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On 5 April 2014 17:29, John Boocock <j...@boocock.net> wrote: > Massimo Cellino has been granted approval to complete the purchase of a > majority stake in Leeds United. > > The approval, which came via appeal after being initially turned down by > the Football League, will see Eleonora Sport take a 75% stakeholding in the > club while former majority shareholders GFH Capital and investors will > retain 25%. > > Completion of the acquisition will see Massimo Cellino take up the > position as President of Leeds United, and he will head up a new-look board. > > The club's managing director David Haigh will become Chief Executive > Officer, and he paid tribute to all parties involved in the deal. > > Haigh said: "This is a significant day in the history of Leeds United. > Since GFH Capital took over the club in December 2012, the stated aim has > always been to introduce strategic investors to ensure a sustainable future > for the club. > > "I have met with many potential investors and worked closely with them, > and I realised very quickly that Massimo is someone who has the attributes > to take this club forward. He has a proven track record in Italy, and I > believe the introduction of Eleonora Sport, coupled with Massimo's drive > and determination, will be key to a successful and sustainable future for > this great football club. > > "I'd like to thank the Football League, GFH Capital, and of course, > Massimo and Eleonora Sport for all their hard work over the past few weeks > in ensuring that this deal was able to progress." > > > > --- > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus > protection is active. > http://www.avast.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org. > uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org > > John 'Grampa' Sykes > Rest In Peace old lad > 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 > MARCHING ON TOGETHER > _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
