It’s wise to keep cool over takeover talk

Chris Dunlavy a fresh take on football

IS THAT a white knight on the horizon? Or a shimmering mirage? When it comes to assessing the intentions of those buying and selling football clubs, always follow a handy rule of thumb.
Namely, the more you hear about a potential takeover and the longer it drags, the less likely it is to happen.
For Leeds fans wetting themselves at the impending arrival of Qatari royalty, it is worth considering that good things do not always come to those to wait.
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