L.U.D.O. AND L.U.S.T.: A JOINT STATEMENT

In his programme notes before our fantastic win over Everton last night, Ken Bates made a number of comments about Leeds United Supporters' Trust and their chair, Gary Cooper. One of these remarks, which involved Leeds United Disabled Organisation, requires a response.

This morning Gary spoke to LUDO chair person Stuart Ramm, and while acknowledging that Mr Bates will have believed that what he was writing was true, Stuart was happy to confirm the comments were not correct. Stuart said that some of LUDO's members have been given misleading information about the Trust, and that unknown persons seem intent on causing mischief between the two organisations.  

 

Stuart continued, "I accept there is no truth to the misleading allegations made to some of my members, by persons unknown." 

 

Stuart also emphasised that LUDO, LUST, and all Leeds fans, "want the same thing - the best for the future of Leeds United."

 

LUST are grateful to Stuart for clearing this up. LUST have always been fully supportive of LUDO's work, particularly their efforts in helping their members through difficulties around ticketing a few seasons ago. Despite what some might claim, there are no problems between the two groups.

 

Finally, both Stuart and Gary would like to say thank you to Neil Warnock and his players for the brilliant effort they put in last night to beat Everton. Their performance epitomised many of the things we all love about our great club, and we are sure it will be remembered for years to come.

Link to programme notes vs Everton 25/9/12

Comments

[huthwhite]

Once again the right course of action and a dignified response.
Nice one.
Kev

[ALUFC]

We are beginning, under Warnock, to play fantastic football, given the means at his disposal, and we WILL one day be a Premier League side again as we all crave. I do, however, not think that supporting Leeds has become less enjoyable. You could not be more elated after the win against Everton, Man United or the promotion from League one even if we won the Premier League consecutively for the last 5 seasons as no team will, no doubt, ever do. Football is about passion and we have that.

Bates would not be such a hated chairman if he decided to actually appreciate his fans. Warnock has respected us so far with a great appreciation but also a savvy understanding of what keeps the Mob on your side. Respect and... complimentary words. Bates- take notes!

If you look at other cases such as Gerald Ratners slating of his own jewelers and the companies subsequent dive-bomb in response. We don't have that ability to jump ship as we are tied to Leeds United through insatiable and unconditional love and unfortunately we are painfully feeling the grip a chairman has on a football club.

Bates can call his own fans morons and still retain a decent following of his business. I think he will no doubt get off on this. Having heard numerous of his interviews i conclude he has less perception than my poor old chair-bound incontinent granddad. (Much thanks to his carers by the way. Mr Bates I am happy to give their number, not even you deserve to sit in your own shit though I am sure you a very used to it by now.)

Long live Leeds United, Bates out!