A group of Leeds United supporters are planning to temporarily walk out after 17 minutes of Saturday's home game against Hull in protest against a 'pie tax'.
Ticket prices in the South Stand have been increased by £5 to incorporate a meal deal voucher - and fans' group SS5 intend to leave their seats for 17 minutes, a number disliked by owner Massimo Cellino.
"We want to make it very clear to Cellino that he is not wanted. The way he runs the club is outrageous and we want our club back," organiser John Bond said.
Neil Lennon: Bolton to investigate 'threat' allegations
21 December 2015 Last updated at 17:13 Championship side Bolton are conducting an internal investigation after a newspaper published allegations about manager Neil Lennon.
It was alleged in the Sunday Mirror the 44-year-old former Celtic boss made a threat to somebody he was said to be romantically involved with.
The paper also claimed Lennon tried to ban them from publishing the article.
The report adds the ex-Northern Ireland player made a blackmail allegation to police but did not want to pursue it.
BBC Sport contacted Bolton for comment from both the club and Lennon..........
Neil Lennon: Bolton to investigate 'threat' allegations
21 December 2015 Last updated at 17:13 Championship side Bolton are conducting an internal investigation after a newspaper published allegations about manager Neil Lennon.
It was alleged in the Sunday Mirror the 44-year-old former Celtic boss made a threat to somebody he was said to be romantically involved with.
The paper also claimed Lennon tried to ban them from publishing the article.
The report adds the ex-Northern Ireland player made a blackmail allegation to police but did not want to pursue it.
BBC Sport contacted Bolton for comment from both the club and Lennon..........
Given the legal ramifications that would come with publishing such an article without proof, i'd wager not.
“When I used to hear Muhammad Ali proclaim to the world that he was the greatest I used to smile,” Murphy once said. “The greatest of them all was a footballer named Duncan Edwards.”
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Every city tells itself it's the greatest city on earth. But only one gave us the computer, The Roses and above all, United.
Post by ScholesEvilTwin on Dec 29, 2015 10:58:13 GMT
I see that nutjob at Leeds has gone bat-shit crazy again
“When I used to hear Muhammad Ali proclaim to the world that he was the greatest I used to smile,” Murphy once said. “The greatest of them all was a footballer named Duncan Edwards.”
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Every city tells itself it's the greatest city on earth. But only one gave us the computer, The Roses and above all, United.
I see that nutjob at Leeds has gone bat-shit crazy again
For once I actually think he has a point. Loving how he has gone about it though.
Aye great way to do it, but its part of the devils pact they signed, so they can hardly complain about it.
“When I used to hear Muhammad Ali proclaim to the world that he was the greatest I used to smile,” Murphy once said. “The greatest of them all was a footballer named Duncan Edwards.”
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Every city tells itself it's the greatest city on earth. But only one gave us the computer, The Roses and above all, United.
Leeds United: Sky TV is allowed to broadcast Championship match
29 December 2015 Last updated at 15:33 Leeds will "reluctantly" allow Sky TV to broadcast Tuesday's Championship game against Derby, having initially barred cameras from Elland Road.
They are unhappy at the number of their fixtures moved for live coverage.
The 19:45 GMT kick-off is Leeds' ninth league match to be shown this season.
Leeds said the Football League threatened them with a disrepute charge but added in a statement: "It is the League who are bringing their own competition into disrepute."
The club's owner, Massimo Cellino, claimed moving games for live coverage reduces attendances.
Second-placed Derby have already featured in eight live televised games this season, the same number as 14th-placed Leeds.
Leeds said the Football League were "unfairly prejudicing Leeds (and certain other clubs) by allowing Sky to unfairly disrupt Leeds United for their own commercial purposes".
The statement added: "It is not just the number of times the club has been selected, but the fact the adjoining fixtures are also then disrupted which adversely affects the players, the club's logistical arrangements and the fans' arrangements.
"Recent good results have been achieved despite the alterations to the fixture list, but at great cost to the players' fitness and a substantial injury list. The festive plans of supporters have also been entirely ruined by Sky's live TV selections."
Nottingham Forest have appeared in nine live matches, the most of any Championship club, while Preston, Brentford, Charlton, Rotherham and MK Dons have all featured twice.
The statement continued: "The League, despite the club having challenged them through the appropriate legal routes, continue to try and alter our schedule by insisting fixtures are changed to suit Sky.
"Given Sky are to show 92 live games this season, a fair allocation would be four home games per club - so the selection by Sky is clearly unfair and the League are allowing this.
"The Football League regulations are supposed to be there to protect the integrity of the sporting competition, not to be used as a stick to beat the club on behalf of Sky."
Cellino, the former owner of Italian side Cagliari, is waiting for an appeal date to contest a second Football League ban for breaching its owners' and directors' test following a tax evasion conviction in Italy.
In October, Cellino said he would limit ticket sales to Leeds fans for away games in the Championship in protest against the Football League's policy on televised matches.
However, he backed down when the club's supporters opposed the plan.
Post by ScholesEvilTwin on Feb 15, 2016 15:16:39 GMT
Where the fuck did hull come from to top the championship??
I dont follow it that keenly but thought they were outside the playoffs before?
Brighton seem to have dropped off alrho still only 3 points off top.
Would like to see Boro come up but dont know why?
“When I used to hear Muhammad Ali proclaim to the world that he was the greatest I used to smile,” Murphy once said. “The greatest of them all was a footballer named Duncan Edwards.”
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Every city tells itself it's the greatest city on earth. But only one gave us the computer, The Roses and above all, United.
