Billionaire Tycoon Completes Preston Takeover
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American billionaire Walden Schmidt today completed his takeover of Preston North End, and after consultation with fans at a meet and greet, has decided to undergo the liquidation process, and agreed to the team suffering relegation to the Blue Square Bet North. As part of the liquidation process, Schmidt has not chosen to re-name the club from Preston North End to Preston F.C, as he feels Preston North End is the most recognised club name in the history of the team, and has reached an agreement with the clubs players to keep them on at the club and help them win promotion back to the football league. Sports manufacturing giants Nike have also agreed to supply the clubs kits for the 2013-14 season onward. Sky Sports News will hold an interview with internet tycoon Schmidt, who made his fortune through software development and is worth an estimated £1.3B, to ask why he chose to buy the financial stricken club, and save them from going out of business entirely. The clubs stadium, Deepdale, has also been purchased by Schmidt so the club can keep their heritage from their home ground, as being one of the founder clubs of the football league 124 years ago. First team manager Simon Grayson has also stepped down from his position due to the takeover, but has refused to speak to the media explaining his decision, amid rumours he is taking a sabbatical.