England skipper Stoney, 30, told BBC Sport: "All I would say to them is that your players haven't changed, they will absolutely give 100% for Lincoln while we are still Lincoln players.It is about sustainability we have to ensure we can deliver as per the FA requirements - and with the right backing from Ray Trew and Notts County we can do that.According to the club, Lincoln have averaged crowds of 526 and 269 over the last two Women's Super League (WSL) seasons. The overall average for the summer league is about 500.From a player perspective, the facilities and expertise that are available for the men's team at Notts County will become available for our team.Under its new guise as Notts County, the team will remain one of eight teams in the top tier of the WSL next season.We have to make sure this club continues and it is all about the progression of women's football.However, some fans have compared the situation to MK Dons, who were formerly Wimbledon FC and moved to Milton Keynes in 2003.The timing of the announcement from the FA last Thursday has also caused an issue with Doncaster Rovers Belles. After playing only one league game this term, they discovered they would compete in the second division next season.Lincoln chief executive Luke Negus-Hill said: "I understand why the fans are upset. Notts County is 30-odd miles away and we won't forget Lincoln. We are just pushing into a bigger region in the East Midlands.
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