Hence what I said about us not being able to convince them that we are likely to be able to offer them Prem football any time soon My original post says but for some reason we are not able to convince them of our ambition to make it to that higher level As for the Bosman argument, other clubs seem able to hang on to at least some of their players - who was the last regular first teamer at Leeds who signed a new contract ? I accept that all players want to play at the highest level they can, and that all clubs are 'selling clubs' even those at the very top, but we seem unable to hang on to anyone and lose out to clubs who we should be able to compete with - Kilkenny to Bristol and Scmeichal to Leicester In many way the facts do not matter- it is what supporters see as the facts that count.Lots of fans seem to be saying enough is enough and refusing to renew ST this time round, fans who stuck with us for 2 relegations and 3 seasons in the 3rd Division even when we started one on minus 15 points, To me this reluctance / refusal to renew is due to a number of reasons - Bates, perceived lack of ambition, over enthusiastic stewards / lack of atmosphere, price , overpaid players ,too early renewal date etc What is clear , we need to do something and quick to stop the rot before it becomes terminal and we find ourselves facing relegation again with fans deserting in their droves Dave
--- On Wed, 18/1/12, Greg Adams <[email protected]> wrote: Or maybe they just want out. Which is more worrying since that would imply that they do not want to play for grayson or do not rate him or something similar. It might be just a money issue, but I find it hard to believe that all of these players you mentioned would go for money alone. I would be willing to bet, that if they thought we have a chance of premier league footy next season, some of them would stay. Greg _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate
