Leeds have agreed a settlement with Chelsea and have dropped
their complaint that the Premiership champions tried to poach three
of their academy scholars.
Ken Bates raised the issue in August, when he accused his former
club of breaking youth development rules to move teenagers Tom
Taiwo and Michael Woods to Stamford Bridge.
He claimed Chelsea had also tried to persuade a third youngster to
leave Elland Road - but Danny Rose opted to stay in
Yorkshire.
Leeds chairman Bates called for the London club to be deducted
points, thrown out of competitions and suspended from the transfer
market.
He claimed financial punishment had no effect on the club
bankrolled by billionaire owner Roman Abramovich.
The Premier League and the Football Association launched a joint
investigation but Leeds have now withdrawn their allegations and
accepted a settlement fee.
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