[LU] Options for RB?

2010-12-03 Thread Robert Heath
Anybody heard any whispers about who will fill in for the suspended Connolly tomorrow? One would have thought that Crowe & Bromby should be candidates, but since they are about as popular as FIFA delegates with Grayson right now I don't suppose we will see either of them. Another option might be

Re: [LU] Fwd: Not coming "home"

2010-12-03 Thread Robert Heath
Now we dont have a bid gumming up the works I hope that the press go to town on Fifa and the national associations I'm sure that will happen. If Blatter didn't like the press coverage he got from England before the vote he had better watch out because the gloves are off now! ___

Re: [LU] Fwd: Not coming "home"

2010-12-03 Thread John Boocock IFA
On 03/12/2010 09:53, Damian Walsh wrote: As an amateur footballer and football administrator I personally am fed up of the piss-poor "service" we have to pay for from the football authorities and that is never ever in our interests. Damian, tell me about it, you should see the merry dance the

[LU] Non LU: Joke Du Jour

2010-12-03 Thread Robinson, Mick
Let's spare a thought for Michael O'Leary, Chief Executive of Ryanair Arriving in a hotel in Dublin , he went to the bar and asked for a pint of Guinness The barman nodded and said "that will be one Euro please, Mr. O'Leary" Somewhat taken aback, O'Leary replied "That's a very competitive price"

Re: [LU] C'mon England!

2010-12-03 Thread Tim Leslie
God I'm good!!! "Russia will win. Putin hasn't turned up because he doesn't need to; smug. They've the money, the power, have never hosted it before and have probably got everyone in their back pockets." To be honest I think the reaction from here pretty much sums up why we were probably never in

Re: [LU] Fwd: Not coming "home"

2010-12-03 Thread Damian Walsh
> > I remember the Kelly letter.. > Damian > > tell me about it, you should see the merry dance the FA regularly lead the > lads in the IFA when they are trying to book pitches, get referees etc.. and > we ain't even affiliated. > > Tosswanks the lot of them > > Betty > __

[LU] Qatar

2010-12-03 Thread Mark Tuffey
What's the carbon foot print on have all air conditioned stadia? Also, are Israeli citizens allowed in Qatar? And if not, what if Israel qualifies? What about alcohol consumption and any public shows of affection? Are both permitted? Cheers Mark El Presidente Wisconsin Whites Leeds Unite

Re: [LU] Qatar

2010-12-03 Thread Jim Moran
I also believe it's illegal to be homosexual there. Not sure if any country has ever been less deserving of a World Cup? That said, the only reason I'm sad we didn't get it is we won't get a free upgrade at Elland Road. On 3 December 2010 13:35, Mark Tuffey wrote: > > What's the carbon foot pri

Re: [LU] Qatar

2010-12-03 Thread Mark Tuffey
Also, what about all the traditional "Babes of the World Cup" pictures...I mean what are the Brazilian ladies going to wear? Cheers Mark El Presidente Wisconsin Whites Leeds United Chicago Fire > From: j...@jimmoran.co.uk > I also believe it's illegal to be homosexual there. > > Not sure

Re: [LU] Qatar

2010-12-03 Thread matt
Good job Saudi Arabia didn't bid then. I'm fairly open minded on Qatar as a bidder. They will clearly make concessions on their fairly strict muslim beliefs of the Qataris (not that many of them). I know a few ex pats who live there and alcohol isn't a problem (getting/drinking). Nor is a "no

[LU] Gruniad article

2010-12-03 Thread Damian Walsh
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2010/dec/03/joy-of-six-football-trends #2 Sock Tags. Haven't read it all yet but the first paragraph is the nicest thing that the Gruniad has ever said about Leeds. Damian ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and option

[LU] World Cup Decision comment

2010-12-03 Thread Rick Duniec
http://www.playthegame.org/news/detailed/globalising-football-protecting-fifas-top-leaders-5063.html FIFA's top has chosen hosts that match its own dubious business practices, but it may be too early for them to rejoice. Comment by Jens Sejer Andersen, International Director of Play the Game

Re: [LU] Fwd: Not coming "home"

2010-12-03 Thread John Lee
The Bid team made one serious error - instead of Prince William, they should have had Prince Phillip - at least we'd have had some home truths about the process, rather than all the fanny being espoused!   Facts are 2 very rich countries have bought the world cups, and this has been rubberstampe

Re: [LU] Fwd: Not coming "home"

2010-12-03 Thread Jim Moran
Or, because Spain hosted it as recently as 1982? On 3 Dec 2010, at 18:06, John Lee > > I didn't actually want Ingerland to win - imagine the f&&&ing hysteria about > how finally we'd win it again on home soil blah blah blah, but how Russia > beat Spain can only really be answered in one way - B

[LU] Too right shaun!!!

2010-12-03 Thread m...@leeds-united.net
http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20101203/bbc-stand-accused-after-world-cup-defeat_2247585_2236067 Sent from my iPhone ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email

Re: [LU] Too right shaun!!!

2010-12-03 Thread Jim Moran
Games on ITV though? That means having to sit through that idiot Adrian Chiles. On 3 Dec 2010, at 18:29, "m...@leeds-united.net" wrote: > http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20101203/bbc-stand-accused-after-world-cup-defeat_2247585_2236067 > > &g

Re: [LU] Too right shaun!!!

2010-12-03 Thread seanscribe
Shaun Harvey is embarrassing the club with this. That's a disgraceful statement. Sean -Original Message- From: m...@leeds-united.net To: LEEDSLIST Sent: Fri, Dec 3, 2010 1:29 pm Subject: [LU] Too right shaun!!! http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20101203/bbc-stand-ac

Re: [LU] Too right shaun!!!

2010-12-03 Thread Mark Humphries
Better than John Motson. I'd rather have a Rich commentary than John Moston -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Jim Moran Sent: 03 December 2010 18:35 To: m...@leeds-united.net Cc: LEEDSLIST Subject: Re: [LU] Too right

Re: [LU] Too right shaun!!!

2010-12-03 Thread Mark Tuffey
Especially if Beechio leads the Argie line.. Cheers Mark El Presidente Wisconsin Whites Leeds United Chicago Fire > From: mark.humphr...@blueyonder.co.uk > Better than John Motson. rather have a Rich commentary than John Moston _

Re: [LU] Too right shaun!!!

2010-12-03 Thread Ed Morrish
ot;m...@leeds-united.net" wrote: > http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20101203/bbc-stand-accused-after-world-cup-defeat_2247585_2236067 > > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: http://mailman-new.

Re: [LU] Too right shaun!!!

2010-12-03 Thread matt
uot;m...@leeds-united.net" wrote: > http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20101203/bbc-stand-accused-after-world-cup-defeat_2247585_2236067 > > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: > http://mailman-ne

Re: [LU] Too right shaun!!!

2010-12-03 Thread matt
Sean -Original Message- From: m...@leeds-united.net To: LEEDSLIST Sent: Fri, Dec 3, 2010 1:29 pm Subject: [LU] Too right shaun!!! http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20101203/bbc-stand-accused-after-world-cup-defeat_2247585_2236067 Sent from my i

[LU] Fwd: Too right shaun!!!

2010-12-03 Thread Chris Nickson
The only way we'd have got this World Cup would have been by giving millions to our favourite FIFA judges. Their whole system is corrupt, and their particular status in Switzerland means they're not accountable. For me, the best punishment all those countries with good technical bids could give FI

Re: [LU] Fwd: Too right shaun!!!

2010-12-03 Thread MarkBursa
Just do to FIFA what the Premiership did to the Football League. Set up a "World Football Championship" outside the auspices of FIFA. Big nations withdraw from the World cup and offer better terms to smaller nations to compete. See which tournament survives. M __

Re: [LU] Fwd: Too right shaun!!!

2010-12-03 Thread matt
This type of corruption isn't remarkable outside UK and USA and Aus. Most of rest of the world can't see what the problem is --Original Message-- From: markbu...@aol.com Sender: Leeds list To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] Fwd: Too right shaun!!! Sent: 3 Dec 2010 19:22 Just do

[LU] Home Office stats on banning orders, etc

2010-12-03 Thread Ralph
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/crime/football-arrests-banning-orders/fbo-2009-10?view=Binary or http://tinyurl.com/32muyct ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscri

Re: [LU] Home Office stats on banning orders, etc

2010-12-03 Thread sinister dexter
Way hay, we are the champions, champions of errr... On 3 Dec 2010, at 20:44, Ralph wrote: > http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/crime/football-arrests-banning-orders/fbo-2009-10?view=Binary > > or http://tinyurl.com/32muyct ___ Leedslist

[LU] Non LU - More on World Cup

2010-12-03 Thread John Sykes
I hope I don't sound as though I am bragging about my careerI simply mention this for one good reason - I know how media works, be it here in Canada on elsewhere. I was in radio news as a writer/broadcaster before I thankfully, moved into the sports side. I had the displeasure of breaking the

Re: [LU] Non LU - More on World Cup

2010-12-03 Thread Damian Walsh
"Left leaning"? don't make me laugh. Are you suggesting that England not getting the WC was some sort of socialist plot hatched in a Trotskyist underground cell and gleefully executed by the BBC fellow travellers(*)? They may be publicly funded (another scam involving tax payers funding the elite)

Re: [LU] Non LU - More on World Cup

2010-12-03 Thread Simon Austin
On 03/12/2010 21:23, John Sykes wrote: If no one else, ITV, SKY or whatever was going to air with the story of corruption, then why did BBC have to do it when they did. http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/theeditors/2010/11/fifa_football_panorama.html "In terms of its timing, we only obtained the list

[LU] FA acting chair quits after World Cup decision

2010-12-03 Thread Rick Duniec
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9256772.stm ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org MARCHING ON TOGETHER

Re: [LU] FA acting chair quits after World Cup decision

2010-12-03 Thread Guy Thornton
An acting chair? That sounds pretty wooden g (staying in - far to cold to get m'coat) ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.o

Re: [LU] NON LU Cricket

2010-12-03 Thread TheCasses
Bollox Queenslanders mate - Australias answer to Spaniards - live in a lovely place, just dumb as dogshyte Sent from my iPhone On 30/11/2010, at 5:46 PM, Eric B wrote: > its cause cricket is a dying sport. thank god for that :-) > > Eric > > On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 7:39 PM, John Boocock wro

[LU] LU: Chairman Bates

2010-12-03 Thread Ed Morrish
http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20101203/united-chairman-calls-for-fifa-break-away_2247585_2236291 A different view to Mr Harvey... Ed. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To

Re: [LU] World Cup

2010-12-03 Thread Dr. Michael Benjamin
It was. It now isn't. Once you had no idea what the interviewers personal opinion was, but you did know what the person being interviewed opinions were. Now it is the complete opposite. They hector and bully the people they interview and you are only used on a programme if you 'contribute' to