Person: Jack Petchey

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business

FTSE slips into the red

The London market dipped into the red today as investors continued to weigh up how Osama bin Laden’s death would impact financial markets.

soccer

Lerner's Villa takeover edges closer

business

Aston Villa takeover moves closer

soccer

Villa fans keen to be consulted

soccer

Vassell brace gives points to City

news

Irish property duo set to buy Villa

Leeds takeover by Sainsbury off

Leeds today confirmed negotiations for the takeover of the US-backed consortium led by Sebastien Sainsbury have ended and Elland Road is to be sold under a sale and lease back deal.

Fri, 12 Nov, 2004

Sainsbury deal hits late stumbling block

SEBASTIEN Sainsbury’s £25m deal to take over Leeds appears to be in jeopardy - which could result in the sale of Elland Road today.

Fri, 12 Nov, 2004

Leeds deal hits stumbling block

Sebastien Sainsbury’s £25m (€35.7m) deal to takeover Leeds appears to be in jeopardy – which could result in the sale of Elland Road tomorrow.

Thu, 11 Nov, 2004

Fans urge Sainsbury to seek new directors

Sebastien Sainsbury has today been warned he would be making a “big mistake” if he were to offer any of the current Leeds directors a place on the new board.

Wed, 10 Nov, 2004

Parkin's Leeds takeover fails

Steve Parkin’s proposed takeover of Leeds has collapsed – paving the way for the club to finally appoint Kevin Blackwell as manager tomorrow.

Tue, 25 May, 2004

Robinson leaves Leeds for Spurs, Milner stays

LEEDS UNITED last night claimed they had agreed a £2 million cash deal with Tottenham for England goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

Fri, 14 May, 2004

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

LEEDS are likely to be in the hands of new owners before the end of the season, raising hopes the club could make a quick return to the Premiership.

Tue, 04 May, 2004

Leeds fans urge board to listen

A Leeds supporters’ chief has urged the board to stop treating fans “like a minor annoyance” and be “completely transparent” about the state of the club.

Mon, 26 Apr, 2004

Leeds turned down Parkin offer

Leeds United’s new owners turned down a takeover offer from Leeds businessman Steve Parkin, according to a statement released through his solicitor.

Sun, 25 Apr, 2004

Leeds’ fans target Elland Road

LEEDS supporters are planning to raise £10million in an audacious bid to buy Elland Road.

Thu, 01 Apr, 2004

Leeds fans launch ground bid

Leeds supporters are planning to raise £10m (€15m) in an audacious bid to buy Elland Road.

Wed, 31 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

Irish firm help finance hotel group takeover bid

An Irish firm is helping finance a potential £157m (€228m) bid to take UK chain Jarvis Hotels back into private ownership.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2003

Hotel group returning cash to shareholders

Jarvis Hotels is returning £85m (€134.5m) to shareholders after signing a bumper sale and leaseback deal covering nine of its largest sites.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2002