Chelsea Help Out

Notts are also hoping that Chelsea will donate their share of the gate receipts to Notts' cause, but are still awaiting a response from the Chelski.

Fans have written directly to Abramovich for help, after Fulham did the same for York a few years back.

"We still have no knowledge of Mr Abramovich's response to the apparent request for extra gate receipts," said a Chelsea spokeswoman.

"But we have asked him if he wants to make a statement and are awaiting news."