Enter Massimo 30 Jan 2014
Two months after agreeing to take a 75% stake in the club, a move by Sport Capital collapses. Word of a bid from Massimo Cellino strengthens.
McDermott is fired – or not 31 Jan 2014
Cellino fires Brian McDermott as Leeds manager before he completes his takeover. Owners Gulf Finance House insist he remains.
League steps in 7 Feb 2014
With news that GFH have sold a 75% stake to Cellino, the Football League places a hold on the takeover.
Cellino guilty and fined 18 Mar 2014
Cellino is found guilty in a Sardinia court of tax evasion and fined €600,000 (£500,000).
Bid rejected 24 Mar 2014
The League reject Cellino’s bid to buy Leeds, citing the guilty verdict as grounds for him failing their owners’ and directors’ test. He appeals.
Ban overruled 5 Apr 2014
The League’s block of the takeover is overturned by Tim Kerr QC, the independent chairman of the League’s Professional Conduct Committee.
Cellino completes takeover 8 Apr 2014
The Italian completes his 75% takeover of the club, saying: “I want to be in the Premier League as soon as we can.”
McDermott leaves 30 May 2014
“… By mutual consent”.
Hockaday appointed 19 Jun 2014
Dave Hockaday, formerly of Forest Green Rovers, joins on a two-year deal.
Numbers game 3 July 2014
Goalkeeper Paddy Kenny is dropped because his birthday is on 17 May – and 17 is Cellino’s unlucky number.
Hockaday axed 28 Aug 2014
After just six games, Hockaday is fired.
Enter Milanic 22 Sep 2014
Darko Milanic the former Sturm Graz manager, is made head coach. Cellino says: “I don’t know why I’ve chosen him. He’s good-looking.
‘Machiavellian’ verdict 24 Sep 2014
The written ruling on the tax evasion case in Italy rules Cellino engaged in a “Machiavellian simulation”.
Milanic out 25 Oct 2014
After six games, Milanic is sacked. Cellino says: “I made a mistake with this guy.”
… Redfearn in 27 Oct 2014
Neil Redfearn signs a rolling contract.
League calls time 1 Dec 2014
The League respond to Cellino’s conviction by announcing his disqualification from owning the club.
