Idea. You lot write a few words to him saying why he should stay. Then we have a poll and pick the best write up. Then I translate into German and email it to him via the club. Well clutching at straws maybe but I just want him to stay. So get writing.
Dear Heinz Please can you stay at Barnsley for long time? The last German goal tender we had was Lars Leese Tall as Trees. You are even taller and have improved facial hair and penalty saving techniques. (I have written it in a European style to make it easier to translate / understand)
Ooooh, now that's an offer I'd be more than willing to make He's quite pleasing on the eye and would bring a new meaning to being Mullered
Dear Heinz Please stay at Oakwell, cos I am going on holiday soon and if just one German stays at home , it will improve my chances of getting a sunbed. Thanks Mad mark62
Dear Heinz Since you have been at our club you have produced some outstanding performances and played a huge part in getting us to where we are in the league. You are quickly becoming a cult hero and everone who follows Barnsley Football Club would be love you to be part of this team for many years to come! The Barnsley Faithfull or we could send a message to the whole team as every one has played their part Dear BFC This is a message from barnsleyfc.org a message board used by a number of Barnsley fans. We would like to congratulate you on your tremendous performances so far this season and would like you to know you have the full support of the fans. Hopefully you will all be a part of Barnsley Football Club for many years to come as we all believe you could go on to achieve great things. The Barnsley Faithfull Poor attempt i know but something along those lines would be good just to let the players know we are behind them
<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">There's so many things I like about you, I.. I just don't know where to begin, </font></p> <font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">I like the way you, wiggle on your back when we score, I like the way you, sing along with our fans after the game, I like the way you, never get it wrong, I like the way you, clap your hands, I like the way you, love to dance, I like the way you, put your hands up in the air with Souza, I like the way you, shake your hair, I like the way you, save those penalties, I like the way you, are better than other keepers when blindfolded, but most of all.... Yeah.. most of all.... </font></p> <font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">I like the way you move..... I like the way you move..... </font></p> <font size="2">(rockon) </font></p>
LOL But I'm not sure he's that pleasing on the eye. If it helps I'll "offer" to have his babies. I'll make sure it takes a couple of years to catch up with me.
Any More? Before I start translating? So far only Blubba and Reds Tyke are in the running, Blubba shades it but might do both.
One German language query... When I used Google to translate an extract from Lars Leese's autobiography, it said that Oakwell was a "swimming pool meadow". Is this what Germans call stadiums???
I have to say "I don't" because every time I like a player they leave. So I don't like any of this current Barnsley Team!