Person: Geoffrey Richmond

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Wigan turn to Hutchings

Wigan have appointed assistant boss Chris Hutchings as the club’s new manager after Paul Jewell resigned today – less than 24 hours after leading the club to Premiership safety.

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New takeover could signal quick return to Premiership for shell-shocked Leeds

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Krasner tight-lipped on fresh takeover talk

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Richmond vacates role at Leeds

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Leeds set for £15m cash boost

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Leeds unveil plan to raise £10m

Future uncertain for high earners

The safety of Leeds was yesterday finally secured but the futures of a number of star players remain shrouded in mystery.

Sat, 20 Mar, 2004

New consortium take Leeds 'off life support'

"WE'RE off life support" was how new Leeds chairman Gerald Krasner today described the club that appear to have found a new lease of life.

Sat, 20 Mar, 2004

Soccer: Consortium set to take over at Leeds

CASH-STRAPPED Leeds are today expected to be taken over by the Yorkshire-based consortium who have spent the last two months putting together their bid.

Fri, 19 Mar, 2004

Leeds close in on takeover

Cash-strapped Leeds are tomorrow expected to be taken over by the Yorkshire-based consortium who have spent the last two months putting together their bid.

Thu, 18 Mar, 2004

Consortium hope to own Leeds by Monday

The Yorkshire-based consortium looking to takeover debt-ridden Leeds are hoping to be in place prior to next Monday’s Elland Road clash with Manchester City.

Mon, 15 Mar, 2004

Richmond involved in Leeds consortium

Former Bradford chairman Geoffrey Richmond has confirmed his involvement with the Yorkshire-based consortium hoping to save Leeds but insisted he has acted only as an advisor.

Tue, 02 Mar, 2004

Creditors force Birch's hand

The future of Leeds United remains uncertain today after the club’s creditors refused to sanction a further extension to the standstill agreement.

Sat, 28 Feb, 2004

Fans fear the worst as battle for Leeds becomes one-horse race

THE battle for control of Leeds United has again become a one-horse race, although doubt has been cast on the credibility of the sole runner and rider.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2004

Group closer to buy-out of Leeds

A YORKSHIRE-BASED consortium have moved a step closer towards securing a £20m buy-out of cash-strapped Leeds.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2004

Leeds takeover talks 'serious'

A representative of the consortium hoping to takeover debt-ridden Leeds has confirmed they are in “serious negotiations with the club and the bondholders”.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2004

Leeds’ get four days as quartet offers £20m

TREVOR BIRCH has been granted a further four-day extension to a ‘standstill agreement’ with creditors as the Leeds chairman continues his attempts to find a buyer for the cash-strapped club.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2004

Bantams happy to take field

The storm clouds over Bradford City were lifted this afternoon as Nicky Law sent out his team to contest a fixture which might never have taken place.

Sun, 11 Aug, 2002

Creditors back Bradford rescue bid

Bradford this morning staved off the threat of liquidation when creditors voted to accept a rescue package to save the Yorkshire club.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2002

Bradford City put into administration

Bradford City have been placed into administration amid spiralling debts.

Thu, 16 May, 2002

Old Firm entry would require 'fundamental change'

Celtic and Rangers were told today that a seismic shift in the balance of power in English football would be needed to revive their fading hopes of joining Division One.

Wed, 15 May, 2002

Soccer: Bradford City chairman to sue ITV Digital

The row is set to continue between the Football League and ITV Digital.

Fri, 19 Apr, 2002

Soccer: FIFA offer hope to Old Firm giants

FIFA say they will not stand in the way of Celtic and Rangers joining the English Nationwide League provided the move is cleared by the relevant national and international bodies.

Wed, 17 Apr, 2002

Soccer: Bradford chairman keen to attract Old Firm

Bradford chairman Geoffrey Richmond has invited the Old Firm to join the Nationwide League after they were left in limbo by other Scottish clubs yesterday.

Wed, 17 Apr, 2002

Soccer: Law named as new Bradford City manager

Nicky Law has been named as manager of Bradford City after leaving Chesterfield.

Tue, 01 Jan, 2002

Soccer: Xmas manager search on at Bradford

Bradford City chairman Geoffrey Richmond will spend today and tomorrow mulling over applications for the manager’s job at Valley Parade following the resignation of Jim Jefferies.

Tue, 25 Dec, 2001

Soccer: Richmond - clubs have lost PR war

Bradford chairman Geoffrey Richmond conceded today that the clubs had lost the public relations battle in the row over television revenue - but he questioned the legality of the players’ intended strike.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2001

Carbone deal collapses

Benito Carbone's free transfer move from Bradford to Middlesbrough has collapsed at the 11th hour.

Thu, 22 Mar, 2001

Soccer: Benito is 'Boro bound

Benito Carbone is poised to end his Bradford nightmare and join Middlesbrough in a shock deadline day move today.

Thu, 22 Mar, 2001

Soccer: Andy O'Brien moves to Tyneside

Ireland's Under-21 squad member Andy O'Brien has completed a £2m move from Bradford to Newcastle.

Mon, 19 Mar, 2001

Soccer: Nolan to sue over horror injury

Ian Nolan is to sue Justin Edinburgh three years after a challenge which fractured the right leg of the 30-year-old in two places.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2001

Soccer: Real deal for Collymore

Stan Collymore has completed his move from Bradford to Spanish club Real Oviedo.

Wed, 31 Jan, 2001

Collymore poised for Spanish move

Stan Collymore is expected to complete his transfer to Real Oviedo today.

Tue, 30 Jan, 2001

Premiership: Chairman a help not a hinderance - Bradford boss

Jim Jefferies has poured cold water on suggestions that Bradford chairman Geoffrey Richmond is a meddler in team affairs.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2001

Soccer: O'Neill admits interest in Collymore

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has admitted he is interested in Bradford striker Stan Collymore.

Sun, 21 Jan, 2001

Football: O'Neill dismisses swap link

Martin O'Neill has reacted angrily to suggestions by Bradford City chairman Geoffrey Richmond that Celtic are discussing a swap deal involving Tommy Johnson and Stan Collymore.

Sat, 20 Jan, 2001

Collymore's 'thumbs up' to Celtic move

Stan Collymore has revealed he would jump at the chance of joining Celtic.

Thu, 18 Jan, 2001

Bantams issue ban after violence

Bradford have banned away fans from their new North West Corner Stand.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2001

Windass confused by transfer talk

Bradford striker Dean Windass is set for clear-the-air talks with chairman Geoffrey Richmond in a bid to find out if he has a future at Valley Parade.

Thu, 11 Jan, 2001

Jefferies puts star trio up for sale

Bradford boss Jim Jefferies has put Benito Carbone, Dan Petrescu and Stan Collymore up for sale believing the club has a better chance of survival without such star names.

Tue, 09 Jan, 2001