QC Tim Kerr ruled that Cellino, 57, should not have failed the League’s fit and proper person test.
just on sky sports news [video=youtube;sYi7uEvEEmk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=sYi7uEvEEmk[/video] with lots of Newcastle Brown.
Football League: An independent QC has overturned the decision by the Board of The Football League that Massimo Cellino is subject to a disqualifying condition under its Owners' and Directors' Test. A Football League spokesman said: "We are disappointed at the outcome of the appeal hearing, however we would like to thank the independent QC for his diligence in reviewing this decision. "This was never about individual personalities, but instead was a matter in which we were obliged to uphold the integrity of our regulations having considered the issue in detail with our advisors. "It was always an extremely complex matter in which a different interpretation of a judgment made under Italian law could lead to an entirely different outcome in the context of our regulations. Ultimately this has proven to be the case. "The independent QC has concluded that Mr. Cellino's recent conviction in the Sardinian Court did not involve conduct that would 'reasonably be considered to be dishonest' based on information available to him at the current time. "The Football League will now consider the findings of the hearing."
Don;t agree Cojones, the FL's rules are that appeals can be made to an independent, who is a QC. Not sure there is a right of appeal in the FL rulebook after the QC has decided
Sky Sports have reported that the matter isn't over until the Football League have considered the findings. End of the day there are two decisions been made, two opposite decisions. Who's the say one counts more than the other?
Statement from Official Site: Massimo Cellino has been granted approval to complete the purchase of a majority stake in Leeds United. The approval, which came via appeal after being initially turned down by the Football League, will see Eleonora Sport take a 75% stakeholding in the club while former majority shareholders GFH Capital and investors will retain 25%. Completion of the acquisition will see Massimo Cellino take up the position as President of Leeds United, and he will head up a new-look board. The club’s managing director David Haigh will become Chief Executive Officer, and he paid tribute to all parties involved in the deal. Haigh said: “This is a significant day in the history of Leeds United. Since GFH Capital took over the club in December 2012, the stated aim has always been to introduce strategic investors to ensure a sustainable future for the club. “I have met with many potential investors and worked closely with them, and I realised very quickly that Massimo is someone who has the attributes to take this club forward. He has a proven track record in Italy, and I believe the introduction of Eleonora Sport, coupled with Massimo’s drive and determination, will be key to a successful and sustainable future for this great football club. “I’d like to thank the Football League, GFH Capital, and of course, Massimo and Eleonora Sport for all their hard work over the past few weeks in ensuring that this deal was able to progress.”
No they cant. Whats the point of an appeal if they just ignore the result. They know its over to much support for Cellino now. So scumbag Harvey and his Malaysian crew can phuk right off now.
FL have their tails between their legs, it is a standard announcement as they can't exactly say we were wrong sorry... We'll review findings could mean they'd review how they screwed it up? It doesn't mean they can overturn the decision?? FL are clueless very rare in any walk of life is an appeal upheld so that tells me FL are corrupt as hell.
With all due respect u are talking complete ****e. The fl have no option but to accept the outcome under their own rules. The only alternative is a judicial review claiming the QC the appointed under their rules made a judgement that was flawed in law. Good luck with that one.... Never going to happen..... And they would be liable for costs and damages when they lost. All they can do is change their rules for future take overs.
