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.

Parkin's Leeds takeover fails
Tue, 25 May, 2004 - 20:10

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

Parkin has spent the last few weeks negotiating with the current United board in the hope of securing a £25m (€37m) buy-out of the financially-troubled Elland Road club.

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