1. West Country
  2. 12 updates

Live Blog: Bristol Rovers takeover

Live updates on the press conference at Memorial Stadium - where Bristol Rovers have announced that the club has been sold to the Al Qadi family from Jordan.

Live updates

Advertisement

Fans react to Bristol Rovers takeover news

Bristol Rovers takeover: what does it mean for the planned new stadium?

The announcement today that Bristol Rovers has been bought by the affluent Al Qadi family will be good news for fans - as there have been hints that the new stadium will soon become a reality.

Plans for the new grounds

The club is currently involved in a High Court battle with supermarket Sainsbury's over the purchase of the old Memorial Stadium.

With the new owners investment, former Chairman Nick Higgs seemed to suggest in a press conference today that the outcome of the court case was no longer important in deciding whether or not the new stadium could be built.

Bristol Rovers: meet the new owners

Bristol Rovers has been bought by the Al Qadis - an influential Jordanian family.

The club's new owners talk to the media for the first time. Credit: Bristol Rovers

The Al-Qadis are significant shareholders in the Arab Jordan Investment Bank.

Below are their first word's as official new owners of the club:

Advertisement

Bristol Rovers: New stadium likely with new owners

A current court case between Bristol Rovers and Sainsburys over the purchase of Memorial Stadium is "no longer relevant" according to the club.

This suggests the new owners will ensure the new stadium will go ahead regardless of the outcome of the club's appeal.

Sainsburys now NOT in the conversation, hinting the new stadium will go ahead regardless of the outcome of the club's appeal.

Load more updates Back to top

Latest ITV News reports