You can't bring me down with your meticulous scrutiny and number crunching.Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Though my stats were still a little bald. My "more than half" was liberally applied to describe the four out of seven saturday afternoon premier league games Leeds had trumped for numbers.
How's the Wendies doing anyway? Sure we might find out first hand next season ...though that might require Leeds going on a protracted losing streak.
" I wish to God that someone would be able to block out the voices in my head for five minutes, the voices that scream, over and over again: "Why do they come to me to die?"
Might be exchanging leagues the way things are goingHow's the Wendies doing anyway? Sure we might find out first hand next season ...though that might require Leeds going on a protracted losing streak.
Still glad the Owls didn't allow Bates take over.
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
Leeds beat Darlington 0-1 in the Johnsons/Johnstons Paint trophy last night having fielded a team of kids. Now from I saw of "Darlo" last night any team of kids drawn from any primary school would have run them close.Will you remember to send me a postcard back from whoever Leeds draw in the Auto-Whatsits Trophy?
They should've had a honky tonk piano going and a commentator with a 1930's style Oxford English accent making witty quips like "here comes a slippery customer ...he calls this move the 'arse-over-elbow'..."
The JP trophy itself -which was there on show resembles a tidied up creamery jug or a rhubarb forcer and frankly I'll be at least as embarrassed if Leeds win it as I will be if they don't.
" I wish to God that someone would be able to block out the voices in my head for five minutes, the voices that scream, over and over again: "Why do they come to me to die?"
Even though we have won it before the Football League Trophy (to give it its permanent, sponsorless name) is basically just a reserves and kids competition for most League One and some L2 sides. Until, that is, it gets down to the later stages and the prize money becomes worthwhile and the prospect of a journey to Wembley (or Cardiff in our case) becomes more real.
The final itself is actually a pretty good 'craic' as you would say, it's just the first few rounds that are pretty dire.
"Life is like a hair on a toilet seat. Sooner or later you are bound to get pi$$ed off."
"In this league, a draw is sometimes as good as a win" - Steve Morison
I'm sure it is Cymro and I shouldn't be trite.
It's just there's a Billy Bragg lyric that comes into my head "It's a mighty long way down rock'n'roll/ from top of the pops to drawing the dole."
Also to Darlingtons credit their ground looked the business. Nigel Martyn likened it to a "mini-Middlesborough".
" I wish to God that someone would be able to block out the voices in my head for five minutes, the voices that scream, over and over again: "Why do they come to me to die?"
...is indeed the new Leeds United boss.
For reasons beyond being a Leeds fan I wish him the very best.
" I wish to God that someone would be able to block out the voices in my head for five minutes, the voices that scream, over and over again: "Why do they come to me to die?"
Me and all. I'm no fan of Leeds (as I know you know from our past exchanges Lionel) but Gary McAllister is a man who draws a tremendous amount of goodwill from football fans of all persuasions. I think he's an excellent appointment; it's good to see him back in football and I wish him and your club well.
Last edited by Plastic Paddy; 29/01/2008 at 6:02 PM.
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I echo your sentiments.......a true Gentleman with a footballing brain...a very rare commodity...good luck GMMe and all. I'm no fan of Leeds (as I know you know from our past exchanges Lionel) but Gary McAllister is a man who draws a tremendous amount of goodwill from football fans of all persuasions. I think he's an excellent appointment; it's good to see him back in football and I wish him and your club well.
p.s. good point for us last night PP.....please God let us finally win at Home on sat!
Tact is for people who are not witty enough to be sarcastic
Staunton has been appointed assistant manager at Dirty Leeds today apparantly, it's going to be odd for me to 100% dislike Leeds with McAllister and Stan in charge
...are you not one of the bizarre cluster of Limerick Wendies on this board? If so when did you have 99% dislike or less?Staunton has been appointed assistant manager at Dirty Leeds today apparantly, it's going to be odd for me to 100% dislike Leeds with McAllister and Stan in charge
I wish Stan well and would like to pass on some helpful hints to enable him perform his new duties with uttmost effeciency ...None of the squad take sugar in their tea but Casper does like a danish butter cookie with his. There's spare mugs in the press marked "Mr Stauntons Office" and there's a tarp down low in same -spread it BEFORE cleaning the boots.
" I wish to God that someone would be able to block out the voices in my head for five minutes, the voices that scream, over and over again: "Why do they come to me to die?"
Leedsd should be deducted another 15 points for running there club in such a unprofessional manner.
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Steve Staunton in his press conference: I'm the assistant gaffer, I'm the assistant boss. When Gary's not around, the buck stops with me!!
Never play leapfrog with a unicorn!!
It looks to me like Leeds are going to get somewhere with this appeal.
Official site
City definetly have the best bands playing at half-time.
O'Bama - "Eerah yeah, I'd say we can alright!"
G.O'Mahoney Trapattoni'll sort ém out!!
Fingers crossed. A couple of months back I'd have told the league they can stick their unfairly deducted 15 points up their collective hole. But the way things on the field have gone tits up lately I'll have them back now thank you very much.
" I wish to God that someone would be able to block out the voices in my head for five minutes, the voices that scream, over and over again: "Why do they come to me to die?"
Arbitration means perhaps 10 instead of 15. Might give them a play off place.
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
From Leeds United.com
I can't believe I'm agreeing with Ken Bates on anything but I'm inclined to here. What's the Leagues problem that they want this done behind closed doors?Leeds United have agreed, under protest, to the Football League's demand of a private arbitration hearing regarding the 15-point sanction imposed on the eve of season. United chairman Ken Bates said: "We have agreed under duress to arbitration in private. But what have they got to hide?
We believe this should be conducted in the open because people have a right to know. This is supposed to be about transparency."
The arbitration panel will consist of one member appointed by the Football League, one appointed by Leeds United, and a neutral appeal court judge.
" I wish to God that someone would be able to block out the voices in my head for five minutes, the voices that scream, over and over again: "Why do they come to me to die?"
Stupid comment. You can't go around deducting points 'cos you don't like a club or it's chairman, manager, players etc. I'm no fan of Bates but where has the 'unprofessional manner' been evident since he took over? Basically, he will not lie down and grovel at the feet of the Football League.
MOT
I might be wrong but I think Bellavistamans comment might've been somewhat tongue in cheek. Many of us would consider giving Stan paid work not just unproffesional but criminal and suicidal. I just wish Stan had cut his teeth at this level BEFORE destroying an Irish international campaign.
" I wish to God that someone would be able to block out the voices in my head for five minutes, the voices that scream, over and over again: "Why do they come to me to die?"
You're probably right. I can get oversensitive on LUFC issues.
yup the unprofessional bit was a joke about stan the post was about a month before the ken bates thing. Chill out man.
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