THE Newport County AFC Supporters Trust say the share offer launch on Thursday is 'a day that will go down in history for our club' as they step up their takeover bid.

In a statement released today, the Trust said: "With less than seven days to go to the launch of the share offer we wanted to relay our plans over that period along with details for the day itself.

"This weekend is a critical time with the delivery of our commissioned reports from our financial and legal advisors.

"In addition Supporters Direct have been contributing to the drafting of the share offer and on the day we will have two documents, firstly a comprehensive share offer and a summary of that.

"Throughout the week there will be a number of articles in the Argus from ex-players who are supporting the bid and on Thursday we will have an open letter published.

"Our Tweet for the Trust will commence and we will issue more details on this nearer to the time.

"Share launch day is Thursday, August 27. This is a day that will go down in history for our club.

"The details are - location: Riverfront Theatre; date: August 27; time: 7pm.

"Just a reminder, you have to be a member of the Trust to acquire any shares. Many of you have already joined and we have over 1000 members, which is a fantastic achievement.

Thank you for your continued support and please keep that coming by joining the trust.

"We will not achieve the ambition without your support."