Leeds must fight own battle, says Shepherd

Leeds must fight own battle, says Shepherd

Leeds: Deadline looms

Barnsley chairman Gordon Shepherd last night moved to disassociate his club from Leeds United's legal fight with the Football League.


Earlier the League's chairman Lord Mawhinney had indicated the FA Cup giant-killers had aligned themselves with Leeds in the latter's battle against the 15-point deduction imposed against them.

Lord Mawhinney had sent a letter to all member clubs in which he said: "Barnsley Football Club has joined Leeds in bringing these proceedings. This surprised us, as the first indication we received of any concern on the part of Barnsley in this matter was when we received the claim form."

But Shepherd said: "I knew nothing about this until Tuesday night when I received an email from Brian Mawhinney. Immediately I contacted him to say I don't think this is right. I want to disassociate ourselves from this action. I have nothing against Leeds United, but this is their fight, not Barnsley's."

Mawhinney added the League have instructed their lawyers to "defend the 15-point deduction robustly on behalf of the League and the clubs".

Leeds had signed an agreement in August not to take legal proceedings against the League but they are also arguing in court that this should be declared void and is unenforceable.

The Football League has until next Tuesday to respond to Leeds United's High Court writ.

The League is expected to lodge an initial reply at the High Court early next week.

For a full report on this story read Friday's Yorkshire Post.

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