Im now a Bater (Bates hater) but not for the same reason most of you are. You see im not that bothered that we haven't invested heavily and thrown money around like Leicester. I think Bates does a good job with finances and we seem in a very healthy position. I'd prefer to do business this way than to borrow more money and end up dropping another 2 divisions.
The things that annoy me is the lies and mystery he has surrounded the business/club in. There are so many unanswered questions about the attempted CVA deal. Hes told so many lies about buying and selling players this summer. It bugs me that they dont say which players they are chasing and how much each player is bought/sold for. The whole stadium saga, if we don't own the stadium are we paying for the development? If yes why? And insulting the fans (his customers) is wrong no matter how you try and spin it. Its just not an honest way of business, but i guess that sums up Mr Bates.
The thing that worrys me most though is that if he is doing something unethical with the finances, then any punishment that is given will be given to the club and not the chairman. We got 15 points deducted before and Bates wiped off 30million of debt. Therefore its the fans, the players and the manager that gets the punishment.
All the Baters who are trying to get Bates out are just wasting there time. Its his decision if he wants out and no amount of protest will make him act. These fans should instead protest to the football league insisting on punishment being directed towards the man not the club when he is inevitably found guilty of breaking the rules.
So its two options for me, sell up or open up. Let us know what the finances are really like. How much money we have available for transfers & wages. Is there a plan to buy back ER and TA? Who has owned Leeds United in the last few years? What is the secret blend of herbs and spices?
Chairman protests
posted on 9/9/11
I am entitled to a ticket because I am a member.
Some novelty lol
posted on 9/9/11
Maybe instead of entitle, we should use your previous terminology, where you said you 'deserve' a ticket.
posted on 9/9/11
around 31000 members,all are entitled/deserve a ticket,just a fact as ER holds more than 31000
posted on 9/9/11
Firstly there is no 'deserve' about it.
Secondly, being a member does not entitle you to a ticket, it entitles you to the chance to buy a ticket.
But this isn't about entitlement, it's about you not practising what you 're preaching about boycotting home games at ER.
posted on 9/9/11
RSL why you giving him your money for cup game then.
You have lost all credibility.
Well said Chorley...
And well said Jonty...
But this isn't about entitlement, it's about you not practising what you 're preaching about boycotting home games at ER.
Spot on!
posted on 9/9/11
lol,I can sleep at nights after giving Bates £10
posted on 9/9/11
Revies Super Leeds
Soft article.
posted on 9/9/11
It aint my article Eric
posted on 9/9/11
Revies Super Leeds
You are the 'soft article!'
posted on 10/9/11
So you also don't mind giving Kenny boy your membership money either.
Honestly you couldn't make it up.