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#2960 Fuck Ken Bates - The Leeds United thread
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28 Sep 2012 20:16:22
GFH Capital have today outlined their future plans for Leeds United in a press release, reiterating that they have been granted an exclusivity deal to “lead and arrange the acquisition of Leeds City Holdings including Leeds United FC from current owners.”

It is worth highlighting this, because of the continued uncertainty among fans, to outline that GFH Capital are planning on purchasing the company that owns Leeds United (Leeds City Holdings), and that in purchasing this company they will own 100% of the club. These appear to be negotiations to obtain sole ownership of the club.

The press release reads:

[GFH Capital's] intentions, if successful in its acquisition, is to move the club back to the Premier League as quickly as possible and help to build a sustainable future for the club, both on and off the field. This is expected to not only benefit the club and the surrounding community, but also the entire city of Leeds.

The Scratching Shed understands that GFH Capital intend to “invest heavily” in the football club, Elland Road, and the “surrounding community”. We understand that, should GFH Capital successfully purchase the club, their aim is to take Leeds to the Premier League by the end of next season.

GFH Capital’s CEO Hisham Alrayes explained:

Like many around the world, people from Bahrain and across the Gulf are passionate about the game of football and notably, English clubs – their successes and hardships are a daily talking point. In so many instances this is what bridges the gap between borders and different cultures. We are excited by our intentions for Leeds United and remain fully focused on the specifics of this deal, hoping to conclude a positive outcome as soon as possible.

The press release should also reassure fans of the company’s abilities, having suffered repeated attacks on its capabilities from one journalist recently:

Our parent company GFH has successfully steered through tough economic times and we find ourselves in a position of strength and in an enviable market position to lead on fantastic deals such as this.

Meanwhile, Leeds supporter and Chief Executive of GFH Capital, David Haigh, praised Leeds:

As a club, Leeds United has it all – passionate loyal fans, a great heritage and masses of potential to return to the Premier League with the right, sustainable investment. From a business perspective, ownership of an English football club, notably Leeds United, is a great opportunity if the right strategies are in place to benefit from the significant revenues available from renewed broadcasting rights.

From a personal perspective, I have followed Leeds United since childhood and having been back to Elland Road with my business colleague, Salem Patel and our CEO Hisham Alrayes for the last few home games, it makes us even more determined to acquire the club Leeds United and to see the club prosper. The existing infrastructure of the club and the result of the work of Ken Bates means that Leeds United is ready off the field to compete in the premier league.

Salem Patel, Chief Investment Officer at GFH Capital, concludes:

From very early on in our approach to this deal, we knew Leeds United FC has pedigree but also offers huge potential in terms of the football, the club and the surrounding area. We are keen on waking this sleeping giant, building on and forging a sustainable long term future for the club – both on and off the pitch. We also hope to take back ownership of Elland Road eventually and continue to work closely with Neil Warnock and the team, we intend to show the fans – some of the most passionate in the game – just how we can ‘March On Together’ to give Leeds United the success it so richly deserves.
#2909 Susie Prediction League 2013/14 Discussion
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28 Sep 2012 17:01:52
By KEZ_7 | Permalink | On 28 September 2012 - 11:51 AM
I was sure I'd sent it in


Sorry mate, I think you had, but I didn't realise as I'd replied to it when you sent it so it hadn't been in my unread messages folder, which is where I usually go to, I'll edit it now.
#2880 FIFA 13 PS3 Clubs
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28 Sep 2012 15:00:13
Thought that now the game has been released, like Xbox players, we should get a club running for the new game.

If you hadn't heard, there's lots of new things to do with your virtual pro's/ clubs themselves this year, and basically they work in the same way as online seasons, so hopefully that will keep it going for longer than usual.

Those of you who have/are getting FIFA 13, post below with your PSN's, and hopefully we can start at some point next week.

1) niclawton
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#2671 Susie Prediction League 2013/14 Discussion
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27 Sep 2012 16:22:00
Table now up to date, and I've sent out PM's for this weeks games. I'd like to thank everyone for their support after losing someone close to me last week, and am now fully committed to this again.

If I've missed anyone's scores out in the table, please leave me a PM and I'll sort it out. Cheers.
#2670 The Susie Prediction League 2012/13
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27 Sep 2012 16:20:07
By chkosc | Permalink | On 22 September 2012 - 21:41 PM
If I forgot to send the PM with the scores but posted it here on time, will it count?


Yes, I've updated the table now with your scores posted here in.

Use the other thread I've just made now guys, but thanks to Hibee for doing this while I've been away.
#2669 Susie Prediction League 2013/14 Discussion
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27 Sep 2012 16:18:29
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