American linked to Carlisle United sets up UK sports company

Documents filed with Companies House show that the Florida-based logistics businessman formed Castle Sports Group Limited on July 18.

Mr Piatak is one of two directors, with his wife Patricia the other.

Under the heading 'nature of business' at Companies House, it is listed as: "93110 - Operation of sports facilities."

The new businessis the only company in the UK in which the Piataks are listed as directors.

The company's registered address is 3rd Floor, 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire.

Its secretary is listed as Oakwood Corporate Secretary Limited, which is based at the same Altrincham address.

The Companies House document showing the new UK business established by Thomas and Patricia Piatak (Image: Companies House)

The business was established at a time the Piataks were actively exploring their interest in Carlisle United.

It came just over a week after the family were in the city to meet club officials as well as attend United's pre-season friendly at Annan Athletic.

That came a month and a half after they attended Carlisle's play-off games against Bradford City at Brunton Park and Stockport County at Wembley.

Documents show Thomas and Patricia Piatak as directors of Castle Sports Group Limited, which was established in July (Image: Companies House)

They did so in the directors' areas of the respective grounds and sat close to United's hierarchy.

The News & Star today revealed the Piataks' interest in the Blues, with the logistics businessman understood to have met Carlisle directors and supporters' trust representatives in recent weeks and months.

The club is yet to comment while Tom Piatak has not yet responded to the News & Star's invitation to comment.

You can read our full story, including photos of the Piataks at Wembley, HERE