The AFC Leeds option is a potentially serious direction given where the club is possibly about to end up. OK, it's inconceivable in our hearts that LUFC could go, but having learnt the lessons the hard way over the last 6 years then a club who's model we could mostly all support would get my backing. In the longer term of course we'd get Chairman Betty and Chief Exec Rick D telling us why we need to pay 2k a season ticket, although there are Spanish club models that might just work, as long as you have a rock-solid constitution allied to a few local 'philanthropists'. Whilst the Scum version split their fans, if there is no LUFC that's a completely different proposition isn't it? John
Paul Cundell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As you say Pete, each to his own opinion, but what if the worst happens and Bates can't bully the FL into letting him takeover the golden share? No Leeds United or AFC Leeds - with a worldwide fan base. How would the non-league football world cope with a beast that could command 10K fans at every game or whose worldwide support demanded radio coverage of previously unheard of levels of the football pyramid? Pray tell what will be the difference between you supporting LUFC in the 3rd division and AFCL in the north east counties? You'll still have to dig around for news but the news just might be brighter and about the football - which would be nice. Club before Chairman has no relevance to Side before Self - it's not even a similar analogy. Side before self would suggest that despite your misgivings if the rest of the LUFC family though AFC Leeds was a good idea you would give it your whole hearted support. If Bates manages to maintain a League 1 club I admit you'll still get some coverage on the other side of the world. But considering the imminent free agent status of players, LUFC could well either be relegated or ejected before Bates gets his golden share. Paul > > All entitled to your opinion I guess, but a famous footbal > team from Leeds > is these days just a tad larger than a few northern counties... > > Leeds IS an international brand (albeit an embarassing one > atm). Leeds fans > are found all around the world. Not plastic fans - but > diehard fans meeting > up all around the world, enjoying the shared experiences of > supporting Leeds > thru thick n thin > > Well the "thin" bit is definitely upon us - hows about > sticking with the > club as it is? Nobody has to like Bates, but everyone here > loves the club. > > if a famous ex Captain was once paraphrased as "Side before > self every time" > surely the fans can put Club before Chairman every single time too??? > > AFC Leeds??? get the feck away from me!!! _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist Join The Leeds United Supporters Trust at www.lufctrust.org --------------------------------- Yahoo! Answers - Get better answers from someone who knows. Tryit now. _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist Join The Leeds United Supporters Trust at www.lufctrust.org
