Leeds’ owners say they will contest a winding-up petition served by one of the club’s main sponsors and the man who is trying to buy the Elland Road outfit, as the messy takeover situation in West Yorkshire shows no signs of clearing up.

Leeds owners GFH Capital have added to the growing confusion at Elland Road by insisting they are actively seeking investment but do not want to sell the club.

THE Irish Wolfhounds, Ireland’s rugby league team, are playing Wales at home tomorrow at Lakelands in Terenure.