Revie to make Bates approach

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Revie, son of Leeds and England manager Don Revie, revealed last week he is interested in heading a consortium to take over the Elland Road outfit.

He told the Mail on Sunday: "It is time to sit down with Ken Bates to push this thing further and see what he wants. I intend to ring him on Monday and arrange a meeting to find out what the story is."

He added: "I know Ken and I quite like him. It's always best to deal with him face to face and be up front about it.

"I've been staggered by the reaction of Leeds fans to my interest in taking the club back where we belong. I've always said they are the most passionate in the country and they've proved me right."

Bates took Leeds into administration before their final Coca-Cola Championship game of the season.

The administrators KMPG immediately agreed to sell the club back to a new company - Leeds United Football Club Limited - headed by Bates, but the deal has to be approved by creditors at a meeting on June 1 and by the Football League.

Bates' move has sparked rival interest in running the club from Revie and Leeds entrepreneur and former club director Simon Morris.

Revie, who runs the football conventions and forums company Soccerex, has been discussing finance with a number of backers, including the wealthy Maktoum family who rule Dubai.