Hood - No Bulls takeover talks
Bradford Bulls chairman Peter Hood has no knowledge of an impending takeover, despite press speculation.
Last Updated: 14/06/11 3:15pm
Bradford Bulls chairman Peter Hood has no knowledge of an impending takeover, despite press speculation.
West Yorkshire businessman Steve Parkin reportedly wants to purchase both Bradford City and the Super League outfit, forming a joint sporting club in the city and eventually building a purpose-built stadium for them to share.
Parkin, who was involved in talks to buy Wakefield earlier this year, has submitted a bid for the football club to joint chairmen Mark Lawn and Julian Rhodes and has been in secret talks with representatives of both clubs for several weeks, according to the Yorkshire Post.
But Hood insisted: "I have to say that is news to me. Neither I nor any of the club's directors has had any dialogue with Mr Parkin.
"Neither have we received any expression of interest on his behalf or on behalf of any of his business interests.
"The takeover question pops up from time to time and our answer is always the same - we will gladly sit down in confidence with any credible individual or consortium of would-be investors and listen to what he, she or they have to say.
"If Mr Parkin wishes to have that conversation he will be most welcome.
"In the meantime, we continue to engage with Bradford Council and with private sector developers with a view to turning Odsal into a stadium that is fully fit for purpose for the 21st century."
