Source: Team_Talk
Yeung gives Blues assurances
Carson Yeung has told Birmingham he will continue to provide backing for the club despite facing five charges of money laundering in Hong Kong.[LNB] Blues acting chairman Peter Pannu flew out to Hong Kong to hold talks with Yeung who has been released on bail until the next court hearing on August 11.[LNB]Pannu insists Yeung will continue to show his support for City and that he hopes to attend the opening game of the season on August 6 against Derby.[LNB]Yeung had to surrender his passport under the terms of his bail agreement.[LNB]Pannu told the Birmingham Sunday Mercury: "I have met with Carson and have an assurance his support for the club continues.[LNB]"He will visit once some priorities are sorted out in Hong Kong, hopefully for our first game."[LNB]The charges against Yeung relate to the period 2001 to 2007 - two years before he became Birmingham's major share-holder with a 26.31% stake.[LNB]Pannu insisted any players would be sold only with the approval of new manager Chris Hughton and if the price is right.[LNB]He said: "Reasonable but only market (value) offers will be considered and with the agreement of our new manager."
