O’Brien offloads troubled former Doncaster soccer grounds

Denis O’Brien has found a buyer for the troubled former home ground of Doncaster Rovers football club.

O’Brien offloads troubled former Doncaster soccer grounds

Contracts were finally exchanged between his company, Westferry Ltd; the ultimate owner of the land, Doncaster Council; and a British builder, Barratts.

The deal should see Mr O’Brien offload one of the most controversial assets in his portfolio, which was the subject of a lengthy inquiry by the Moriarty Tribunal. He has held a long-term lease on the site so his company will divide the proceeds with the council.

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