Mark Lawn
Mark Lawn (born August 1960[1]) is Bradford City chairman along with Julian Rhodes. In June 2007, he loaned the club the money to pay off debts the banks, taking on the debt himself.
He has been a City fan for more than 40 years since he was a young child.[2]
Lawn set up business Driver Hire, in Bingley, in 1983. He expanded the business into a nationwide firm with more than 100 outlets before he sold his share in 1999.[2]
During his time as chairman Lawn has driven away both players and managers, including legends, Stuart McCall and Peter Jackson. Lawn was heard criticising the Bradford youth team and was also seen cheering the opposition on one occasion. He forced Peter Jackson out by telling him his team was not fit to be in this league (league 2) (after only a handful of games into the season). Mark Lawn also forced the closure of the popular fan site www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk.
Lawn is known for his rash responses and bad language in public, once when asked why the Bradford team weren't doing well by a supporter he replied with "Blame your f**ckin messiah" referring to then Bradford manager Stuart McCall. Lawn receives hefty interest on the 1 million loan he loaned to the club and has threatened to take this loan out on many occassions when supporters questioned his running of the club.
[edit] References
- ^ Parker, Simon (2010-08-16). "One shot on target enough for uninspiring Bantams to scrape victory". Telegraph & Argus. http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/8333122.Lawn_s_50th_birthday_present_is_Evans_sent/. Retrieved 2010-08-16.
- ^ a b "Lawn pitches in as City investor". Telegraph & Argus. 7 June 2007. http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/search/display.var.1452580.0.lawn_pitches_in_as_city_investor.php. Retrieved 2007-12-15.
