Leeds Rumours Archive April 05 2014

 

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05 Apr 2014 18:52:24
Leeds looking at Dario Del Fabro? (young CB at Cagliari) and Del Piero, old rumours re-surfaced due to Massimos recent take over, also heard Luke Ayling of Yeovil may be a potentiol target, but this was due to rumours of Byram leaving befor Cellinos takeover

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First 15 signings will be. New managers! We all know he loves to hire new managers. Can't help feeling that MC in charge may not all be great and that the football league may have been right all along to try and stop him taking over. After all he sacked BMD before he was in charge so its hardly right and proper.

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The best day we've had in years and all you can do is moan dear oh dear, suppose you would rather us go into administration eh.

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Cos he seen through his rubbish he has leeds at heart so don't start mocking him before he starts if it weren't for him we would be in administration and in league 1 next year so get off his back and get behind the lads and new owner

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Bmac has to go .im really disappointed with how he's gone about his business .trying to suck up to us fans to save his skin when he's clearly not up to the job .we have better players than most teams in this division but we are playing with no confidence or conviction . crap signings what can I say just total crap .get rid of the cockney chav and start again

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I probably in the minority here but I'd be interested to see what McD can do next season with some stability and investment even if it's only till next Christmas. I know things have been dreadful but we weren't far off play offs at one point. Least with a season without any excuses to hide behind we'll see if it really was down to the off field issues or not. I do feel for him with the crap he's put up with and I think it could be a really different season next season. Would like to see a midfielder with a decent eye for a pass, a winger or attacking midfielder that can link up with the forwards more, and a central defender that has a decent bit of speed about them and an air of calmness for the edge of the seat moments when we seem to panic. What ever happens looking forward to next season MOT

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We have 2 options, keep brian give him money and see what he can do, or hire another manager give him summer to settle in and see how that goes but either or you can't complain, we have a future an exiting one! remember where we was last week.

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We completely overachieved when we got close to the play offs. Tbh, we've only dominated twice all season Imo, the rest we were totally outclassed.

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05 Apr 2014 16:59:17
The Football league have said "The Football League will now consider the findings of the hearing." and Mike Farnan has said "We'll have to wait and see what they (The Football league)decide to do.

Can the Football League still block the takeover?

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Surely they can't do anything now he is the owner! Well I've just got myself a vodka red bull and it tastes so much nicer knowing massimo is our new owner love leeds till I die! Mot

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My understanding from readig the FL's appeals regulations is that the appeal hearings decision in final and binding for both parties so they cannot appeal any further. Hopefully we can now move on and make sure we don't get dragged into the relegation zone .

It'll be interesting to see if we have a new manager by the next game. Any bets on Uncle Festa!

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Its just put their nose out of joint because Cellino won, think they'll just accept the ruling, he's the owner now, it ould go on forever, appeallng the appeal, don't worry he's in for good.

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Just listened to interview with mike Farnan on radio Leeds and he sounds keen as mustard to be involved and maybe buy out. remaining GFH shares, let's hope so. Can't see how football league can overall/appeal against legal decision. What they should be doing is looking at good look at themselves and admit they had no right to ban Cellino in first place

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I was just coming on to ask the same thing mate, just wanted to enjoy the moment first but I'd like to know what or hopefully if the fl can do anything about it now, surely u can't appeal an appeal or what would be the point in having an appeal process in the first place. Can't wait to hear what Massimo has to say about it all, only been involved with us for a few months and already u can fill a book with quality quotes. I wasn't sure which way this appeal would go but I always said Massimo must know something to A, still want to go thru all this and B plow all that money in with the hint of a chance of losing that money

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Why, why why survivor,
Why, why why survivor,
So before they come to knock back you bore
Forgive me survivor I just don't believe any more!

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Read the written judgement paragraph 121 on the FL website

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05 Apr 2014 19:20:55
I think the FL statement that they are disappointed and it was of personal pretty much confirms that they have it in for Leeds United

In reality Cellinio at worst case has s**t accountants or advisors, the FL have in the past approved a convicted rapist and a convicted embezzler - Cellinio has appealed the case in Italy and whatever the FL want to say remains innocent there even the QC said that the evidence points to it not bring a deliberate act - Basically as I understand it the FPP test was introduced to judge whether the prospective new owner has both funds and capability to run a football club properly, in Cellinios case 22 years at Caliagri and a bank account with £1.2 billion in it ( enough said ) - The irony is they approved GFH who openly admitted that they knew fek all about football and had not got a pot to pi$$ in and from day one were looking for investment - My opinion is the FL were looking to make a case of some one for all of their other mess ups and Leeds was the perfect club to make an example of - It's sad they would rather make a point and see one of their member clubs go tits up than try to find a solution that help the club and it's employees (it's not just about the footballers). I do think it will be a roller coaster of a ride but whatever is said you can not argue about his commitment to do the right thing by Leeds and his obvious passion for Football - welcome Massimo I for one wish you well and hope you succeed - Happy punter today - you can't buy me but I today have a soft spot for you!!

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The appeal should be final with regards to this case, I think the FL will be looking at changing the wording of their rules.

BTW, has anyone actually read Mr Kerr's reasoning behind his decision? It's mindbending, and also shows the FL lawyers as just a little petty ;)

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How can a board of people with a vested interest in putting Leeds in administration be allowed to make this decision. The chairman of Millwall clearly had a benefit to his club if Leeds had been deducted 10 points, Leeds would immediately become relegation favourites along side Millwall, Barnsley and Yeovil. I can't think of another legal situation where this happens. I'm sure if we had lost this appeal it would have been overturned at high court. The FL need to have long look at this process and make sure the members of the committee with any connection to the club in question or any vested interest either way are bared from the process. Why not just pass it over to a QC in the first instance because it seems to me that all unsuccessful takers will be appealed in the future.

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Under the british legal system the conclusion reached by the qc is binding (my wife is a barrister in a major legal company) so don't worry about the FL making a fresh assault on Massimo - one thing is for sure, its one in the eye for Ken Bates pup[et that goes by the name of Sean Harvey! MOT

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05 Apr 2014 19:57:42
I think that means how to apply the QCs findings in future rather than any other action. Even if they challenged the qc in hight court they would fail . It's all about what constituted dishonesty

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All in all it just shows how much the FL hate leeds and have it in for MC. It's been a joke from start to finish! I hope this is onwards and upwards for us now.

MOT

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The Football League decision wasn't taken by lawyers. Nor will Kerr's decision be considered by any.
Personally, I think that the Football League body is right to have representation from each club but it should act impartially. In the case of Leeds, we have always been given harsh punishment or questionable treatment. Given that the FL is largely made up of competing teams serving their own interest first and foremost (and staffed through nepotism or connections rather than genuine ability), then all tests such as fit and proper persons should go to a completely independent arbitration panel in the first instance with a secondary panel appointed in the event of an appeal being lodged.

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Just goes to prove that the football league are not fit for purpose.H ow could they be unbiased when made up of chairmen who rely on our twice yearly income (do turkeys vote for xmas)governed by a Bates yes man
who was kicked in the trossacks by GFH.No wonder this corrupt lot wanted to hold us back.

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Yes agree the 121 paragraph says it all. do like the survivor song to that tom Jones song Delilah. have you got an encore. MOT

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When they say they will consider what to do next surely they mean change their rules so they won't send one of their members into admin when a multi millionaire is willing to take them over and clear all their debts . The rules where set out with the agenda of protecting their member clubs not kicking them in the teeth so obviously their not fit for purpose .

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I would predict a definite riot if this INDEPENDENT decision was challenged. We have bought a no refund Cellino ticket and it promises to be an exciting ride. But let's face it we wanted this and there really were no other tickets available. Long live Massimo Cellino and THANK YOU

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No panic we will be away from this shower of rubbish in no time

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The picture on bates face when he heard, PRICLESS, ha ha ha

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Congratulations massimo cellino!
hopefully you can take leeds united
back to the premiership where a lot of us
think where we belong
we now need to start a campsign
to get the fl to change the set up
and elect a completely unbiased
group of elected directors and get rid
of that shower of flight!

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The FL can act if the appeal in the Italians courts against tax evasion isn't successful. If the 'conviction' in Italy is upheld at appeal, then the FL can rule on Cellino being unfit. Potentially they can still block him from owning the club. That is my interpretation of the current situation however if I am wrong then hopefully someone will correct me. It's all still a little bit murky from what I can see.

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07 Apr 2014 08:27:03
The Football League could clear the Italian businessman Massimo Cellino to take over Leeds United this week after Cellino's successful appeal against being barred, then disqualify him within three months if a Sardinian court says Cellino was dishonest when found guilty of tax evasion. That possibility has been opened up by the judgment of a QC, Tim Kerr, who allowed Cellino's appeal after the League barred the Italian from buying Leeds due to his conviction in Cagliari on 18 March.

The League said it was "disappointed" with the decision, and when its board meets on Thursday, it must decide if it should allow Cellino's takeover to proceed, even though the written reasons of the Cagliari judge, Dr Sandra Lepore, could by June find he was guilty of dishonesty.

This unfortunate farce is sadly far from over, the possible saving grace would be if Cellino can be pursuaded to work with Farnon's team who could front the joint team.

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05 Apr 2014 15:10:13
Massimo Cellino. has won his appeal check Leeds United OS

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From the official LUFC website
"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."

Now Mr Cellino, buy t' other 25% and let's have GFH out completely.

CellINo

MOT

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We're not poor any more. Fasten your seatbelts . :D

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I can't believe this until I see massimo at elland road.
SURVIVOR been meeting with MC mates and told us ALL FL would turn him down ;)
Survivor we all love rumours but you made 10 in the last 3 days and horribly wrong, the massimo/Farnham deal fell through when massimo got full control.

I'd lay low for a while buddy ;(

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Tim Kerr's detailed ruling is available on Football League's official website

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Don't count your chickens. Football league considering appeal. Further delay to legal process. tv. JD

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First step - avoid relegation and after that start building for next season including buying back back ER and the training ground. Next season - new manager, new team, new hope.

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Magic news for all Leeds fans - I can't help being cynical but I can't believe this could not have been broadcast at close of play Friday . that would have given us a massive lift for Wigan game today, but Hey-Ho

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First job get bmc out and let's play some youngsters for the rest of the season and enjoy it; fans to turn up in their thousands and fill Elland Road. MOT

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I've skim read Kerr's written reasons (okay I should get out more). The short of it is that, albeit criminal, the yacht conviction was not a conviction for an offence of dishonesty. It is true that Cellino remains innocent until he has exhausted appeal procedures in Italian law but Kerr explicitly rejects that argument as a basis for his appeal asking why someone convicted of this offence in Italy should be treated more favourably that someone convicted in the UK, USA etc where they would be treated as guilty even though an appeal was in process. Makes sense but fortunately irrelevant .

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Makes you wonder if the original decision was in fact an anti Leeds vote by a number of the people who had vested interest in Leeds going into administration! If the QC thought they had got it wrong then the FL need to look at themselves and the make up of their committees that make decisions about other clubs. I think BMD has just managed his last game!

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Leeds lose 1 0 I get hammered in grand national but I feel great lufc forever

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Hi ed13, 03 etc
How long now before massimo gets into the HOT SEAT are the papers already signed? Is it just a matter of his team walking in on Monday and taking control or is it another drawn out period before gfh clear their desks any real time scales a very excited fan waiting with real hope for nearly ten long long years COME ON NOW let's SHOW MASSIMO HOW FULL AND NOISEY HIS NEW FAMILY CAN BE AND ARE
MOT LEEDS FOR LIFE WINGY MK

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{Ed013's Note - Straight away mate}

Cheers il have to now finish the last half of my old white and McKay hic hic! this is too all fellow LEEDS fans around the world hang on it's going to be one hell of a ride and I can't blooming wait ye ha eds it's going too be a busy time now for you guys too with all transfer talk managers names players names and internal staff comings and going keep up good work
Wingy mk now loving our footy life again
Mot

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Fantastic news! Even though we lost I'm feeling pretty happy tonight :) First thing we need to do is purchase back ER and TA, as long as keeping hold of our youngsters like Sam and Mowatt.

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05 Apr 2014 15:06:16
Cellino won his appeal, on ssn, Jeff stelling yesssss mottt get

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05 Apr 2014 15:03:40
Just been announced by Jeff on Sky, Cellino new owner of Mighty Whites, Premier here we come

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05 Apr 2014 14:35:26
CELLINO WINS APPEAL

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Looks like that job lot of italian flags I bought was a shrewd investment

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If it's true, and I pray it is, a few tears of joy will be shed, not to mention a few beers being sunk :)

CellINO!!!

MOT

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Fantastic news, Massimo has the ammunition needed to take us to the next level. marvellous.

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Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssss!!! MASSMO isin. definitely going for a few drinks now

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McDermott will be looking for a new job then. Who do you guys think will be our new manager?

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Festa or Zola?

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05 Apr 2014 14:30:15
Cellino wins appeal according to radio Leeds

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05 Apr 2014 14:17:29
According to Adam Pope Cellino has won the appeal and it's going to be announced in the next few hours this afternoon


MOT!

F92

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Wonder if this means end of cellino together leeds partnership because I would still like to see it happen

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You serious?

Consortiums NEVER work too many fingers in the pie I'm afraid ;(

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Survivor like I keep saying your full of crap knew I was right in saying one way or another massimo would get his hands on leeds marching on together! Come on leeds

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05 Apr 2014 14:15:07
celino has won the appeal and suvivor talks carp

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I hope to god he has won and we as a club can move forward.

MOT

LUFC for life

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Correct on both points my friend.

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Yeeeees, and haha survivor you mug!

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05 Apr 2014 15:09:05
Yeah, good going survivor. Guess what will happen, look like you're in the know if you guess correctly, look like an person if you don't.

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I wonder if he will buy elland road back on Monday! Great times ahead and a lot of overdue change. The team needs a clear out and start again!

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So happy I can't believe it

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Such good news. The dark clouds lift. Fun times await. Seems like a real football man -like his passion; ideal for a high profile club like ours, and our passionate fans. Look forward to him performing with his band on the pitch when we gain promotion in 2015! Bring it on Massimo -and thanks for fighting for us when others wrote you off. Chapel A

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Ive checked and rechecked and no where in Survivors post does he mention FISH or am I missing something

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Dear me Survivor when will you learn, not only have you made yourself look a fool but also any credibility you had has now totally gone.Whilst I don't mind a bit of banter some of your posts have been pure fantasy, and not only have you lied to yourself which is worrying in itself, but you have lied to the fans of LUFC which is inexcusable.

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