Friday 21 December 2012 13:10, UK
Leeds United's new owners outlined their vision for the future of the club after completing their protracted £52million takeover at Elland Road.
Fellow director David Haigh, a Leeds fan, claimed they had bought "the best club in the world" before going through his plans. He stood down the rumour that he will replace Ken Bates as chairman when the veteran leaves the post at the end of the season, while also revealing that Warnock staying on board was part of the criteria for the purchase. "He is our man and one of the reasons we decided to buy this club in the first place. The guy is a legend in English football and it was a requirement of the contract," Haigh said. Warnock is chasing a record eighth promotion and Haigh added: "We don't want to put a timescale on our investment but we want to make this club as successful as we can in the shortest time possible. "We've been speaking to Neil and we will try our best to meet whatever needs he has and to be fair to us, we have already invested in the team. "We've been speaking to him on and off since the summer to be honest. We very much assisted him with his plans in the summer and hope to continue to do so." Haigh and Patel also outlined their long-term plans to buy back the club's Elland Road ground. Don't miss any live and exclusive football coverage this festive season. Click here to visit Sky Sports' Festive Calendar
