Without Bates we would may be a conference side by now. What happened to all the "interested local Leeds consortiums" who were going to save us, Sheiks and businessman etc? Nothing!!
Oh, and I don't agree with his pricing policy, but who does? As for Blackwell's tactics, fans didn't complain about 4-5-1 when we beat Preston in the away play-off, and yes he got it wrong in Cardiff, but our team didn't perform or play– so forget tactics.
Let's face it, what tactics did we play under 'No subs' Leary, Venables, Gray or Reid! Can you remember!
Blackwell needs to forget about loan players, Miller and Douglas. They didn't die for United.
Get rid of the worst left-sided player in the league, Eddie Lewis – he can't run dribble, tackle or centre, but he may score the odd free-kick.
Make a new club captain in either Livermore or Gregan, yes Gregan, (at least he cares) and play 4-4-2.
My United starting line-up would be: Sullivan, Richardson, Kilgallon, Gregan, Crainey, Carole, Derry, Bakke, Livermore, Healey, Cresswell
Subs: Bennett, Kelly, Stone, Blake, Hulse.
Let's get behind this team and all be United!