The only one that's true is the first one - and that's *because of Bates.* I'm fed up of watching a football side with no footballing ambition. At least Ridsdale dared to dream.
Discuss. On 21 November 2012 12:31, Ted <[email protected]> wrote: > On 21 November 2012 12:11, Jim Moran <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Nope, not going back with Bates as president either. >> >> Farewell, football. >> >> >> > Although I am a little suspicious about the deal, as there are many > questions yet to be answered, can't we take it on face value? > > After 21st Dec Bates will be Chairman in name only - quite a normal step I > believe when new business owners take over a going concern. GFH C (with a > financial backer) will be 100% owners. Surely that means no more money > into Bates' pockets? Isn't this the main reason the "boycotters" were > staying away? > > I honestly think that the majority of the boycotters would come up with > any excuse not to go, instead of just admitting: > > - I don't miss it > - I've grown out of it > - I can't afford it > - I've found other things to do > - I prefer shopping with the wife > - I prefer decorating with the wife > - The wife says I don't want to go anymore ;-) > > What I (we?) wanted was new investors to inject cash into the playing team > - isn't this what we've got? Why not give them our support, at least you > can stop again if they don't back up their talk after the transfer window? > > I for one am taking it on face value - we have new owners. Give it a > chance. > > Ted H > > > > > _______________________________________________ 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
