Jepson completes Castleford Tigers takeover

Castleford Tigers won the League Leaders' Shield in 2017 but lost in the Grand Final

Businessman Martin Jepson has completed his takeover of Super League club Castleford Tigers.

Jepson has become the majority shareholder of the west Yorkshire outfit after buying out previous owner Ian Fulton at the end of a drawn out process.

While expressing his delight at taking over, the new owner, who has made his money in property, is determined to drive the Tigers forward.

"I am totally committed to seeing a stronger Castleford competing in the Super League and the club being sustainable for many generations to come," he said.

Castleford are currently 10th in Super League, with only two wins from their nine games so far this season.