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.

However, Richmond admitted that “a member of his family” – thought to be his son, David – could become an investor in the financially troubled club.

Richmond, who quit Bradford with the club heavily in debt, told the Yorkshire Post: “I would like to take this opportunity to clarify the situation and lay to rest any further rumours regarding my involvement.

“Over recent weeks I have been advising the Yorkshire consortium who requested my input from a football perspective, having more than 15 years’ experience in the game at professional club level.

“I was delighted to offer my advice free of charge and I have never received or asked for payment for that service.

“My only objective was to ensure the survival of Leeds United as a club.”

He denied reports the consortium were only interested in asset stripping, adding: “To suggest someone could make a quick killing from the club is ludicrous considering the amount of debt it is currently in.”

Although Richmond, who had previously denied his involvement, is content just to act as a consultant for the consortium, he revealed: “It is also possible that a member of my family may become an investor in the club, but again this will not be at director level and will remain a shareholder’s interest only.”