Notts County owner Alan Hardy faces FA probe for Twitter picture
Sunday 3 March 2019 15:25, UK
Notts County owner Alan Hardy is being investigated by the FA after he posted an intimate picture on his Twitter account.
It is understood the FA have written to Hardy asking for his observations over the incident.
Hardy deleted the tweet and then apologised for posting what he called the "inappropriate photo" on Sunday, before later putting County up for sale.
He insists the incident and the club's league position are not a factor in his decision to sell the League Two club.
In an official club statement released on Sunday, Hardy said: "After considerable soul-searching, I no longer feel I can continue as the owner of Notts County Football Club.
"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.
"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 back seat. They are now in need of my full attention.
"I have already held talks with two interested parties and I will keep fans informed of any future developments when appropriate."
