Until 5th August - close to a year since the infamous Raj-Bhatia deal fell through; and even closer to eight months on since the club reclaimed its league membership from administrators - the club was considered to have been rescued by a consortium and, although mis-proportionally with regards to investment, a forgotten Mr. X type backer willing to throw a substantial amount of money into the club, his motives
; "I just didn't want to let the club die."
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And now, ten months on since the consortium began on its weary path to the clubs stability, Green is hell-bent - like many a fan, player and board member alike - on the Notts County of tomorrow, not the troubles of the past, even though he admits that lessons have been learnt from the mistakes of their predecessors. A stance which, undoubtedly, will provide the foundations for the future of the club, who Green first saw in action back in 1957 and a wide-eyed youngster.
Green told the Nottingham Evening Post:"It was reading the article in the Post that inspired me to go and talk to the administrators and see if I could help," said Green.
"Once I saw how dire the situation was, when Derek Pavis gave his warning, I didn't want to see the club go under.
"I just wanted to see the club survive. That was my only motivation and it still is."
So, once again, as Green lurches back to his hidey-hole, the Notts faithful have reasons to be thankful, not just cheerful.