Eriksson stresses commitment to Notts County

Sven-Goran Eriksson has dismissed speculation he could be set to leave Notts County following the departure of manager Hans Backe.

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Eriksson insists he has no plans to leave Meadow Lane

Backe, who was Eriksson's assistant at Manchester City and Mexico, was brought in to manage the League Two side seven weeks ago as the club's owners, Munto Finance, looked to ensure their promotion and rise towards the top-flight.

However, the club has since been sold to executive chairman Peter Trembling for £1 and, citing "broken promises" about progress at Meadow Lane, Backe announced his resignation on Tuesday. That led to reports that Eriksson would follow him out of the club, but he insists he remains committed to the project.

In a statement on the club's official website, Eriksson said: "Everyone at the club is disappointed that Hans has chosen to tender his resignation. This has come as a surprise to all of us in the context of recent results on the pitch and the completion of the management buy-out of the club by Peter Trembling.

"I am aware that Hans' decision has led to speculation about my own position here at Notts County. I wish to make it clear that I believe the management buy-out is a positive first step for the club and we look forward to confirming further investments for the future.

"I continue to enjoy my work at Notts County and together with Peter Trembling I hope to progress to the goals that we have set."