[LU] That Mawhinney statement in full

[John Boocock]

Football League chairman welcomes Leeds United points decision

Football League chairman Lord Mawhinney has called on Leeds United to 
draw a line under the 15 points row after a tribunal ruled against the 
Elland Road club's appeal.

Lord Mawhinney welcomed the decision to uphold the 15 point deduction, 
saying: "On behalf of the board and the League, I welcome the panel's 
findings in their entirety.

"It has found that the actions we took were reasonable and appropriate 
in these unprecedented circumstances and that we had the power to act as 
we did.

"Now I believe we should draw a line under the whole process.

"Leeds United are a valued member of the Football League family. We 
should all now get back to the business of football and enjoy the climax 
to what has already been an exciting season."