to become the new boss of Vanarama National League Play-Off finalists Forest Green Rovers.
In a lengthy statement released by the recently appointed CEO, Turner did stress that this was a temporary embargo until ‘such payments are settled’. He did confirm that a HMRC bill was paid off in April and that there are no more monies outstanding on that front.
He also revealed that they are going through the process of paying off the respective parties that are owed money, so that the new manager can enter the club with less distractions on the playing side,
“We are currently in the process of scheduling due payments to ensure that the club can re-engage with out of contract players and enhance the squad when the new manager is appointed.”
Speaking on the new manager, Turner announced that they are firstly looking to identify the type of manager that they want, rather than head-hunting certain names without doing the correct research first and foremost,
“We have now started the recruitment process for a new manager following Mark Cooper’s departure to Forest Green Rovers. It is absolutely imperative in my view that we get the profile of the person right before discussing names. We will then identify and discuss potential candidates who best fit that profile, whilst also reviewing the impressive list of applicants for the role.
“I can assure you that we will undertake a thorough process, whilst recognising the fact that an early appointment is key to allow the new manager maximum time to prepare for the new season.”
