Russell Crowe won't be buying Leeds United

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Back in February, Russell Crowe tweeted, external Leeds United fans asking if it was a "good idea" to buy the club.

But despite more than 3,000 favourites - he's returned to Twitter to confirm he won't be buying the Championship side.

Fear not Peacocks fans - he still loves the club, it's because he doesn't want to spend time away from his kids.

Despite saying buying LUFC would be a "massive opportunity", he wouldn't be able to commit his time to the club.

He wrote: "Economics tell the folks in my organisation we could smash this, but, I know the personal toll it takes.

"Without my actual hands on the wheel in Leeds I can't guarantee investors a return. I've loved Leeds all my life. I will always.

"I will not steal any more of my children's time - it's that simple."

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In his series of tweets, the Gladiator star referenced his experience of being involved with the turnaround of South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league side - he has a 50% stake in the club.

In Ocotber, the NRL Championship for the first time in 43 years.

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