Liverpool Banter Archive May 10 2016

10 May 2016 21:34:20
Hi all,

ED1, I have made a small donation to you (although smaller than I would have liked but it's so close to pay day) .

It's the least you deserve for all the effort you put in mate.

Cheers

RedNick.

{Ed001's Note - thank you very much and I am very grateful, people have been beyond fantastic.}

10 May 2016 21:41:27
I think it just shows that even though we all love a good moan on here, we know how much time you and all the other Eds put in and we all respect the excellent job you do.

{Ed001's Note - as a grumpy old man, I know a good moan is needed often!}

10 May 2016 20:56:54
Lallana flatters to deceive does great things until within sight of goal then fluffs his lines. Ultimately his job is to create and score, for all his trickery he does previous little of either.

10 May 2016 20:34:48
Saw this a. m. in transfer gossip, I know most of that is rubbish but it mentioned spurs interest in lallana 20m and hammers interest in Benteke 25m, if either of those were true I would snap their hands off, what you reckon eds?

{Ed001's Note - I would defo take the money for Benteke, Lallana would depend on the options available to replace him.}

10 May 2016 21:11:05
Do you know if these rumours are true or not ed001?

Thanks.

{Ed001's Note - there is Benteke interest from the Hammers, but it is unlikely to happen unless they can offload Carroll. No idea on the Lallana one as of yet sorry.}

10 May 2016 21:32:18
Carroll and Benteke well the could be a dealy duo . headers for days.

10 May 2016 19:52:25
Ed001 left u a wee donation all the best 👍🏻.

{Ed001's Note - thank you very much mate.}

10 May 2016 19:16:30
Would there be any kind of interest in Ben arfa since he would be a free transfer. Think he would be quite a decent signing even if he struggled at Newcastle.

10 May 2016 19:35:51
Do we have room in the squad for him?
He would block the likes of Ojo.
His injury record is not great.

I'd be disappointed if we splashed out on mega wages for Ben Arfa, we already have better than him.

10 May 2016 19:47:29
Agree with Ron.

Even if he requested modest wages or even a "pay as you play" there's no point. There's no chance he'd displace Coutinho or Firmino. If he rediscovered his early Newcastle form, he might displace Lallana. But I honestly don't see that happening.

And in terms of back up / rotation, first off we have Markovic coming back who'd I'd like us to keep and actually use this time. And we have to continue Ojo and Ibe's development instead of sticking Ben Arfa in their way.

He'd come here, probably fail to break into the team, barely feature in the 2nd half of the season and be unhappy. Not worth doing that to a player just because he's free and in case all our other attacking mids get injured.

{Ed002's Note - Why would he want "modest wages" or some sort of "pay as you play deal"? You are living in a fantasy world and there are two other sides trying to strike a deal at the moment.}

10 May 2016 20:43:24
Maybe on a lesser scale than Balotelli, but Ben Arfa has a serious attitude problem, nevertheless. I remember it being said that he was far more talented than Benzema when both were at Lyon. Look at where Benzema is now, and where Ben Arfa is - a midtable Ligue 1 team, OGC Nice. Now why would we want a player without focus or dedication, even if it's transfer-fee free? He would simply never get along with Klopp or any of Klopp's methods.

10 May 2016 20:18:22
I read the OP's post as implying that part of the reason he thought Ben Arfa would be decent business is because he's available on a "free" transfer. So I was trying to make the point that I don't think the cost of Ben Arfa to the club was relevant because imo, he wouldn't improve us, would not be able to get in the team regularly and would just end up unhappy. So even if he cost the club basically nothing (and I'm completely aware that he would cost the club a lot more than nothing), it's not a good enough reason to go for him.

I wasn't trying to say that I think he actually would play for half nothing.

Sorry if I wasn't clear.

10 May 2016 19:57:54
We've already got better? So is the said interest Barcelona hold made up? If so I doubt we have better and while I'm all for the youngsters getting a chance apart from Stewart the rest are way off from regular first team football, Ojo being the only other I think might be able to cut it but he's still way off.

11 May 2016 03:54:00
on his day he's amazing, if he was consistent and his attitude turned around then absolutely he would improve our team. I don't know if he has it in him to do that for more than a season though.

10 May 2016 16:57:56
Hi Ed01 just seen the post by Benny for a whip round for you. I will add to your fund when the Mrs comes back with my card mate. I remember the old chat page yrs ago and you use to give me grief about me leaving the chat cause me Mrs was telling me too. Anyway glad to help out, and if you run one for Edo2, Benny. I have a spare Toffee Crisp Wrapper here. where do I send it to? Great site Ed been with you from the days of just rumours.

{Ed001's Note - thank you mate good to know there are so many that have hung around so long.}

10 May 2016 19:07:02
On the latest look you guys have raised £1230 in 1 day :'
Like, i literally don't know what to say?
All i know now is that 001 has the money to pay of the rest of his rent, allowing him to be able to fly again. An the money on top i believe is going to pay some of the loan from his brother in law who's paid some of the rent. Any extra i think is going towards a nip/ tuck.
I'm going to leave the fundraiser running for one more week, as i think ed deserves any extra for everything he does on this site. He is on here nearly 24/ 7, and always writing articles etc. Plus i hope some of it can go to new features and ideas i know he has for the site.
gofundme. com/ 23b2fmb8 (theres a space after the . so the link is visible)
bunch of legends.
ynwa.

10 May 2016 16:05:48
Hi Ed01,

I was unable to donate as card is blocked for some reason. Tried multiple times.

Any way best wishes for Happy Married Life and you settle well in Spain.

Cheers,
SamiKewell.

{Ed001's Note - thank you for trying mate.}

10 May 2016 15:28:54
Just donated, I don't post much but check the site out anytime I can ( which drives my wife to despair ) . This is the best source of info on the web, the job all the eds do on this site is wonderful, so although I could only give a little I hope it helps . Thank you very much ed001 hope it all works out, ynwa.

{Ed001's Note - thank you mate I am so heartened by the response I dont know what to say.}

10 May 2016 19:52:53
Absolute pleasure, shows how people can come together in a time of need, it warms the cockles of my soul . Big shout out to Benny, salute you sir . ynwa.

{Ed001's Note - well said, Benny is a good lad, though he usually hides it well!}

10 May 2016 14:59:49
Ed01
STOP FEELING GUILTY.
you and the other Eds have given enough of your time over the years. this is the No 1 site and we have had the pleasure of this for years. a little bit back in your direction is nothing. Most of us would do the same no matter which Ed was in difficulties, even for the Chelsea Ed. just take it as a thank you from us to you for everything. if you have any money left over put it towards the wedding and put it as a wedding gift from us. you deserve it. good luck.

{Ed001's Note - lmao @ even the Chelsea ed. Thank you.}

10 May 2016 18:02:01
General transfer question. Is the transfer window the same across Europe?

I see Bayern have announced two signings, one Sanches is to 'sign' five year deal on Monday.

How? Can we sign players from Monday or today?

{Ed002's Note - The window varies across Europe.}

10 May 2016 16:27:17
Hey ed, I've posted on quite a few pages lately but I haven't had a response. Is there a reason for this or have you not received anything your end?

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea, sorry.}

10 May 2016 17:46:03
No worries ed, I'll try again.

10 May 2016 15:03:44
A standard squad would have around 10 first team midfielders and Can, Hendo, Grujic, Milner, Lallana, Coutinho, Firmino and Ojo may well be 8 of those. If we sign one or two more midfielders that leaves little room for Lucas, Allen, Stewart, Markovic and Ibe.

I'm interested to know which TWO of those 5 players you most want to be a Liverpool player next season. For me it's Stewart and Ibe, despite Ibe's struggles I'll always tend to back young Brits.

10 May 2016 15:13:39
Lucas Stewart . Lucas is a nice person and like Allan people don't see what he does.

10 May 2016 15:13:41
Not sure grujic is really needed now in hindsight.
Lucas, can, Stewart, hendo, Allen and Milner are likely to be ahead of him in the pecking order for his position, never seen him play to be fair so I'm just assuming he's not going to slide straight into the first team, all those mentioned there have been playing so well recently it would be a shame to see any go.

10 May 2016 15:21:45
Hmm not sure about the second but Lucas for sure. Always a good option to help the midfield stabilise when need be or as a backup CB who can play the ball out.

10 May 2016 15:22:59
Can't decide between Stewart and Markovic or Stewart and Allen. I suspect Ibe may have chosen to follow the path of his pals Sterling and Sinclair, I hope I'm wrong.

10 May 2016 15:24:49
Grujic could be our Dele Ali. I am half hearted about Lucas bcos he hasn't step up like Can did. And he has slowed down. We need a more dynamic DM if we are to play that fast pressing counter attacking game. I mean so far from observation Real Madrid's Casemiro seem to be playing this role to a T and i do not see Lucas gg to that level. But if klopp can convert him into a sweeper kinda role like say Franco Baresi play, he could be perfect with his positional sense.

10 May 2016 16:09:20
DM/ CM - Can, Hendo, Milner, Grujic, Allen, Stewart

AM/ Inside Forward/ Winger - Firmino, Lallana, Coutinho, Ojo, Ibe, Markovic

I think Lucas long term future is at CB under Klopp.

I think the Pre-season battles: will be between Grujic and Stewart, Ibe and Markovic. Depending on who wins the battle you will see some movement, aka Ibe going out on loan or Markovic being sold.

I think it will be up to Allen if he is happy coming of the bench.

10 May 2016 16:10:05
Stewart and Marko for me. Stewart has shown good qualities and could improve with time. Ibe has never lived up to his early potential. Lucas has never been consistent enough and DM midfield needs a quality addition imo. Allen although improved drastically I still don't see him with a long term future here. Marko could be the width that Klopp has been looking for and if Klopp improves him as much as he has a lot of the other players then Marko could be a hell of a good player.

10 May 2016 16:36:05
Take Allen and Lallana, out of the mix. Firmino is thought of more of a forward. Keep Lucas, Stewart, Ibe and Markovic with the first team.

Use the money to concentrate on other areas.

10 May 2016 17:13:15
I think you need 6 more attacking midfielders and 4 more CM/ DM types.

6 attacking midfielders should be Coutinho, Firmino, Llalana, Milner, Markovic, Ojo.

The more defensive/ box to box should be Hendo, Can, Grujic and Stewart

Milner has the added flex of being able to play both attacking midfielder or in a deeper role, and if we keep Lucas he can provide cover at both CB and DM in a pinch.

I think the addition of Grujic may well end up with Allen leaving, but I can potentially see a new winger if Markovic isn't seen as up to scratch by Klopp.

10 May 2016 17:39:59
I agree with Allen, if he's content not to be an automatic starter, and Lucas is good defensive back-up - seems to be the only player who can get a tune out of Skrtel. And as for academy players, it has to be Brannigan for me. He does something no one else seems to be able to do with any consistency - hit a sweet dead ball. Great touch.

10 May 2016 17:53:05
Zimbo, neither Milner, Markovic or Ojo are attacking midfielders.

10 May 2016 18:03:54
Interesting answers guys. It's not very scientific but a quick count suggests that we're most keen to see Stewart and Marko next season and but people have lost faith in Ibe.

10 May 2016 18:59:01
This will be unpopular, but providing we buy a more defensive minded midfielder, or Grujic turns out to be just that, then I would much rather keep Allen than Stewart, they are a similar age anyway, if Stewart was 2-3 years younger I would be more inclined to keep him. I don't want to sell him, but if I had to choose, then it would be Allen.

10 May 2016 19:28:13
My problem with Lucas will only get worse with time, he's too slow for how he tries to play and ends up giving away a lot of fouls. I'm not madly convinced about his passing range but then we're not looking for him to be spraying passes around. But the pace (lack of) and yellow card waiting to happen is a worry. Not quite Moreno level though on that front.

10 May 2016 18:38:29
Absolutley baffled what everyone on this page sees in Stewart. He is clearly not good enough. He offers absolutley nothing in the middle and is the most basic player to ever put the shirt on. If we are going to push on ww can have players of his standard in our squad.

10 May 2016 14:03:12
Just donated, not much but hope it can be put to use anyway! Pretty shocked you didn't expect us to rally around Ed001, especially after keeping this free for so long and all the valuable information we get from here and on top of that us kopites look after our own! YNWA!

{Ed001's Note - thank you and it is just that I am not good with asking, I was always told those that ask don't get. Mind I was also told that those that don't ask, don't want.....}

10 May 2016 14:18:51
Yeah, I was told the same thing. Used to live by it until I was 12 and then I wanted a PlayStation haha! I've seen a few suggestions of a donation button and I would be cool with that. Or even a subscription for people who want to post and use the site for discussions and the community aspects, your either going to weed out the trolls and abuse or you will at least make them pay for the privilege! Good luck though Ed001 really hope this ends how you want it to.

{Ed001's Note - thank you mate.}

10 May 2016 14:21:48
Hi Ed01,

Tried to donate many times and it is saying my card is blocked for some reason. Not sure that link will accept donation from India.

However wishing you a happy and successful married life and hope you settle very well in Spain.

Cheers,
SamiKewell.

{Ed001's Note - thank you mate it is appreciated that you tried.}

10 May 2016 18:53:49
Eds wishing u the best of luck mate. I'm sorry this just the wrong point in my life to help u out, getting married myself in a couple of months so it's only moral support I can offer you right now. Hope you get everything sorted out soon without any problems. Ynwa mate and this has just proved that.

{Ed001's Note - just make sure your day goes off well. Thank you for the best wishes and the best of luck.}

10 May 2016 11:03:24
Any Irish lads able to donate for Ed's predicament?

10 May 2016 14:05:17
Yeah managed to donate earlier no problem.

10 May 2016 15:51:21
Couldnt before, got in there with a different card.

Good luck Ed001, been up the creek myself and nice to pass it on to someone else.

10 May 2016 10:35:18
Ed001 sorry mate I've been off the site for a couple days didn't know you needed help? Is to late to donate?

{Ed001's Note - thank you ST, I believe the link is still going. I can't look as it makes me well up inside lol. Benny just keeps me informed. It has already gone well over what I could have hoped for in my wildest dreams. I thought it would just be Benny and no one else.}

10 May 2016 11:02:05
Is there a link somewhere?

{Ed001's Note - https://www.gofundme.com/23b2fmb8

10 May 2016 11:15:33
Found it after a fair bit of scrolling lol, happy to help ed001 this site is massive, and I like to think LFC fans stick together, good luck with everything mate.

10 May 2016 14:53:26
Still open and very easy. Good luck Ed 001 thanks for all your efforts and the entertainment you bring.

10 May 2016 10:28:33
This site really is a brilliant community and just goes to show what can be done when everyone pulls together. Over £1000, what an achievement (I'll be adding to that soon) and it really is deserved for all the fine work ed001 (and all the other eds) do on this site. Top work fellow reds!

{Ed001's Note - thank you Joe. Maybe I should change my mind about whether Liverpool should let you go in the summer after all!}

10 May 2016 10:53:41
Why would anyone ever want me to leave?

{Ed001's Note - it's the hair, I am old fashioned and go with the Bill Shankly view that footballers should keep their hair short so it doesn't get in the way or give an opponent the opportunity to pull it.}

10 May 2016 12:16:50
I firmly belive joes decent form as of late is directly due to his hair and beard, we can't simply chop it all off ed001. Lol.

{Ed001's Note - I would let him keep the beard....}

10 May 2016 10:19:28
My card got declined but best of luck Ed.
Have you considered putting a general donations page connected with the site? just for optional donations. I know i use the site every day and would be happy to donate a few bucks a month to the site.

{Ed001's Note - thank you for trying. We have had those up in the past, but I am not a fan of them, usually we can get enough from advertisers to get by.}

10 May 2016 08:50:14
Thid is why i'm an lfc supporter and why i love this site, this is what life is truly about, helping each other and picking people up when they are down. Ed01 i only picked this up this morning but i will be making a donation later despite you reaching your target. I know you will put it to good use and we all benefit from saving your wrinkly ass from prison lol.

{Ed001's Note - did Benny share the pics with you as well? I told him they were just for him, I don't do arse pics for just anyone you know!}

10 May 2016 09:21:11
Yeah he did, put me right off me tea, but in all seriousness i am so pleased people could help and well done to benny for setting it up.

10 May 2016 09:35:27
Got to agree this is why I love liverpool fc a fallen arms get double what he needs in under 24 hours ed you brought so much joy to everyone over the years and I'm glad people could help you. I would loved to have helped myself but living up in the north east I'm struggling to find work at the moment with the added stress of my 2nd child due at the end of the month much love to everyone who has contributed though mass respect. I was reading about that stupid law the other week put with cars where people go into debt and just leave ferrari and that to collect dust on the streets in fear of getting flung in jail such a shame.

{Ed001's Note - yeah those cars are everywhere. There was a brand new BMW X5 that just sat on the road for over 2 years. I have not been back in a while, but I can't imagine anyone will have moved it. It is bizarre. And thank you for the best wishes mate. Hopefully a new job will arrive for you soon. What is it you do? Or type of work you are looking for?}

10 May 2016 10:05:37
I'm a welder/ engineer I'm 26 and looking to finish my level 3 I got mugged off with a company called atl where I was going to my level 3 and codes but they ripped me off they where only planning on giving me my level three and no codes so I was paying 6gr and for a qualification I can get for just over a grand ended up taking them to court and getting the 4 grand I had already put into it buy I'm stuck in no man's land because no company want to pay me minimum wage to finish my qualifications off when they can get a snotty nose kid in for 3 pound an hour. and thanks pal hope it goes better than my first he was a right pain remember the first night we took him home he screamed the house down from 7 till 7 nonstop haha. its such a bizarre place the UAE never been personally even though some of the cities look beautiful.

10 May 2016 15:55:46
Jamesy

Companies will still give you a job without your codings if you have experience welding.

I'm foreman at an engineering company and it's not something we ask for.

We get you codings that suit the work we do, only thing is they don't follow you if you left.

10 May 2016 16:13:37
I know pal but getting left in the dark after my level three I'm always flung to the bottom of the pile of CVS with doing some apprenticeship u can learn why I work I've done welding for 5 years I worked at caterpillar but it's down the pan and left me up that brown creek without a paddle. I got that job through going in for a maintenance role which I didn't get but offered me a welding position as they will put me through my qualifications which they did but to a level 2 because that's all they needed me to know so I couldn't leave after I've been trained up. I have my level two in welding, electrical and mechanical engineering I did want to do electrical when I left college but the country went in the recession and no one would take one because no one wanted the extra money on the wage bill. I have even offered to pay for my course fees because at 26 the government won't fund it no more. m to be fair I'm struggling to think what to do next.

10 May 2016 16:45:51
You mainly do stick and mig then?

Don't know if you want to work away but you could look at the oil rigs welders mate earns good money.

Just keep looking pal you might find a place willing to take you on and train you up more.

It's ok getting apprentices but they aren't any use until early 20s and that's if they stick at it.

10 May 2016 17:56:13
Yeh both lavers pretty good aswell like you said aprentices are useless mate they only do it so they got cash on there hip when there young. I've got a young family and I'm willing to take the hit to go down to minimum wage to better myself but companies don't want to hear it because they don't have to pay 2.00 a hour.

10 May 2016 08:29:36
Hey Ed01, Maltese card declined for some reason but have funds going into English account Thursday so will donate then, hope everything goes smoothly for you from here. If you're ever in Malta, give us a shout and we'll go for a beer, a lot closer from Spain than Dubai haha best of luck.

{Ed001's Note - thank you mate, if I ever get lucky enough to go there I will take you up on that. Though you will have to drink the beers for me.}

10 May 2016 08:35:14
Very nice non alcoholic beer called clausthaler, I drink for 1-2 months every year when I feel like detoxing a bit,

{Ed001's Note - I have to say I have never liked beer anyway, nor any alcoholic drink, so it was not a miss for me when I stopped drinking.}

10 May 2016 07:33:21
Sorry, not been on for 24 hours. Can someone please give a brief explanation as to the money being raised? Been a regular visitor and semi-regular poster for about 4-5 years and would be happy to contribute in some way.

{Ed001's Note - long story, but basic brief is this. In order to save up for my forthcoming wedding, I decided to go and stay with my parents for the rest of the year. To do this I asked for early termination of my lease, explaining the situation. The letting agent told me he had spoken to the landlord and there was no issue with it, he had agreed to early termination and they were just waiting for written confirmation. I checked a number of times with them and got the same information so began to prepare to go to Spain, booking a flight (which would have gone tonight), preparing to put everything in storage, packing, and also sorted out some things for while in Spain for a new project I wanted to do involving making short films for the sites. So got a TV studio and equipment loans arranged etc. Then the landlord tried to pay in the cheque for the final 3 months rent, here you do anything like that by cheque as the penalties for a bounced cheque are jail time, and I didn't have the money to cover it in the bank as I had spent it sorting out going to Spain and only left a bit behind in case of any early termination fees for the rent. I then found out, speaking to the landlord's manager, that the landlord had informed the agency a long time back that he had not agreed but they had not informed me. So I have had to try and borrow the money to pay the cheque and penalty fees in order to avoid going to jail here. I came up roughly £500 short and was talking to Benny about it and he kindly set up the donation page to help me. Thankfully everyone has raised the money I needed so I can not just avoid jail but begin paying back what I have had to borrow. I really can't stress enough how grateful I am.}

10 May 2016 08:10:24
Happy days then. But how can I still contribute? No reason why any extra funds can't go toward the big day. If that's not needed, surely your future wife/ husband will need something put away for therapy?

{Ed001's Note - hahaha she will no doubt need that!}

10 May 2016 08:17:29
Don't worry Ed, just bothered to search and found the link. Donated 30 so now up to 1000.

{Ed001's Note - star man thank you.}

10 May 2016 10:31:22
Ed if I could ask, how much did you borrow for this whole incident? Just wanted to know so that maybe we could try to reach that target for you and you can rest easy :)
And what can I say, our motto is 'you'll never walk alone' isn't it ;) We're always here for ya if u ever need help!

Kopchu.

{Ed001's Note - I couldn't ask for that much mate, it is a lot as rent here is ridiculous, hence my intention to go to Spain. Especially as the pound has fallen so far against the dirham, my money is worth less than ever! With all the penalty clauses and fees etc I ended up having to borrow 30k AED, which is getting on for £6k. That is far too much to ask for. I have an opportunity to do some work to get some of it back anyway, I only knocked it back as I was intending to go to Spain, but I am stuck here for 4 more months so I may as well take the work. It just means I won't be able to be around on the sites as much as I will have to concentrate on that.}

10 May 2016 11:02:32
Give it another week and you will be up to the 6k mate ;)

{Ed001's Note - is that a promise from you to top it up to that much? ;-)

10 May 2016 13:04:38
Maybe put some of money raised on LFC to win the Europa?

10 May 2016 06:52:16
Morning Ed001 sorry I missed everything yesterday (was a bit busy) but I've donated a bit this morning hope it all works out.

{Ed001's Note - thank you Chris, nice to know you have been busy, as hopefully that is with your business you were talking about a while back?}

10 May 2016 07:28:41
Ah if only Ed, I got well and truly shafted on that one by an organisation that promised to look after me
I've had my own joinery business for a while now though and that's paying the bills so can't complain
I'm working on something completely different now (it's a football related invention) if we ever meet I'll let you in on it and we can be millionaires together.

{Ed001's Note - well and truly shafted? I know that feeling! Especially in business, the amount of ad agencies that promise you they will take over inventory, you sort out all the details and then never hear from them again is legion!

Joinery business? That is a good trade mate, is it connected to the football invention? Next time I can return to the country we will have to arrange a meet up for everyone that wants to come, so I can thank you all.}

10 May 2016 08:11:10
The business is ok and it pays the bills but it's not really what I want to do for the rest of my days, no the invention is electronic and I'd be glad to run it by you any input would be greatly appreciated. Would be great to meet up when you're over good luck with everything.

{Ed001's Note - feel free to get in touch about it mate, be interested to hear about it.}

10 May 2016 09:35:22
Cheers Ed, will do.

{Ed001's Note - I will look forward to hearing from you then mate.}

10 May 2016 13:51:04
Ed, what do you think the tit who keeps disagreeing with my comments is ACTUALLY disagreeing with?
Sorry but I hate the disagree button.

{Ed001's Note - I don't like the buttons either, but they have kept a lot of the spam posts away since being placed up so they are not entirely useless. I just ignore the agree/disagrees.}

10 May 2016 04:40:24
I really don't know what to say to all of you who have donated or wanted to donate but couldn't afford to. You have all restored my faith in humanity. It has gone from being one of the most difficult periods to feeling like a fresh, bright start to life. Thank you everyone. In fact thank you everyone that has ever posted or just read the sites.

Especial thanks to Benny, not just for this but for all the work he has done on the podcasts with me, which are not as simple as our professionalism(!) might make it appear! They take hours to put together, and he has committed so much time and effort to getting involved and helping, even before this fantastic gesture by him.

I just wish there was some way to meet you all and thank you in person. You would have to come here though for now, as my passport is blocked due to this issue. A bounced cheque here is taken very seriously! Just ask Ed033, who ended up spending hours locked in a room with no food and water while a mistake was sorted out, after one was cashed that was meant to have been returned to him. A simple clerical error, as the company had forgotten to inform the police after the mistake was cleared up, but it led to him missing his flight home while they awaited a no objections certificate from the company concerned. He also had to pay all the penalty fees accrued from a bounced cheque and to change his flight.

Sorry I digress, this was meant to be just a thank you! It is just that those two words do not seem enough for all that everyone has done. I may not have met most of you in person, but it is times like this you realise that I am very blessed to have met you in some form. Thank you all.

10 May 2016 07:10:38
Your worth it mate.

{Ed001's Note - not so sure about that, but I won't argue if you say so CTR, I don't want to get you started or you will never shut up!}

10 May 2016 09:17:34
Ed001 I hope everything works out mate, you're a top guy that puts a lot of hard work into this site along with Ed002 and all the other Ed's. I wish you all the luck with your marriage and landlord issues. Just wanted to say sorry I couldn't help out, having tough times myself and donated what I could for a sponsored run my mate is doing, I feel bad and couldn't donate so felt guilty to leave you a message but still wanted too so I can wish you all the best.
Also wanted to say a well done to Benny for setting it up and also everyone that has donated is amazing.
A real togetherness on this site and I love it YNWA.

{Ed001's Note - thank you mate, and I appreciate the message, it does make a difference knowing people care.}

10 May 2016 04:47:07
Hi all I have been off site all day so only just seen what's gone on . I am but up against it cash wise at the minute so I threw a £5 in to the kitty I apologise that it's not more mate. I read the site everyday but don't post very often . I know what's it's like to be up against it and I hope that every little helps to sort you out. All the best to you and the others eds and all fellow reds YNWA.

{Ed001's Note - apologise? No need for that, honestly it is fantastic that you are even trying, that goes for everyone. I really have no idea how to thank everyone. I have been trying to write something to say thank you since yesterday, but nothing can truly express how grateful I am. Thank you.}

09 May 2016 20:51:47
I hope you get minimum 500 quid ed001 that's the basic you deserve for this free website that I can honestly say keeps us all enthralled.
Up the pool.

{Ed001's Note - thank you.}

09 May 2016 20:19:36
Chucked a fiver your way ed001, even though it was up to £630.
You will be able to pay for your wedding as well at this rate. Lol.

{Ed001's Note - wow thank you mate. Just don't let the missus know or she will expect a honeymoon....}