What I find strange is how did the 49ers not know Radz tried to use the ground as collateral when they own a significant portion of it? Surely, they would have to agree for the charge to be made against the ground?

I wouldn't be surprised if getting the loan would have meant the 49ers being notified of it, so Radz then backed out of it to try and keep it underwraps.

I also wouldn't be surprised if th 49ers were the ones who leaked it to the Athletic. With Radz's bridges now completly burned with the fans, and his position being about as untenable as it gets, it probably puts extra pressure on Radz to sell.

It tells you a lot about the man and how out of his depth he is. He has acted alone here when he simply should not have done. Graham Smyth was saying yesterday that the 49ers wanted the deal done by the weekend. This possibly delays this but lets see. if it does delay matters, yet again Radrizannis actions negatively impact the club.

Delays at this stage could be critical. The fact Radz didn't tell ANYONE that he was prepared to leverage the ground is baffling and infuriating, with a buyer in the wings who probably want a sale agreed and him out of the way this is a really poor show.

Also Big Sam not staying. Not that Im surprised.

Its treating the club and its fans with utter contempt. He needs to sell the club yesterday! There is not a cat in hells chance we are going up next season if this drags on another week or two.

According to the guardian, the club have a 4 man manager shortlist:

Rodgers
Potter
Corberan
Le Bris (Loriant) France

I'd take any of the top 3. Although, Le Bris had a really good first season in Lige 1. I don't think Leeds can afford such a big gamble, though

just can't see potter coming. and at least Gerrard isn't on it!

Be happy with any of them. Top 3 ideally

So we’re 1 week on from relegation and still no clarity from Radrizanni as to whether he’s staying or selling, no manager and no DOF…. Lovely… transfer Window opens in 10 days…

it’s gone a touch quiet re the takeover, the possibility of it being done by this weekend gone hasn’t materialised..

I'm sure plenty is happening behind the scenes

I’m sure it is Tad but speed is of the absolute essence. It wouldn’t do any harm in a statement clarifying what’s going on either for the players and fans sake. It’s not as if there’s a confidential agreement between the buying party, we all know clearly who they are.

if nothing is finalised this week its time to start worrying

I`m pretty sure they are working on it as we speak.
The stumbling block is likely to be what the 49s want to pay with Radz maybe wanting to hold on to some of his shares.
In the meantime players agents will be looking for better deals elsewhere.
Like Tad has said if its not sorted by the end of this week we should be worried.

Massively worrying if it's not sorted by this week. it's absolutely critical I'd say. Good players and managers will be looking elsewhere very shortly.

I think they will be working through a shortlist of managers and DOFs.
I'm sure conversations will have taken place. but the takeover probably has to happen first. Once that happens I think things will move quickly

Lot's of noise on twitter that the 49ers have completed the takeover. Nothing confirmed yet though

Yes I’ve read the same. Some usually very good sources have said the deal is done tonight…. There’s a lot of noise about it so let’s hope it’s true. Wonder if announcement tomorrow/weds

The Daily mail now reporting it is likely to be completed this week. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... ymailsport

The Daily mail now reporting it is likely to be completed this week. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... ymailsport

Hay saying on twitter nothing more to report as it stands... nothing new from last week. 49ers still want it done and want it done quickly... sounds like Radrizanni holding it up to me.

Radz needs to find the cash for Sampdoria's creditors by 20th June (I think), so he needs this deal done as much as we do.

Telegraph now reporting the takeover is close. Possible by end of week latest. Must something concrete now

Deal agreed. Approved by the PL, who've now passed it to the EFL for approval. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... -club.html

Deal agreed. Approved by the PL, who've now passed it to the EFL for approval. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... -club.html

The Athletic reporting that Leeds want a manager with experience of English football.

Rodgers
Gerrard
Parker
Corberan

Have been contacted

Please not Gerrard or Parker

Looking at betting,
Corberan is 2/1 fav (i actually thinks hes a bit of a gamble more i think about it)
Gerrard second fav 11/4
Farke 7/2 (he's come in the odds out of nowhere the last couple of days)
Flores 5/1
then Bowyer, Rogers, Parker 12/1
Potter/Iraola 16/1

Corberan was 33/1 a week ago.

i'd love it to be Roger personally. Althetic reporting 49ers will increase spending significantly this offseason to try get back up first time of asking. Phil Hay saying it's nearing white smoke time..

Farke has been linked since he left Gladbach last week. He wouldn't be my choice, but preferable to Parker or Gerrard.

I`m not sure on Corboran as I don`t think he`s experienced enough and once again we are going back to the Bielsa love in.
Farke absolutely not and the same goes for Bowyer and Viera.
Moyes, Rodgers or Potter but doubt they would drop down a division.
The guy at Ipswich did a good job as did Robins.
But again do they have the balls to cope with the expectation of our fans?