"I'm not going to promise you things or I'm not a rich guy who came from abroad to spend my money and gain glory by acquiring a team in the UK. When you see all this tradition and all these achievements, of course this club has the potential to grow and achieve victories that the whole region deserves." On his approach He added: "I think that it doesn't take long to decide, even if you have a choice, which team to go for. He told the BBC he chose to invest in Forest based on "what I remember from the past and the potential the club has". Marinakis attended high school in Watford from the age of 15 and went on to university in the UK. On Forest's history Nottingham Forest won consecutive European Cups in 19 under Brian Clough, with Trevor Francis scoring the winning goal in the first of the finals He added the EFL and other football authorities, such as European governing body Uefa, have cleared him after "two months" of "numerous questions". "Of course I cannot stop our opponents talking or bad-mouthing." ![]() I can tell you again that I have nothing to do with it because I know very well what I have done and how I have achieved victories. "Now there is a last case remaining - there are about 80 persons involved. All of it has been dismissed and we have been clear from all of this," he said. "All these years, a lot has been said but nothing came out in reality. He told BBC Sport that claims of criminality against him are as a result of this record. They are among the top-25 ranked teams in Europe. Under Marinakis' ownership since 2010, Olympiakos have won seven domestic championships in a row. What is Marinakis' history? Olympiakos won the Greek Superleague by six points in 2016-17 and also reached the last 16 of the Europa League Reduce ticket prices to reward fan loyalty.Formulate a 'fans advisory body' and 'youth council' with a representative attending board meetings. ![]() Back Mark Warburton and says he will work within EFL financial rules to support him in the transfer market.Not make rash pledges, saying: "I never give promises - I deliver".Return "stability" to a club with "huge potential" which "belongs to the elite of the Premier League".In an interview with BBC correspondent Richard Conway, Marinakis spelt out his vision for Nottingham Forest. ![]() ![]() Marinakis has also "guaranteed" manager Mark Warburton, who was appointed in March, will be with the club "for a number of years". Two-time European Cup winners Forest only escaped relegation to England's third tier on goal difference with a win on the final day of the season. The EFL also asked Uefa for its views on Marinakis' ownership of Olympiakos and received a positive response. It saw no reason to disqualify the prospective owners under the test. The EFL has approved the deal after reviewing the business plan and applying the owners' and directors' test. He is waiting to find out whether a remaining case against him will proceed, but says: "I have nothing to be afraid of and to worry about as I have done nothing wrong." Marinakis, who is heading a consortium with Greek businessman Socrates Kominakis, denies all the claims and has not faced any charges. He was previously accused of being involved in the bombing of a referee's bakery but faced no action. In an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Marinakis said that allegations he is involved in a "criminal organisation" were invented by "jealous" opponents to "destroy" his success with the Greek champions. Marinakis' buyout brings to an end Fawaz Al Hasawi's five-year reign in charge of the Championship club.Ī previous takeover by a United States consortium fell through in January.
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