The guy really is a total twat: Several hundred fans launched an angry protest against his leadership ahead of the recent home game with Ipswich following the sale of former skipper Jonny Howson, while anti-Bates chants were heard again during Tuesday night's 4-1 home defeat to Birmingham. But in his programme notes ahead of the game Bates, 80, said: "That in itself gives me more determination, more determination to achieve greater ambitions. "I should explain that I first heard that chant on the day I arrived in this world. Being an awkward cuss even in those days, I was a bit reluctant to make my entry on to the world stage and my mum was having a somewhat slow delivery. "Back then there was none of the modern technology there is today and the midwife and nurses were verbally urging her on. "Thus it was at the moment I arrived, the first chanting I heard was 'Bates out!' as the staff urged my mother on. So, consequently, the current chanting is water off a duck's back." _______________________________________________ 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
