LEEDS Fundraiser · @LeedsFundraiser
30th Jan 2014 from TwitLonger
In full ....Adam Pope
@APOPEY -
Statement from club MD David Haigh:" I have spent more than a year working for what I passionately believe are the best interests of #lufc.
#lufc Haigh continued: "I have also been grateful for the full and continuing support of GFH Capital and my fellow board members at Leeds"
#lufc MD Haigh :"My primary aim has always been to source the additional strategic investment necessary to take the club forward.
#lufc Hiagh: "Last year what I believed was the right opportunity presented itself in the shape of a chance for me to lead a consortium.."
#lufc !..of investors,under the name of Sport Capital, to acquire a major stakeholding in the club. "
#lufc David Haigh continued "As fans know, we signed a share acquisition agreement with GFH Capital at the end of last year.
#lufc: "This meant, I believed, that we were in a position to move things forward & complete the transaction in time for the Jan window."
#lufc Haigh: "Throughout every stage of the process we sought to keep fans as fully updated as possible on the progress of the negotiations.
#lufc Haigh: "I personally assure.. every supporter every public statement made regarding the acquisition was made in the utmost goodfaith."
#lufc: Haigh: "Unfortunately, however, some of the consortium's backers ultimately didn't feel able to deliver the financial backing...
#lufc Hiagh: ... we had hoped was agreed to take the club forward." So it seems the Haigh consortium has collapsed.
#lufc Haigh:"Despite this, the future of this club remains the most important thing to me personally and I remain totally committed..."
#lufc Haigh...to putting the right team and backing in place to ensure that Leeds United can move forward."
#lufc Haigh "It is an indication of that commitment that in recent months the Sports Capital consortium and I personally ....
#lufc Haigh statement continued: "...have injected substantial sums into the club to ensure its viability."
#lufc Haigh: "At the same time neither my life nor my job has been made easier by the personal intrusions..."
#lufc Haigh (cont) "...& abuse directed towards me on social media or by some of the smear campaigns against me personally."
#lufc Haigh Equally, some of the speculation & stories published in the media have made things difficult for everyone.."
#lufc Haigh statement: "... including the staff, players & supporters.
#lufc Haigh cont: "I have met many, many potential investors over the past year and, sadly, while many are keen to talk the talk..."
#lufc "they have been unable or unwilling to deliver in financial terms. Nevertheless these talks continue ..."
#lufc Haig statement end: "... with a number of parties to seek the best possible outcome for Leeds United."