He then started a venture , funding football transfers on a sale and leaseback basis , including several deals with Leeds United chairman Peter Ridsdale .
Ranson invested heavily in the company , and sold his stake for several million pounds in 2002 .
Ranson then started a venture , funding football transfers on a sale and leaseback basis , including several deals with Leeds United chairman Peter Ridsdale .
Ranson invested heavily in the company , and sold his stake for several million pounds in 2002 .