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Mandaric Era Ends on Monday
Reports from Sheffield are claiming that Milan Mandaric has agreed an £8M deal to buy Sheffield Wednesday. Although a contract has been signed the takeover must be rubber-stamped by the club’s shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting, but no obstacles are foreseen. … Continue reading
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Mandaric Era Almost at an End?
Leicester Chairman and former owner Milan Mandaric is on the verge of taking over Sheffield Wednesday, according to reports today… With the Owls facing a winding-up order over an unpaid tax bill of £600,000 on Wednesday, the club’s main creditor, the Cooperative Bank, will attempt … Continue reading
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Football League Rubber Stamp City Takeover
The takeover of Leicester City, fronted by Aiyawatt and Vichai Raksriaksorn, has finally been approved by the Football League. Leicester City became the first club to pass the new, more stingent test and a Football League statement read: “We warmly welcome … Continue reading
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Sousa Sacked…
Several news sources have reported that Paulo Sousa has been sacked.. A day after Milan Mandaric told City fans to unite behind the manager it appears that Sousa’s short tenure is over. Sven Goran Erriksson and Martin O’Neill are rumoured to … Continue reading
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Sousa Close to the Edge
Although the rumour-mill proved to be wrong over the weekend Paulo Sousa’s position as manager of Leicester City is under threat according to the Daily Mirror… The Mirror story claims: “Sousa is on the brink of the sack at the Walkers … Continue reading
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City Takeover – More Questions Than Answers
The Guardian’s David Conn has this morning highlighted the fact that we are still very light on details regarding the recent takeover of Leicester City. Conn even offers the theory, echoing local rumours, that the deal has not even gone through yet … Continue reading
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City Now Owned by Asia Football Investments
Thai businessman Aiyawatt Raksriaksorn and his ‘Asia Football Investments’ consortium have today become the majority stakeholders in Leicester City Football Club. A statement on the club’s website reads: “The deal brings new strength and energy to Leicester and offers a … Continue reading
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City Takeover Imminent?
According to several news sources, and local rumour, Milan Mandaric is on the verge of selling 49% of his interests in LCFC to a group of Thai businessmen. This deal, which it is said could happen as early as next … Continue reading
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Paulo Sousa to be new Leicester Manager
Former Portugal international Paulo Sousa will be Leicester City’s first foreign manager when the deal is wrapped up over the next couple of days. The 39-year old, who has managed at QPR and Swansea, is currently in negotiations with chief executive Lee … Continue reading
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Paulo Sousa is Favourite for Walkers Hot-Seat
Paulo Sousa has emerged as a hot favourite for the Leicester City manager’s job with persistent betting activity driving down the odds. Swansea chairman Huw Jones commented: “I have never had a letter, an email or a phone call from anybody … Continue reading
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