Russell Crowe Teases Leeds United Purchase
Is Russell Crowe about to buy Leeds United? Well, according to some Tweets that he sent out on Wednesday,the Oscar-winning actor is seriously considering it.
After @Samwild90 directed the message, “please buy leeds. In need of help!!” to @russellcrowe, the actor responded rather positively and teased that he might be interested…
“@Samwild90: @russellcrowe please buy leeds. In need of help!!” Anybody else think this is a good idea?
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) February 25, 2015
This then led to a plethora of other messages from Leeds United fans imploring Crowe to go through with the purchase.
@russellcrowe @benleeds @Samwild90 yes. Do it. Now. — Jordan Brown (@JordanBrown91) February 25, 2015
@russellcrowe @Samwild90 Maybe get @HarryKewell and Mark Viduka involved as well. What a combination. #puttheplansinplace
— Julian (@smoothjulz) February 25, 2015
@russellcrowe Well, why not? After all, you succeed in anything (acting, music, directing, the Bunnies, etc.) you go for ? @Samwild90 — Mine G. (@TheGreatmagic) February 25, 2015
@russellcrowe @Samwild90 DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT
— Adam Clarke (@AdamClarke19) February 25, 2015
According to the BBC, Russell Crowe has been a Leeds United supporter since his youth.
They’ve reported that he used to watch BBC’s flagship soccer show, Match Of The Day, in Australia alongside his brother, Terry. But while Terry decided to follow Liverpool, Russell went for Leeds, who, at the time, was one of the strongest soccer teams in English soccer. This was when they were managed by Don Revie, and had players like Billy Bremner at their disposal.
However, their form has drastically nose-dived over the last decade, and they are currently in a financially perilous situation. At the moment, they are in 14th place in the Championship, which is the second tier of the English league. The club is owned by Eleonora Sport Limited, but their owner, Massimo Cellino, recently sold his stake in both the company and Leeds United.
Cellino was also found guilty of tax evasion last year, and because of this, he has failed the Football League’s “fit and proper person’s test,” which determines if an owner is financially stable enough to preside over a club.
Because of this, Leeds United’s future hangs in the balance.
But this perilous situation hasn’t stopped Crowe from showing his supporter for Leeds. As recently as Saturday the Australian thespian tweeted.
Well, well #Leeds great result — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) February 21, 2015
In fact, after sending out his original tweet declaring his interest in buying Leeds United, Crowe was messaged by @LeedsFansLLP, who insisted that they’d love to have him onboard in any capacity.
@russellcrowe I head up @LeedsFansLLP we want a fan voice on the board at LUFC. We’d love to have you involved. DM me for more info. Dylan
— Leeds Fans LLP (@LeedsFansLLP) February 25, 2015
Crowe, who previously invested money in South Sydney Rabbitohs, an Australian National Rugy League side, when they were struggling financially, even outlined his plan for the how he would assist Leeds United.
@LeedsFansLLP 1/3 look at a show called South Side Story you’ll see how we handled this at South Sydney. It’s up on you tube, 6 episodes
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) February 25, 2015
@LeedsFansLLP 2/3 we set up a member company that has its own board and seats on the football club board. There has to be a singular vision
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) February 25, 2015
@LeedsFansLLP 3/3 there has to be one voice that sets the tone. Every thought and every decision has to be about success on the field.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) February 25, 2015
[Image via Huff Post]
