First draft of letter to YBR

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Dear Bobby, We understand that you have been receiving unpleasant mail, complaining in obscene terms about the team's results in recent weeks. We would like to convey our disgust at the actions of so-called Newcastle United fans and to confirm that real supporters of the team understand the difficulties you are experiencing and the work that you are undertaking in order to give Newcastle the team that it deserves. We hope that you don't imagine for a second that the views of a minority reflect the way that most supporters of the club feel. Most of us are deeply grateful that you took on a club in crisis and rescued it, giving the fans great entertainment on the way. We realise that turning the side into a team that can challenge for honours is a major task and we continue to be grateful that you are prepared to guide the club in the right direction. With best wishes and all our support,

-- Anonymous, December 13, 2000

Answers

Obviously I would attach your comments of support.

-- Anonymous, December 13, 2000

Stick my name on that Dougal, in fact add my address as well.

Peter Metcalfe 94 Mount Douglas Villas S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2Z 3R5 Canada

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000


Please add me as well and note that I am sickened that such behaviour could have taken place.

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

Hi, been readin postings on this BBS for awhile now, happy to sit back and not stick my nose in, but feel compelled to contribute something as well...not sure where you can put this...

Dear Bob, sat down and watched our game against Arsenal on TV the other night. To tell you the truth, I felt very sad that our young uns had to be thrown in at the deep end like they were, but I suppose they can only learn from these sorts of experiences. Heh, in light of the ribbing I've been getting from other supporters all week, I guess I can afford to be philosophical.

Anyways, just writing to let you know that there are alot of fans around the world behind you. We all love the enthusiasm, pride and joy you bring to the game - one of the most important aspects of your arrival to the Newcastle club and team. The fact that you're also a long-suffering Newcastle fan just makes you one of us as well.

Anyways, just saying that the love of the game you demonstrate before, during and after the match is something special - and I hope you never lose it. Cos even when we're getting stuffed by the likes of Man United or Arsenal, when the camera flashes to you and you're smiling or shouting or getting redfaced, it brings a smile to my face as well.

Good luck to ya,

A.Harwood Melb, Australia

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000


We could send a BBS 'petition type thing' to Bobby?

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000


I could cut Some messages of encouragement from here onto a Bobby Robson supporters page on my web site..

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

Dougal, add my name to your letter.

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

and mine......even if I am a PART TIMER!

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

You are......cos "where were you when you were".................bleedin' hell...that doesn't work anymore :-)

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

Dougal

Please add my name to any message of support for the boss. Top Man. LR - even I thought that was funny.

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000



Happily agree with that. You could add:

"PS - please shoot Marcelino. There's more money in his carcass than his football".

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000


Douggie......tell Mr Robson that a real United fans supports him too....in recognition of his time as England manager, the way he holds himself in times of trouble and for having melon size bollox for taking on Newcastle United.

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

Let's hear it for Lancaster Honeylips Red. :-))

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

LR,

Just wait till those Tractor Boys come up to Eric Morecambe land and devour those Shrimps.

"Eric Morecambe, Gail Tyldsley (ffing ugly from Corrie St), you took a helluva beating!"

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000


Did I ever tell you I'm a closet Shrimper ....lol

"Sit down if ya love Man Yew"

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000



At last!! A Victorian BBSer. New there had to be one out there.

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

Dougal,

Please add my name.

You could also add from me - Bobby, You are a true gentleman, a Geordie through and through, and we're proud to have you managing the Club we all love - for as long as you want to. Please disregard any letters you may have received from a few morons, and listen only to the 99.9% of Toon fans who are 100% behind you and fully appreciate your efforts".

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000


Can't think of anything better said, Dougal.

Add my name, address etc too. :-)

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000


Sounds to me like it is a sly trick by the mackems bud. Dirty tricks eh?

We wouldn't cut our noses of to spite our face mate. To us 99.9% your god, simply and true.

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000


Add me too Dougal and can you add

Can you get me and me mates tickets?

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000


Do we have any special xmas messages of encouragement for Mr Robson?

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

Aye, alright then, Rik - if you insist:

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening
Down the lane snow is glistening
A beautiful sight; we're happy tonight
Walking in a Robson wonderland!



-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

Eddy (indonesia) has made a "Bobby Robson Aprieciation Society page." We need some nice Xmas messages to post onto it.

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

Add mine to it too, when refering to the minority please add it is a very small minority, probably amounts to the same person writing under different names. And if Bobby want to come round my gaff for christmas tell him that's fine too.

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

Gi's a link, Rik.

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

Me to, me tooo. One bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch and all that Mr. Robson, you're doing a great job and the team would be in serious trouble without you. Also: buy Seedorf.

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

Need some more messages on here before this thread expires, (some similar to the Marcelino ones) would be nice for the soon to become SIR Bobby Robson, ... Yes we hear that he is on the queens new year honours list.

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

I've grabbed a few postings from here and put them onto a page @ Si r Bobs page I can Add or edit the page, E mail me

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

Rik! You're class shear class. Give this man the keys to me car

-- Anonymous, December 14, 2000

I'm sorry, there's no valet parking here sir!

-- Anonymous, December 15, 2000

Thanks for your contributions everyone. Have had a migraine for two days (I don't get migraines but this headache started up a day before I had a stressful meeting at work and by yesterday, I couldn't even stand light from a candle). Will put something together this weekend. By the way, I hope no one thinks I'm being OTT about Bobby, but it's just that he has the legacy of two crap managers to deal with, a massive, demanding fanbase, no money, not too many great players and he is still prepared to spend what should be his rest years working his socks off for us.

-- Anonymous, December 15, 2000

Add me too!

-- Anonymous, December 15, 2000

Me too Doug, his CO-OP milk lad in 1955 before we became famous!!!

-- Anonymous, December 17, 2000

Include me as well Dougal

-- Anonymous, December 17, 2000

By god Mr Foster.....you back on line again.....where ye been mate.

-- Anonymous, December 17, 2000

ITK, it is obvious, he went to Gloucester!

-- Anonymous, December 17, 2000

No doubt in the pouring rain eh!

-- Anonymous, December 17, 2000

I'm in.

One for all, and all for ... beer

-- Anonymous, December 17, 2000


Ken me marra - can't think of owt to say - you've said it all.
Back in circulation anon

-- Anonymous, December 18, 2000

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