"""Grayson had lost Howson for £2m and wanted to replace him with a player who would cost £1.5m over the life of his contract. How is that unreasonable or excessive?"""
Depends who it was. I'd be sure that there was no fee involved. Bates hates paying agents' commission. Suspect Bates is using the story as an excuse/justification for sacking SG. """Not too sure how you can perpetually defend Bates in the face of such downright lies and mistruths.""" Just providing some reasoned, balanced arguments against the bollocks that is so often spouted on here ;-) For the record, I'd be glad to see the back of Bates, but only if the replacement will offer the sort of funding that will re-establish us as a top premiership side. Until that happens - and it will happen, but on Bates' terms and in Bates' time, I see no point in thundering and protesting against a chairman who has at least restored some financial stability to the club, in contrast to his profligate idiot predecessors, albeit at the expense of short-term ambition. Yes, it'd be nice to get there faster, but the formula for success is not necessarily throwing money at players' wages. It's about getting the right manager and a motivated group of players - like Norwich, for example. Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange _______________________________________________ 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
