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 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.
Bristol Rovers has been bought by the Al Qadis - an influential Jordanian family.
The Al-Qadis are significant shareholders in the Arab Jordan Investment Bank.
On reports Al-Qadi family is worth £1.4bn - 'News to me. We will try many different ways of making this club successful on & off the field.'
Below are their first word's as official new owners of the club:
Mr Al Qadi is a lifelong fan of English Football and a member of the executive board of the Jordan Football Association.
AQ: "We really see the potential of this great club, we want to improve in all areas, not just on the field.
AQ: "Bristol Rovers has always been known as a family club and it is my family’s wish to maintain that tradition."
AQ "This deal is all about my passion for football. This club has some fantastic supporters.
AQ "When we purchased the club we knew about the stadium issue but we know that a new stadium is a requirement.
AQ "We will support Darrell in every way we can and hope he can bring us even more success.
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