Antonov & Dubov buy Leaders in Football

The duo closing in on Portsmouth FC - Vladimir Antonov and Roman Dubov - have bought a 65% controlling stake in the Leaders in Football business.

The business, which was set up by a former Football Association director, puts on an annual conference, which has proved extremely influential.

In its three years, the conference has attracted more than 1,000 director level delegates.

So what's the motivation of Antonov and Dubov here? Are they trying to gain some legitimacy, and influence with the upper echelons of English football, as they try to finalise their Pompey purchase?