Statement from TTGM -
Here we are again.
For the second season in the last three, we see the current custodian of our beloved football club subject to yet another lengthy ban for his flagrant disregard for rules and regulations.
Despite the fact it subjects our beloved Leeds United to a period further instability, we welcome the FA for taking a stance on corruption in football: it needed to be addressed. However, we do not blame the FA for indirectly causing the instability. That blame lies at wholly at Massimo Cellino’s doorstep.
While we don’t have the written judgement of the case, illegal payments to agents have ranged from small fines (in the case of Arsenal) to a 10 point deduction (in the case of Luton Town). We are relieved that the club has not been subject to a much stiffer penalty and that the real culprit has instead been punished.
Time To Go Massimo thoroughly condemn Massimo’s actions, which are the very latest in an incredibly long line of misdemeanours. Refusing to pay the VAT on several personal vehicle purchases, making payments to unlicensed agents, allegedly breaking the rules on 3rd party ownership; where does it end?!
We are well aware that discussions to sell Leeds United to Andrea Radrizzani are all but completed and implore Massimo to complete this deal immediately, for the sale of the entirety of his shares – not a convoluted 50% share purchase. We ask that he sells it all, and sells it now.
Time’s up, Massimo. Leave with dignity; you have failed.
Time To Go Massimo