Freddie Shepherd to invest?


By Andy Baggott
September 10 2007

Ken Bates spoke today about stories linking former Newcastle Chairman Freddie Shepherd with a takeover bid for Leeds. Bates, speaking on Yorkshire Radio, reiterated that the football club is NOT for sale, but he is still looking for investors - and Shepherd could well fall into that category. Bates admitted talking to the ex Newcastle man over a meal, as the two of them are old friends.  Talk got around to football, and they had a general discussion about investment.  Bates is usually quick to kill any investment or takeover rumours, and the fact that he didn't dismiss Shepherds interest speaks volumes.  A deal that could see Freddie involved with the club at some level - possibly on the board must be a possibility.....

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