Simple, bates is a coward. He won't take any risks at all, no matter how small and how much of a potential benefit it provides. Everything is short term, there's no freebies because he's a coward who is too scared they won't have the expected pay off. He's an abject coward, he's a pathetic man.
Man City are taking all the best talent from our catchment area. Lower ticket prices are a must, but the best way to get younger bums on seats is for the club to show some ambition. I like to think I would still be a Leeds fan anyway, but when I became old enough to start properly following a team we were top of the PL, in CL semi-finals etc., and it certainly eases the transition.
JLA: Here you go mate:http://lufctrust.squarespace.com/blog/2012/1/25/lust-statement-on-future-vision.html
Cozer - the issue is that it needs to be easy for people to find it on the website, not for you to give it to someone as a URL link. So the website needs revamping - with the user in mind. The navigation points need to be clear, and the main messages need to be easy to find in one click from the front page.