Leeds Fans Utd
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Formerly called | Leeds Fans LLP |
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| Private limited company | |
| Industry | Association football |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Leeds, United Kingdom |
Key people |
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| Slogan | Promoting fan ownership at Leeds United |
| Website | http://www.leedsfansutd.co.uk |
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| Formation | 2015 |
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| Type | Community benefit society |
| Purpose | Purchase a stake in Leeds United F.C. and give supporters a voice in the running of the club |
| Headquarters | Leeds, United Kingdom |
| Website | http://www.leedsfanscbs.co.uk |
Leeds Fans Utd is a private limited company which intends to secure a stake in Leeds United F.C.[1][2] Part of the funding for the effort comes from ordinary Leeds fans, who collectively acquire shares in the company through the Leeds Fans Community Benefit Society.[3] If the company is successful in acquiring a stake in the club, the society will be able to elect representation to the club's board. If the company cannot acquire a stake, the society will return fans at least 90% of their investment.
The company's Executive team is led by Dylan Thwaites, an internet marketing entrepreneur.[4] At the end of October 2015, it had reached an agreement in principle with Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino to buy a majority stake in the club.[1][2] When Cellino was asked to legally commit to an exclusivity period for the deal, he reneged.[5]
References
- 1 2 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34676783
- 1 2 http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11715/10049247/leeds-fans-united-are-set-to-but-a-majority-stake-in-the-championship-club
- ↑ http://www.leedsfanscbs.co.uk/
- ↑ http://www.leedsfansutd.co.uk/executive/
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34721028