Frankie 8,151 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 No wizards were harmed in the writing of this story. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3459201/Leeds-fan-says-paid-praise-owner-Massimo-Cellino-online-club-hoped-supporters-onside.html A Leeds fan has claimed he was paid by the club to post supportive messages on social media about beleaguered owner Massimo Cellino. Whistleblower Scott Gutteridge alleges he received £500 per month for his work with the Facebook group ‘In Massimo We Trust’ in an attempt to persuade disillusioned Elland Road fans that Cellino is not as bad as some say. Gutteridge says: ‘I was approached because of my IT/website design background by an unnamed member of Leeds United to assist in the creation and running of a group called Cellino In (now known as In Massimo We Trust). ‘I was told I would receive a nominal payment depending on activity and contribution. It balanced out at £500 per month. The club felt that a positive influence from a small number of fans could go a long way and sponsoring this group would be worth their time.’ Gutteridge was later dropped from the group for leaking information. He added: ‘I started to realise what was going on behind the scenes. This was nothing more than propaganda with the wrongdoings being covered up by the club using the Facebook group to counter arguments. Leeds is a club rotten to the core.’ A Leeds spokesman said: ‘There is nothing in this. But unfortunately, because of the hysteria surrounding Leeds, groups of fans don’t believe what the club say.’ A number of other Leeds sources insist Gutteridge is telling the truth. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTP 0 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Wonder how much Bill was paid then ......... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinstein 294 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) or indeed another website with a Rangers supporters forum Edited February 23, 2016 by colinstein 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,231 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Hope the taxman is following this if true.Illegal?. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 5,837 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 There is an annoying refrain running through my head. Toxic Jack, Toxic Jack, don't ever think of coming back. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 4,808 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 There is an annoying refrain running through my head. Toxic Jack, Toxic Jack, don't ever think of coming back. Has he ever really gone away ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Hope the taxman is following this if true.Illegal?. I cant see how it is illegal. He is being paid for services rendered. So long as he declares it to the tax man as income then it should be fine. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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