Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Mark Humphries
So a pub landlord cannot know or impart the truth? 1. Would Lorimer know the real facts about the transfer? Yes, he was on the board at the time. 2. What reason is there for Lorimer to lie about this issue? None I can see. 3. Has Lorimer a track record of telling pointless fibs? Nope. What kind

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Paul Cundell
Hear Ye! Here Ye! Here Ye! You all thought it would never happen But the day has finally come The day to tell your kids about and mark in your diaries This is truly a red letter day Mark Humphries and I actually agree on something Well said Mark Cheers Paul --

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Ian Murray
Sent from my iPhone On 9 Jun 2011, at 08:09, "Mark Humphries" wrote: > So a pub landlord cannot know or impart the truth? > > 1. Would Lorimer know the real facts about the transfer? Yes, he was on the > board at the time. Yeah because I am SURE he was heavily involved in all the executive

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Ed Morrish
On 9 Jun 2011 07:05, "Ian Murray" wrote: > Don't see the irony myself. No, I don't imagine you do. Neither would my eighteen-month-old son, nor a tiny beakless gosling. Such is life, I suppose. Ed. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://ma

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Mark Humphries
Supplementals 4. Even if he wasn't involved directly in executive decisions (although funnily enough that IS the role of a board of directors!!), he is still in a better position to KNOW THE FACTS, that you or fellow conspiracists. Plus, even if you had equal access to the facts, which you don't,

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Paul Cundell
> > Yes, he was on the > > board at the time. > Yeah because I am SURE he was heavily involved in all the executive decisions at the time. More heavily involved than a p'd up law student, I'd wager. > To protect Smith - he knew Smith would get stick for CHOOSING to play for them. Why would a

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread barbaraville
On 09/06/2011 08:31, Ian Murray wrote: He was on the Leeds board because of his legend status as a player And also because as an ex player he was still heavily involved in the game, especially over things like FA Tribunals and advising players. I remember talking to him about this at the ti

Re: [LU] Leedslist Digest, Vol 12, Issue 16

2011-06-09 Thread Ross Thornton
Hello, long time reader , first time writer...! I just wanted to dispel one myth that is currently being repeated and has oft been touted Smith did not place himself on some kind of sacrificial altar in a trade with the devil to go to Man Ure for the sake of the best deal and Leeds fans. I a

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Ian Murray
Oh bore off Mr Patronising. Sent from my iPhone On 9 Jun 2011, at 08:52, Ed Morrish wrote: > On 9 Jun 2011 07:05, "Ian Murray" wrote: > > Don't see the irony myself. > > No, I don't imagine you do. Neither would my eighteen-month-old son, nor a > tiny beakless gosling. Such is life, I suppos

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Ed Morrish
On 9 Jun 2011 09:37, "Ian Murray" wrote: > > Oh bore off Mr Patronising. Can anyone else hear some tiny, pathetic honking? Aww, so sweet. Ed. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Paul Cundell
> Oh bore off Mr Patronising. I'm no match for such witty repartee! ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org MARCHING ON TOGETHE

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Ian Murray
Sent from my iPhone On 9 Jun 2011, at 09:29, "Paul Cundell" wrote: >>> Yes, he was on the >>> board at the time. > >> Yeah because I am SURE he was heavily involved in all the executive > decisions at the time. > > More heavily involved than a p'd up law student, I'd wager. P'd up law stu

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Ian Murray
Maybe you've left Radio 4 on. Sent from my iPhone On 9 Jun 2011, at 09:48, Ed Morrish wrote: > On 9 Jun 2011 09:37, "Ian Murray" wrote: > > > > Oh bore off Mr Patronising. > > Can anyone else hear some tiny, pathetic honking? Aww, so sweet. > > Ed. ___

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Paul Cundell
They're not jibes but statements. You appear to be a knuckle dragger by your attitude as other listers have agreed. Your arguments are infantile but I didn't say that first. I never said you were a pig but you would prefer to be a duck, obviously. Are you sure you weren't a law student in 2004 the

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Wayne
Is Betty alright? Doesn't he usually interject about now.. all the best Wayne -Original Message- From: Ian Murray To: "e...@morrish.org" Cc: "leedslist@gn.apc.org" , "e...@morrish.org" Sent: Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:03 Subject: Re: [LU] Smith Maybe you've left Radio 4 on. Sent from my i

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Ian Murray
Sent from my iPhone On 9 Jun 2011, at 10:15, "Paul Cundell" wrote: > They're not jibes but statements. They are pejoratives. Do you normally start insulting people who disagree with you or do you just do that online? > You appear to be a knuckle dragger by your attitude as other listers hav

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Matt Anderson
Wow, last year's list war joining together to fight the new aggressor -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Paul Cundell Sent: 09 June 2011 08:19 To: 'Mark Humphries' Cc: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] Smith Hea

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Matt Anderson
Lets have a sweepstake on the date that they are banned from the list then let back a couple of weeks later! I'll go for Monday PS. There is only one thing to consider. Is Smith good enough to improve this Leeds team? Yes or No. I suspect No -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Sean Emmott
The main reason that it would be a bad thing if Smith came back is demonstrated by this debate. If the erudition and wit [sic] of the Leeds United email list can descend to this level of squabbling (as entertaining as it may be!), imagine what it would be like on the terraces. And he's too old an

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Rick Duniec
Smith always could kick some life into the proceedings. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org MARCHING ON TOGETHER (There's it)

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Chris Briggs
Keep yer voice down or the dinner ladies will find out there's going to be a scrap behind the bike sheds at dinner time. On 2011-06-09 09:34:29 + Matt Anderson wrote: > > Wow, last year's list war joining together to fight the new aggressor

[LU] [Albert Johanneson Fan Club] http://www.facebook.com/l/3e3f3qc8132BUT4jmlTfvd5x...

2011-06-09 Thread Rick Duniec
FacebookMay be of interest to some ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org MARCHING ON TOGETHER (There's it)

[LU] Knuckledragging

2011-06-09 Thread David Brennan
Should you dismiss the 'knuckledraggers' out of hand? All teams have a large proportion of such fans. It's (partly) their money - going to matches, buying merchandise, subscribing to Sky - that pays for football. It's those sort of guys who go home and away. It's those sort of guys who keep go

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread John Boocock
On 09/06/2011 10:21, Wayne wrote: Is Betty alright? Doesn't he usually interject about now.. I did at Thu Jun 9 09:30:56 BST 2011 I'll tell you one thing, I wouldn't want any of you lot as my lawyer when I was facing a ten stretch Betty :-) ___ L

Re: [LU] Knuckledragging

2011-06-09 Thread Eric B
it started as an interesting debate but as words got stronger the debate shifted into what was said and what words etc. thats just sad. lets face it both Ian and the others have valid points. Eric SMITH :-) On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 11:07 AM, David Brennan wrote: > Should you dismiss the 'knuckle

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread MarkBursa
>>And he's too old and not fit enough.<< He's 30. Bearing in mind he plays as a midfield enforcer theses days (something we very much lack) he's plenty young and fit enough. M ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.gre

Re: [LU] Leedslist Digest, Vol 12, Issue 16

2011-06-09 Thread MarkBursa
>>ross_thor...@hotmail.com writes<< a deal with the scum had been in place for some time and he never had any intention of going to Everton or any of the other offers. There were no other offers that would have been acceptable to the club. Everton did not offer £7m, nor did they agree to

Re: [LU] Smith

2011-06-09 Thread Ian Murray
You definitely wouldn't want me. I'm a civil litigator (not that there's anything civil about litigation anyway). :-P Sent from my iPhone On 9 Jun 2011, at 13:02, John Boocock wrote: > On 09/06/2011 10:21, Wayne wrote: >> Is Betty alright? >> Doesn't he usually interject about now.. >> > >

Re: [LU] Knuckledragging

2011-06-09 Thread Nicholas Armit
Why bother at all about Blockheads? Superior as you are You're thoughtful and kind with a well-stocked mind A Blockhead can't think very far From: David Brennan To: "'leedslist@gn.apc.org'" Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 6:07 AM Subject: [LU] Knuckledragging Sh

Re: [LU] Knuckledragging

2011-06-09 Thread Andy Clayton
What's Ian Dury got to do with Alan Smith? Sent from my iPhone, apologies in advance for apple typo's. On 9 Jun 2011, at 14:53, Nicholas Armit wrote: > Why bother at all about Blockheads? > Superior as you are > You're thoughtful and kind with a well-stocked mind > A Blockhead can't think v

Re: [LU] Knuckledragging

2011-06-09 Thread Nicholas Armit
Maybe you wouldn't want him banging nails in your big black dog? From: Andy Clayton To: Nicholas Armit Cc: David Brennan ; "leedslist@gn.apc.org" Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [LU] Knuckledragging What's Ian Dury got to do with Alan Smith?

Re: [LU] Knuckledragging

2011-06-09 Thread Chris Briggs
What's Ian Dury got to do with Alan Smith? Jack Shit (George) ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org MARCHING ON TOGETHER

[LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Eric B
http://www.plus.net/ good honest broadband from yorkshire? any truth in this? I am thinking I should go for these guys to avoid SKY and BT. Given plusnet are from LOTG they ve got an advantage... Eric ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http:/

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Nicholas Armit
Jeez...it is so much cheaper than here in Yankland.  From: Eric B To: LEEDSLIST Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 10:54 AM Subject: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider http://www.plus.net/ good honest broadband from yorkshire? any truth in this? I am thinking I should

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Chris Briggs
I wouldn't worry so much about where they come from, they all want to get your money for the least possible effort. The biggest factor is the distance from the local exchange to your house and what sort of service they can guarantee (and not just advertise) over that distance. I have just swit

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Andy Clayton
If you want to avoid BT, then don't go with plusnet - they own them. Andy C Sent from my iPhone, apologies in advance for apple typo's. On 9 Jun 2011, at 15:54, Eric B wrote: > http://www.plus.net/ > > good honest broadband from yorkshire? any truth in this? > > I am thinking I should go for

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Kitching, Mark
As a Sky employee I don't want to seem to be promoting Sky products, however, what is the reasoning exactly for "I am thinking I should go for these guys to avoid SKY and BT". Is there a reason you've been put off Sky and BT? By far the most bad press I've heard is for TalkTalk. Mark K. -

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Kitching, Mark
Try this : http://www.ispreview.co.uk/review/top50.php Click on the individual providers to get detailed reviews. I can recommend Aquiss personally although I don't think they're the cheapest. Mark K. -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.ap

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Tim Leslie
Zen are very good from experience and I've a few techies who reckon Be There are good too, Be There have a good bonded ADSL solution if you don't have a decent speed due to exchange distance etc. On 9 Jun 2011, at 16:43, "Kitching, Mark" wrote: > Try this : > > http://www.ispreview.co.uk/rev

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Nicholas Armit
Jesus...30 megs? I am paying $45 for 12 megs and have to get cable tv with that just to get that price (would be $60 otherwise). New discussion thread...speed and cost of broadband in your countryproceed. From: Chris Briggs To: Eric B Cc: LEEDSLIST Sent:

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Nicholas Armit
Quite a fan of TalkTalk. especially their earlier albums. Got a bit esoteric after the first couple From: "Kitching, Mark" To: Andy Clayton ; Eric B Cc: LEEDSLIST Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider As a Sky

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Kitching, Mark
" speed and cost of broadband in your countryproceed." WellI get it free with Sky :) Get 8Mb about 1.5 miles from exchange -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Nicholas Armit Sent: 09 June 2011 17:01 To: Chris Br

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Chris Briggs
25 quid for 30 Mbps with unlimited download limit. As for telly, like everyone else, I have to pay a kings ransom for Sky. On 2011-06-09 16:01:25 + Nicholas Armit wrote: > > Jesus...30 megs? I am paying $45 for 12 megs and have to get cable tv with > that just to

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread barbaraville
On 09/06/2011 17:02, Nicholas Armit wrote: Quite a fan of TalkTalk. especially their earlier albums. Got a bit esoteric after the first couple weren't they from the Isle of Wight? ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.gr

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Nicholas Armit
That's more like it...but still double what I get. Is Netflix in the UK? From: Chris Briggs To: Nicholas Armit Cc: Eric B ; LEEDSLIST Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 12:08 PM Subject: Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider 25 quid for 30 Mbps with unlimited downloa

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Ian Murray
Sheffield though. Sent from my iPhone On 9 Jun 2011, at 16:11, Nicholas Armit wrote: > Jeez...it is so much cheaper than here in Yankland. > > > > From: Eric B > To: LEEDSLIST > Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 10:54 AM > Subject: [LU] NON LU: broadband provide

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Matt Anderson
I've been with talktalk for years and they are fine. £22 for all landline calls broadband and international calls to 30+ countries -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Kitching, Mark Sent: 09 June 2011 16:39 To: Andy Cl

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Matt Anderson
They were essex boys I think. Incidentally Isle of Wight is where I will be this weekend at the festival watching Public Image Ltd! ... oh and Yorkshire's finest the Kaiser Chiefs* (* - yes I know they probably aren't Yorkshire's finest but I quite like them) -Original Message- From

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Nicholas Armit
How old is Lydon now? From: Matt Anderson To: barbaravi...@gmail.com; leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider They were essex boys I think.  Incidentally Isle of Wight is where I will be this weeke

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Steve Gillen
I get 50Mb and 140+ channels of "nothing on" (includes HD Movies and Sports) and all telephone costs - except to premium numbers lines for around £95 per month. -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Nicholas Armit Sent: 09

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Matt Anderson
Got to be mid 50s! I'm quite pleased as I missed out on the Sex Pistols as I was only a child but loved PIL From: Nicholas Armit [mailto:arm...@yahoo.com] Sent: 09 June 2011 18:03 To: Matt Anderson; barbaravi...@gmail.com; leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Nicholas Armit
"Premium numbers lines" is that a euphemism for what it used to be? From: Steve Gillen To: 'Nicholas Armit' ; 'Chris Briggs' ; 'Eric B' Cc: 'LEEDSLIST' Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 1:24 PM Subject: RE: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider I get 50Mb and 140+ chann

[LU] Johnson, Kilkenny and the "market rate"

2011-06-09 Thread Terry Emmott
I received today, courtesy of our beloved leader’s largesse, my complimentary copy of the official matchday magazine for June. In it Sir Ken talks about players and agents and wages etc. He says that in January they offered a player who was on £4000 per week £7000 for his new contract. His agent re

Re: [LU] Johnson, Kilkenny and the "market rate"

2011-06-09 Thread Ian Murray
Problem: we make a lot more than just gate receipts. Tv money, licensing, sponsorship. All that stuff. Where's all that money Terry? We are going to replace decent young players who formed the core of the team SG is trying to build and who have improved consistently as a group over the last few

Re: [LU] Johnson, Kilkenny and the "market rate"

2011-06-09 Thread MarkBursa
>>Problem: we make a lot more than just gate receipts. Tv money, licensing, sponsorship. All that stuff. Where's all that money Terry?<< TV money is nothing compared to prem TV money. Gate receipts are still the biggest income outside the PL. >> We are going to replace decent young pla

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Steve Gillen
Yup - the "mucky" lines - plus the 0845's and 0870's etc all other calls are free no matter what time of day _ From: Nicholas Armit [mailto:arm...@yahoo.com] Sent: 09 June 2011 18:31 To: Steve Gillen; 'Chris Briggs'; 'Eric B' Cc: 'LEEDSLIST' Subject: Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Richard Naef
> I get 50Mb and 140+ channels of "nothing on" (includes HD Movies and > Sports) and all telephone costs - except to premium numbers > lines for around > £95 per month. you are joking aren't you Steve, do you really pay over 1k a year for TV and broadband? How much time do you spend watching TV

Re: [LU] NON LU: broadband provider

2011-06-09 Thread Steve Gillen
No not joking - we like what we have and are happy with it - we're old though, it suits us :-) -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Richard Naef Sent: 09 June 2011 21:50 To: 'LEEDSLIST' Subject: Re: [LU] NON LU: broadban