[Football] Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas prospective part-owners in Leeds

[Bozza]

American golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas have bought shares in Leeds United's prospective owners - but Rickie Fowler pulled out after the club's relegation to the Championship.

Investment group 49ers Enterprises have agreed a deal to buy the controlling stake of Andrea Radrizzani in Leeds.

Spieth, who has won three majors, said: "It's a big city, historic club, great venue in Elland Road, and once we looked into it we realised it could be really exciting.

"They renegotiated after relegation and it was possibly a better deal - as long as they can get promoted soon.

"It's done, myself and Justin with a minority stake. The 49ers beat my [Dallas] Cowboys every year, so if you can't beat them, join them.

"Rickie decided against it after relegation."

US golfers buy shares in prospective Leeds owners

American golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas buy shares in Leeds United's prospective owners - but Rickie Fowler pulls out.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[el punal]

“Get in the hole!” is the only appropriate expression I can come up with for this venture.

 

[Farehamseagull]

Owning a club as massive as the Leeds United could prove to be an albatross around their neck.

 

[Stat Brother]

I see where this is going.



Halibut.

 

[drew]

I'm guessing they are by a long way very minority shareholders of a company that owns Leeds. A long way from being in the same position as Tony Bloom.

 

[withdeanwombat]

Not sole owners, then?