Fantastic!
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> On 28 Jun 2017, at 18:27, {broken-address} Nicholas Armit
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Great news!
>
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>> On Jun 28, 2017, at 12:41 PM, John Boocock <[email protected]> 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.
>>
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