Look at the history of Bates and Chelsea. This is the "Matthew Harding" stage. Hopefully it'll bring about enough money to get us competitive with the Leicesters and Cardiffs and out of this league by the end of next season. It's still just possible (if unlikely) this season if the money is available in January and Warnock buys well. The "Abramovich" stage comes when we're back in the prem. That's when we'll finally get rid of Bates. Meanwhile he's got a couple more years of sitting on league committees, stirring up shit. I'm sure GFH is some kind of stalking horse for a big investor, which will only press teh button when we're in the prem. M >>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 _______________________________________________ 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
