THE CHAIRMAN’S VIEW 7 evening was topped by Tenors Unlimited who had everybody Singing Marching on Together as it has never been sung before. The party was so successful that we must hald them more ‘gual in the future ‘Another Members’ benefit for next season statin Fesponse to many requests, we willbe accepting block bookings for home and away matches from the regional Members branches, subject o strict ules to reduce the workload on the ticket office. This will make it easy for members who want to travel together although of couse this does not stop individual fans traveling together once they have got thee tickets John Hemmingham wil also be planing many more events next season to bing the Cub closer tothe fans including the very popular Leeds on the Road, which brings the Club to far flung fans who cannot get to Elland Road. From Jl, the ‘magazine Leeds Leeds Leeds wll come fee, posted direct to Members’ homes full of stories of behing the scenes, facts and information which we do not have space for inthe matchday programme. you want tobe part of it, by becoming a Membes ‘or forming a Regional Members Club, ing John Hemmingham ‘on 0113 5676242 oF email johnemmingham @leedsurited com, WE'RE SET FOR A BATTLE ROYAL TOWINA MASSIVE PRIZE ae — 4567 6217 OR EMAIL SALES@LEEDSUNITED.COM For information regarding events and the benefits of becoming & Member rng Natale on 0115 3675467 or email er at natalie mmartin@leedsunited com, Looking back, we have made tremendous progress inthe last twelve months. Harsh decisions have had to be made, many of which were unpopular atthe time but now, looking bac, fans are appreciating the necessity of them and we are beginning to see the results: Our financial losses have been stipped, we are no longer losing money an a day today bass. We are now stable, We are slwiy paying ofthe debt overhang that crippled the Club. We sill hae too high a wage bill and tht is something that we have to suffer until the end of next season, when we should be virually clear of past debts and crippling wage ‘commitments. On the field, Kevin Blackwell and his staff have blended youth and experience to get us much better resus despite losing key players lke Stone and Cressvel, while Hulse has nursed a pre season injury throughout the campaign Last Sunday gave a numberof pleyers the opportunity to ‘demonstrate their woth, Some did. Same didn, which wil be taken ito consideration by Kevin when he plans his squad for next season, This summer, whatever the outcome ofthe pay-off, Eland oad wil be a hive of acy. Bil’ Bar you already know about ‘We willbe meving the Cub offices to the South Stand, reing up the East Stand for improved facies forthe fans, incluing the Upper Tir. The ticket office and call centre will be relocated to the enlarged West Stand ticket office which wil ao house the Members Club head office. Yorkshire Radio willbe launched in. July and further plans wil be developed to utimately make Elland Road your second home, We have the fst drawings ofthe proposed hotels tobe located between the East and South Stands and the height will be jst below tat ofthe East Stand, esohing some ofthe Counc’ expressed concerns. The Council have made it dear that we can expect no help kom them, Fait enough but we have to move on to become masters of eur own destiny. Thank you forall your support - Sponsors, Corporates, the 100 Club, advertisers andthe ordinary fan inthe steet - the backbone of the Cub. Last but not leas the taff who have worked terbly hard throughout a year which has seen a significant cuture change Have a great summer ~ can't wat forthe fixture lit, also Can't wat to see you al back at Eland oad in August “Looking back, we have made tremendous progress in the last twelve months. Harsh decisions have had to be made.... but now fans are appreciating the necessity of them.” Ken Bates