The Western Morning News
21 Feb 1997
Geller says Grecians are not on his mind
TOM GARD
at Home Park
TELEVISION psychic Uri Geller claims reports that he is about
to make a bid for Exeter City are bending the truth.
The star, known to millions for his apparent ability to restart
watches, stop cable cars in their I tracks and, of course, render
everyday kitchen utensils unusable just by holding them between
his fingers is a well I known supporter of Reading FC, and told
this month's issue of Total Football magazine that he is
seriously considering buying a Second or Third Division club.
Geller's 16-year-old son Daniel is an Exeter fan and that Geller
counts the club's chairman Ivor Doble as a personal friend after
I appearing at the pre-season friendly with Chelsea and watching
the team lose at Brighton and Hove Albion last week.
And yesterday Geller was quoted as saying: "I'm looking at
three or four Second and Third Division clubs. Obviously Exeter
is one possibility."
"I have not examined Exeter's financial position, which would
have to be done before I took my interest any further. But I truly
believe that Exeter City can be a really good club."
But speaking to the WMN later he insisted his remarks had been
taken out of context.
"Basically I think this story has started because my son
is a very big supporter of Exeter City. The rumours have been
swept away and taken on wings," he said.
"I can't say what my son would like me to do. I'm sure he'd
like it if I bought Liverpool.
"I am sending scouts out to get information on something
like 40% of clubs in the Second and Third Divisions, which I will
assess."
"But the next step will not come until sometime next year.
I'm too busy with my work worldwide at the moment and when I do
buy a club I will have to drop 70% of that work."
Meanwhile manager Peter Fox will have decided this morning whether
or not to take young Wolves striker Glen Crowe on loan in time
for tomorrow's crucial relegation basement battle with Darlington.
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