Leeds takeover-this is the week

17/3/2014

This is set to be a huge week in the future of Leeds United. Prospective new owner Massimo Cellino faces a tax evasion case in Italy tomorrow-the outcome of which looks likely to determine whether his takeover bid is successful. Cellino is not expected to attend the case, leaving it to his lawyers, but make no mistake, tomorrow is a huge day. If Cellino is found not guilty-and it is expected to be a one day case, then I expect him to be announced as the new owner within 24 hours of the verdict. If he is guilty, we could be facing massive financial problems.

The delay has helped Cellino to be fair. A month or so ago, he was public enemy number one-chased out of the Elland road car park.. Now? I think the fans recognise the mess we are in, and have gone from loathing the man, to (almost) welcoming him with open arms..

We will stay close to the court case tomorrow, and expect an momentus week for our club-even by our recent crazy standards..

david245lockwood@btinternet.com link

17/3/2014 06:48:08

Cellino is a hard nose businessman and after the sacking I was 100% anti! but I have changed my mind. I am pleased that he has talked with BM but, most importantly, I don't like the way that he has been treated by th FL or the newspapers. There has been too much name calling and mud slinging in my view. Now, he is a Leeds snd that means he deserves respect. Let's hope that he understands our ways of doing things, sense of fair play snd openness. We want an owner we respect for a change. Let's hope that Cellino is that person!

Brian T

17/3/2014 08:00:28

Cellini has a great passion for the game and I believe he will bring that to the club. He is certainly a 'hands on' type of owner and that will offer something very different to the club. I think he's beginning to realise that he won't be able to run it in the same way as he did with Cagliari. Provided he keeps his nose clean, he will have the opportunity to take the club back to the premiership and I think he will do it.

BAZ

17/3/2014 12:42:33

I,m sick of reading the excuses by the manager about team performances I.E. the players are unsettled etc by the proposed take over. Many of the fans and supporters are made redundant and companies close costing them jobs, but they still have to turn up for work and produce the goods to the standards thats expected,So to the manager and players quit the feeble excuses, shape up or ship out.

Mikey D

17/3/2014 12:56:23

Anyone know what time the court hearing starts. Just so I know when to start praying

Bluesman link

17/3/2014 13:43:27

About 3.30 this morning, lol.

leeds oldie

17/3/2014 15:24:32

Will all of you moaners get of the managers back you lot wanted grayson out then we got warnock you all went wild thinking we were going up bm inherited that lot lt will take time to get them of the wage bill and ONLY if cellino takes over will we have the money to get decent players give BOTH time to change the mindset within this club then maybe we may have a team fingers crossed for the result

JohnH

17/3/2014 20:05:56

Well said.. Its guna take time and a serious cash injection but i honestly believe that if backed Bri will have us a premier league quality team with a flowing youth system within 2 seasons. people moan about the players hes bought but he did what he could. who did he get as soon as proper cash was on the table?

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