In a fevered moment, I think I have stumbled upon Bates' plans to boost the profile of Leeds United, and the hotel in particular.
KB lives in Monaco. There are casinos in Monaco. KB negotiates to open a northern outpost of one such casino in LS11.
Fast forward to the production of the next Bond film. KB successfully lobbies to get scenes filmed in the new casino, at a much cheaper rate than actually in Monaco.
Cue Branson-style cameo:
JB: Do you expect me to talk?
KB: No, Mister Bond. I expect you to have a wonderful night's sleep at a reasonable rate within easy reach of Leeds city centre.
(pause)
By the way, can you play at left back?
