Leeds United, Cardiff City: D Day for Ridsdale.

By
MSGreen
– February 10, 2010Posted in: Football through a hardened glare

 

After months of anticipation today is court day for Cardiff City as HMRC seek to gain a winding up order on the South Wales club (and putting the ultimate nail in the coffin of Peter Ridsdale’s reputation). Whilst there is room for delay or a last minute hashed up deal the fact its come this far should ensure one way or another that Publicity Pete is on his way out! Which is nice. See the link below:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/8506666.stm

oh and lets not forget Portsmouth while we are here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/8505321.stm Clarkeonenil will try and keep you informed of developments (subject to the demands of real life).

Edit: not looking good for Pompay (posted 11.22) http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/8505321.stm

Edit: 12.30pm http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/8506666.stm oh well, Champagne still on ice till next month…

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