RE: [LU] A low point

[David . Woolmer]

But if we'd have gone up last season we would be starting 07-08 with 2 season of guaranteed parachute payments. Instead we have no such payments any more. Financially it is an absolute no-brainer where it is better to be (despite what some loony conspiracy theorists have suggested about our play-off final performance).   Stability is only of use if you have the right man steering the ship. If the skipper is directing you in a steady straight line towards an iceberg, it's time to change direction. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 14 September 2006 17:11 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; leedslist@list.zetnet.co.uk Subject: Re: [LU] A low point   On the bright side, had we fluked promotion last year, would we be  getting battered out of sight week in week out now? Probably me thinks. Absolutely the point I've made all along. We would simply not have been able to compete this season in the premiership on financial terms.   We'd have been certain to be starting the 07-08 season in the championship (albeit with lots of money) if we'd been promoted last season - whereas we still have a fair chance of starting the 07-08 season in the prem - and having the resources to stay there.   BTW I'm not joining the shrill voices demanding Blackwell's head. Stability is still what's needed for the club. And the way ths Championship is panning out, there's no need to panic just yet.   Mark     ******* This message and any attachment are confidential and may be privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, please telephone or email the sender and delete this message and any attachment from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy this message or attachment or disclose the contents to any other person. For further information about Clifford Chance please see our website at http://www.cliffordchance.com or refer to any Clifford Chance office.