New Nottingham Forest owner Marinakis wants stability and glory

Beleaguered fans welcome takeover by Greek shipping magnate after five years of chaos and decline

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Greek shipping magnate Evangelos Marinakis is the new owner of Championship side Nottingham Forest. Although the club only narrowly avoided relegation to League One this season, the businessman has promised to "bring back the glory days" for the former European Cup winners.

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