conzer16 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 no i think you named all three of em. it is wierd how all 3 leeds fans post here. Haha very funny Tellyn's dad posts on here? What the hell are you talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant-Shimmin Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I guess so, anyway lets not get into this again, I made my view clear the other day, I don't want this thread turning into a liverpool vs man utd/flameboy moaning thread. I Know, I understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribo Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Taken from a Sheff Wed forum: Hi Its been a long time since I posted here on Owlstalk - although I understand quite a few people have asked about me - which is nice, thanks. My last post on Owlstalk was back in February 2006 - when many of you will remember was shortly after I had been asked to leave the clubs executive area when I was dining with a friend of mine who owned an executive box. I say 'owned' rather than 'owns' because as a result of that day he hasn't renewed his box, and actually hasn't returned to Hillsborough either since then. Later that day I was contacted by the Admin of Owlstalk and advised that the club were looking to pursue legal action against me for alleged defamation. This was the first time I had been aware of any offence being taken as a result of my postings on this message board - and although this news was broken to me indirectly - I asked Admin to delete my account and all of my postings. This was the easiest way of ensuring that any offensive posts disappeared for good. Some weeks later I was written to by Irwin Mitchell Solicitors - who advised me that the club were looking to pursue legal action against me for defamation, however this could be avoided if I paid the clubs legal bill and apologised. I chose not to take advise from a solicitor at that stage - and offered to meet their demands. I had no wish to enter into a lengthly, and above all, costly legal battle. If I'm honest - neither did I want to see my football club enter into a legal battle either that would not only prove costly, but in my opinion potentially divisive too. At the time Irwin Mitchell claimed that their legal bill was £2500 - and I offered to pay it on receipt of a summary of costs, as I felt that was extremely expensive for sending me a letter - obviously they had to account for consultation with their client too - but I still felt within my rights to request this. I was written to again by Irwin Mitchell who told me I should expect to be paying damages as well as costs of around £40,000.00. Some weeks passed - and shortly after I was called to ameeting with my employer. Irwin Mitchell had written to them on behalf of the club reserving the right to impound my work laptop, and copying my employer in on all of the allegations they were making about me. Obviously this was embarassing, especially as at that time some of the quotes attributed to me were not actually made by me. Additionally the letter from Irwin Mitchell had asked if my employer found it appropriate that I was making posts to Owlstalk in working hours - although my time was, and is, always flexible and to be fair - Irwin Mitchells would not have known that. I discussed the issue with several close (wednesdayite) friends, and I was advised by Daryl Keys of Wednesdayite that I should speak to another Wednesdayite who had heard of the problems I was experiencing and had offered to support me with the use of his solicitor. This proved to be a tremendous help. The solictor advised me throughout - and removed much of the worry. We were contacted a number of times requesting costs be paid (these had escalated enormously) and for the apology to be made - and as a result of the escalation in costs we always maintained that we had offered to pay the costs when they were £2500 and apologise - and that this offer stood. After 14th February 2007 - I was advised by my solicitor that the deadline of 12 months for issuing proceedings to me had passed without incident and that the problem was no longer. The solicitor was paid by my Wednesdayite benefactor and I began to get on with life. Anyone who has been through what I have will know how painful and worrying a process it is - it made my divorce seem like a birthday party. Around 2 weeks ago I was contacted again by my solicitor who advised me that the club had issued proceedings against me on 13th February (on the last possible day they could). They had also waited the maximum possible time (4 months) to serve those proceedings. Their reason for doing this is known only to them. Having met with my solicitor and considered their Particulars of Claim - my solictor has concluded that the claim is so unlikely to succeed that they have offered to represent me on a CFA basis (no win-no fee). And that is the current state of play. Right now the solicitors are at the sending letters to each other to clarify points stage - but there is a very real possibility that this case could well end up in court now - and thats what I wanted to avoid at the outset. Regardless of the fact that my benefactor is covering all of the legal costs - it is still a very worrying time - and my advice to anyone on this site or others - is watch your words - they are being scrutinised and I would hate for anyone to have the 16 months I've just experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-zim Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 he is one of those who keeps their head down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conzer16 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Harribo, what did that poor fella say on the SWFC forums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribo Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Harribo, what did that poor fella say on the SWFC forums? I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 Thats crazy, I'm gonna have to start watching what I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-zim Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 hell no. has anyone ever heard freedom of expression? let them try. i have never lied about anything so it is not like it is fabricated. Like the bloke says they havent got a leg to stand on otherwise the solicitors wouldn't have taken the case on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conzer16 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 hell no. has anyone ever heard freedom of expression? let them try. i have never lied about anything so it is not like it is fabricated. Like the bloke says they havent got a leg to stand on otherwise the solicitors wouldn't have taken the case on. If it's a privately owned board there are rules and regulations I suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant-Shimmin Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Yorkshire football is going up the shit isn't it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksnowman Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Pompey officially launch new kit on the new website with this quote; obviously they assume all fans are fat! pretty nice new website we've got, beats the old pompeyworld site we had, nice info on the tech of the new shirts as well; http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/index.php?cms_ref=home I saw those new kits on Sky Sports News yesterday. Big Sol and Davey James seemed pretty chuffed with em. Its pretty cool that a club like Pompey are pioneering kit design! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roostophe Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Not much going down at the Villa, although we have signed an England-U16 starlet Harry Forrester, who has been tipped as one for the future. I'm okay with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant-Shimmin Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Benayoun Fee Agreed, Babel talks begin...According to the Horses Mouth itself Liverpool FC Website... Reina Finnan Agger Carra Heinze? Gerrard Masch Alonso Kewell Torres Kuyt Subs: Carson Yossi Babel Sissoko Crouch ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Why are they constantly buying, you can only field 11 players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conzer16 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 FFS BATES HAS LEEDS AGAIN WE'RE FUCKED.... From http://www.lufc.com : Joint administrators Richard Fleming, Howard Smith and Mark Firmin of KPMG LLP today announce the sale of Leeds United to Leeds United Football Club Limited, headed by Ken Bates, for an undisclosed sum. The winning bid for the club was unconditional and follows the decision by the administrators to put the club up for sale outside of a Company Voluntary Arrangement ('CVA'). Joint Administrator Richard Fleming said:"We received several offers for the business which we considered carefully. The approved deal represents the best result for creditors in the circumstances and we believe provides the club with the best chance of survival." The club had been widely marketed post administration and prior to the creditors' meeting held on June 1 2007. Interested parties who were able to provide proof of funding were able to do extensive due diligence on all available information. Such additional information as was available to the administrators was made available to the interested parties last Friday after Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs ('HMRC') issued a challenge to the CVA which had been approved by creditors. Creditors were aware that any challenge would be likely to result in the failure of the CVA as the administrators do not have the necessary funding arrangements to trade the football club prior to any challenge being heard. In addition, the Football League made it very clear to the administrators that it would not consider the transfer of the Football Share, allowing the club to play in League One next season to a new entity without an implemented CVA, except in exceptional circumstances. The League does not consider such circumstances currently apply to Leeds United. Subsequent to the Revenue's challenge, we have kept both HMRC and the Football League fully informed in order that both parties could continue to consider their respective positions. It has not been possible to reach agreement with the Football League on any workable basis that would enable the administrators to sell the club with the benefit of the Football Share in the short term. Richard Fleming added: "We understand this has been a difficult time for all those concerned about the future of Leeds United. "This deal is a necessary step if the club is to have a chance of playing in League One in the 2007/08 season. We wish the club well in its endeavours to secure a transfer of the Football Share." Comment from the club will appear on leedsunited.com shortly... This basically means that Ken Bates had KPMG in his pocket. His was an unconditional offer where-as the better bids had conditions attached regarding the Football League allowing us to play in the Football League next year. This is an utter disaster for Leeds United AFC. I'm glued to SkySportsNews now - I hope they read out my little email I sent. Listen out for Conor from Wexford/Ireland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Why are they constantly buying, you can only field 11 players B'cos despite any success Liverpool have had in the champions league they, in recent years, have been stuck in a 3rd-4th rut. They seem to be adding some depth to their squad now, which is good news, however I still think Liverpool (off the pitch) play with their heart on their sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant-Shimmin Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Why are they constantly buying, you can only field 11 players We have sold Cisse Bellamy Fowler Zenden Garcia Gonzales (Soon) Plus More We ain't just buying, we are selling, besides to mount a serious title challenge we need to be buying more. Strengthen our squad an all... FFS BATES HAS LEEDS AGAIN WE'RE FUCKED.... From http://www.lufc.com : Joint administrators Richard Fleming, Howard Smith and Mark Firmin of KPMG LLP today announce the sale of Leeds United to Leeds United Football Club Limited, headed by Ken Bates, for an undisclosed sum. The winning bid for the club was unconditional and follows the decision by the administrators to put the club up for sale outside of a Company Voluntary Arrangement ('CVA'). Joint Administrator Richard Fleming said:"We received several offers for the business which we considered carefully. The approved deal represents the best result for creditors in the circumstances and we believe provides the club with the best chance of survival." The club had been widely marketed post administration and prior to the creditors' meeting held on June 1 2007. Interested parties who were able to provide proof of funding were able to do extensive due diligence on all available information. Such additional information as was available to the administrators was made available to the interested parties last Friday after Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs ('HMRC') issued a challenge to the CVA which had been approved by creditors. Creditors were aware that any challenge would be likely to result in the failure of the CVA as the administrators do not have the necessary funding arrangements to trade the football club prior to any challenge being heard. In addition, the Football League made it very clear to the administrators that it would not consider the transfer of the Football Share, allowing the club to play in League One next season to a new entity without an implemented CVA, except in exceptional circumstances. The League does not consider such circumstances currently apply to Leeds United. Subsequent to the Revenue's challenge, we have kept both HMRC and the Football League fully informed in order that both parties could continue to consider their respective positions. It has not been possible to reach agreement with the Football League on any workable basis that would enable the administrators to sell the club with the benefit of the Football Share in the short term. Richard Fleming added: "We understand this has been a difficult time for all those concerned about the future of Leeds United. "This deal is a necessary step if the club is to have a chance of playing in League One in the 2007/08 season. We wish the club well in its endeavours to secure a transfer of the Football Share." Comment from the club will appear on leedsunited.com shortly... This basically means that Ken Bates had KPMG in his pocket. His was an unconditional offer where-as the better bids had conditions attached regarding the Football League allowing us to play in the Football League next year. This is an utter disaster for Leeds United AFC. I'm glued to SkySportsNews now - I hope they read out my little email I sent. Listen out for Conor from Wexford/Ireland Leed's are more fucked up then the Prostitutes in the country COMBINED... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conzer16 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Leed's are more fucked up then the Prostitutes in the country COMBINED... It's just unbearable at the moment... Theis club has such an uncertain future it's incredulous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant-Shimmin Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 It's just unbearable at the moment... Theis club has such an uncertain future it's incredulous... To think 7 years ago, CL Semi Final...Personally I blame the fact you paid Seth Johnson £70,000 a Week yet he only came and wanted £30,000. I.E Peter Ridsdale is a plonker in kinder words, and Ken Bates is a idiot and him getting in Dennis Wise is just shameful... Hope your club pulls through otherwise you could be going the same way as Wimbledon.....Not Nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fields Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Fantastic, I fucking hate Leeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant-Shimmin Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Fantastic, I fucking hate Leeds My Dad always goes on about Keegan being sent off because of Bill Bremner(Might be) in a FA Cup Final... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Summary on Football 365: "Leeds United have been sold to Ken Bates (that's for a third time, if anyone's keeping count). Administrators KPMG have decided that Bates' offer is better for the club than the two rival bids. Which presumably means that the Inland Revenue will be taking Leeds to court to try to get the money they are owed, Leeds are in deeper trouble than ever, and the F365 team are going to have a right laugh in the pub later on... " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant-Shimmin Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 As I said Yorkshire Football is up the shit Sheff United-In Court over Tevez, probably gonna end up taking it to the Human Rights Court! Sheff Wednesday-Flooded Leeds...Up Shit Creek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribo Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sheff Wednesday-Flooded Erm the flood dried out and we're getting new turf laid down. Although we've only bought players on frees so far which adds to the rumour that we're about to be taken over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant-Shimmin Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Erm the flood dried out and we're getting new turf laid down. Although we've only bought players on frees so far which adds to the rumour that we're about to be taken over. Still shit mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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