Fabio Capello was bemused by
In fact and was hugely encouraged by what he saw.
The centrepiece of the complex, the , had been completed. Whereas it had been a shell when Capello last visited, in December, it now contained 82 luxurious bedrooms, a spa, sauna and two designer restaurants.
And the training pitches, which had previously been such an area of concern for Capello and his assistant Franco Baldini, were now in good condition.
Notts County's mysterious owners promised to bring magic to Meadow Lane.
Their dream of Championship football within five years seemed fanciful, but the .
It's only six months since those heady July days and owners Munto Finance, their .
The League Two club are challenging for promotion, it's true, but they are also and have .
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