LEEDS UNITED: A PLEA FROM THE FANS TO THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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Leeds United Supporters Trust 28/3/14
Following is an email that has been sent this morning to Andy Williamson, Chief Operating Officer of the Football League;

Mr. Williamson,

Further to the recent rejection by the Football League regarding Mr. Cellino’s proposed takeover of Leeds United, we urgently call upon them to ensure that they will do everything within their power to honour the duty of care to Leeds United as one of their member clubs.
We understand that as part of the process regarding a change in ownership, Leeds United have provided the Football League with detailed financial plans and proof of funds going forward. Further to the decision that they have made, we are sure that the Football League will be aware of the financial impact that this will have on Leeds United and therefore we demand that they take every available action open to them in order to ensure that they act in the best interest of their member club and do all that they can to ensure financial stability is maintained. With reports in the press today suggesting that Players have not been paid, this action needs to be swift in order to avert a major crisis.
Whilst we understand that the Football League has not caused the situation that Leeds United find themselves in today, they have contributed to the outcome and do have the power and responsibility to act in order to protect their member club rather than punish them. Clause 16 of the Football League Regulations sets out the parameters within which we expect them to act in order to ensure financial stability remains however, should this prove unsuccessful we would expect leniency to be applied when considering any actions under clause 12.3 as we believe the current situation should be classed under Force Majeure.
Your Faithfully,
Gary Cooper
Chairman
Leeds United Supporters Trust

(EDIT) - In laymans terms, this email is to reminding the Football League of their obligations and asking them to ensure our owners', as per the assurances they gave when taking control of the club, are being fulfilled.

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