City play down Jordan takeover reports

MANCHESTER City have played down reports of a £100m (148m) takeover bid by former Coventry chairman Bryan Richardson and ex-Formula One boss Eddie Jordan.

Mon, 09 May, 2005 - 01:00

It was reported the bid would involve installing Gordon Strachan as manager.

However, the Strachan link was greeted with scepticism, as caretaker boss Stuart Pearce is expected to be confirmed as permanent manager this week.

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