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Farnan comes out fighting as Leeds miss wages (includes Farnan video)

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Drama after drama at Leeds United! It’s sad that it came as no surprise to me when I heard we may be heading for administration again. What worried me most of all was that a Pre pack administration was being discussed. This means that even after putting us through the pain of admin, we could still end up with GFH as owners or maybe even Sport Capital. The players have been paid half of their wages today, but only with what money was left in the club account, neither GFH or Cellino paid any extra money today. It’s hard to see where the other 50% of wages come from, unless Cellino wins his appeal against the Football league. The only positive out of today was that the staff were paid, the people who deserve paying most.
GFH have already done enough damage to Leeds United, they cannot be allowed to do any more. The Football League really have to protect us here, we as fans can also do our bit I believe. If nobody renewed season tickets until GFH were out of the club, I really think that would help, all they’re interested in is money. David Haigh doesn’t seem to be much better, especially if he’s been at meetings to do with pre pack administration as reported.

I remain hopeful that Together Leeds will be a good thing for Leeds United, it’s hard to say anything about them until they tell us their plans. They are set to release a statement after Cellino’s appeal has been heard, I personally feel they should release it ASAP to get fans on side but I’m sure they have their reasons. After Mike Farnan was talking on Sky Sports news last night about Together Leeds it is clear to see that he talks a good game. Whether he can deliver or not we will have to wait and see. Adam Pearson and Gary Verity being involved can only be a good thing, they know what the fans want. One thing that I really liked about the interview with Farnan was that he spoke with such passion about Leeds United. The main thing GFH were missing was experience in football, Farnan has this in heaps. He’s worked at Manchester United (however much we all hate them they are undoubtedly one of the biggest clubs in the world) and Sunderland. Gary Verity is the chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire and understands the fans well, he would become chairman if the takeover was complete. I really respect Adam Pearson, I thought he did a great job whilst he was here before. Watch Farnan’s interview here – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucel9f_lOPI&feature=youtu.be
The whole situation does need to be sorted out soon though and hopefully after Cellino’s appeal things will move along quickly. I’ll support whoever takes us over but in my personal opinion I hope Together Leeds get the job done.

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  • Mike says:

    Sometimes it all goes against you. This is the time to be strong and stand together. I love LUFC and have supported the team since the late sixties. When I was nee high to a grass hopper. I don’t believe this is the end but we need to come out of this better than we went in. I don’t think the Football League will do us any favours they hate Leeds so hope for the best but prepare for the worst

  • Michael McNulty says:

    Why is everyone in the belief it is up to Cellino . GFH are the owners ,it’s their job . If Cellino had not been propping the club up were would we be ! Would they expect the supporters to pay the wages just because we pay at the Gate.
    I’m no supporter of Ken Bates but at least he made sure there was money to pay the staff !

  • Tyler75 says:

    I can’t believe that if the appeal fails next week that GFH won’t even enter into discussions with these guys. The Football League should get involved if they don’t as they have a duty of care to their member clubs.

  • Shelley Steve says:

    Come home Ken – all is forgiven

    • king sniffer says:

      Ken Bates is the reason why we are in the mess we are now. He took us into administration anyway and then blocked all other offers. He was the worst thing that ever happened to this club and yet people want him back. Unbelievable.

  • Tim316 says:

    Just looked at this guys twitter page it says mike Farnan former MD Manchester United now I’m sorry but the first thing I’d do is get rid of that you Man U scum also you have no more money than gfh it’d be begging bowl out investors here there and everywhere but it will take a lot to see past the fact your scumchester

  • Bluesman says:

    GFH have had enough. They want out with a decent return on investment, but they are getting their fingers scorched at the moment. Bates knows what it is like when the fans stop attending, it hits them hard in the pocket! GFH won’t want that, so it is right not to renew season tickets until they are out. LUST should propose that. Now TL are experienced and have good intentions and that is all lLeeds lack a bit of support from the board. Cellino will be ok, but will he care about the fans? He will do as he pleases that is for sure. So the future is still White! One last thing, if Cellino is not disqualified as a director, why should he be not fit? Basically, it us the same test, so the QC should look at that test and determine if he would be fit as a director? If the answer us yes, legally he should win his appeal!

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