as arrogant as he is, Rainboe makes some valid points.
But look at it this way:
There are 20 teams in the premiership and the same 3 teams keep taking it in turns winning it every year.
Do the other 17 think, sack that then, we may as build a Lidl on the pitch instead?
LBA is far from perfect but the new owners have not had chance to make their mark yet.
If planning is granted and the devolpment proceeds then more cash will be generated to fund other shortfalls.
John Parkin does appear to have a good record at turning airports around although his hands may be tied by the banks and the £145m they laid out for an airport with many failings.
It amazes me how much money can be found from the taxpayer for any transport scheme in London but when it comes to Leeds the funds aren't there.
A lot of time and money was wasted with the failed supertram cock up.
Hopefully the tramtrain will improve links from city centres to the airport.
For now though people are still showing they are more than willing to take the journey to LBA for their week of full engish breakfasts and pints of ale abroad.