@owlstalk Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Leeds chairman Ken Bates says the fan who attacked Sheffield Wednesday keeper Chris Kirkland during a match had caused severe damage to his club's efforts to improve their image. Kirkland was shoved to the ground as Leeds fans celebrated their goal in the 1-1 draw at Hillsborough on Friday night. Bates is upset that the club have been tarnished by the actions of one individual. "What is encouraging is that I am told the vast majority of Leeds fans were as appalled by what happened as everyone else. The idiot who ran on the pitch better not go anywhere near Elland Road again. "There are a lot of people angered by what he did. We have been working hard as a club to improve our image over the past few years. But this guy has done so much damage to that. It isn't fair on the overwhelming majority of Leeds fans. "It doesn't do any of us any good, especially at a time when we are working so hard to get this club where it deserves to be." Police have now charged a 21-year-old man with assault and entering the field of play. The FA has also launched an investigation into the attack on Kirkland and other incidents which occured during the bad-tempered Yorkshire derby. Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fife_owl Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Sorry Ken, I didn't see any angry fans having ago at him when he returned to the stand. I saw a few congratulate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan27 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Did anybody watch the ESPN coverage of their FA Cup tie against Arsenal last season? Some of their fans showed themselves up then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 can someone change the 'tarnished' in the OP title to 'confirmed' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarquin Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Have I missed something? KB says the episode has tarnished the clubs reputation, or is it the proposed investment? Methinks the latter will cause him more distress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Starling Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 This is an open goal for Bates as if their investment doesnt come he simply says that they were put off by all of the bad publicity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARMYARMY2010 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Thought their rep was tarnished the day he walked through the door at elland road,i mean his/leeds rep was well thought about when they called in the administrators at half time,aye crackin way to go about restoring a reputation !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 This is an open goal for Bates as if their investment doesnt come he simply says that they were put off by all of the bad publicity Christ - that's scary... where have I heard THAT one before ? Very close to home that one mate.. Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I hear the sound of distant thumps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Past Member Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Just another contribution to the Leeds Propaganda Operation to blame Fridays night activites on one individual. The truth is very different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Christ - that's scary... where have I heard THAT one before ? Very close to home that one mate.. very... Just another contribution to the Leeds Propaganda Operation to blame Fridays night activites on one individual. The truth is very different. more like ONE MAN AND HIS DOGS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Even if they arent violent or nasty in themselves, I know a few Leeds fans who quite like their fans' "intimidating" image and that is why it stays. Edited October 22, 2012 by Bluesteel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls66 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Once scum, always scum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnsie Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 This is an open goal for Bates as if their investment doesnt come he simply says that they were put off by all of the bad publicity gi uz our rep back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookone Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Bates... Actions of one individual - 85 seats??? This is being projected by everyone except the people in Sheffield as one idiot who ran on the pitch - that was clearly not the case!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PrincessWendy Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 What did Mr Bates say? "Tarnished"? That presupposes you have something decent that can be spoilt. Oh, he is such a funny,funny man. Bless you HRH Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taximark Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Can I just remind Mr Bates of this song - 'get out of our club, you Chelsea bas*ard, get outta our club'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_ Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Ken Bates taking the moral high ground over a club's image of support? He doesn't give a sh*t, he's just covering his own arse to make him look less like a useless senile muppet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warner Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Leeds chairman Ken Bates says the fan who attacked Sheffield Wednesday keeper Chris Kirkland during a match had caused severe damage to his club's efforts to improve their image. Kirkland was shoved to the ground as Leeds fans celebrated their goal in the 1-1 draw at Hillsborough on Friday night. Bates is upset that the club have been tarnished by the actions of one individual. "What is encouraging is that I am told the vast majority of Leeds fans were as appalled by what happened as everyone else. The idiot who ran on the pitch better not go anywhere near Elland Road again. "There are a lot of people angered by what he did. We have been working hard as a club to improve our image over the past few years. But this guy has done so much damage to that. It isn't fair on the overwhelming majority of Leeds fans. "It doesn't do any of us any good, especially at a time when we are working so hard to get this club where it deserves to be." Police have now charged a 21-year-old man with assault and entering the field of play. The FA has also launched an investigation into the attack on Kirkland and other incidents which occured during the bad-tempered Yorkshire derby. so he'll be at the first home game after he's out of the slammer then ken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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