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Leeds United served with winding-up petition

Leeds United are served with a winding-up petition in relation to a dispute involving the previous regime.

Leeds United have been served with a winding-up petition, which is in relation to an issue involving the previous regime at Elland Road.

Italian Massimo Cellino is the current owner of the Championship outfit after he acquired a majority stake in the club back in April this year from GFH Capital.

Former chairman Ken Bates accused ex-director Melvyn Levi and his business partner Robert Walton of dishonest dealings during his time at the club, but the case was dismissed out of court.

It has now been confirmed by Ford and Warren Solicitors that a hearing has been set for January 13 regarding unpaid fees of around £150,000.

Senior partner at the firm Nick Collins, who served the petition, told BBC Radio Leeds: "This is not a dispute with Mr Cellino. This is something he has inherited from the previous ownership of the club.

"We bear no ill-will towards Mr Cellino and we wish him well. I genuinely hope we can resolve this amicably but we must do what is necessary to protect our clients' position."

Leeds have gone eight consecutive games without a win in the league.

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