[LU] Eddie throws the towel in || almost

2012-05-28 Thread Dr Michael Benjamin
The most discouraging article I have read considering who is saying this, what he knows and reading between the lines:- By Eddie Gray Published on *Monday 28 May 2012 08:31* Robert Snodgrass has proved, over the past few seasons at Leeds United, that he’s a top class player. He wants to play at

Re: [LU] Eddie throws the towel in || almost

2012-05-28 Thread Damian Walsh
Looking on the bright side, Leeds must now be really attractive to young up-and-coming footballers with our unrivalled reputation over the last few seasons of getting our players into top-level football ;) To change the subject - no wonder the UK is in double-dip recession. I've just seen that

Re: [LU] Public Holidays - was Eddie throws the towel in || almost

2012-05-28 Thread Allan Mikkelsen
On Mon, 28 May 2012 11:36:34 +0200,Damian Walsh pussaydam...@gmail.com wrote: To change the subject - no wonder the UK is in double-dip recession. I've just seen that there are 9 public holidays in England this year. 9!! that's 3 more than here in France, and France has the world's highest

Re: [LU] Public Holidays - was Eddie throws the towel in || almost

2012-05-28 Thread Eric B
hold your horses damian, you forget to add the days the french strike. they should count as time off yeah? :-) I get to move back to Australia in a couple of months, no complaints from me! On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 12:20 PM, Allan Mikkelsen amikk...@pcug.org.au wrote: On Mon, 28 May 2012 11:36:34

Re: [LU] Public Holidays - was Eddie throws the towel in || almost

2012-05-28 Thread Damian Walsh
Can't remember the last time the French went on strike (a damp squip at the start of Sarkho's presidency but otherwise it was probably 2001 the last time) - I see that upcoming strikes in the UK include teachers (shouldn't the worthless b'stards be on their knees kissing our feet for funding

Re: [LU] Public Holidays - was Eddie throws the towel in || almost

2012-05-28 Thread brendan_mcwilliams
13 Public Holidays in Madrid this year...Eric B barl...@gmail.com wrote:hold your horses damian, you forget to add the days the french strike. they should count as time off yeah? :-) I get to move back to Australia in a couple of months, no complaints from me! On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 12:20 PM,

Re: [LU] Public Holidays - was Eddie throws the towel in || almost

2012-05-28 Thread Damian Walsh
PS I forgot to exclude that worthy group who transmit all that is excellent in Physical Education to our young. They are certainly a cut above the common herd - eh Rob? It's not them to be blamed for childhood obesity ;) Damian On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 3:14 PM, Damian Walsh

Re: [LU] Public Holidays - was Eddie throws the towel in || almost

2012-05-28 Thread Richard Naef
Can't remember the last time the French went on strike that's cos nobody notices ;) ___ 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] Public Holidays - was Eddie throws the towel in || almost

2012-05-28 Thread Dr Michael Benjamin
What are the rumours flying around the 'net. Take over, Bates is dead. And the OS is very very quiet. TRUST is also quiet but hinting. Betty care,to cpmment? On May 28, 2012 8:01 PM, Richard Naef rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk wrote: Can't remember the last time the French went on strike

[LU] Workshy ?

2012-05-28 Thread Alan Edgar
Not sure where you get 6 from, Damian ! There are 4 this month alone (1st, 8th, 17th, 28th) and when you add those to Xmas Day, New Years Day, Easter Monday, All Saints Day (1/11), Armistice Day (11/11), Bastille Day (14/7) and Assumption (15/8) I make it 11. Even as a FOTL (Francophile on the

Re: [LU] Workshy ?

2012-05-28 Thread Guy Bonello
9??? Pah, that's nothing!! In Malta New year's day 10th feb 19 march 31 march good friday 1st may 7th june 29th june 15th august 8th sept 21st sept 8th dec 13th dec xmas day That's 14 guaranteed public holidays a year. On top of that, Maltese Govt departments only work half days June -

Re: [LU] Workshy ?

2012-05-28 Thread Dr Michael Benjamin
Here we have an incredible system. The year starts in January. Most of the population now adopts the Russian piss up that takes a good few days to get over. Around Easter we have the Passover . That is eight days of which we are off for two days and work half a day for the rest. Half the

Re: [LU] Workshy ?

2012-05-28 Thread brendan_mcwilliams
Posting of the month!!! Dr Michael Benjamin m...@myray.com wrote:Here we have an incredible system. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email

[LU] Breaking News (I hope)

2012-05-28 Thread John Lee
Just watched Look North and there was a comment that Leeds Supporters Trust have a expressed a genuine desire to buy the club.   Please let this be true, and let us be rid of that Chelsea w*nker!   da Rev Bates Out ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and

[LU] LUFC Trust update

2012-05-28 Thread Jim Moran
http://lufctrust.squarespace.com/blog/2012/5/28/takeover-statement-trust-update.html Well, maybe I will regret not renewing then. Still time. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To

Re: [LU] Breaking News (I hope)

2012-05-28 Thread MarkBursa
In your, and their, dreams. Sorry, but supporter ownership is a great idea for small clubs, but quite how does LUST imagine it'll raise the funds and investment needed to (a) buy out Bates and (b) get us into the premiership? We need a proper, serious, billionaire investor. Bates is a

Re: [LU] Workshy ?

2012-05-28 Thread Eric B
I dont get it, is it cool to work more? whats the deal? how about being smart about managing your workforce? Hire the right guys and let them get on with it. I go to work at 10, I piss off at 1530, no complaints. I work from home if/when I feel it. I just get the work done. Mind you I ll go to

Re: [LU] Breaking News (I hope)

2012-05-28 Thread Jim Moran
No, seems the trust are backing two bids, one of which is on the table. ___ 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)

Re: [LU] Workshy ?

2012-05-28 Thread Alec McQueen
Eric I am fascinated. But why does your boss not give you more work to do if you can do it in 5.5 hrs? Cheers Alec On 29/05/2012, at 7:51 AM, Eric B barl...@gmail.com wrote: I dont get it, is it cool to work more? whats the deal? how about being smart about managing your workforce? Hire the

Re: [LU] Breaking News (I hope)

2012-05-28 Thread Damian Walsh
You could have told me half an hour ago - I've turned the house upside down looking for it Coat on, already on my way to work ;) ;) Damian On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 11:51 PM, Jim Moran j...@jimmoran.co.uk wrote: No, seems the trust are backing two bids, one of which is on the table.

Re: [LU] Eddie throws the towel in || almost

2012-05-28 Thread Andy Clayton
wha You just stated the complete opposite of the truth just to get a reaction, right? Am consulting at a French/American telecoms company right now, with a new product introduction factory in Eu. Nice folks as they are, productivity wouldn't be the first word I'd use to describe them.