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The story of why Pearson could have left Lufc.

16/9/2015

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We All Love Leeds writer Keir Taylor takes a look at what could have been happening behind closed doors at Elland Road, his theory for what role Pearson took on at the club and why his exit was so speedy. 

Following the home defeat to Ipswich last night, it was announced that Pearson has left Leeds United.


When Adam Pearson joined Leeds United a mere four months ago, the rumours were that he was there to find a buyer if Massimo Cellino was banned on a permanent basis. However, as Pearson took a more hands on control of the club, it seemed that we finally had a bit of stability – excluding his announcement at the press conference. 

In said press conference, Pearson claimed that he had given Neil Redfearn a contract to stay. He may have done, but he didn’t specify what the clauses were, if there ever was any – long story short, Redfearn left on his own accord. I believe he didn’t want to leave – I think he was pushed rather than jumped, but that’s my opinion. Now, on to Lucy Ward. She’s Redfearn’s other half and was suspended for taking ‘too much’ time off – according to the rumours. Cellino now faces the courts over her suspension. 

Not long after these, we started to spend real money on real players. Most notably, Chris Wood. So, you could say that things were on the up, couldn’t you? I’d of said so. This signing was completed not long after Uwe Rosler signed a deal at Leeds United to become the head coach. Could be that the coach was now actually picking the signings. 
Anyway, fast forwarding a few months. Leeds United have been linked with a takeover for a while now, and one name pops up more often than all the others… Red Bull. I personally believe that if Red Bull bought Leeds United, it’d be the death of my Leeds United – evidence points to that answer, so I won’t guess on conjecture. But, the people we have seen are what some people believe to be Asian businessmen. These businessmen have allegedly been spotted at the ground for the past few weeks.

Just for a minute, let’s look at this way – IF they are businessmen, I can see why Cellino would want to be speaking to them. He faces multiple court cases before the halfway point of the season, and if he’s found guilty, he could be banned indefinitely. So, passing it over as quickly as possible wouldn’t be such a bad thing. 

This is where I also think Adam Pearson comes in to play. Pearson was working with Farnan before, and now claims the two don’t speak due to the fact he came to Leeds United without consulting his partner (Farnan) first. So, what offer would make a man with integrity, such as Pearson, leave a friend in the dark? Money? Power? Maybe. I believe its money. 

I believe that Cellino gave him an offer, that if he could find a buyer by the time of his banning, he would give Pearson a heftier finder’s fee. If you look at it, I guess it does kind of make sense. Why would Cellino all of a sudden hand over the spotlight to a new employee? Why would he all of a sudden splash a lot of cash on players? Why else would he try and get new sponsorship deals? Why else would he just generally calm down and not say a word? Because, doing all this makes the club look stable, and a viable option for a purchase. 

Now, let’s say that these businessmen’s appearance and Pearson’s resignation aren’t connected at all – which is entirely plausible. People can come watch a game of football, right? People leave their job all the time, right? But what gets me, why do so much and the end result is you just resign? What for? If things are going so well, why just up and leave? It doesn’t make any sense. 

I can only think of two real scenarios as to why Pearson just left so randomly (from an outside view). Number one – Pearson found a buyer and they were keen, so he successfully made the club more appealing to a buyer. 

Therefore, Cellino’s mind was now at ease, so he could make a return as he is prepared for a ban or not. Sound business sense, and a great idea – but it would cause a meltdown on social media, media, on the pitch and in the dressing room. I say dressing room, because a lot of the Italian players joined Leeds United purely because of Cellino. I think that some of them – especially Bellusci would really feel the pressure, as Cellino can’t guard them anymore.

Finally, the second scenario is the worst one… Pearson and Cellino had an argument over Pearson’s decisions in Cellino’s absence. Amongst this, rumours have been flying around that Rosler’s job is at risk. If Pearson isn’t there to block some of Cellino’s decisions – the club could dip in to another chaotic period. 


I think Pearson was holding it together, and in both cases, he wanted to find a buyer. If this is the case, it could mean a few things – If Cellino does send the club in to chaos again, buyers will run off and hide, the newer players (Chris Wood, Kalvin Phillips, Ross Turnbull, etc) will feel threatened, the Italian players will continue to do what they want, more so then what they already are. And lastly, Rosler would be sacked – throwing the club in to a manager-less period. I can’t think of anything more damaging as we approach winter, I really can’t. 

Okay, final bit. I haven’t written any of this on a whim. There are so many implications of what Pearson leaving could mean, and end up in. The first part is written with knowledge I’ve learnt over the past season, or two. The second, is, I admit, an educated guess – it doesn’t mean I’m right, or wrong. 

This club is in trouble in the long term, and we need pulling out of the deep end. This season has been packed with lies, and we’ve had new shiny strikers waved in our face to distract us. Please, don’t be as naive as they want you to be.

This is your club, not theirs. “They have something of ours. And we want it back”. We have the squad, the ground, the fans, the press and the popularity to become a top club again. Why aren’t we where we belong? Let’s take it back.

By Keir Taylor

10 Comments
Mark Harrison
16/9/2015 12:16:01 pm

Very well written and so much sense contained within. And you're bloody well right Kier it's our club.

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John Foster
16/9/2015 12:43:45 pm

I thought their statements were credible and best for LUFC and all concerned if they're taken at face value . The circumstances certainly don't justify the wild speculation in this article . Adam said he had to leave to concentrate on personal and other business matters . It's no secret he has had marriage problems and it's fairly common knowledge that Hull F.C has financial problems and that Adam has been desperately trying to sell his interest in the club and refinance it in recent weeks without success . It's fair to assume his life is pretty difficult and although he might have hoped to resolve these matters by now it appears that hasn't been possible . He seems like a decent bloke and a good Leeds man so he deserves our understanding and Cellino deserves a break because on this occasion it seems like he is the innocent victim of unfortunate circumstance

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chris m
16/9/2015 01:04:35 pm

"Now, let’s say that these businessmen’s appearance and Pearson’s resignation aren’t connected at all – which is entirely plausible"

I think your Article and your analysis of the situation is more Plausible,,but perhaps your right about some of them but not all. even if your Correct about the selling,why would Red Bull destroy the Club? and why wouldn't Adam stay on? there is more chance for them buying Leeds if he was there? Personally,I think selling the Club wouldn't be such a bad idea.it depends how much they would spend in Investing on Players and we have some good signings already. Red Bull isn't gong to buy it if they think Leeds cannot be a Viable Business and Enterprise......

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OzTyke
16/9/2015 02:07:01 pm

IMHO sometimes we ought to take people of integrity - and I include Adam Pearson in that group - at their word.
The trouble is, we have been lied to so much over the past 15 years or so, that we tend to look for ulterior motives and possible double-bluffs etc, rather than just accept what we're being told.
I sincerely hope that Adam can sort out what needs sorting, and come back and help us again. The sooner the better, because he has been the best thing to happen off the pitch in ages. In the meantime, I hope that Cellino is searching for a proper replacement, because we must not return to his farcical stewardship.

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Marco
16/9/2015 03:16:30 pm

I was racing at Punchestown late April ( I own a racehorses with4 mates) and got speaking to,some very wealthy Yorkshire men about Leeds, one said he was Pearsons best mate and that he had only gone into the club to do some due diligence and then buy the club with some other wealthy Yorkshire men as that was his goal to get the club back in the hands of people that love and care for the club. Has this now been done? Or has he had enough and the club is still in a mess, they told me it would take him 6 months to do this?

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Dave Hoyle
17/9/2015 03:33:00 am

I really hope you are right Marco.
Pearson may have needed to leave to buy the club and may still be in the process of doing so. He and his mates would possibly be the an excellent owner. We need someone with there heart in Leeds the club!!!

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leedsls27
16/9/2015 04:11:40 pm

You lost me at "following"

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Taggstar
16/9/2015 04:39:25 pm

Wake up lads,
Pearson was let in to sample the club / books etc- before his own take over !!!!
Now his seen what its all about- maybe his the real buyer.MOT
Instead of all those time wasters.


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Dave Hoyle
17/9/2015 03:34:44 am

so hope you are right mate.
An owner that might actually have the heart in Leeds the club!!

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DMASTER
17/9/2015 08:31:08 am

Conspiracy theories don't you just love em!!! Lets just wait and see what happens and as we know this wont be last thing of a similar or if not worse nature to come out of ER, MOT

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