Great news! Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 28, 2017, at 12:41 PM, John Boocock <j...@boocock.net> wrote: > > Looks like our new owner does have some brass........ > > Stadium returns to the club. > > Leeds United are delighted to announce that Greenfield Investment Pte Ltd, an > Aser Group company and parent company of Leeds United Football Club Limited, > has completed the purchase of Elland Road Stadium. > > The Old Peacock Ground has been our home since 1919 and today's announcement > will see the stadium return to the club for the first time since it was sold > in 2004, during a period of financial difficulty. > > Speaking on this historical acquisition, Chairman Andrea Radrizzani said: > “Today is an important day in our history and a proud day for me and my team. > > “When I met with both management and supporters during my first few months at > the club, the purchase of Elland Road was very high on their list of > priorities and I'm delighted to be able to announce that we have completed > that process today.” > > Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake also commented on the > purchase of Elland Road, stating: “It is fantastic news that the club have > confirmed the buy-back of Elland Road Stadium. > > “This is an extremely positive step in the right direction for everyone > associated with Leeds United and especially the club’s tremendous and loyal > fans. > > “As we prepare for the new season to begin in August, I very much welcome the > intent being shown by Andrea to move the club forward with real purpose and > ambition.” > > Work to improve and update Elland Road has already begun and will be > completed by the start of the season. > > _______________________________________________ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org > > > FLAME WARS 'R US _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org FLAME WARS 'R US
