Leeds’ fans target Elland Road

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

Fears the ground could fall into the wrong hands under plans being devised by the new Leeds board, have prompted the fans to come up with their proposal.

The supporters’ scheme would see Elland Road held by a limited liability partnership, with the fans as owners and the football club as occupiers paying rent, ensuring football remains at the stadium for as long as there is a Leeds United.

Despite a £22million takeover 12 days ago, chairman Gerald Krasner and his fellow directors still need funds to pay off existing debts, as well as the £15million loan provided by Aston Villa shareholder and former Watford chairman Jack Petchey.

Elland Road affords Krasner the opportunity to raise necessary finances, with the fans determined to ensure the future of Leeds at the ground is in safe hands.