One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson has revealed that he will now not be taking over Doncaster Rovers.

The star was to become co-owner of the team alongside the former chairman John Ryan but they have not passed the Football League’s "fit and proper person's test".

Tomlinson tweeted: "I'm absolutely gutted the Doncaster Rovers deal is not going ahead. I am desperate for the club to be given the recognition it deserves :(" he wrote.

"I was explicitly told that the deal to buy the club was not dependent on the money raised by Crowdfunding . Unfortunately I was misled.

"My passion for Doncaster Rovers remains as strong as ever, and I hope that I can still be involved with the club moving forward!

"And to all the Doncaster Rovers fans , I will do all in my power to help the club succeed. I really do love the club !

"For the record, I insisted contractually I would never earn a penny from DRFC. I simply wanted to help club& community. Still hoping I can."