Great news!
On 28 Jun 2017 6:48 pm, "Michael Benjamin" <[email protected]> wrote: > WOW. > What fabulous news. > > Dr. Michael Benjamin > > ________________________________ > From: Leedslist <[email protected]> on behalf of John Boocock < > [email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 7:41:21 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [LU] Ground Bought Back > > 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 [email protected] > > > FLAME WARS 'R US > _______________________________________________ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > To unsubscribe, email [email protected] > > > FLAME WARS 'R US > _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] FLAME WARS 'R US
