Re: [LU] David Brennan

[Damian Walsh]

Gosh - I'm just catching up with the terrible news.

What a sad thing. His poor family must be devastated.

Praying for them all..

Damian

On Fri, Jun 26, 2020 at 9:56 PM Kevin Lewis (UK SBS) <
kevin.le...@uksbs.co.uk> wrote:

> So Sorry, to hear Dave’s passing.
> I agree with the all the sympathies expressed by many of the list
> stalwarts from the late 90s.
> It is good to see some of those names again, but as is often the case it
> takes such a sad event to instigate such expression.
>
> I’d like to thank Dave for shaving my head in Nottingham, 1996. Little
> knowing it would never grow back!
>
> He was one of the guys that made the long trips to Leeds from Didcot
> worthwhile in those days when the football was sometimes less than
> riveting, and he was always good company at associated List gatherings.
>
> RIP Dave and condolences to the family.
>
> KOT.
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Re: [LU] David Brennan

[Kevin Lewis (UK SBS)]

So Sorry, to hear Dave’s passing.
I agree with the all the sympathies expressed by many of the list stalwarts 
from the late 90s.
It is good to see some of those names again, but as is often the case it takes 
such a sad event to instigate such expression.

I’d like to thank Dave for shaving my head in Nottingham, 1996. Little knowing 
it would never grow back!

He was one of the guys that made the long trips to Leeds from Didcot worthwhile 
in those days when the football was sometimes less than riveting, and he was 
always good company at associated List gatherings.

RIP Dave and condolences to the family.

KOT.


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Re: [LU] Ideal Gnome Exhibition

[John Lee via Leedslist]

I just read the MOALM piece - I’d forgotten all about ‘Bob Holness’ :-) 

Both funny and ever so slightly embarrassing. I do remember me and DRB singing 
on the train, along with everyone else. Jeez I was pissed. When I got into 
Wemberlee I booed Trevor Brooking who walked past, and then we had an 
altercation with the posh Leeds fans in front as we wouldn’t stand for the 
National Dirge, and following that we gave Virginia Bottomley some direct 
advice :-) Then Craig from the Sisters of Mercy tapped me on the shoulder and 
was laughing at our antics. ALAW.

And that gnome - I see him every few years, usually in In De Wildemaan in 
Amsterdam, Guy Thornton of course - cracking gent.





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> On 26 Jun 2020, at 14:55, Ted  wrote:
> 
> Bloody hell, 24 years ago!
> I must have only been about 11 
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Re: [LU] Joke De Jour from DRB

[John Lee via Leedslist]

Shocking :-( 

I recognise the ‘did he actually do any work’ quip - did any of us :-) 
Fortunately email and web monitoring wasn’t a thing in the BL back in the 
halcyon days of the list, otherwise I’d have been out, courtesy of Voice, Pope 
Paul, Maggie, DRB, Gav, Rogerre, Betty, Mike & Claire, Guy etc. Great days.

I wonder if we can commemorate DRB, something that will carry on, like the LUFC 
U23 Player of the Year, or something like that? Am sure someone will have 
better ideas if it’s deemed appropriate?

> On 26 Jun 2020, at 14:53, John Boocock  wrote:
> 
> Just as I was about to stop trawling through the archives from 1996 I 
> stumbled across this which I couldn't resist sharing because it is so crap. 
> There were lots of laughs in them pre social media days...
> 
> N.B. DRB sent this at about half nine in the morning of a Friday - did he 
> actually do any work (in between ringing LUFC about tickets and emailing the 
> list?)
> 
> Betty
> 
>   Reply-To: "D.R. BRENNAN" 
>   To: leeds-uni...@vax.ox.ac.uk
>   Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 09:34:44 GMT0BST
>   Subject: NON-LU: But with a sporting angle
> 
>   Mother carrot and three daughter carrots.
> 
>   Daughter carrots say to mother "We are off out to find husbands"
> 
>   Some time later, first daughter carrot comes back with a King Edward
>   potato.  Mother is very pleased.  "A good choice first daughter" says
>   mother carrot.
> 
>   A little later, second daughter carrot comes back with a Jersey Royal
>   potato.  Mother carrot is doubley pleased.  "Excellent" says mother
>   carrot "I will now have two daughters married to royalty".
> 
>   Third daughter finally arrives back.  She has got Desmond Lynam with
>   her.  Mother isn't pleased.  "You can't marry Des Lynam" says Mother
>   carrot to daughter carrot.  "Why not?" asks upset daughter carrot.
> 
>   "Cos he's a commentator" says mother.
> 
>   HA-HAAA H H Boom Boom hahaha (ala Basil Brush).
> 
>   DRB
> 
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Re: [LU] Ideal Gnome Exhibition

[Ted]

Bloody hell, 24 years ago!
I must have only been about 11 
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[LU] Joke De Jour from DRB

[John Boocock]

Just as I was about to stop trawling through the archives from 1996 I 
stumbled across this which I couldn't resist sharing because it is so 
crap. There were lots of laughs in them pre social media days...


N.B. DRB sent this at about half nine in the morning of a Friday - did 
he actually do any work (in between ringing LUFC about tickets and 
emailing the list?)


Betty

   Reply-To: "D.R. BRENNAN" 
   To: leeds-uni...@vax.ox.ac.uk
   Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 09:34:44 GMT0BST
   Subject: NON-LU: But with a sporting angle

   Mother carrot and three daughter carrots.

   Daughter carrots say to mother "We are off out to find husbands"

   Some time later, first daughter carrot comes back with a King Edward
   potato.  Mother is very pleased.  "A good choice first daughter" says
   mother carrot.

   A little later, second daughter carrot comes back with a Jersey Royal
   potato.  Mother carrot is doubley pleased.  "Excellent" says mother
   carrot "I will now have two daughters married to royalty".

   Third daughter finally arrives back.  She has got Desmond Lynam with
   her.  Mother isn't pleased.  "You can't marry Des Lynam" says Mother
   carrot to daughter carrot.  "Why not?" asks upset daughter carrot.

   "Cos he's a commentator" says mother.

   HA-HAAA H H Boom Boom hahaha (ala Basil Brush).

   DRB

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[LU] Ideal Gnome Exhibition

[John Boocock]

Whilst looking for DRB's interview piece with Wilko I came across this 
excellent description of the MOALM.


At this rate I'll be reposting Chantelle!

The Age of innocence which we shared with DRB...

Reply-To: John Lee

To: leeds-uni...@vax.ox.ac.uk (Non Receipt Notification Requested)
Subject: LU: Ideal Gnome Exhibition??

  Well, some well-documented and thoroughly entertaining accounts of the
  London revelries have reached the list so far, and here's my judgement on
  the carrying on!

  Seeing Leeds get stuffed at Rugby League to Bradford Balls wasn't an
  ideal starter for ten but bugger it, I had beer to drink so off I popped
  into the Pontefract Castle (couldn't resist it - crap inside though -
  it's on Wigmore St) for a couple prior to meeting Betty & assorted
  liggers from his past, and Nick and his missus who go to't matches with
  me in the Moon and 6d on Wardour Street.  Ted Heaton and co were `doing
  Soho' and left just before I got there which was a bit of a bugger! I had
  a quick and unsuccessful look for them, but the best offer I got was from
  some rain-coated up ponce asking me if I wanted to see a good show! After
  colourfully informing him that he wasn't my type it was back to the Moon
  and 6d.  After watching a peculiar little theatrical bloke in long black
  coat, black hat and `actor' characteristics shuffling around watching us,
  charas were ordered as the by now beered-up posse headed for the MOALM.
  Bloody hell, it was in a match-box crammed with all manner of wierdos!
  Sat at the door was Roger `wanna buy a used car guv' Goodairs mate Bob
  Holness, swearing like shite and leering over Becks!  Everywhere I went
  this pissed up student appeared, trying to cadge free photocopies from
  the library - Jesus, Graham White - how sad are you when you're pissed???
  And then appeared a gnome - a big gnome admittedly, but it was a gnome in
  a 450 year old little hat - and it was a pissed gnome too!!  I turned
  round "So can you sort me out any free photocopies then??" nagged the
  swaying stude!  Nick was chuckling away - he'd spotted the luvvie actor!
  It was madness really - God, I even spoke to James Lundon, who like most
  of the people who sometimes talk a load of clap was a pretty decent
  geezer.  "Look at the f***ing state of that f***ing hat you scruffy
  f***ing b**tard" - who else could it be but Bradfords answer to Roger
  Mellie, Mr Goodair himself, done up like a butchers dog and sniffing
  round the 50 year old landlady all night!!  Aye, we saw you, don't worry,
  you dirty get!!

  Top blokes were everywhere - Muckshifter and the Wakey boys - Christ you
  lot stood out - you looked normal!!  And of course, all round Gods
  fanatic Vic Appelian, Ham Sandwich, Padraig, Gav - God, nearly everyone
  except Nige Kinder who I couldn't catch up with all night and was
  genuinely pissed off that I didn't see him.  The post pub singing to the
  miserable twat of a neighbour who called the rozzers was highly amusing
  and then it was...

  The curry experience was wierd - I was sat opposite this big gnome!!!
  Some Southern softies started spouting on about Rugby UNION - I ask you!!
  Then they tried singing - I've seen more attitude in a Nottinghamshire
  miner!  Vic and me grabbed a cab with some cheery Cockney wanker, who
  once he'd dropped Vic off didn't have a clue where he was - I got out on
  Bond St and walked - knowledge my arse!! A swiftie in the hotel bar then
  it was Sky Sports all night, unaccompanied by my attention!

  11:57 Sunday and I was in the Constitution - the San Miguel was flowing
  and three hours later so was I.  I have to say that the 10 minute train
  ride to Wembley was THE highlight of the weekend - ace singing, Boococks
  CIA trained brother looking menacingly on, Voice, DRB and me hollering
  like there was no tomorrow ( and many of us wished there hadn't been) and
  in the midst of it all one old lady and a couple reading trying to ignore
  us - peach!  Oh, and Dave, one of Betty's mates accompanying us with a
  mouth organ - bizarre!  Had to walk right through the Villa fans and
  everyone was in good spirits - a joint rendition of "If you hate Man Utd
  clap your hands" getting universal approval!

  Post match back in the Moon and 6d and there was Vic, Ted H and the Tad
  Four, and a couple of Loiners as depressed as it gets.  But a few drinks
  and a good Italian later (cheers Vic!) and it was all smiles - who am I
  kidding, I was still mightily depressed!

  Anyway, the point is that there are some good people on this list and
  whilst Sunday was profoundly depressing the get-togethers made sure some
  of the weekends memories will be good ones!  Guy has been thanked by
  others and I'll add mine to them - cheers, it was an excellent night!

  Football - eh, it's a bastard!

  And finally, which hospital did Graham White have his stomach pumped out
  in??  Bloody students!!  And NO, I will not get you any freebies - you

Re: [LU] David DRB Brennan

[Jim Moran]

RIP DRB. Let’s get promotion for you!

On Fri, 26 Jun 2020 at 13:12, seanscribe--- via Leedslist <
leedslist@gn.apc.org> wrote:

> This is very sad news. I can't remember exactly when I joined the list -
> somewhere in the '95-'97 timeframe - but DRB was always one of the most
> consistent posters. Condolences to his family. And yes, let's hope the team
> can win promotion to provide some joy in this otherwise terribly dark
> period.
> Sean
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Richard Walker via Leedslist 
> To: John Boocock ; leedslist@gn.apc.org <
> leedslist@gn.apc.org>; Nicholas Armit ; Richard Naef <
> rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk>
> Sent: Fri, Jun 26, 2020 2:52 am
> Subject: Re: [LU] David DRB Brennan
>
>  Likewise. RIP. Hopefully a win tomorrow for DRB.
> On Thursday, 25 June 2020, 20:43:55 BST, Richard Naef <
> rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk> wrote:
>
>  I don't think I met him, but like the rest of you lot, consider him kind
> of family
>
> Sent from my Mobile.
>
> 
> From: Nicholas Armit 
> Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 7:56:38 PM
> To: John Boocock ; leedslist@gn.apc.org <
> leedslist@gn.apc.org>; Richard Naef 
> Subject: Re: [LU] David DRB Brennan
>
> I didn't know Dave, but obviously read him on the list. My condolences to
> his family John.
>
> Nick
>
> On Thursday, June 25, 2020, 01:04:49 PM EDT, Richard Naef <
> rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks for letting us know John, sad news of another loss.  Please pass on
> my wishes if you speak to the family again.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Leedslist  leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org>> On Behalf Of John Boocock
> Sent: 25 June 2020 15:47
> To: leedslist@gn.apc.org
> Subject: [LU] David DRB Brennan
>
> Dear All,
>
> Earlier this week we heard of the sad death of one of the earliest members
> and most loved characters from the list, David “DRB” Brennan.
> Not only was DRB a list regular in the 90s as a trawl through the archives
> held by James Lundon proved but he also wrote a lot of good stuff.
>
> As a season ticket-holder he used to go to reserve matches at The Shay and
> (as well as Maggie Barber) post regular reports of the reserves’
> progress. He was a regular source of ticket information and became very
> friendly with Mandy in the ticket office especially when trying to find out
> what times cup matches would be played and what the ticket allocations
> would be.
>
> DRB and his wife Kate were part of a gang that regularly met pre-match (he
> was an Adolphi regular), he was at the MOALM and he was the man behind the
> sponsored head shave at the first Euronet in 1996.
>
> Like others on the list he was a Northern Soul boy, coming from Horsforth
> what else would he be?
>
> One of the friendliest, funniest and kindest blokes I have had the
> pleasure to meet he will always be the example I would use of what the list
> is about.
>
> DRB leaves behind, Kate and the two boys Sid and Bradley and we have been
> in touch to send our sympathy. No date has been set for what will be a very
> small family funeral but his brother-in-law suggests there might be a
> memorial service in the future. The family has asked, if anyone wishes to,
> that donations are made to MIND which is a charity DRB supported. (
> https://www.mind.org.uk/donate/)
>
> We checked with the family before we posted anything to the list and they
> were happy for us to do this. As we get more information, we will pass this
> on but in the meantime please enjoy the following post to the list from
> 1996, it’s typical of the DRB we knew and loved (that and the bloody song
> he wrote about Tomas Brolin!)
>
> RIP DRB.
>
> Betty
>
> From:VBORMC:"hss...@lucs-01.novell.leeds.ac.uk hss...@lucs-01.novell.leeds.ac.uk>" "D.R. BRENNAN"
> 20-FEB-1996 11:22:41.54
> To:leeds-uni...@vax.ox.ac.uk
> Subj:LU: Interview
>
> Interviewer: Mr Wilkinson, as your team selection for some games over the
> past few months has  been, shall we say, "innovative" what will be your
> policy for the Port Vale game?
>
> HW: Well, all things considered, and bearing in mind that our players have
> had a hectic autograph signing session recently, and it will be a bit
> chilly, I think 11 players will suffice.
>
> Interviewer: Mr Wilkinson, does this mean that even though your African
> players are back from international duty, you will not use them?
>
> HW: All things being equal, Tony, Phil and Lucas are definitely players,
> and players want to play, want to play, but there can only be so many
> players, who play, so they may play a part in playing but it's not so warm
> for players who normally play, normally play, in a warmer climate.
>
> Interviewer: It was suggested that in the Aston Villa game, you may have
> been better playing an attacking side, as the defence, containing so many
> youngsters, was unlikely to keep Villa out, offence being the best sort of
> defence.

Re: [LU] David DRB Brennan

[seanscribe--- via Leedslist]

This is very sad news. I can't remember exactly when I joined the list - 
somewhere in the '95-'97 timeframe - but DRB was always one of the most 
consistent posters. Condolences to his family. And yes, let's hope the team can 
win promotion to provide some joy in this otherwise terribly dark period.
Sean


-Original Message-
From: Richard Walker via Leedslist 
To: John Boocock ; leedslist@gn.apc.org 
; Nicholas Armit ; Richard Naef 

Sent: Fri, Jun 26, 2020 2:52 am
Subject: Re: [LU] David DRB Brennan

 Likewise. RIP. Hopefully a win tomorrow for DRB. 
    On Thursday, 25 June 2020, 20:43:55 BST, Richard Naef 
 wrote:  
 
 I don't think I met him, but like the rest of you lot, consider him kind of 
family

Sent from my Mobile.


From: Nicholas Armit 
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 7:56:38 PM
To: John Boocock ; leedslist@gn.apc.org 
; Richard Naef 
Subject: Re: [LU] David DRB Brennan

I didn't know Dave, but obviously read him on the list. My condolences to his 
family John.

Nick

On Thursday, June 25, 2020, 01:04:49 PM EDT, Richard Naef 
 wrote:


Thanks for letting us know John, sad news of another loss.  Please pass on my 
wishes if you speak to the family again.

-Original Message-
From: Leedslist 
mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org>> On Behalf 
Of John Boocock
Sent: 25 June 2020 15:47
To: leedslist@gn.apc.org
Subject: [LU] David DRB Brennan

Dear All,

Earlier this week we heard of the sad death of one of the earliest members and 
most loved characters from the list, David “DRB” Brennan.
Not only was DRB a list regular in the 90s as a trawl through the archives held 
by James Lundon proved but he also wrote a lot of good stuff.

As a season ticket-holder he used to go to reserve matches at The Shay and (as 
well as Maggie Barber) post regular reports of the reserves’
progress. He was a regular source of ticket information and became very 
friendly with Mandy in the ticket office especially when trying to find out 
what times cup matches would be played and what the ticket allocations would be.

DRB and his wife Kate were part of a gang that regularly met pre-match (he was 
an Adolphi regular), he was at the MOALM and he was the man behind the 
sponsored head shave at the first Euronet in 1996.

Like others on the list he was a Northern Soul boy, coming from Horsforth what 
else would he be?

One of the friendliest, funniest and kindest blokes I have had the pleasure to 
meet he will always be the example I would use of what the list is about.

DRB leaves behind, Kate and the two boys Sid and Bradley and we have been in 
touch to send our sympathy. No date has been set for what will be a very small 
family funeral but his brother-in-law suggests there might be a memorial 
service in the future. The family has asked, if anyone wishes to, that 
donations are made to MIND which is a charity DRB supported. 
(https://www.mind.org.uk/donate/)

We checked with the family before we posted anything to the list and they were 
happy for us to do this. As we get more information, we will pass this on but 
in the meantime please enjoy the following post to the list from 1996, it’s 
typical of the DRB we knew and loved (that and the bloody song he wrote about 
Tomas Brolin!)

RIP DRB.

Betty

From:    
VBORMC:"hss...@lucs-01.novell.leeds.ac.uk"
 "D.R. BRENNAN"
20-FEB-1996 11:22:41.54
To:    leeds-uni...@vax.ox.ac.uk
Subj:    LU: Interview

Interviewer: Mr Wilkinson, as your team selection for some games over the past 
few months has  been, shall we say, "innovative" what will be your policy for 
the Port Vale game?

HW: Well, all things considered, and bearing in mind that our players have had 
a hectic autograph signing session recently, and it will be a bit chilly, I 
think 11 players will suffice.

Interviewer: Mr Wilkinson, does this mean that even though your African players 
are back from international duty, you will not use them?

HW: All things being equal, Tony, Phil and Lucas are definitely players, and 
players want to play, want to play, but there can only be so many players, who 
play, so they may play a part in playing but it's not so warm for players who 
normally play, normally play, in a warmer climate.

Interviewer: It was suggested that in the Aston Villa game, you may have been 
better playing an attacking side, as the defence, containing so many 
youngsters, was unlikely to keep Villa out, offence being the best sort of 
defence.

HW: Youngsters, youngsters.  I was young once, and wanted to play, wanted to 
play.  You've got to give them a goal, I mean go, they may be short of pace, 
but Rob Bowman has got the same name as the Producer of the X Files, so who 
knows what might happen, might happen.  I picked the best side for the game, 
for the game.  When I start telling you where to use a metaphor instead of a 
simile, and when to employ onomat

Re: [LU] David Brennan

[Richard Naef]

Lovely comments Gav, football is irrelevant in these times, but I guess it's 
too late to do a Crowdie for him? (subject to family OK obvs)

Sent from my Mobile.


From: Leedslist  on behalf of Gav Burnage via 
Leedslist 
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 7:43:39 PM
To: leedslist@gn.apc.org 
Subject: [LU] David Brennan

I can't find the words to say what this horrible news is doing to me right
now, but maybe the tears say enough about this man whose generous
friendship came my way simply because of Leeds United and this
extraordinary email list.

He was funny and irreverent, much more clever than he liked to admit, and
kind and big hearted with it. Saying he was sociable is a bit of an
understatement; he got on with just about everyone at just about any time.

Saying "husband and father" doesn't come close either: he absolutely adored
Kate, and being married to her, and he absolutely loved Bradley and Sidney,
and being a full-on dad to them too (he usually preferred being called
David, but the email sign off proudly changed to Dadiv and Double
Dadiv after the boys arrived.) I am praying so hard for the three of you.

Dull match days (and good match days) on Row O in the top left of the kop
were all the better for having David around, singing shouting swearing and
chatting. He thoughtfully bought me a hip flask so we could all take turns
in matchday refuelling duties, and the best matchdays also involved the
Pudsey Special bus, a takeaway form the Bismillah, and some family time in
front of the telly (and the cats).

You didn't care much for religion, David; but then (and how I wish you'd
understood) I don't either.

May you rest in peace – and rise in glory

Love,
Gav
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Re: [LU] David DRB Brennan

[Brendan Osborne]

Similarly, I didn't know Dave personally, but always enjoyed his contributions 
to the list. Condolences to his family and friends, and his Leeds family too.

RIP Dave


Brendan



From: Leedslist  on behalf of Nicholas Armit via 
Leedslist 
Sent: Thursday 25 June 2020 18:56
To: John Boocock ; leedslist@gn.apc.org 
; Richard Naef 
Subject: Re: [LU] David DRB Brennan

I didn't know Dave, but obviously read him on the list. My condolences to his 
family John.
Nick
On Thursday, June 25, 2020, 01:04:49 PM EDT, Richard Naef 
 wrote:

 Thanks for letting us know John, sad news of another loss.  Please pass on my 
wishes if you speak to the family again.

-Original Message-
From: Leedslist  On Behalf Of John Boocock
Sent: 25 June 2020 15:47
To: leedslist@gn.apc.org
Subject: [LU] David DRB Brennan

Dear All,

Earlier this week we heard of the sad death of one of the earliest members and 
most loved characters from the list, David “DRB” Brennan.
Not only was DRB a list regular in the 90s as a trawl through the archives held 
by James Lundon proved but he also wrote a lot of good stuff.

As a season ticket-holder he used to go to reserve matches at The Shay and (as 
well as Maggie Barber) post regular reports of the reserves’
progress. He was a regular source of ticket information and became very 
friendly with Mandy in the ticket office especially when trying to find out 
what times cup matches would be played and what the ticket allocations would be.

DRB and his wife Kate were part of a gang that regularly met pre-match (he was 
an Adolphi regular), he was at the MOALM and he was the man behind the 
sponsored head shave at the first Euronet in 1996.

Like others on the list he was a Northern Soul boy, coming from Horsforth what 
else would he be?

One of the friendliest, funniest and kindest blokes I have had the pleasure to 
meet he will always be the example I would use of what the list is about.

DRB leaves behind, Kate and the two boys Sid and Bradley and we have been in 
touch to send our sympathy. No date has been set for what will be a very small 
family funeral but his brother-in-law suggests there might be a memorial 
service in the future. The family has asked, if anyone wishes to, that 
donations are made to MIND which is a charity DRB supported. 
(https://www.mind.org.uk/donate/)

We checked with the family before we posted anything to the list and they were 
happy for us to do this. As we get more information, we will pass this on but 
in the meantime please enjoy the following post to the list from 1996, it’s 
typical of the DRB we knew and loved (that and the bloody song he wrote about 
Tomas Brolin!)

RIP DRB.

Betty

From:VBORMC:"hss...@lucs-01.novell.leeds.ac.uk" "D.R. BRENNAN"
20-FEB-1996 11:22:41.54
To:leeds-uni...@vax.ox.ac.uk
Subj:LU: Interview

Interviewer: Mr Wilkinson, as your team selection for some games over the past 
few months has  been, shall we say, "innovative" what will be your policy for 
the Port Vale game?

HW: Well, all things considered, and bearing in mind that our players have had 
a hectic autograph signing session recently, and it will be a bit chilly, I 
think 11 players will suffice.

Interviewer: Mr Wilkinson, does this mean that even though your African players 
are back from international duty, you will not use them?

HW: All things being equal, Tony, Phil and Lucas are definitely players, and 
players want to play, want to play, but there can only be so many players, who 
play, so they may play a part in playing but it's not so warm for players who 
normally play, normally play, in a warmer climate.

Interviewer: It was suggested that in the Aston Villa game, you may have been 
better playing an attacking side, as the defence, containing so many 
youngsters, was unlikely to keep Villa out, offence being the best sort of 
defence.

HW: Youngsters, youngsters.  I was young once, and wanted to play, wanted to 
play.  You've got to give them a goal, I mean go, they may be short of pace, 
but Rob Bowman has got the same name as the Producer of the X Files, so who 
knows what might happen, might happen.  I picked the best side for the game, 
for the game.  When I start telling you where to use a metaphor instead of a 
simile, and when to employ onomatopoeic licence, then you can tell me how to 
pick and quarter of pick and mix, I mean a football team.

Interviewer:  There has been much discussion about Tomas Brolin's future at 
Elland Road.  Can you enlighten us as to the current situation?

HW: Tomas has got a white shirt, some people might say, might say, it still has 
Parmalat on it, but I say Thistle Hotels.  I know the shirts are the same 
colour, and that was a major consideration in buying Tommy.  I like continuity, 
like buying players from Sheffield, so buying a player who was used to wearing 
the same colour shirt fitted in well with our long-term plans. Brolly is happy 
wearing white and yellow trimmed wi