The signing of Sol Campbell by Notts County was not particularly welcomed by bookmakers Victor Chandler

Chandlers stand to lose a six figure sum if the oldest football club in the world wins the League Two title. Notts County are now as short as 5/4 to bag the top spot.

“This has been one of those gambles that you can’t really do much about. No matter what price we put up, we were going to get business, and it seems that everyone has had their fill.” says Victor Chandler spokesman Neal Wilkins. “They are a very big loser for us, and to be honest, we’d be very surprised if they don’t oblige. The Campbell signing is off the charts really for a League Two side.”

County have brought in a collection of players with fantastic pedigrees in the lower league, and clearly the club are destined for better things in the future. Wilkins admits that they have been backed heavily at a whole range of prices.

“Notts County were on offer at 33/1 in early June, and there are a fair few people who are now feeling pretty smug about getting on at that price.”