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, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – suggested the city council should show more “respect” to the club given the revenue it generates for the area.
there is a significant split between Nottingham Forest chiefs about whether to stay or leave the City Ground. Forest had started laying the groundwork for expansion plans to grow the capacity to over 40,000 – but have been involved in a dispute over leasing costs with the city.“I’m sure Marinakis would prefer to stay at the City Ground.
Join the Football Insider WhatsApp channel to get all our exclusives and the breaking transfer news FIRST.“Marinakis understands that the soul of the club is based on the location.“He had to offer the option. Sometimes city councils can miscalculate, and it’s now a pretty clear negotiation.“If we were in a franchise situation, like with the NBA or NFL, then Nottingham would be paying money to have the club – rather than the other way around.
“The city have to be realistic about what they’re expecting. People don’t realise the impact the Premier League is having on local economies, and they’ve got to respect that.”
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