Here, here...I wish all this banter about who owns our club would just go away. Either put up or shut up I say! And I'm sure if someone or a group of someone's had the cash they could buy Leeds and do everything the "right" way.
We didn't have a lot of options when we were going under so I'm not one to bitch and complain about who throws me the life vest. Mark El Presidente Wisconsin Whites Leeds United Chicago Fire >From: "damian.walsh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >You seem to be suggesting that the pre-requisite for a fans take-over is >that a 'real' businessman has to step in first to save the club. I have to >say that I agree entirely - even given leadership and finance (possible at >a >York City but unimaginable on the scale of a Leeds Utd....) there would be >a >huge credibility gap, so that the creditors would indeed demand their money >back rather than gambling on the track record of a 'businessman'. >So, given that we 'need' Bates, we can't moan if the bar we have to get >over >to participate in the club is that much higher - he is after all a >businessman. >If as fans, we're serious about running a football club, either stop >expecting free rides and pay what it costs to acquire a going (however >badly) concern, or start our own club up from scratch. >Damian _________________________________________________________________ Turn searches into helpful donations. Make your search count. http://click4thecause.live.com/search/charity/default.aspx?source=hmemtagline_donation&FORM=WLMTAG _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist 'I am in shock,' said Ferguson.
