Re: [LU] Albert Johansen (was Robbie Rogers)

2013-02-16 Thread Rick Duniec
Mark, Pretty much my thoughts as well. Nobody is seeking to sanitise anything Mike but when Albert played for Leeds there was near blind hatred for every member of the Leeds team from opposition fans (perhaps less so from the Liverpool fans of the time) and I don't remember Albert getting any

Re: [LU] Hope on the horizon ???

2013-02-08 Thread Rick Duniec
Depending upon which channel you were watching - it was probably Eddie Waring but could have been Peter Ward. Did John Helme ever do commentary on RL ? - Original Message -I think I watched Wakefield play RL on telly in the 70's oncewho was the bloke who did all the commentating? RL

Re: [LU] Hope on the horizon ???

2013-02-08 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - Eddie Waring...that's the one! It's an up and under ! ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS

Re: [LU] Hope on the horizon ???

2013-02-07 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - There was an accusation that GFH would flip the club sometime ago but they refuted that. would they really be prepared to sell so soon?? The question is not about whether they will sell or not, of course they will, because that is their business model. It is all

Re: [LU] John Whittingdale to top the bill as MPs turn out in force to back Supporters Direct

2013-02-06 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - The delicious irony! Meeting in the Thatcher Room! Yes, as the deadline approached we were transferred as the last minute. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

[LU] John Whittingdale to top the bill as MPs turn out in force to back Supporters Direct

2013-02-05 Thread Rick Duniec
Supporters Direct Press Release 5th February 2013 Supporters Direct also launches report on protecting stadia, citing Chelsea Pitch-Owners scheme Chair of the powerful Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, John Whittingdale MP, has joined the list of MPs speaking at today's event

Re: [LU] match fixing probe

2013-02-04 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - Maybe they are looking into Paris, 1975 I'd doubt it as it was UEFA who fixed it in retaliation for our complaining about them previously fixing Salonika. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

Re: [LU] Becchio speaks

2013-02-01 Thread Rick Duniec
Got to agree with much of (what I assume is) the thinking behind Dr Mikes post. Personally I wish Becchio well and hope he does the best he can with the skills that he has. It takes many different things to make up a football team. I also agree to a considerable extent about Smith though I'm not

Re: [LU] Becchio speaks

2013-02-01 Thread Rick Duniec
Wouldn't want to take issue with much of what RW says also. Becchio is undoubtedly a poor footballer but he probably knows that and many similarly limited footballers don't play as strikers so they can hide their limitations better and expectations of them are much lower. He is probably

Re: [LU] Becchio Morison

2013-01-31 Thread Rick Duniec
If Bates was still in charge we would immediately suspect that Norwich had paid a fee into KBs coffers in the BVI. Makes you wonder. Maybe Morison has done something that we don't know about to upset Delia. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

Re: [LU] Becchio Morison

2013-01-31 Thread Rick Duniec
If Bates was still in charge we would immediately suspect that Norwich had paid a fee into KBs coffers in the BVI. Makes you wonder. Maybe Morison has done something that we don't know about to upset Delia. The club are delighted to announce the signing of Norwich city striker Steve Morison.

Re: [LU] Becchio gone ?

2013-01-31 Thread Rick Duniec
Surely it will be Brown I will reveal my new hate figure all in good time. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 -

Re: [LU] Worst player

2013-01-25 Thread Rick Duniec
McGovern O'Hare I think you mean. Neither were shit players but they got caught up in all the other shit that was going on at the time. They could certainly play for Clough but at Leeds he was so far up his own arse that nothing and nobody stood any chance. - Original Message -

Re: [LU] a win!

2013-01-19 Thread Rick Duniec
Hot tub + Champers; I get. Hot tub + Champers + emails to the list - now that's truly weird. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org

Re: [LU] more joke policing at ER

2013-01-17 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - Correct David. The plod were always going to have the last word on this issue. Bates is an idiot. Which is also why other clubs chairmen didn't support Bates when he took up this case. He's not an idiot. He just doesn't care about the outcomes for other people. He

Re: [LU] more joke policing at ER

2013-01-17 Thread Rick Duniec
Are you saying that you don't know about the court case about the policing costs ? - Original Message - I hate bates, but what has the police got to do with him? ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

Re: [LU] more joke policing at ER

2013-01-17 Thread Rick Duniec
Are you saying that you don't know about the court case about the policing costs ? Can I re-phrase that as it isn't quite how I intended to put it. Quite probably many people are unaware that Bates won a case at the Law Courts in the Strand last year against WYP and the costs charged to the

Re: [LU] more joke policing at ER

2013-01-17 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - You mean this case Yes that's the one. Appeal due to be heard next month by the way. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email

Re: [LU] more joke policing at ER

2013-01-17 Thread Rick Duniec
Good point or at least good thinking. I hadn't added that one up. - Original Message - From: Paul Cundell To: Rick Duniec Cc: leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 10:53 PM Subject: Re: [LU] more joke policing at ER Is that why Bates has been kept around

[LU] FSF Score Campaign (for Away Fans)

2013-01-16 Thread Rick Duniec
The Football Supporters' Federation will launch the Score Campaign: Twenty's Plenty for Away Tickets in central Manchester on Thursday 24th January (7pm). The event is free and open to fans of ALL clubs - we want to see you there. This is the first in a series of nationwide meetings to be

[LU] PL considers Away fans experience

2013-01-11 Thread Rick Duniec
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2013/01/11/3662826/premier-league-clubs-weigh-up-16m-proposal-to-offer-free By Wayne Veysey | Chief Correspondent Premier League clubs weigh up £16m proposal to offer free travel to away fans The radical initiative was proposed by Stoke chief

Re: [LU] ER buyback option (was Was Brum - Now 2013)

2013-01-09 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - At the end of the day GFH's expertise is in property development. Has Bates brought them in to fulfill his dream for Beeston Village?Who knows, as I say, whilst Bates remains fans will assume the worst. I couldn't agree more with these concerns. GFH-C have no

Re: [LU] Was Brum - Now 2013

2013-01-08 Thread Rick Duniec
- From: Phill Shields To: Rick Duniec Cc: leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 10:35 PM Subject: Re: [LU] Was Brum - Now 2013 Yes. I think we know who was behind the money that he put up. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info

Re: [LU] Was Brum - Now 2013

2013-01-08 Thread Rick Duniec
The buyback option at a pre-determined price has expired on Thorp Arch. This was why the Trust tried to assist the club in a buyback, and the option period ended with the farce of Bates attempting shifting blame onto the Council. All of the provisions of the option on ER should still be in

Re: [LU] ER buyback option (was Was Brum - Now 2013)

2013-01-08 Thread Rick Duniec
that is known for certain (AFAIK anyway) is that the ER buyback option was prior-protected and unaffected by the administration. For that at least some of the Krasner group deserve our thanks, plus a clever lawyer somewhere. - Original Message - From: Phill Shields To: Rick Duniec

Re: [LU] ER buyback option (was Was Brum - Now 2013)

2013-01-08 Thread Rick Duniec
Dr Mike Amusing though your rants sometimes are, your response says more about you than it does about me. Yes I am for real and I'm in no way anti-Semitic. My father comes from Lvov/Lviv and I live in f88king Alwoodley for Yarways (sp) sake and have just got back in from talking to one of my

Re: [LU] ER buyback option (was Was Brum - Now 2013)

2013-01-08 Thread Rick Duniec
Mike Maybe you are just having one of those days or maybe you had a humour bypass op recently. I'd strongly recommend that you read both of those (my) posts at least once again each, but maybe with a slightly more open mind. It only works when you open it btw. The first post actually strongly

Re: [LU] ER buyback option (was Was Brum - Now 2013)

2013-01-08 Thread Rick Duniec
Phill I share the concerns behind every point that you make in this post except perhaps the one about GFH-C setting up the company in the Caymans. I'd have to know what the normal practice for GFH-C is for their other adventures, which I suspect are all offshore. If this is in any way out of

Re: [LU] bradford

2013-01-08 Thread Rick Duniec
Well in the early 70s I was a Park Avenue fan when Leeds were not playing, so City were not my soft spot. Kevin Hector -anybody ? Hooped shirts ? Bradford needs as much success as it can get anywhere so if City get to Wembley then support should be unequivocal. Up the Bantams! I'll buy the

Re: [LU] I love it when people argue about religion

2013-01-08 Thread Rick Duniec
You make a very important point and one that I personally have considerable sympathy with. But where does that take us ? The underlying conversation was about how current reality is affected. You can feel as smug and superior as you want but it is an illusion. Your opinion (and my opinion for

[LU] Financial Analysis Update

2013-01-07 Thread Rick Duniec
From: Leeds United Supporters Trust Leeds United Supporters Trust Statement - LUFC Financial Analysis Update 7th January Back in September 2012, we undertook a detailed review of the finances at Leeds United and made a number of comments and predictions. We can now revisit these in light of

Re: [LU] Was Brum - Now 2013

2013-01-07 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - Are you seriously saying you have no idea who owns ER? GFH has said a priority is buying back ER and TA and coincidentally Bates gets to stay. Would you invest in bricks and mortar for a property you didn't own? Our money has been used to develop facilities which

Re: [LU] Was Brum - Now 2013

2013-01-07 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - I wonder who set the formula. It was set for the original deal between the club and Jacob Adler. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email

[LU] Leeds United Supporters Trust - Gary Cooper

2012-12-18 Thread Rick Duniec
What anybody wants and what might be the best thing to do could be completely different things. This dilemma comes with the job. The Trusts first question is flawed for this reason, though this may be dealt with if you get past the first question - which I have not - yet. The timing of this is

Re: [LU] Fwd: Leeds United Supporters Trust - Gary Cooper

2012-12-18 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - From: Eric B How about we arrange a takeover and then keep him on as chairman??? doh. We can learn a lot from Bates. Not stuff you might wish to know, be useful all the same. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

[LU] TOMA - new doubts

2012-12-12 Thread Rick Duniec
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-2246749/Leeds-anxious-buyers-Gulf-Finance-House-Capital-fail-pay-Charles-Sale.html ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email

[LU] Match Report from FootyMad

2012-11-24 Thread Rick Duniec
Leeds 2-1 Crystal Palace- Match Report Report of match Leeds United v Crystal Palace from 24th November 2012 Reporter PA Leeds manager Neil Warnock delivered on his promise that the season started here as his side kicked off their new era by ending Crystal Palace's 14-game unbeaten run with a

Re: [LU] takeover - previous email not full story

2012-11-21 Thread Rick Duniec
I can say from personal knowledge that almost the last person on Gods earth that the late Lord Harwood would want to follow him a club president is Ken Bates. (Paul is one of a very few people who also know this to be a certainty). His Lordship will be spinning in his grave at the news of this

Re: [LU] takeover - previous email not full story

2012-11-21 Thread Rick Duniec
I can say from personal knowledge that almost the last person on Gods earth that the late Lord Harwood would want to follow him as the club president is Ken Bates. (Paul is one of a very few people who also know this to be a certainty). His Lordship will be spinning in his grave at the news of

Re: [LU] Takeover - ground and Thorpe Arch

2012-11-21 Thread Rick Duniec
I can positively confirm that whoever owns the Football club (as far the the golden share is concerned) has the right to buyback Elland Road. To be more accurate the entity that has the golden share rights has the right to buyback the ground. They don't own the option as such but they have the

[LU] FSE : Deadline 22 Nov 2012! EURO2020 across Europe? Your Feedback is needed!

2012-11-20 Thread Rick Duniec
Please join the FSE (free) and give your opinion on the concept of spreading the Euros over the continent. - Original Message - From: Nikos Pogatsidis Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 11:37 AM Dear FSE-Member, as you may have heard from the press UEFA is at the moment

Re: [LU] chelsea

2012-11-01 Thread Rick Duniec
It isn't just you. - Original Message - I'm surprised it's just me that thinks the person who has instructed a bunch of chancer wannabe bankers (apparently sic) to hog any and all opportunities of buying Leeds could be none other than a Mr. Kenneth B. of some parish or other.

[LU] Official letters to Stock exchange

2012-09-27 Thread Rick Duniec
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/85165989/GFH_20120927_PR.pdf ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace

[LU] Why a budget Hotel is a great idea. Guess who is acting for KPMG ?

2012-09-04 Thread Rick Duniec
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/leisure/9520254/Travelodge-landlords-vote-for-rescue-deal.html By Telegraph Staff 3:06PM BST 04 Sep 2012 The proposed company voluntary arrangement was accepted by 97pc of creditors - well above the 75pc needed. It will enable

Re: [LU] from itv - pen4ken

2012-08-24 Thread Rick Duniec
KBs Monaco address is shown on the Company Details for the club as held at Companies House and these records are available on the net without paying for a Cos Ho download from various secondary sources. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

Re: [LU] What's the frequency, Kenneth?

2012-08-23 Thread Rick Duniec
That last post would have been better not sent. Apologies to all. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest

Re: [LU] Kenneth the Dragon

2012-08-22 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - But look at it this way, you have a business which some overly ambitious partner has brought to the point of ruin. You have no money and a pile of debt. Then, along comes a despicable dragon, who will invest in your business and turn it around. You don't like it,

Re: [LU] What's the frequency, Kenneth?

2012-08-22 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - Rick - I'm all ears. I haven't read Broken Dreams, and welcome a quick summary of where Kenneth comes into the story? Did he not shed the debt? To understand KBs background and his methods of operation Broken Dreams is a good starting point. Whilst it is well

Re: [LU] What's the frequency, Kenneth?

2012-08-22 Thread Rick Duniec
Original Message - Was there not some long-standing call on the club's finances (REFF? Bondholders?) resulting from Ridsdale's folly that was still in the background, and could not be cleared unless the club went through administration - ie the legal link between oldclub and newclub

Re: [LU] What's the frequency, Kenneth?

2012-08-22 Thread Rick Duniec
Krasner went along with Bates because he was under impossible pressure both from the financial wall that he was facing and the fact that lies from the devil are always more attractive than the truth. Disaster right now/maybe being saved, or disaster later. Disaster later was probably inevitable

[LU] Anyone ever heard of these guys ? Leeds United Alliance

2012-08-15 Thread Rick Duniec
.. by fans of MK Dons The EastGang of Russia, Ukraine and Bulgaria and fans of Leeds United Alliance of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Greece and Ireland. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

[LU] Fw: The Football Supporters' Federation - 2012 Annual Report

2012-08-11 Thread Rick Duniec
From: Michael Brunskill michael.brunsk...@fsf.org.uk Date: 11 August 2012 20:29 Subject: The Football Supporters' Federation - 2012 Annual Report Dear FSF affiliate member, The Football Supporters’ Federation’s Annual Report for the 2011-12 season is available to all affiliated/associated

[LU] new book 'After Extra Time - Dirty Leeds Uncut'

2012-08-06 Thread Rick Duniec
Robert Endeacott has sent you a message. Date: 8/06/2012 Subject: My new book 'After Extra Time - Dirty Leeds Uncut' Dear all, apologies for this mass email but it's for a good cause... well some of it is. My new novel is out this week and as well as being available from Waterstones and we hope

[LU] YEP Phil Hay

2012-06-30 Thread Rick Duniec
By Phil Hay Published on Saturday 30 June 2012 09:10 The takeover of Leeds United is entering its final throes with Ken Bates nearing the end of his long reign as chairman. United are poised to pass into new ownership after a decisive bid by investors based in the Middle East. The YEP

[LU] Official website

2012-06-27 Thread Rick Duniec
Further to our previous statement of the 29th May, Leeds United can confirm they have granted an exclusivity period to enable a potential investor to carry out the appropriate due diligence. It is anticipated this will be a fairly straightforward process. A confidentiality clause prevents the

Re: [LU] New levels of indifference

2012-06-25 Thread Rick Duniec
Watching the England games has been VERY popular in Poland. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In

[LU] Just a reminder

2012-06-16 Thread Rick Duniec
that next seasons fixtures are published at 9am on Monday. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In

[LU] More bedtime stories

2012-06-10 Thread Rick Duniec
http://www.scribd.com/doc/56787088/Irish-T...anking-collapse ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In

[LU] Stetement from The Supporters Trust re The Players

2012-06-08 Thread Rick Duniec
L.U.S.T. Update: Frustrated Players Back Our Vision Friday, June 8, 2012 at 5:50PM Leeds United Supporters' Trust have been speaking with sources close to the players at Leeds United, as frustration grows among fans over the lack of progress on transfers, the current takeover talks, and

[LU] Non LU : UK lawyers on the list ?

2012-06-06 Thread Rick Duniec
Do we have any UK Solicitors on the list with knowledge of commercial property, placing charges against property at the Land Registry, and possibly also Court Injunctions and how you deal with them ? I need some help and advice. ___ Leedslist mailing

Re: [LU] Non LU : UK lawyers on the list ?

2012-06-06 Thread Rick Duniec
I wish - Original Message - You selling ER or TAKE? ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest

Re: [LU] interesting article about Bates' attempt to steal a Caribbeanisland.

2012-06-06 Thread Rick Duniec
He wasn't trying to steal the island. He was trying to exploit it for his own personal gain with no thought for the residents. Par for the course. Noel Lloyd is now a local hero for stopping him. - Original Message - From: Richard Naef To: Leeds leedslist Sent: Wednesday, June

Re: [LU] Lorimer on the take over

2012-06-01 Thread Rick Duniec
Fascinating insights: That is more of a fascinating LACK of insight. Lorimer has no idea what he is talking about when it comes to his statement about nobody else wanting to take on the club at the time of Bates' arrival. Then again in his own words he wouldn't know anything about it because he

Re: [LU] takeover latestish

2012-05-30 Thread Rick Duniec
Unless you are talking about last nights Kuwaiti, Abdul from Bahrain was real enough. - Original Message - Weve already had a phony sheik. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

Re: [LU] takeover latestish

2012-05-30 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - Bit harsh trusting the implied opinion of an administrator after the pigs ear administrators made of LUFC's 'rescue' In my view KPMG managed to achieve exactly what their client (Ken Bates appointed them) instructed them to achieve and in very testing

Re: [LU] is it a setup? - video of Leeds fans talking aboutputative takeover.

2012-05-29 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - Who ARE these people? There is a clue in that they were all wandering around Beeston for no obvious reason or purpose on a Tuesday outside of the football season, excluding perhaps the TV crew. Bates saved us. Oh dear oh dear oh dear. First Trevor Birch and then

[LU] Apologies if everyone has already read this from the YEP

2012-05-27 Thread Rick Duniec
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds-united-so-what-s-stopping-the-flood-of-new-arrivals-ordered-by-neil-1-4586258 By Gary Walker Published on Friday 25 May 2012 14:27 When I suggested a fortnight ago that Leeds United chairman Ken Bates needed to

Re: [LU] Schadenfreude

2012-05-21 Thread Rick Duniec
Without wanting to wish good fortune on Chelsea the longer their game went on against Bayern there was an unmistakable growing feeling of payback for 1975 (and to a far lesser extent for 1976 -St. Etienne at Hampden). It wasn't there at kick off but the way the game panned out it just grew and

[LU] Deconstructing Peter Lorimer

2012-05-15 Thread Rick Duniec
New post on Football Management Deconstructing Peter Lorimer by John Beech Peter Lorimer's thoughts on fans being on the boards of football clubs (1) were, at least as reported by the BBC, somewhat confusing and even confused. Certainly his assertion that he does not envisage a member of the

Re: [LU] Revie Statue

2012-05-05 Thread Rick Duniec
I don't think that the club had anything to do with the various sponsorship opportunities and memorabilia sales. I think all funds raised by those means went into the statue fund and any surplus went to Motor Neuron disease research. Don't know if the club charged for use of the pavilion and

[LU] Free Euro 2012 Handbook

2012-05-01 Thread Rick Duniec
The England Fans Guide to Poland Ukraine Grab your free copy of the FSF Euros Handbook for use during the upcoming European Championships in Poland Ukraine. It doesn't matter whether or not you intend to travel to Poland Ukraine, you can still have a copy posted to you FREE to use and

[LU] NONLU: Late Tackle Magazine - The New(ish) Football Magazine

2012-04-18 Thread Rick Duniec
Late Tackle Magazine - The National Football Magazine written by Fans for Fans *Late Tackle Magazine - The New(ish) National Football Magazine* Dear Football Lover, Late Tackle magazine, is the new(ish) thinking fans' football magazine which goes beyond the agenda-led reporting in the

Re: [LU] LU : Left backs

2012-04-18 Thread Rick Duniec
That is a truly inspired second ranking. Easily forgotten (totally undeservedly) as I admit that I had. As a fullback, as opposed to a wing back, possibly challenging for number one spot (though I admit to not seeing Grenville Hair. Wasn't Grenville at Bradford PA also ?) - Original

[LU] Xu Ming Tried to buy Leeds United

2012-04-03 Thread Rick Duniec
https://www.facebook.com/groups/162396129125/10150919478429126/ Does anyone have a more info on this ? ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email

Re: [LU] Xu Ming Tried to buy Leeds United

2012-04-03 Thread Rick Duniec
It had just popped up on a Malaysian facebook page for some reason - Original Message - upto the minute this list eh? ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe,

Re: [LU] Xu Ming Tried to buy Leeds United

2012-04-03 Thread Rick Duniec
It is because he has mysteriously disappeared with hints of dirty dealings and Chinese politics. Big news in Singapore it seems. I suppose I should have guessed, this being Leeds. - Original Message - It had just popped up on a Malaysian facebook page for some reason -

Re: [LU] What does this all mean?

2012-03-31 Thread Rick Duniec
It might make sense to borrow at low interest rates but would you care to speculate as to the security offered to the lender in order to underwrite the £5 million facility ? Low (normal) rates are only available from normal lenders under normal lending procedures which would involve security

Re: [LU] What does this all mean?

2012-03-31 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - From: Paul Cundell I would agree if we were the owners of the stadium or were borrowing the money to buy the stadium. Why would you go into debt to renovate someone else's property? It's a commercial property so needs a different mindset to that of thinking about

[LU] Fans Ban for disagreeing with Bates - FSF

2012-03-30 Thread Rick Duniec
http://www.fsf.org.uk/news/Leeds-United-fans-group-LUST-banned-for-disagreeing-with-Bates.php?id= Fan ban for disagreeing with Bates 30th March 2012 The hierarchy at Leeds United has refused to lift its membership ban on Leeds United Supporters' Trust's (LUST) chair and board members despite

[LU] YEP It's Good to Talk

2012-03-30 Thread Rick Duniec
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/come-on-leeds-united-it-s-good-to-talk-1-4404613 By Gary Walker Published on Friday 30 March 2012 14:46 Why should, I was asked this week, Leeds United owner Ken Bates get involved in any dialogue with the Leeds United

[LU] Evening Post Again

2012-03-23 Thread Rick Duniec
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds-united-dig-deep-ken-the-fans-deserve-better-1-4380413 ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe,

[LU] Non LU: A story for football

2012-03-23 Thread Rick Duniec
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2012/mar/22/forgotten-story-abraham-klein-referee ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE

Re: [LU] get a grip

2012-03-22 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - we were in the pub garden near Wembley, though I have no idea of the name of the place, Surely you were in The Green Man just up the hill. What a day. I have always thought that this was the biggest Leeds attendance of all time.

Re: [LU] Forest

2012-03-20 Thread Rick Duniec
Didn't he score the goal against Arsenal that won the League Cup for Swindon (of the 3rd division) at Wembley ? - Original Message - The very same. Played 400 games for Swindon first, and is regarded as their best ever player. ___

[LU] Don Rogers

2012-03-20 Thread Rick Duniec
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4oQTUv37nU ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate

[LU] Today in Parliament

2012-03-16 Thread Rick Duniec
From the FSF website- An MP has today tabled a bill in Parliament calling for total transparency on club ownership and an end to the “football creditors rule”. The Football (Financial Transparency) Bill has been introduced by Damian Collins MP who sits on the influential Culture, Media and

[LU] (non LU) The FA Surrenders

2012-03-14 Thread Rick Duniec
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/david-conn-inside-sport-blog/2012/mar/13/fa-white-flag-soul-football FA raises white flag in 20-year fight for the soul of football The Premier League has emerged victorious after the governing body signed away much of its authority with barely a whimper

Re: [LU] Quiet List

2012-03-14 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - Maybe something for LUST to work on since they now have lost against Bates ;) What a strange conclusion to come to. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To

[LU] Football authorities response to the Government (Select Committee)

2012-03-09 Thread Rick Duniec
For those who may be interested the response by Football to the Sports Minister is to be made public at 1pm today. (16 pages) ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email

Re: [LU] Football authorities response to the Government (Select Committee)

2012-03-09 Thread Rick Duniec
That's quite a good summary of the 16 pages - Original Message - I presume that it's Yeah whatever bovvered ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email

Re: [LU] @shitmydadsays, 3/7/12 4:54 PM

2012-03-08 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - It just strikes me that LUST are like Hal Ashland in the story, kidding themselves they are involved with the club but the club are like the the prossie, they couldn't give a about any fan. They only want us to keep going back and spending our money. The only

Re: [LU] Curse of the 44?

2012-03-04 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - OK, that's a fair point, Leeds United will never be Ken Bates and vice versa and that is the only thought that keeps me going, BUT commercially he can do what he wants. I see where you are coming from but actually he can't. Even in a close-monoply situation the

[LU] What is the club ?

2012-03-03 Thread Rick Duniec
ianjamesmurray wrote: He owns a company which owns the football league share, he will never own the club. The club belongs to us. http://footballmanagement.wordpress.com/2011/02/09/club-club-or-club-a-3cs-model/ Club', 'club' or 'club'??? A 3Cs model by John Beech The evidence submitted by

[LU] L.U.S.T: An Open Letter To Neil Warnock

2012-02-23 Thread Rick Duniec
L.U.S.T: An open letter to Neil Warnock Dear Neil, On behalf of more than 4,500 members and shareholders of Leeds United Supporters’ Trust, we would like to welcome you to our club. Leeds United and Neil Warnock have a long history as rivals, but we are delighted to see you have finally come

[LU] Non LU : Peking to London by train

2012-02-15 Thread Rick Duniec
Have a look here - http://www.seat61.com/ Anyone know anything about taking a train from Beijing to London? Everything always looks great when advertised. The idea seems exotic and something that I'd love to do. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info

Re: [LU] Another rant

2012-02-10 Thread Rick Duniec
I was talking about the financial aspects, not on the field genius, but I think you know that. - Original Message - From: Mark Humphries Where were we in the league when we were put into admin ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and

[LU] Fw: Meeting and March

2012-02-06 Thread Rick Duniec
Meeting this Thursday 9th February and 'Campaign for change' march Saturday 11th February We would like to remind all supporters of two significant events coming up this week. First of all we have a meeting this Thursday evening at the Magic Sponge, 7.30pm as both a follow up to the last

[LU] Supporters Trust seeks investors into the club.

2012-02-06 Thread Rick Duniec
http://lufctrust.squarespace.com/blog/2012/2/6/lust-statement-on-leeds-united-investment.html L.U.S.T Statement on Leeds United investment Monday, February 6, 2012 at 4:40PM Last week on Yorkshire Radio, Ken Bates invited the Leeds United Supporters' Trust to, put their money where their mouth

[LU] Today in Parliament

2012-01-26 Thread Rick Duniec
Siobhain McDonagh MP backs historic opportunity for change in football At 6pm this Thursday (today), AFC Wimbledon supporter Siobhain McDonagh MP will have a 30 minute Parliamentary debate in the House of Commons on: Government policy on football governance and the case of AFC Wimbledon. The

Re: [LU] O'Brien from YEP

2012-01-22 Thread Rick Duniec
- Original Message - Bates also revealed that a tribunal to decide on the fate of Andy O’Brien has been set for February 27. I'm very worried about what might come out here. I don't KNOW anything but this has all the vibrations of a monumental mess and PR disaster.

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