Fernandes slams Sullivan

Fernandes, the Malaysian businessman behind AirAsia and the Lotus Formula One team, announced on Thursday he had submitted an offer to Sullivan and Gold (pictured) for the club he supports.

But Sullivan told the Evening Standard: "Tony Fernandes wanted to buy 51 per cent of the club for two bob."

Fernandes, though, fired back with a series of messages on Twitter. He said: "Make up your mind sullivan and gold. One minute you say no offer then you say its a joke offer. It was a good offer with good money and brought in good people."

Three follow-up messages said: "Gold and sulivan (sic) can say whatever they want. I have been a lifelong fan and would have brought good money , good ideas, new people and a new belief.

"As for PR stunts. Wow. They are always in the press making huge claims. Were we not supposed to be in europe. Now we have been relegated. 2 sacked managers.

"All good players will be sold. No new trainning (sic) ground which is the most important ingredient I feel. Look at how many injuries we have. And more investment into the academy."