Russell Crowe rules himself out of takeover bid for Leeds

Russell Crowe has ruled himself out of the running to become Leeds owner

RUSSELL CROWE has ruled himself out of the running to become the new owner of Leeds.

 

The Hollywood A-lister has been linked with a move to purchase the football club in recent months.

However, the 51-year-old has said he will not be buying the Yorkshire club now amid fears it could upset his family life.

 

The actor, famous for his roles in Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind, has experience in the sporting industry and admitted he could 'smash it' at Leeds.

Although experience owning rugby league team the South Sydney Rabbitohs has dissuaded him from making a move into football ownership.

#8 I will not though steal anymore time from my children. It's that simple.

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) August 25, 2015

 

Economics tell the folks in my organisation we could smash this, but, I know the personal toll it takes

Russell Crowe

 

He explained on Twitter: "I know what it takes . I've been through it, I look at the Mighty Leeds opportunity and I evaluate it through the time stolen from my kids. 

"Economics tell the folks in my organisation we could smash this, but, I know the personal toll it takes, and I know  without my actual hands on the wheel in Leeds I can't guarantee investors a return. 

"I've loved Leeds all my life. I will always. I will not though steal anymore time from my children. It's that simple.