CROWE: FAMILY COMES FIRST

HE PREVIOUSLY asked Leeds United fans their opinion on whether it was a good idea to try and buy the Yorkshire club, but actor and film producer Russell Crowe has poured water on any possible moves for the Championship club. Back in February, Crowe caused a mini stir as he suggested he would be interested in a move for the club he supports.

The Gladiator star has a 50 per cent stake in Australian Rugby League side South Sydney Rabbitohs, who won the NRL Championship last October.

Leeds, meanwhile, have been out of the Premier League for the last 12 years and failed to win any of their opening four games of the season. However he returned to the social media channel last week to reveal that family responsibilities, rather than football interests, would be his priority.

“Economics tell the folks in my organisation we could smash this, but, I know the personal toll it takes,” he tweeted. “I will not steal any more of my children’s time – it’s that simple.”