[LU] Today's Papers: The Times

2007-07-06 Thread Sean Emmott
Rival bidders race against time to submit Leeds offers Kaveh Solhekol Ken Bates has a fight on his hands to regain control of Leeds United after the sale of the club was opened up to the highest bidder. KPMG, the club's administrator, contacted a list of preferred bidders - including the Leeds-b

Re: [LU] Current Situation

2007-07-06 Thread Alick Stott
John - didn't the club make a statement t'other day on the ST money... from the Times.. "A group of supporters turned up at Elland Road yesterday morning seeking reassurances that their season tickets would be safeguarded. "The club can confirm that season-ticket receipts are being kept in a se

[LU] Fwd: Leeds United

2007-07-06 Thread SeanScribe
** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ 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 lis

[LU] [Fwd: Re: Leeds United FC]

2007-07-06 Thread John Sykes
Original Message Subject:Re: [LU] Leeds United FC Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2007 19:34:38 -0700 From: John Sykes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mark Humphries <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This email is coming to you from w

Re: [LU] Stung into action (slightly)

2007-07-06 Thread Paul Cundell
> > If someone posts up a suitable FL email address we could all write... > Cos you can't be bothered to use Google? "Something must be done to save our club, will somebody do it for me?" ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the lis

Re: [LU] Spherical Objects

2007-07-06 Thread Paul Cundell
Mark H spluttered > > I don't have any official or officious contacts with anybody > in the FL, > including lawyers, nor do I have any contact with prospective > owners of the > club, in whose interest that statement might also be. > > You do, do you not? Ever heard of Google? http://www.foot

Re: [LU] Irony anyone??

2007-07-06 Thread Paul Cundell
> > > > > In other words I'm not saying anyone HAS to do the leg > work, but I am > > saying > > that if you want to understand what is going on then you > really ought > > to do > > the leg work yourself and not expect others to do it for you. > > But we aren't at school/uni, we don't want to

Re: [LU] Irony anyone??

2007-07-06 Thread Paul Cundell
That's ok Graham, I shan't make the same mistake again. When I read an obviously misguided posting from someone too lazy to do any research I will as you suggest keep schtum. I won't in the future attempt to direct the poor misguided soul in the right direction and shall let him continue to believe

Re: [LU] Spherical Objects

2007-07-06 Thread Paul Cundell
> > I, like many shat upon Leeds United supporters, do not trust > the FL to do > the 'right thing' by us one iota. And yet you believe Ken Bates will? Says it all really Paul ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list adminis

[LU] Current Situation

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
As I understand it: KPMG have bought back the club for £1 They have asked for bids to buy the club and will sell it on the basis that they can't guarantee membership of the football league. Bids in by 5pm Monday proof of funds by 5pm Tuesday. Will Bates have to provide proof of funds? Pound

Re: [LU] KPMG : Up for Sale

2007-07-06 Thread thecasses
> 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 > Leedslist@list.zetnet.co.uk > http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > Join The Leeds United Su

Re: [LU] KPMG : Up for Sale

2007-07-06 Thread thecasses
> no need to check anything - lets get to ER on Sunday and show how > important > it is for this club to survive Can you get me a plane ticket then ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liabilit

[LU] Leeds United FC

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
Sirs, I am a lifelong Leeds United supporter and, as I am sure you can appreciate, instead of looking forward to next season I am worrying about the club's very existence. The ongoing legal wrangling is causing extreme anxiety for me and amongst my fellow supporters, but key to this for us

[LU] Leeds United Football Club

2007-07-06 Thread Dr Michael Benjamin
Sir, Since the age of four I have supported Leeds United I saw John Charles's first game. I have been blessed by seeing all the great names in English Soccer since the last world war play at Elland Road. All my Children and Grandchildren left hospital, at their birth in the Leeds United kit. We are

[LU] [Fwd: PLEASE READ AND ACT]

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
Original Message Subject: PLEASE READ AND ACT Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2007 22:11:29 +0100 From: Andy Stalmanis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Hotmail Account <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear All Unless you hate Leeds United to the point that you would like to see them extinct (just think no more mi

Re: [LU] KPMG : Up for Sale

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
100% correct Mark Mark Humphries wrote: > 1. Because it circumvents the legal process/appeal > > 2. Because KPMG choose the best deal for everyone and that's it. There is no > CVA to approve > > 3. Don't think so, what could they legally challenge? > > 4. Don't think they can, although they cou

Re: [LU] KPMG : Up for Sale

2007-07-06 Thread Paul Dally
gt;> > >> >> Confirmed on Sky Sports and Talksport apparently >> >> >> > >> > Yup! Good news at last. >> > >> > I hope. >> > >> > - Sean >> > >> > >> > __

Re: [LU] KPMG : Up for Sale

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
; > > Yup! Good news at last. > > > > I hope. > > > > - Sean > > > > > > ___ > > the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list > administrators > > accept no liability for the

Re: [LU] KPMG : Up for Sale

2007-07-06 Thread thecasses
st > Leedslist@list.zetnet.co.uk > http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > Join The Leeds United Supporters Trust at www.lufctrust.org > > __ NOD32 2382 (20070706) Information __ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http:

Re: [LU] Sky sports News

2007-07-06 Thread RickD
Sorry but it looks like the moment has passed. Bigger stories. - Original Message - > I'm going to try to clarify a few things, if they let me. Maybe in 20 mins > or so. ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administr

[LU] 5pm on Monday

2007-07-06 Thread Tim Greenwood
According to http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/latest-national-sport?articleid=3012785 the deadline for offers is 5pm on Monday. - A spokesman for the administrators said: "We are putting the club up for sale and offers must be in by 5pm on Monday and we are interested in talking to other parties. Th

Re: [LU] Now I am confused

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
The best deal for the creditors and Leeds Utd afaik. Although the latter is more an ongoing existence rather than promises of promotion I suspect. I could be wrong though, waiting for Nigel to tell us.. From: Dr Michael Benjamin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 06 July 2007 21:39 To: Ma

Re: [LU] Now I am confused

2007-07-06 Thread Dr Michael Benjamin
So why not do that first of all? Does the highest bedder get LUFC? Where does the money go? Are the administrators there to ensure that Leeds United pays its debts or the best care is given to Leeds United and bugger the creditors? I am really confused now? Sorry Michael On 06/07/07, Mark Humphrie

Re: [LU] Now I am confused

2007-07-06 Thread narmit
Confused, moi? Where does the 1 pound come in, is that normal practice? Have they then already done this so now the club is no longer aligned to Bates? How much needs to be paid by any prospective owner...35mill, 8 mill...whoever pays the most? I guess i should research this first Nick -

Re: [LU] LU - Disgusted

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
Ps. I am just a frustrated fan like you. I have no affiliations, no agenda, no vested interest and most importantly no desire to see our club shafted. I would have thought that much was clear but obviously not. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:leedslist- > [EMAIL PRO

[LU] Sky sports News

2007-07-06 Thread RickD
I'm going to try to clarify a few things, if they let me. Maybe in 20 mins or so. ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailin

Re: [LU] Now I am confused

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
Im sure Nigel will correct me but.. KPMG buy the club for £1, it is now theirs. The ask for bids to buy the club, primarily a provision to pay off the creditors but also KPMG need to consider the ongoing future of the club. They sell to the highest/best bidder. No creditor vote, no approval, no

Re: [LU] LU - Disgusted

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
What you talking about willis? I have also written to the FL and my MP. Apology accepted. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:leedslist- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sykes > Sent: 06 July 2007 19:09 > To: Leeds List > Subject: [LU] LU - Disgusted > > You all

Re: [LU] Before you write to your MP, think about the Football League membership rules

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
But the crucial point is that the FL can allow a club to 'trade' in "exceptional circumstances", but apparently they do not see our position as "exceptional". We need to be able to sign players and get a team out to start the season, whatever happens on the ownership front is destined to be caught

Re: [LU] Challenge announced

2007-07-06 Thread Paul Dally
I do not think that Bates spin comes into it now - we are in a f**king desperate situation and it is touch and go whether we survive in my view - I have loved this club since I was a child - we must do something on the action front. - Original Message - From: "Paul Dally" <[EMAIL PROTEC

[LU] Now I am confused

2007-07-06 Thread Dr Michael Benjamin
Hi What does all this mean? That we still owe 35 million? Or does the new buyer pay a penny in the pound apart from a preferred few? Who are they? Is there a bidding war? where does the money go? More to the point can KFC block it? In fact what has changed? Over to you Betty I hope Paul does not ge

Re: [LU] KPMG : Up for Sale

2007-07-06 Thread Paul Dally
Why don't we show what a huge asset it would be for any investor by organising a mass turn up/ demonstration of fans ( not for a match)at ER in the very near future? Surely we should do something now rather than sit back and let us go gently into that good night ( to nick a quote from Dylan Th

Re: [LU] KPMG : Up for Sale

2007-07-06 Thread Sean Emmott
- Original Message - From: "Tim Geldard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 8:27 PM Subject: [LU] KPMG : Up for Sale > Confirmed on Sky Sports and Talksport apparently > Yup! Good news at last. I hope. - Sean ___ the L

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread Paul Dally
If it does all go pear shaped which seems likely to me, I think that these mps should be remebered and a widespread vote from Leeds fans to oust them should follow. It is vitally important for a city like Leeds to have a football team. - Original Message - From: "Mark Humphries" <[EM

[LU] Up for sale?I

2007-07-06 Thread Dr Michael Benjamin
is that true? -- Dr Michael Benjamin, myRay: For peace of mind, http://www.myray.com http://www.MyDoctorExplains.com Cyber Psychiatry - ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the perso

[LU] Before you write to your MP, think about the Football League membership rules

2007-07-06 Thread Dunderhead
Two months ago (before we went into Administration) I posted the relevant extract from the FL rules... (see below) So just asking an MP to apply pressure to the FL is a non-starter. Leeds membership of the FL is currently suspended and cannot be released until the membership conditions are met. U

[LU] KPMG : Up for Sale

2007-07-06 Thread Tim Geldard
Confirmed on Sky Sports and Talksport apparently ___ 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 Leedslist@list.zetnet.co.uk h

[LU] LU - Disgusted

2007-07-06 Thread John Sykes
You all may be more than frustratedand I can understand why.but in all this bluster I've read over recent days, Humphries has yet to come up with any suggestionsonly dumping crap on others. John Boocock's letter to the FL and his MP is an illustration of what can be done in a posit

[LU] The numbers from the horse's mouth?

2007-07-06 Thread dunderhead
check out http://www.chairmanschoice.co.uk/ to see a selection of financial information provided by Ken Bates over the past year or so, mostly from the matchday programmes. I was particularly interested in the following snip from 23rd September 2006: --- snip At 30th September our old debt will

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread Nigel Holcroft
Mark, I'm tempted to cry "recognition, at last;" however, given the source of the comparison I'll contain myself, for the moment.. As for explanation, many have tried, both with and without the 'hard evidence" you demand, (yet never volunteer) neither version of which you ever seem to accept. So

[LU] [Fwd: Leeds United]

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
My letter to my MP, John Thurso Original Message Subject: Leeds United Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2007 18:05:37 +0100 From: John Boocock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear John I recently wrote to you regarding the situation at Leeds United. Things have now moved on and I a

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
Mark Humphries wrote: = > I have written to my MP now. Well done Mark. The most important thing I think we can do is to put pressure on the Football League to get their finger out and to point out to our MPs that we would like them to assist in this. It's the FL's baby and

Re: [LU] Just to recap

2007-07-06 Thread Richard Naef
FFS Seb you should not be surprised that your "posting" elicited no Reponses at all, except for the MOTL who pointed you in the direct of a 3 year old article. Do you really expect us to descend into informed, reasoned argument? I think you will find that many people on the list much prefer to

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
Come on then genius, YOU tell us. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:leedslist- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nigel Holcroft > Sent: 06 July 2007 16:43 > To: 'leedslist' > Subject: Re: [LU] MPs > > > None so blind eh? > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PRO

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread Nigel Holcroft
None so blind eh? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RickD Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 11:23 AM To: leedslist Subject: Re: [LU] MPs - Original Message - > We've moved on from that 'debate'. FL are enemy #1 at the moment! Oh my god. H

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
Well fucking tell us then. All we have heard in the last day or so is how FL have it in their power to allow us to buy and sell players, but they didn't deem our situation as 'exceptional' so weren't going to allow us to sell players (or play in the league for that matter. Now it is Ken Bates fau

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
Ffs rick, you posted to the list asking us not to alienate people we might be writing to, presumably the mps. Now you aren't going to tell us what is going on with LUST & the MPs. So, in the absence of such info we should all get back to writing to our mps demanding they do something. I didn't

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread RickD
- Original Message - > We've moved on from that 'debate'. FL are enemy #1 at the moment! Oh my god. How wrong can one person be ? You will put us in the Fourth division with this nonsense. ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and t

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread RickD
- Original Message - > Whats the focus? The football league? Let's not go around this circle all over again. When you can have the complete information in clear and precise terms that you demand (IF we reach such a point) then it will be possible to answer. Until then I'll follow your

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
We've moved on from that 'debate'. FL are enemy #1 at the moment! > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:leedslist- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nigel Holcroft > Sent: 06 July 2007 16:06 > To: 'leedslist' > Subject: Re: [LU] MPs > > Absolutely they should and most lik

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
Whats the focus? The football league? > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:leedslist- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RickD > Sent: 06 July 2007 15:56 > To: leedslist > Subject: Re: [LU] MPs > > - Original Message - > > Anyhow, it is their duty to represent the

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread Nigel Holcroft
Absolutely they should and most likely will in response to the requests of constituents; however if there is any badgering and finger pointing to be done, I suggest you save that for the person whose deliberate and willful and underhand actions got us into this mess.. unless of course you'd rather

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread RickD
- Original Message - > Anyhow, it is their duty to represent their constituents and therefore > they > should be equally as keen to take up this cause no? It is the same cause. It hasn't changed. The Trust is already in DIRECT contact following the court direction today.

Re: [LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
I have written to my MP now. If the actions of HMRC were not affected by the intervention of the MP3 then why did they bother getting involved to begin with? Anyhow, it is their duty to represent their constituents and therefore they should be equally as keen to take up this cause no?

[LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread RickD
Before everyone races ahead with this there are a couple of things to bear in mind. The first is that the fans need to call on help from all sorts of directions so let's not alienate anyone. Secondly, and most importantly, the MP3 that many have been attacking did not provide HMRC with, or bring

[LU] MPs

2007-07-06 Thread RickD
Before everyone races ahead with this there are a couple of things to bear in mind. The first is that the fans need to call on help from all sorts of directions so let's not alienate anyone. Secondly, and most importantly, the MP3 that many have been attacking did not provide HMRC with, or bring

Re: [LU] [Fwd: Leeds United]

2007-07-06 Thread John Lee
Not sure who all your MPs may be, but start here http://www.parliament.uk/directories/hciolists/alcm.cfm Mark Humphries <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Perhaps we should all be badgering our MPs about this too - seeing as they were so keen to get involved at the beginning. Anyone have their em

[LU] Serious squad question

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Tuffey
Has anyone peaked in at Thorpe Arch? Who is actually training this week and what players make up our "squad"? Mark El Presidente Wisconsin Whites Leeds United Chicago Fire _ http://liveearth.msn.com ___

Re: [LU] [Fwd: Leeds United]

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
Betty, aren't you also part of a general supporter's list? I know we get sent petitions/requests via yourself for other clubs (Brighton springs to mind). If so, any chance of posting a request to that list asking non Leeds supporters to mail FL and request they pull their finger out? Cheers Mar

Re: [LU] [Fwd: Leeds United]

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
Perhaps we should all be badgering our MPs about this too - seeing as they were so keen to get involved at the beginning. Anyone have their email addresses to hand to post to the list? ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list admi

[LU] We are a big club!!!!!!!

2007-07-06 Thread Richard Naef
The Leeds story is currently Nr 1 BBCNews website read story Worldwide! (1st in UK, Europe, 2nd in Australasia, 6th in US!) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/live_stats/html/map.stm I guess that 99% of the readers are howling with laughter! ttfn Richard _

[LU] Statement from Leeds Council

2007-07-06 Thread RickD
6 July 2007 COUNCIL SERIOUSLY CONCERNED BY PARLOUS PLIGHT OF LEEDS UNITED Leeds City Council has very real concerns regarding recent developments affecting Leeds United which render it by no means impossible that high-level professional league football will cease to be played in Leeds in the v

[LU] [Fwd: Leeds United]

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
Well I've written... Come on you Gobby Gits, get on the FL's back now, apparently they don't like it up 'em :-) Betty (Chief Gobby Git) Original Message Subject: Leeds United Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:24:19 +0100 From: John Boocock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [LU] Stung into action (slightly)

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
If someone posts up a suitable FL email address we could all write... > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:leedslist- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of N If > Sent: 06 July 2007 13:55 > To: leedslist@list.zetnet.co.uk > Subject: [LU] Stung into action (slightly) > > Hi ga

Re: [LU] Stung into action (slightly)

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
Football League Operations Centre Edward VII Quay Navigation Way Preston PR2 2YF Football League Commercial Office The Football League 30 Gloucester Place London W1U 8FL Tel (Both Offices): 0870 442 0 1888 Fax - Operations Centre: 0870 442 1188 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] N If wrote: > Hi gang

[LU] Stung into action (slightly)

2007-07-06 Thread N If
Hi gang Me, only know what I read on this list. Didn't contact my MP (nor Sheikh). But, I would like to contact the Football League. "I'm merely a fan, please let my team play, let them have a temporary share of gold" I'm afraid I think it will be easier to ask here than do my own research oth

Re: [LU] From the YEP

2007-07-06 Thread sinister dexter
Less of the red sir! On 6 Jul 2007, at 13:43, John Boocock wrote: > Fans Chief? > > does that make us red indians? > > argh red > > Betty > > RickD wrote: > = >> LEEDS UNITED fans' chief Rick Duniec > ___ the Leeds List is a

Re: [LU] Just to recap

2007-07-06 Thread bonello
This article sums up how it all started http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,,1160988,00.html and http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,,1164722,00.html __ Still on dial-up? Switch to 256kbps broadband internet for just Lm5.95/30

Re: [LU] From the YEP

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
Fans Chief? does that make us red indians? argh red Betty RickD wrote: = > LEEDS UNITED fans' chief Rick Duniec ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the pe

[LU] Clarification please

2007-07-06 Thread Dr Michael Benjamin
Hi Just what does all this mean To me it looks awful. But I am one of Paul's uneducated. I hope Betty will put it into perspective. Pissed off--- but completely--- Here I was thinking that I'll come and see third division crap just to be part of those who were there at the darkest hour. Bight your

[LU] From the YEP

2007-07-06 Thread RickD
Before you read this please note that I am not claiming or pretending to be a fans chief. Sorry about that but I didn't write it. http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/leeds-united-news?articleid=3011597 Leeds United fans send SOS By Phil Rostron LEEDS UNITED fans' chief Rick Duniec today pleade

Re: [LU] Spherical Objects

2007-07-06 Thread RickD
All you were asked to do was to do something yourself. Even that was your own idea in the first place but you won't even make a phone call. I never said anything about what the Trust would and would not do. I didn't jump when you said jump. That's all. No further comment required. Too busy right n

[LU] Krasner is optimistic

2007-07-06 Thread Richard Naef
Krasner reckons that there are grounds for optimism now at leeds. he believes KPMG may well buy back the club for £1 then open discussions with interested parties, including Bates, but also a "super" bid, bringing together 2 of the previously known bidders. Reckons should all be sorted within 2 w

[LU] FROM THE YORKSHIRE EVENING BATES

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
Leeds United: season in jeopardy http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news?articleid=3011456 Season in doubt. By Phil Hay and Tony Gardner Leeds United's new season is in serious doubt today after Ken Bates failed to head off a legal challenge at the city's High Court An appeal by Her Majesty's

[LU] Posting Of The Week

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
Mark Humphries wrote: = > My spider-sense is tingling like fuck.. Posting of the week :-) Betty ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinio

Re: [LU] Krasner is optimistic

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
I believe that this is what the court was trying to engineer.. Basically saying "Oi you lot, get out of here and don't come back until you've sorted it" Mr Justice Patten recently appeared a s aKray Twin in East Enders BTW :-) Betty Richard Naef wrote: > Krasner reckons that there are grou

Re: [LU] Just to recap

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
And despite murmurings to the effect this all has a precedent, to me it looks like all this is rather unprecedented - a Mexican stand off between Bates, HMRC and the football league. In the meantime Redbus are investing heavily in pine boxes and Morris in 6" nails. My spider-sense is tingling lik

Re: [LU] Spherical Objects

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
Is your response the official LUST response? LUST are unwilling to question the FL on the issue of team building in preparation for the forthcoming season, golden fleece or no golden fleece? If so LUST can fuck off, what we need is a Jason on the List. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAI

[LU] Just to recap

2007-07-06 Thread Sebastian Carr
Let's see if I've got this straight. Flushed with the success and promise of DOL's "babies", Pete decided to cement our position at or near the apex of European football by splashing tens of millions of pounds on transfers and allowing the wage bill to explode in the hope that revenues would shortl

Re: [LU] From the Court

2007-07-06 Thread DAVID NATTAN
Bryn Law on SSN descibes it as game of poker between Inland Rev and FL with neither looking to budge an inch. Won't let us start season unless we can convince FL that we dcan complete it. KMPG - very worried about future of Leeds Utd. Say Bates may now pull out of financing club while court

Re: [LU] Spherical Objects

2007-07-06 Thread RickD
So you have a blank canvas with total upside potential. A world of opportunity. You have to start somewhere. Please let us know how you get on. Your ability to be officious is well proven. We all began in the same position as you are now. gotta go. Breaking news re Court hearing - Original

Re: [LU] From the Court

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
The FL have given the club until August 1st to show how it will be funded after that date ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist

[LU] From the Court

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
The Court has decided on a hearing on 3rd September and has set aside 5 days for the hearing. The FL cannot hand over the "golden share" so it is now up to them as to how they deal with Leeds United's league membership I don't know if the CVA was suspended or set aside. What I believe is that

Re: [LU] Spherical Objects

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
I don't have any official or officious contacts with anybody in the FL, including lawyers, nor do I have any contact with prospective owners of the club, in whose interest that statement might also be. You do, do you not? > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:leedslist- >

Re: [LU] Spherical Objects

2007-07-06 Thread RickD
- Original Message - > There you go. Thats what I was getting at. I do not understand why the > FL > would NOT make that statement, but if not then surely it is time for > someone > like LUST to officially ask the question and not leave it in the hands of > the bunch of wankers that is

[LU] Away Game Info

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
Away Game Information: Away tickets will firstly be allocated to away season ticket holders. 85% of the remaining ticket allocation received from the opposition club will be allocated to home season ticket holders with the final15% of the allocation been allocated to club members. Applications

Re: [LU] Astor could be the highest bidder

2007-07-06 Thread dunderhead
Pete I think you missed my smiley. In the absence of hard information about our anonymous benefactors I can only speculate and have this gnawing feeling that a number of our so-called investments aren't quite the full shilling. Common sense dictates that there must be a link between Colonel Sander

Re: [LU] Spherical Objects

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
> > The real issue is that the FL has conyionuously failed to make this > clear to the general public in spite of the suggestion by others that > this is not the case. > > Betty There you go. Thats what I was getting at. I do not understand why the FL would NOT make that statement, but if not

Re: [LU] Spherical Objects

2007-07-06 Thread Steve Gillen
Who is Spherical? And to what does he object? (I'm in the market to buy a new coat :-) ) Steve ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Le

Re: [LU] Irony anyone??

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
> > In other words I'm not saying anyone HAS to do the leg work, but I am > saying > that if you want to understand what is going on then you really ought > to do > the leg work yourself and not expect others to do it for you. But we aren't at school/uni, we don't want to write a dissertation on

Re: [LU] Spherical Objects

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
Mark said: == > And the fact we still cannot sign players over a month after the 'newco' > bought Leeds I would say bears this mistrust out. Who says we can't sign players? The FL holds both the player registrations and any transfer monies from any dealings, This has been the case fr

Re: [LU] All you never wanted to know

2007-07-06 Thread John Boocock
Bit late with yer barrow old love :-) RickD wrote: > http://www.companyrescue.co.uk/company-rescue/options/company-voluntary-arrangement.html > ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the

Re: [LU] Irony anyone??

2007-07-06 Thread Graham Palmer
Paul said > >In other words I'm not saying anyone HAS to do the leg work, but I am >saying >that if you want to understand what is going on then you really ought to do >the leg work yourself and not expect others to do it for you. > >If you don't want to understand and you want to bury your head

Re: [LU] Spherical Objects

2007-07-06 Thread Mark Humphries
> Mark H demanded:- > > > Show me the post where it was stated that being out of CVA was not a > > requirement for the 'golden share'. RickD said that a FL > > lawyer hinted that > > it 'may not be necessary' if Bates wasn’t in charge, but > > nothing official > > was stated from either the FL, L

[LU] Insolvency

2007-07-06 Thread Brian Hamilton
Sorry if this has been posted before but I lost interest in the politics but some queried the apparent generosity of Astor Holdings giving up their preferential creditor status when they had been granted a debenture over the club assets. Well this transfer of assets or granting of preference within

Re: [LU] Irony anyone??

2007-07-06 Thread sinister dexter
Mark, Yanks are wanks, Bush is Satan! ;-) On 6 Jul 2007, at 02:26, Mark Tuffey wrote: > Yanks are wanks, Bush is Satan responses ___ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views a

Re: [LU] Irony anyone??

2007-07-06 Thread Tim Leslie
Why does my head hurt this morning? ... Oh yeah! Both fair points Mark/Rick, although I personally have never really counter argued at length precisely because of this point that you both make, last week I was merely questioning certain aspects that were beyond me and it all got very messy. Who the