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VIP guest thrown out at Eastlands
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Firstly what twats Man City execs, players (Bellamy and Lescott and other money-grabbing gimps) and fans seem to be.
But who is George Downing? Toffeweb news mentions he is a muti-millionaire everton fan.
Is he multi-millionaire enough to invest? Or is he already an investor?
Craig Taylor, Posted 26/03/2010 at 08:14:49
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Peter Anthony
2 Posted 26/03/2010 at 13:38:19
2 Posted 26/03/2010 at 13:38:19
From: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/everton/7523227/Everton-and-Manchester-City-boardroom-row-adds-more-fuel-to-Joleon-Lescott-feud.html
Downing a key Everton player
George Downing is Liverpool’s largest commercial landlord, who from humble beginnings in student housing has built up a massive portfolio in the last 20 years, specialising in transforming derelict or run-down buildings.
He was voted Merseyside’s Businessperson of the year in 2007 in recognition of his investment in the commercial sector.
His companies own a major part of the city’s office space, including the Port of Liverpool Building, the Capital Building on the Pier Head and the Chamber of Commerce’s HQ.
Despite his success, he has always shied away from publicity, saying last year: “I keep a low profile and have never sought publicity for what we’ve achieved.”
Downing a key Everton player
George Downing is Liverpool’s largest commercial landlord, who from humble beginnings in student housing has built up a massive portfolio in the last 20 years, specialising in transforming derelict or run-down buildings.
He was voted Merseyside’s Businessperson of the year in 2007 in recognition of his investment in the commercial sector.
His companies own a major part of the city’s office space, including the Port of Liverpool Building, the Capital Building on the Pier Head and the Chamber of Commerce’s HQ.
Despite his success, he has always shied away from publicity, saying last year: “I keep a low profile and have never sought publicity for what we’ve achieved.”
Alex Kociuba
3 Posted 26/03/2010 at 14:07:32
3 Posted 26/03/2010 at 14:07:32
Storm in a teacup.
Mark Murphy
4 Posted 26/03/2010 at 14:15:57
4 Posted 26/03/2010 at 14:15:57
Oi!
stop slagging Bellamy off!
Since he was nice about Fellaini tekkin the piss we all love the whingy, himpty backed, Welsh gobshite!
Murf
stop slagging Bellamy off!
Since he was nice about Fellaini tekkin the piss we all love the whingy, himpty backed, Welsh gobshite!
Murf
Craig Taylor
5 Posted 26/03/2010 at 14:34:53
5 Posted 26/03/2010 at 14:34:53
Bellamy is a prize dick.
Could Downing have some contacts to help with stadium? I am just wondering why he was a VIP, sounds as though there is something in it. may be nothing big though by the sounds!.
Could Downing have some contacts to help with stadium? I am just wondering why he was a VIP, sounds as though there is something in it. may be nothing big though by the sounds!.
Derek Turnbull
6 Posted 26/03/2010 at 14:40:46
6 Posted 26/03/2010 at 14:40:46
A couple of lads I know were kicked out of the Gwladys Street for standing for a short spell at the back of the Gwladys Street and were starting off songs.
However they're not rich so it's not newsworthy.
However they're not rich so it's not newsworthy.
Mark Murphy
7 Posted 26/03/2010 at 14:40:18
7 Posted 26/03/2010 at 14:40:18
"Bellamy is a prize dick".
Amen brother!
But some people seem to think he is a reformed man simply because he didnt kneecap Felaini for that!
Turns out he just hates Mancini!
Amen brother!
But some people seem to think he is a reformed man simply because he didnt kneecap Felaini for that!
Turns out he just hates Mancini!
Dave Thompson
8 Posted 26/03/2010 at 14:39:53
8 Posted 26/03/2010 at 14:39:53
I agree, lay off the horrible, Welsh kopite twat. We should give Bellamy a Goodison welcome a la Paolo Di Canio next time.
The spontaneity of Goodison clapping Jimmy Bullard off the pitch (fair play to the lad, injured and all) inspired him to go and twat Judas Barmby the week later in the park.
The love you take is equal to the love you make!
The spontaneity of Goodison clapping Jimmy Bullard off the pitch (fair play to the lad, injured and all) inspired him to go and twat Judas Barmby the week later in the park.
The love you take is equal to the love you make!
Brendan McLaughlin
9 Posted 26/03/2010 at 15:11:58
9 Posted 26/03/2010 at 15:11:58
"George Downing is Liverpool’s largest commercial landlord, who from humble beginnings in student housing has built up a massive portfolio in the last 20 years, specialising in transforming derelict or run-down buildings. "
Maybe the redevelopment of Goodison is now Plan A.
Maybe the redevelopment of Goodison is now Plan A.
Shaun Sparke
10 Posted 26/03/2010 at 15:57:30
10 Posted 26/03/2010 at 15:57:30
Dave Thompson, that really made me smile. Best comment of the day by far.
Dave Roberts
11 Posted 26/03/2010 at 16:57:41
11 Posted 26/03/2010 at 16:57:41
I wasn't aware of the Bellamy incident until I read this thread which made me look it up on the net. It seems as if he may have suggested that Moyes should have been (perhaps, shall we say) a little more aggressive with Mancini!
Now this may surprise some people but I like Bellamy and while I appreciate he has a tendency to upset people, including his own teammates, I think a good manager could handle that and turn it to his advantage.
If he wants a move (we know he doesn't like Mancini) I wouldn't turn my nose up at him coming to us (if we could afford it!) He could be our new Johnny Morrissey!
I know he can be an aggravating little bastard but he can't be all that bad if he tried to annul a few Liverpool players with a golf club can he? He is a very good player and his reaction to being made to look like a tit by Felli the other week was pure class, too much class for shiteeh!
Now this may surprise some people but I like Bellamy and while I appreciate he has a tendency to upset people, including his own teammates, I think a good manager could handle that and turn it to his advantage.
If he wants a move (we know he doesn't like Mancini) I wouldn't turn my nose up at him coming to us (if we could afford it!) He could be our new Johnny Morrissey!
I know he can be an aggravating little bastard but he can't be all that bad if he tried to annul a few Liverpool players with a golf club can he? He is a very good player and his reaction to being made to look like a tit by Felli the other week was pure class, too much class for shiteeh!
Mike McLean
12 Posted 26/03/2010 at 17:24:28
12 Posted 26/03/2010 at 17:24:28
Agree withDave Roberts. Doubt we'd get him, but he'd be good for us.
Craig Taylor
13 Posted 26/03/2010 at 17:27:50
13 Posted 26/03/2010 at 17:27:50
Even if he wasn't a dick, he is to old.
Tony J Williams
14 Posted 26/03/2010 at 17:28:38
14 Posted 26/03/2010 at 17:28:38
Cracking player but hate the hunchbacked rat.
Shane Corcoran
15 Posted 26/03/2010 at 17:51:04
15 Posted 26/03/2010 at 17:51:04
I like him. I reckon most of his mouthing is just having a laugh with opponents. What age is he? Very injury prone though.
Kevin Hudson
16 Posted 26/03/2010 at 17:52:50
16 Posted 26/03/2010 at 17:52:50
Two quick points to make:
The first,is that this Downing character was clearly out of order. You don't travel to an away game,sit with the home fans & join in an Everton song.It's just bad manners,traditionally enough to get your head kicked in. The fact that he happens to be a millionaire doesn't give him carte blanche to upset the locals.
Second point: Bellamy' is brilliant.Period. There are way too many dull,soulless,monotone types out there who never say anything of interest to anyone.The game needs more characters like him !!
The first,is that this Downing character was clearly out of order. You don't travel to an away game,sit with the home fans & join in an Everton song.It's just bad manners,traditionally enough to get your head kicked in. The fact that he happens to be a millionaire doesn't give him carte blanche to upset the locals.
Second point: Bellamy' is brilliant.Period. There are way too many dull,soulless,monotone types out there who never say anything of interest to anyone.The game needs more characters like him !!
Dave Wilson
17 Posted 26/03/2010 at 19:01:43
17 Posted 26/03/2010 at 19:01:43
Kevin
I didnt know this, how do you know Downing joined in the song ?
I didnt know this, how do you know Downing joined in the song ?
Eugene Ruane
18 Posted 26/03/2010 at 20:18:19
18 Posted 26/03/2010 at 20:18:19
By the way - Mancini charged, Moyes gets off.
Charles King
19 Posted 26/03/2010 at 21:45:14
19 Posted 26/03/2010 at 21:45:14
The boys spanking man city again after giving chelsea and manu some, DM at it with mancini, vip evertonians having it out in the directors box....... if only the rs were on the horizon.
Ste Bowness
20 Posted 27/03/2010 at 01:30:08
20 Posted 27/03/2010 at 01:30:08
Downing joined in on the song "2-0 an we spent fuck all...". As for Bellamy, class act, i'd have him at us every day of the week, and apparently the tunnel fracas after the game on wednesday involving him was because he shouted something in favour of David Moyes. Apparently along the lines of Moyes should have sparked him, and his teamates turned on him. Good on ya, Crags lad, an come an play for us next season!
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1 Posted 26/03/2010 at 13:37:43
Unfortuately, I don't think he's the answer to all our prayers, i.e. an evertonian who will blindly plough all his dough into us !