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[Stan Hibbert]

Former manager Jim Gannon has joined Stockport County supporters in an audacious bid to take over at Edgeley Park.

County have been desperate for investment since Liverpool-based businessman Tony Evans failed with his attempt to buy a majority stake.

Chairman Lord Peter Snape revealed Evans - who was instrumental in bringing fromer Liverpool & Man City midfielder DH to the club in the summer - has returned with another offer but he now faces competition from the supporters group headed by Gannon.

The consortium - who will officially launch the bid at a meeting on November 5 - are hoping to raise enough cash to buy a controlling share.

Gannon said "We're calling on every fan past and present to be part of building a bright future for County. Theres a role for everyone who is willing or able to help restore the passion and pride of our club"

Former Stockport councillor Helen Foster-Grime said: "The wind of change is blowing through Stockport and the fans groups have come together under the stewardship of their former manager JG.
Plans to secure the future of the club and rescue County from its current slide are being drawn up by supporters."

John Fitzpatrick, chairman of fans group Help the Hatters added "We won't sit idly by and let County die."