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It may not work for Liverpool, but for a team in the 4th division of English football, a team that’s already owned by the fans, what better way to support Stockport County’s plans to buy back their spiritual home

Fans-owned Football League club Stockport County have been overwhelmed by the response to their ambitious ‘Ground for a Pound‘ scheme to buy back Edgeley Park.

County lost ownership of the stadium, their home since 1902, when Cheshire Sport purchased the club in 2002. However, as part of the deal which saw the club bought by the supporters in 2005, there is an eight-year option to buy back the stadium.

They have secured the offer of a mortgage but need to raise a £1m deposit on what is a £4.5m purchase. To help them achieve that aim, Stockport yesterday launched a pixel sale website and have been appealing to all football fans for their support.

This whole “internet-supported” genre is as popular as ever nowadays. Take someone’s passion (whether football or boobs) and have them chip off a small amount - and if you can find enough people to contribute - voila!

Fans can buy pixels either for themselves or as a gift, and can write a brief message of support. As an added motivation, there will be a pixel prize draw, with the winner being given the honour of having a stand at the stadium named after them.

“The only way to guarantee the long-term future for the club is to own its stadium,” said Stockport County managing director Mark Maguire. “We have a fantastic chance of achieving this if we can raise the deposit, and we hope that fans all over the world will show their support by committing a pound for a pixel.

Here’s hoping it works out for Stockport County. Maybe Aris can try it too!

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