moralturpitude Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) Martin Samuel of the Daily Mail writes; Stay out of court, McCabe What is the most charming character trait of Kevin McCabe, chairman of Sheffield United? Probably his sense of entitlement. Now he is planning a court battle over the decision of the 2018 bid committee to favour Hillsborough, home of Sheffield Wednesday, and not his own Bramall Lane, as a World Cup venue. I prefer United’s ground, too, but we have to accept that if any body has the right to decide on World Cup stadiums, it is the World Cup organisers. And considering that Hillsborough, once a fine venue with a grand history, is now only associated in most minds with a tragic April afternoon in 1989, is this not an opportunity for renewal, a chance to give the place some fresh memories, untainted by human failure, frailty and loss? Hiroshima is the most football-centric city in Japan, but the World Cup did not go there in 2002 because the organisers feared negative association with its past. In doing so, they missed a wonderful opportunity, not to forget, but to allow the present in some small way to break free of history. This is what the World Cup could achieve for Hillsborough; always providing it can resist the self-serving machinations of the litigious McCabe. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...l#ixzz0cTvlFQpo Edited January 13, 2010 by moralturpitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy_05 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Martin Samuel has a vendetta against McCabe, so to all Unitedites, his opinion means nothing. Plus he is a West Ham fan I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ripley Owl Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Martin Samuel of the Daily Mail writes; Stay out of court, McCabe What is the most charming character trait of Kevin McCabe, chairman of Sheffield United? Probably his sense of entitlement. Now he is planning a court battle over the decision of the 2018 bid committee to favour Hillsborough, home of Sheffield Wednesday, and not his own Bramall Lane, as a World Cup venue. I prefer United’s ground, too, but we have to accept that if any body has the right to decide on World Cup stadiums, it is the World Cup organisers. And considering that Hillsborough, once a fine venue with a grand history, is now only associated in most minds with a tragic April afternoon in 1989, is this not an opportunity for renewal, a chance to give the place some fresh memories, untainted by human failure, frailty and loss? Hiroshima is the most football-centric city in Japan, but the World Cup did not go there in 2002 because the organisers feared negative association with its past. In doing so, they missed a wonderful opportunity, not to forget, but to allow the present in some small way to break free of history. This is what the World Cup could achieve for Hillsborough; always providing it can resist the self-serving machinations of the litigious McCabe. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...l#ixzz0cTvlFQpo I really dont think mr McCabe will see the error of his ways, he is a horrible piece of work and i think he is really showing his true colours ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horny owl Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I really dont think mr McCabe will see the error of his ways, he is a horrible piece of work and i think he is really showing his true colours !Typical blade then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chaferswfc90 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 KM is a CRETIN! end of thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) Martin Samuel of the Daily Mail writes; Stay out of court, McCabe What is the most charming character trait of Kevin McCabe, chairman of Sheffield United? Probably his sense of entitlement. Now he is planning a court battle over the decision of the 2018 bid committee to favour Hillsborough, home of Sheffield Wednesday, and not his own Bramall Lane, as a World Cup venue. I prefer United’s ground, too, but we have to accept that if any body has the right to decide on World Cup stadiums, it is the World Cup organisers. And considering that Hillsborough, once a fine venue with a grand history, is now only associated in most minds with a tragic April afternoon in 1989, is this not an opportunity for renewal, a chance to give the place some fresh memories, untainted by human failure, frailty and loss? Hiroshima is the most football-centric city in Japan, but the World Cup did not go there in 2002 because the organisers feared negative association with its past. In doing so, they missed a wonderful opportunity, not to forget, but to allow the present in some small way to break free of history. This is what the World Cup could achieve for Hillsborough; always providing it can resist the self-serving machinations of the litigious McCabe. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...l#ixzz0cTvlFQpo :st2: Martin Samuel has a vendetta against McCabe, so to all Unitedites, his opinion means nothing. Plus he is a West Ham fan I believe.I think you'll find it's not just west ham fans that have that view on your chairman's exploits Edited January 13, 2010 by steelowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthndav Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 That's actually quite a balance article from Samuel there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 He prefers united's ground?!!! Stopped reading at that point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deleted member Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Good that this 'toys out of the pram' is making national headlines now. Will re-inforce many neutrals views that the Pigs are the scum of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crooky Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Martin Samuel of the Daily Mail writes; Stay out of court, McCabe What is the most charming character trait of Kevin McCabe, chairman of Sheffield United? Probably his sense of entitlement. Now he is planning a court battle over the decision of the 2018 bid committee to favour Hillsborough, home of Sheffield Wednesday, and not his own Bramall Lane, as a World Cup venue. I prefer United’s ground, too, but we have to accept that if any body has the right to decide on World Cup stadiums, it is the World Cup organisers. And considering that Hillsborough, once a fine venue with a grand history, is now only associated in most minds with a tragic April afternoon in 1989, is this not an opportunity for renewal, a chance to give the place some fresh memories, untainted by human failure, frailty and loss? Hiroshima is the most football-centric city in Japan, but the World Cup did not go there in 2002 because the organisers feared negative association with its past. In doing so, they missed a wonderful opportunity, not to forget, but to allow the present in some small way to break free of history. This is what the World Cup could achieve for Hillsborough; always providing it can resist the self-serving machinations of the litigious McCabe. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...l#ixzz0cTvlFQpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plonk Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Martin Samuel has a vendetta against McCabe, so to all Unitedites, his opinion means nothing. Plus he is a West Ham fan I believe. Think youll find thats a fairly representative view TBH. Certainly all non owls Ive spoken to on the subject used expressions like "what a c%nt!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 My brother was part of the Manchester bid. He gave me some very interesting thoughts on the world cup, specifically the Sheffield bid. Ill get him to send me something to put on here... On a side note - McCabe suing the committee is probably the best example of how to shoot yourself in the foot, alienate yourself and burn all your bridges in one shot iv ever seen.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thetruthisoutthere Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Martin Samuel has a vendetta against McCabe, so to all Unitedites, his opinion means nothing. Plus he is a West Ham fan I believe. Rubbish, he writes for a national newspaper his words reach millions of readers every week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Tankisco Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 With a massive hole coming up in United's finances and no £50m to fill (from hosting World Cup games) it I'm not surprised he's throwing his teddies out of the cot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlg Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 He prefers united's ground?!!! Stopped reading at that point Absolutely - what utter nonsense. He probably prefers their ground because he looks like a pig. With a beard. And a jumper. A juvenile riposte, I know, but i reserve such insults for members of the gutter press such as he. I am being unfair, really, as pigs are actually very intelligent animals - never seen one write for tabloid crap such as the one he pens for. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moralturpitude Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 I don't make a habit of reading the Daily Heil, I just want to make that absolutely clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davylowe Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Let Mcabe keep digging that hole the deeper the better imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy_05 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 :st2: I think you'll find it's not just west ham fans that have that view on your chairman's exploits Think youll find thats a fairly representative view TBH. Certainly all non owls Ive spoken to on the subject used expressions like "what a c%nt!" Rubbish, he writes for a national newspaper his words reach millions of readers every week http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,1...1533768,00.html It has even been pointed out on our site that Samuel is on some sort of Crusade against United. It may be the view of others around the country, however, nobody can deny that he thinks he is doing the right thing, no matter what peoples opinions on him are. He holds the right to enquire why we didn't get chosen for the world cup, he also held the right to pursue West Ham. It would be the same if people were asked about a Clubs Chairman posting on a fan forum in the manner that he does, most would deem this as pure stupidity, especially when he is drawn into arguments. Doesn't paint a professional look from my perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,1...1533768,00.html It has even been pointed out on our site that Samuel is on some sort of Crusade against United. It may be the view of others around the country, however, nobody can deny that he thinks he is doing the right thing, no matter what peoples opinions on him are. He holds the right to enquire why we didn't get chosen for the world cup, he also held the right to pursue West Ham. It would be the same if people were asked about a Clubs Chairman posting on a fan forum in the manner that he does, most would deem this as pure stupidity, especially when he is drawn into arguments. Doesn't paint a professional look from my perspective. been there done that and got the tee shirt mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 With a massive hole coming up in United's finances and no £50m to fill (from hosting World Cup games) it I'm not surprised he's throwing his teddies out of the cot £50m? From hosting 2 games? How much are the tickets?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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