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I hate this whole scenario like. Makes me feel like my support and passion is a sellable item, and any scumfuck capitalist bastard can come along and toy with it as they wish. Why can we not have a socialist football club? Barcelona style... Barca is owned by its ever-growing membership of 156,366 'socis' (members), who pay 150euros each year and are represented by a randomly-selected group who meet with the board and vote on major decisions. These representatives have a major say on significant issues such as sponsorship, finances and sporting affairs, while the president of the club is elected in four-yearly polls. The achievements of the illustrious club since its founding in 1899 are testament to the ongoing success of the structure, as is the fact many clubs have attempted to copy the model over the years. So why does Barca's system work so well? All adult members are eligible to vote in the presidential elections every four years. Club members selected randomly by computer and age, and 25 chosen by the board, join the directors, former presidents and other officials at the annual delegates assembly to discuss key issues, approve the annual report and forthcoming projects. Only members can buy season tickets, with membership fees contributing to the overall price of the ticket. Fiscal rewards for membership include discounted tickets for the club's various sports teams including football, basketball, handball and hockey as well as club magazines, e-mail updates, sporting and cultural activities and free entry to the Nou Camp tour and museum. Ultimately, though, it is not the material rewards which make the Barca membership structure so prestigious. In a modern game spoiled by disaffected supporters and unaccountable owners, it is FC Barcelona's utopian democracy which justifies its famous slogan 'More than a Club'.

Is that actually a caveat?

the way things are at the minute this actually is another kick in our overly assaulted balls. Smith is going to be a useful asset in our relegation battle.

signed up, sent the link to all toon fans in my contacts.

Balleamic ffs.

Definitely one of those cities I'll happily go to any time I can. Always good laughs, plenty of girls and regardless of your preference in music, there's always a good night on. I'm down in fahkin Lahndan for a fortnight, no doubt will be meeting up with Meenzer and MAtt if you fancy a pint. As long as it's not somewhere shit. Like Sports Cafe. fuck, meeting people off the internets? .....aye gan on then. PM on way. wtf is Sports Cafe?

You go to the Akbars on Greek St (a street with ASK, Living Room, La Tasca and few other bars) or the one nearer the Bus Station? If you're there tonight I recommend taking in the comedy at the Original Oak on Otley Rd in Headingly, staggering blart, £6 entry and pints for under £2. Tell the big fat fella on the door that Dave Watson sent you and you'll probably get some money off or you'll get in for nowt. Edit - Just checked and it's not on until next week so forget everything I just said Wish I was there tonight, on the train back to fahkin Lahndan. Greek St Akbars, loved the naan trees! Really good food. Checked out the living room which was pretty sound, minged up and unashamedly showing soft porn. Next time I'll get your advice upfront fella, seem to get up there every couple of months these days. AND fuck me I forget how talking to birds is so easy up north... I gotta get away from the prissy pretentious gals in London...

"Arsene, you said this move would take you all the way, am I doing it right?"

I, for one, support our new cunt's over laws. On an entirely unrelated matter, just spent three days in Leeds Fish and it's full of class minge. Bibis and Akhbars worthy of praise also.

Suggests Louise takes it up the arse 25% of the time. only 25% more like 4 times at once. QP? fp, tbh.

I, for one, welcome our latest insane dictators.

or accepting responsibility or apologising

__NO MORE__ GEMMILL CASH FOR MARKSIES! That's gannin in my winda.

BUGGER, BOLLOCKS, BUGGER, BOLLOCKS, BUGGER, BOLLOCKS,CUNT you tell em rude kid

EYP (enhanced your post)

TOON TOON CACK AND SHITE ARE WE

Is she opening that, drinking it or filling it up?

PISS UP A ROPE, FUCKSTICK

I think the treble's looking unlikely now fellas.

cmon you mothers

Can someone please turn on the MvB searchlight?

SHOLA YOU FECKLESS CUNT!

NO ONE in directors box - fucking madness!