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Feb 25, 2015 - 6:43 PM
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johnjohnson
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Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe has asked his Twitter followers whether it would be a good idea to buy Championship club Leeds United.
The English club are owned by Eleonora Sport Limited but banned president Massimo Cellino has sold his personal stake in both the company and Leeds.
BBC Sport has learned New Zealand-born Crowe, who is a Leeds supporter, would consider buying the club if he was approached and had the backing of fans.
Leeds are currently 14th in the table.
Crowe, 50, is already the co-owner of rugby league club South Sydney Rabbitohs, who play in Australia's National Rugby League.
His affection for Leeds dates back to his schooldays, when he used to watch editions of the BBC's Match of the Day.
While his brother, Terry, adopted Liverpool as his favourite team, Crowe went for Leeds, who were enjoying the greatest period in their history under manager Don Revie.
As recently as Saturday, Crowe tweeted his support for the club following a surprise win at Middlesbrough.
Leeds have been dogged by off-field problems in recent seasons and have had a succession of managers since Cellino became involved with the former Champions League semi-finalists last April.
The 58-year-old Italian, who was found guilty of tax evasion in an Italian court last year, is currently barred from running the club until 10 April after failing the Football League's "fit and proper person's test".
Responding to a message on Twitter imploring him to buy Leeds United, Crowe, who has around 1.67m followers on the social media site, replied: "Anybody else think this is a good idea?"
he reaction from Leeds fans was overwhelmingly positive.
Leeds Fans LLP, a group supporting fan ownership of the Championship club, told Crowe they wanted a "fan voice on the board" and they "would love to have" him involved.
That prompted Crowe, who has an estimated net worth of $75m (£48m), to lay out his management "vision".
"There has to be one voice that sets the tone," he wrote. "Every thought and every decision has to be about success on the field."
Leeds told BBC Sport they had not received an approach from Crowe.
Paul Keat, chairman of the Leeds United supporter's trust, told BBC Radio 5 live that news of Russell Crowe's interest in the club was "the latest round" in the Leeds United "circus" and that all the fans want is "consistency and stability".
"If he is serious, let him come forward," said Keats. "But whether he has the time and resources has yet to be determined.
"His net worth probably does not merit him buying it outright. But in football you need to have a good friend, so whether he buys it himself or uses the friendships he's got.
"There are people in Yorkshire who have money so whether he comes as part of consortium is up to him.
"If he wants to come to Elland Road and sit next to me and my children he is more than welcome. I will even buy him a pint."
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/31627045
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Russell crowe? Tg, iv seen it all now!
This is like michael jackson at fulham and steve mcqueen and Raquel welch in the chelsea dressing room in 1970!!!
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Feb 27, 2015 - 5:55 AM
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Tall Guy
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Well, he usually gets lots of plaudits for his tactical nouse, but I think last night, The Brodge let this game get away.
He was so slow to change the game during the 2nd half, as the Turks overran Libpool and when they got the equaliser, they had the momentum.
I didn't see extra time or the penalties, cos I had to go out and play footy last night for 8-00pm, but I've heard most people say they deserved it overall.
Oh well, we will just have to bag 3rd or 4th place now 
Leeds beat Besiktas by 6 in our last encounter with them. Okay, a year or three ago now.
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Couldnt face watching pardieu punching the air as bolasie opens west ham up and sets up gayle or puncheon!
So im playing tennis instead to avoid it!
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