02 Apr 2014 18:39:29
Just been on radio Leeds that MC is cooperating with Farnham group as a plan B should the fpp fail and things are posertive between both parties to move forward

1.) 02 Apr 2014
Is there no end to this nightmare? Just when I thought the term consortium was history a consortium trilogy emerges from the dark deep waters of Elland Road namely Cellino, Eleonora Sport, Farnan & TogetherLeeds plus Uncle Tom Cobbly an all. I give up, I'm buying a season ticket for me and my son in the new extension of Manchester City's stadium to watch some quality football for the next decade. Good Luck to all concerned with Leeds United Co-Operative Society.

2.) 02 Apr 2014
All over NewsNow too,

This could be massive.

Cellinos £££ and football club running know-how would be complemented with a safeguard if a few suit wearers had a small but competitive share in the decisions!

In the eyes of the court a group of men with Leeds at their hearts could be almost a shaparone.

In my eyes farnan is nothing more than a desperate money grabber trying to be big. He has no more leeds in his heart than GFHC, and should this deal pgo ahead, he and his partners will have to work hard to earn the respect that MC's Millions will provide him within days with a few smart ( and football stadium sized) purchases

3.) 02 Apr 2014
I smell a rat with fl influence

4.) 02 Apr 2014
It could be the way forward for Cellino but Farnan really?

The guy who tried to get us wound up because he didn't get his own way first time around!

Not sure he's the best fit to be honest. We need to get some Abu Dhabi/Qatari money in and make us great again

{Ed013's Note - It was Flowers, not Farnan}

5.) 02 Apr 2014
If this is the only way we can get MC's millions to our club then so be it. I like his honesty and we've needed someone like him to come to the club and shake things up. Great phone interview on ssn, Haigh and Nooradin should take note on how to do PR.

6.) 02 Apr 2014
02 Apr 2014 20:35:26
Adam Pearson is in Farnans consortium and has an excellent track record as a football administrator. He began at Leeds United, lives nearby and is a fan. Look what he did at Hull. Some good people in Farnans team - add Cellinos money and we have a group who are everything GFH arent. ie Wealthy, Football people with good track records (remember Farnan was at & Sunderland too). Cellinos has 20 years at Cagliali - These guys know what to do and how to do it.

7.) 02 Apr 2014
I'm all for it. As long as it is all sorted ASAP I'm all for it. After listening to cellinos interview on tv earlier he's obviously passionate about leeds and by the sounds of it will do anything to be apart of our great club!

8.) 02 Apr 2014
I love Masimo.Passion.Has run a football team for 22yrs.Most of it top fight Italian League.Talks the talk and i'am sure he will walk the Walk?Even if has to join up with Farnam he will pull the strings.When was the last time we had someone who could run a football club?90's.Managers Bilko and Graham.The board set the budget.We did very well during those times.Life long Fan

9.) 02 Apr 2014
To the poster who's buying a ticket for the citizens, enjoy your new team and hope you see nice football.

REAL/TRUE Leeds fans will be at elland road ;)

10.) 02 Apr 2014
Cellino already a legend in my eyes

11.) 02 Apr 2014
So how does this work say for buying the stadium back and players etc. those guys clearly don't have the money to do it themselves so I can't see cellino spending a far greater percentage when they can sit back and claim theircut of the profits etc. should we make some haha because I imagine cellino will b limited to a certain stake? Any ideas maybe he could buy the stadium under elnora. ?

12.) 02 Apr 2014
Totally agree. If I was Cellino I would insist on a prenuptial agreement before this marriage and climbing into bed with Farnan and Co.

13.) 02 Apr 2014
Got to agree that our boy Massimo
and his advisors have got to insist on a
pre nup.The problem here is that the funny
handshake people(masons)which could include
Harvey, Bates, all of the FL chairmen and I suspect the QC guy could be all in this togethor.
Been a lot of talk recently about betting scams which included one of our players and funny how we have gone in no time at all from possible Prem to possible 1st division.I smell a rat.Missed pens and beatings by lesser teams plus bad subs and rubbish purchases.Know nothing about
betting odds but I bet one of us knows a bit about betting scams (International) and what has been going on.If you do then time to spill the beans.Go massimo
and take us to where we belong and I do
mean European football.

14.) 03 Apr 2014
This really could be the best option, there's no way I'd put money on MC winning his appeal seems inevitable with everything else that's gone on. However. If he sells a large portion of his 75% to TL, he could avoid the owners test yet and fund until his convictions are spent then buy back shares as time goes on. Even better is there's nothing stopping him buying EL and TA, saving the club on rent! that way he has a huge asset despite a smaller share. As long as everyone stays amicable and put the club at heart could finally be the backing we have needed!

15.) 03 Apr 2014
He'll cooperate with any 1

16.) 03 Apr 2014
Cellino will want to be boss, he's sacked endless managers and can't see him being part of a co-operative. I suppose now all the fans questioning hunt etc wages will now go quiet and be talking about millions, massive and signing messi, love LUFC, hate modern football

17.) 03 Apr 2014
Don't want a consortium, more greedy mouths to feed ;(

18.) 03 Apr 2014
At last some sign of hope and common sense!
The above sensible comment supports my previous post that Cellino can own up to 29% without infringing the FA rules. That way we get his money without him having any control –he’s loose cannon and if he were in charge we would really go down with his yacht!
This way we have his cash with minimal influence and the expertise of the Together Leeds guys who have sound experience. Hopefully between them they can ease out these greedy Arabs who only became involved to make a quick profit! The sooner were are rid of them the better. Good luck to this initiative – it would give us owners with access to significant funding without having a loony Cellino in charge and through sharing the ownership a moderating management style that would not get rid of the best manager we have had in years and would support him in the major rebuilding that we all know is required. I say Good Luck

19.) 03 Apr 2014
Fingers crossed then!
have farnan, pearson & co. already got fl approval?
anyone know how long this will take? weeks or months?
sounds promising
mot
should give the team a boost for wigan - on the telly - come on leeds - get us 3 points!

20.) 03 Apr 2014
Best manager? BM? are you mad, have you watched the games? I supported him up until Jan but he has lost it, you can see it in his eyes, hear it in his voice and most of the players not playing for him, he seems pants on tactics and getting the most out of what you have got, he does moan a lot as well to be fair.
BM got to go for sake of LU at end of season
DG

21.) 03 Apr 2014
A lot of you are stating how 'loony' Cellino is.

Maybe loony and direct is what we need, no more pussy-footing around with an empty pot, thinking it's the players god given right to take (or Blatantly Steal) a living from leeds without putting in any sort of performance.

Insecurity in general is not a good thing, but maybe is what we require in doses. This will come from a more diverse squad and players competing against one another for starts. Not people just starting week in and out, having a steady one.

Crack the whip Mr. C.

22.) 03 Apr 2014
This looks very much like Cellino is being smart in case he does not pass the test. If he passes he could turn around and say talks didn't work out but if not he has already held out the olive branch and would probably be welcomed to join TL consortium.

I wouldn't mind Farnan and Pearson involved though - as previous posters have mentioned they have their heads screwed on right and they have done good things in football in the past. Plus, it might help to calm MC from being too hasty in some of his decisions. I love his passion but he could probably use some clear thinking partners to help at times s well to stay out of trouble.

23.) 03 Apr 2014
How much is mc worth?

24.) 03 Apr 2014
03 Apr 2014 14:41:08
The Farnam group have some serious welly behind them - all bodes well