Oh so true, just so happens three of the other managers that "had no place in the company" have now miraculously returned on 30hr contracts (working mostly from home) 1 is the VP's wife and the other 2 are married and spend their hols every year with the VP and his wife. Nothing advertised and we know we could fight it but as Rigger says, it's the way of the world.rigger wrote:
Nepotism is the way of the world - there's no point moaning about it ...
The only reason that football fans around the world pay as much as they do to follow their team's varying efforts on the pitch is sentiment. If there's no room for that in football anymore then it really is all over for the game. Sentiment is why a club like ours, which has been struggling for so long, still has massive support. If we looked at it rationally, no-one would bother turning up!
I was fortunate enough to attend a corporate hospitality match a few years ago, as part of a player sponsorship package. Meeting Mick Jones was one of the highlights of the occasion for me. These events do a lot to reaffirm supporters' faith in the club, and involving Leeds legends adds value to them, thus encouraging greater returns. For the limited appearance fee they receive, these ex-players do a lot to enhance corporate events.
The whole point of a club is that it is just that - a club, rather than merely another business exercise. Retaining the services and connections with players like these is a significant part of being a club, to which supporters will want to remain attached and support.
I'm afraid this is another one in the "goals against" column from Mr. Cellino. Perhaps before stirring resentment among our loyal and trusted retainers, he could have resolved other more pressing matters such as :
a) David Haigh's winding up order, the outcome of which I was expecting to hear something about today.
b) The outcome of the court case in Sardinia, the written findings of which are due - as far as I can establish - in just over a week's time.
Both of these could have a far greater significance on the future of the club and his ownership than dispensing with the services of great Leeds players of the past.
To be fair, they're not bad looking.rigger wrote:You don't know that.who would work at McDonalds if they didn't have a rich dad
Nepotism is the way of the world - there's no point moaning about it ...
The older I get the more I realise it's not what you know but who you know and being in the right place at the right time.
If you fight it, you'll just end up bitter and twisted.
It's all about networking, whether you're talking careers, hobbies, family life, etc ..
Sorry, I see it completely the other way. Beyond the fact that some of them looked to be enjoying the opportunity to reminisce and have some company and admiration for a few hours, I'm guessing the main reason they were doing it were that very wage. Don't know how well set up they are individually, but by all accounts I've read from their era of footballing greatness, it's unlikely they will have earned enough for football to pay for their retirement on its own.dlw10 wrote:Finally, it is disappointing that none of these guys seems prepared to do the hospitality thing for the price of free hospitality for themselves and a guest. That is surely something any of us would jump at the chance of having. I was actually surprised when I learned they got a salary on top of that as well!
I quite agree, they don't owe Leeds anything! Offering them a free meal is quite insulting. These players deserve more respect!!Sorry, I see it completely the other way. Beyond the fact that some of them looked to be enjoying the opportunity to reminisce and have some company and admiration for a few hours, I'm guessing the main reason they were doing it were that very wage. Don't know how well set up they are individually, but by all accounts I've read from their era of footballing greatness, it's unlikely they will have earned enough for football to pay for their retirement on its own.
They don't owe Leeds United anything IMO, and asking them to do the day's hospitality in exchange of a meal and seat for them and a guest is rather near to an insult. So far the club were saying to them: you're valuable enough, will you do this for a wage?, now it's saying: can we still have your added value, we'll give you nothing in exchange, you can bring a mate along (in catering terms, I imagine a dozen meals & seats on a day can easily go unused, so it's no skin off the club's back, I'm sure).
) could have a few beers before the game and then go to Elland Road in a minibus with the chance to talk to him/hear his views on what might happen in the game. Anyone remember?
