Great news that GFH have investors buying in, period of exclusivity given. This has taken months of negotiation by Haigh and his team, and does NOT include anyone previously connected with the club. Now we can understand why GFH were so angry at the LUST revelation of an offer, it could have derailed this investment. So its not a Pearson/Radebe deal after all, no "dream ticket", that now looks like an eleventh hour attempt to hijack these talks. New investors are a group of businessmen, and the terms of this consortium deal are GFH retain majority shares whilst bringing in cash to help McD. Honestly, I am happy with GFH right now. They cleaned up our club getting shot of all the idiots, shut down the loss making Yorkshire Radio, brought in a quality manager and backed him as best they could, not only digning new players but also keeping Ross. When Hall stepped out of line they gave him the bullet. Haigh is also intent on making the Academy great again and ensuring a stream of talent for the club. Haigh is Leeds, and his personal funding of Leeds Ladies and reconnecting them with the club highlights this. Keep rolling GFH, we're definitely moving forward again.
Big news is that it is an English consoirtium, without ex-players or ex-owners. Not sure if that excludes Pearson - he used to be a director, but not sure if he used to be an "owner". Also not convinced in the slightest that it means that Haigh is unhappy with LUST - it is possible he could have asked LUST to announce the other bid in order to get this lot to commit. It also may have kept the spotlight off this other consortium. There are always a few ways to look at these things. The other big news is that Haigh and Nooruddin want to be involved long-term. That is new information, possibly suggesting Haigh is considering leaving GFH and applying himself to LUFC full time. There's a lot in those short paragraphs, but not sure it is fair to criticise any other parties without considering a number of angles.
Seriously doubt Haigh asked LUST to say anything Sheldon, which is why there was the angry reaction and withdrawal of Verity's invite. This investment is great news, so different to the Bates days of gloom.
Good news but a strange decision to announce it, now every club that receives an approach from us in January are going to expect us to pay a premium knowing we have some money tp spend, that is assuming this deal goes through and it isn't more hot air.
Isn't that typical. I'm stuck to ipad nearly 24/7 waiting for scraps on investment. I go for one bloody game of golf and miss the big announcement
Haigh is leading the buyout and will be a major player going forward ... good on him!! Pearson or Verity not involved.
