Dundee United chief’s bid for Aussie side in doubt

TALKS between Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson and Football Federation Australia (FFA) have broken down over the sale of the A-League’s Newcastle Jets.

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson was in talks over A-League side Newcastle Jets. Picture: SNS

The FFA released a statement on Thursday saying Thompson’s consortium failed to complete the agreed sale by the informal 31 October deadline, meaning they have lost their exclusivity to the Jets.

FFA chief executive David Gallop said: “We will continue to talk to the Thompson group, but FFA will now resume talks with other interested parties.”

In May, FFA revoked Newcastle’s license and took over the team after financially troubled owner Nathan Tinkler placed the club into voluntary administration.

United chairman Thompson indicated it was interested in buying the Jets last December.