Bates completes Leeds takeover

Leeds United have revealed that former Chelsea chairman Ken Bates has completed a £10m (€14.4m) takeover of the club.

Bates completes Leeds takeover
Fri, 21 Jan, 2005 - 08:24
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Leeds United have revealed that former Chelsea chairman Ken Bates has completed a £10m (€14.4m) takeover of the club.

Bates is expected to announce his control of the club and reveal his plans to take it forward at an Elland Road press conference later today.

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