Leeds United CEO predicts Premier League ownership changes and mocks Liverpool 'hostage video' apology

Kinnear insists the footballing world remains unconvinced by the apologies issued by 'big six' owners since the botched and aborted launch of a European Super League and took aim at Liverpool owner John Henry for the video in which he expressed contrition to Reds supporters.

"The fall-out from the failed European Super League proposal has continued, and while the demonstration at Old Trafford stole the headlines, it is the nascent regulatory work of the Premier League, the FA and UEFA that will have the longest lasting impact," he said.

"Fortunately the footballing world has not been fooled by the follow expressions of contrition (even when delivered in the compelling format of a hostage video) and recognise that the protagonists ultimately will, over the longer term, remain obdurate in trying to create the footballing oligopoly they crave. However, I believe the new regulations enshrining the principles of meritocracy, sustainability, financial solidarity and formalised supporter consultation will frustrate their ambitions to such an extent it will provoke a number of changes in ownership."

The plans for a breakaway competition involving a dozen of Europe's top clubs prompted protests from supporters at Elland Road before Leeds' clash with Liverpool and last weekend Manchester United fans forced the postponement of their club's game against the Reds by breaking into Old Trafford.

Nine of the original ESL clubs, including the six Premier League clubs, have been given a financial sanction by UEFA.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid have confirmed their commitment to the European governing body and its competitions.

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are set to face "appropriate action" having refused to renounce the breakaway.