[LU] I wonder....

2012-02-16 Thread Brendan Osborne
...if our cuddly benevolent Octogenarian is awaiting the availability of a proven manager, who's shown that he can work with the kids, and is happy to see a transfer budget being spent on stadium development - a manager who is currently down on his luck, and who by the end of this weekend, m

Re: [LU] I wonder....

2012-02-16 Thread Dr. Michael Benjamin.
They could meet in Cannes and fly in together. Save us a lot of money. Wenger is a tight bastard when it comes to spending. Fancy Wenger for the England job. . Sent from my iPhone. D"r Michael Benjamin. Community Psychiatrist. On 16 Feb 2012, at 11:01, Brendan Osborne wrote: > > > >

[LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread Michael ALCOCK
Anyone read this? http://waccoe.com/index.php?showtopic=227357 >From page 14 onwards makes some interesting observations about Bates business activities. Anyway, thought it might prompt a bit of discussion Cheers Mike. ___ Leedslist mailing list

Re: [LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread John Boocock IFA
On 16/02/2012 11:37, Michael ALCOCK wrote: Anyone read this? http://waccoe.com/index.php?showtopic=227357 especially the outtake from the radio broadcast any LOTL want to comment on the misuse of personal data? Betty KB: It does. And interestingly of course, Doncaster is one of these peop

Re: [LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread Richard Naef
ignoring the personal data issue. What does Bates say that is wrong? 1. He is saying that without a Sugar Daddy a club has to live within its means - ie not spend more than it has. Remember that most transfer fees are paid over a number of years and are subject to Tax. 2. If you have a Sugar

[LU] Depressing

2012-02-16 Thread Nicholas Armit
reading...from a letter on a blog: The Grayson signings :  2008-09 : Richard Naylor - Originally on loan, Mike Grella - Joined originally on trial, Carl Dickinson – loan Lee Trundle – loan, Sam Sodje – loan, Liam Dickinson – loan, Darryl Flahavan – loan. 2009-10 Shane Higgs, Jason Crowe, Patrick

Re: [LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread Paul Cundell
>We’ve lost Darlington this month.< Bet that's a shock to the Darlo fans who are raising 750k by April 30th. Funnily enough Leeds United went into administration and failed to get a CVA accepted, you know. >And the vice-chairman lives in America.< I bet that's a shock to Aiden and his family,

Re: [LU] Depressing

2012-02-16 Thread McWilliams, Brendan, VF-Group (bmcwill)
LUFC got 450K from Sheff U for NEIL COLLINS???! N-E-I-L C-O-L-L-I-N-S??? -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Nicholas Armit Sent: jueves, 16 de febrero de 2012 14:35 To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: [LU] Depressing re

Re: [LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread John Boocock IFA
On 16/02/2012 13:35, Paul Cundell wrote: And the vice-chairman lives in America.< I bet that's a shock to Aiden and his family, maybe Ken's got his New Wortley's mixed up with his New York's - easy mistake to make Funnily enough it is a breach of the DP Act. More interesting is the feeding

Re: [LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread Ian Murray
Apart from his asset stripping, of course. Sent from my iPhone On 16 Feb 2012, at 13:33, "Richard Naef" wrote: > ignoring the personal data issue. What does Bates say that is wrong? > > 1. He is saying that without a Sugar Daddy a club has to live within its > means - ie not spend more tha

Re: [LU] LISTOWNING PLEASE READ NOW

2012-02-16 Thread Simon McNally
Mark : "The rest of us can continue to use this list as it always was intended, a DISCUSSION list, not a broadcast medium where we are forced to listen and not allowed to speak if it dares contradict." That's a fairly arrogant comment. I don't recall you being appointed King of the list. If you'v

Re: [LU] LISTOWNING PLEASE READ NOW

2012-02-16 Thread Mark Humphries
Mate, I am going to do nothing to stop anyone leaving, or joining this list. We are all adults, we all have failings, and our own opinions. People will be disappointed, I would rather he wouldn't leave, I am all for some good old fashioned debates and arguments- but am I going to lose any sleep ove

Re: [LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread Mark Humphries
What I found interesting from the Caddick link was that he (Caddick) was being likened to Bates in terms of only being interested in the money etc etc, but it doesn't seem to have adversely affected Leeds Rhinos has it? I know the Rugby union club aren't doing too well - are their grumblings about

Re: [LU] LISTOWNING PLEASE READ NOW

2012-02-16 Thread Eric B
yeah nah. we are all adults and rich brought this on himself as far as I am concerned. not saying myself nor mark H. are angels by any means. I am still here only cause I ve used filters. one filter was on Rich cause he never respected another angle to anything he had his mind set up. a bit like

Re: [LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread Paul Cundell
Naefy asked > > ignoring the personal data issue. What does Bates say that is wrong? Not so much what he says, but what he doesn't say, imho. He says that we are £2m over budget and asks where do we think that money came from. I'd like to know where it came from too, but I'd also like to know wh

Re: [LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread Paul Cundell
Bates' thoughts on real fans is interesting too: - '(LUST Chairman) Didn't come at all last season. His excuse to me, when I quizzed him nearly a year ago, was family commitments. Well it may be, but it doesn't justify or qualify him to speak for the ordinary fans does it? And the vice-chairman li

Re: [LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread Nicholas Armit
How many games does he turn up to? The armchair overseas lister From: Paul Cundell To: 'John Boocock IFA' ; leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [LU] Waccoe thread Bates' thoughts on real fans is interesting too: - '(

Re: [LU] LISTOWNING PLEASE READ NOW

2012-02-16 Thread Simon McNally
I thought it was a discussion list for people to offer their opinions? Surely I have as much right to voice my opinion as anyone else? I wouldn't describe myself as a sycophant - and I'm not sure you can given that you don't even know me. As for bullies - how would you describe someone who mails

[LU] FW: L.U.S.T statement on Leeds United Americas and Ken Bates comments

2012-02-16 Thread Simon McNally
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Re: [LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread Paul Cundell
> How many games does he turn up to? I think the irony would be lost on Bates, though Nick. I reckon he's like a wounded animal lashing out uncontrollably at all and sundry. Does it make a difference in this day and age where you live to be a 'voice of the fans' and to know injustice when you se

Re: [LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread Andy Clayton
Scary thought is that he and Walker might actually agree on that! Sent from my iPad On 16 Feb 2012, at 18:21, "Paul Cundell" wrote: > > Apart from getting the wrong board member living in America, Bates appears > to be claiming you don't have a voice if you don't have a season ticket and > an

Re: [LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread Mark Tuffey
> > Apart from getting the wrong board member living in America, Bates appears > > to be claiming you don't have a voice if you don't have a season ticket and > > an LS postcode. > > How does that sit with our armchair and overseas supporters? > Scary thought is that he and Walker might actually

Re: [LU] Waccoe thread

2012-02-16 Thread Eric B
"Apart from getting the wrong board member living in America, Bates appears to be claiming you don't have a voice if you don't have a season ticket and an LS postcode. How does that sit with our armchair and overseas supporters?" Bates way of thinking is out-dated to say the least if he thinks onl

[LU] Alex bruce

2012-02-16 Thread Matt Anderson
Having a twitter argument with Stan collymore. Called collymore mentally weak. Kicked off the AoB depression thing. If it was boxing collymore wins on points but daily mirror had a pop at collymore Anyway bruce is a knob. Sent from my iPhone

[LU] @RSootyYPSport, 17/02/2012 00:06

2012-02-16 Thread Matt Anderson
Richard Sutcliffe (@RSootyYPSport) 17/02/2012 00:06 Frantic end 2 day at yorks post as story I'd been chasing all day finally came off. Big news on warnock 4 #lufc and #htafc in 2moro's paper Sent from my iPhone ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and opti

[LU] Phil Hay in Thursday's YEP

2012-02-16 Thread John Boocock IFA
By Phil Hay Published on Thursday 16 February 2012 13:16 Wolverhampton Wanderers parted company with former manager Mick McCarthy around 11am on Monday. On Tuesday afternoon they let it be known that a shortlist was in place and interviews would begin within 48 hours. There i

Re: [LU] @RSootyYPSport, 17/02/2012 00:06

2012-02-16 Thread MATTHEW GAYNOR
Colin's going to manage both teams ? That's novel - saves money i guess Matt From: Matt Anderson To: Leeds List Sent: Friday, 17 February 2012, 0:14 Subject: [LU] @RSootyYPSport, 17/02/2012 00:06 Richard Sutcliffe (@RSootyYPSport) 17/02/2012 00:06 Frantic

Re: [LU] Phil Hay in Thursday's YEP

2012-02-16 Thread Andy Pyzer
Thanks for that John, seems to me a fair assessment of our predicament, we need a strong leader but someone who may be shackled, almost a poisoned chalice for anyone to take over at the moment. Regardless of previous comments we do have a squad that can do well if they play in the right positio

Re: [LU] @RSootyYPSport, 17/02/2012 00:06

2012-02-16 Thread Eric B
Nope, he d be making double cash but each club would still pay his wages. Im looking into doing it at my end :-) Eric On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 12:35 AM, MATTHEW GAYNOR < matthew.gayn...@btopenworld.com> wrote: > Colin's going to manage both teams ? > > That's novel - saves money i guess > > Matt