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Yeah agree with that, and I don't believe the story for one second.

250m is low. That is what the club was worth a decade ago. With the new PL money top tier clubs can become decent investment vehicles if managed correctly. IMO Newcastle has other advantages over run of the mill PL clubs as well. Think this might burst a few bubbles in here, but from a business perspective we are a run of the mill PL club. We are no different than Stoke, Watford, Bournemouth, and Swansea. Just like all of them and really anyone outside the top 6, we are closer to not being a PL club at all than being a top tier club. This is why there is such a massive gap in the valuations of the top 6 and everyone else. It's hard to fathom Liverpool or Spurs being relegated so those clubs are in a similar price bracket to some American sports teams based on the massive, global TV deals, merchandise, tickets, etc. For everyone else the threat of relegation, and with it the loss of the primary revenue stream, is more real than ever. The best way for Ashley to get the price he wants (and likely much more) would be to place a bet on Rafa's ability to move us into a much more secure position. Establish us as a "safe" club. But he's not going to do that so he'll continue to gamble, benefit from the global branding he's getting for free, and see if someone will eventually take the risk and pay him what he wants. Yep, you're right. I'm not sure anyone will disagree with you tbh. Apart from Ashley.

It'll fall through.

Did they not say that their offer is still on the table? That suggest they're not increasing it. Surely if someone outright rejects your offer, it's no longer on the table? That's the point. Their response was "the offer is still on the table" even though Ashley rejected it.

Did they not say that their offer is still on the table? That suggest they're not increasing it.

Fucking hell, hadn't even considered that. The little cunt will dig his heels in even harder now that Rafa's clock is ticking down. Just give him the managers job.

Well something's obviously fucking changed given that Ashley has rejected their offer. For now, I'm going to assume that's because of Ashley, and not PCP. Oh, completely, but PCP can't just say "well the offer's still there". They even have to get back into negotiations or walk away. We are obviously just going on what's coming out in the media though, which is probably about 2% of the true picture.

Well something's obviously fucking changed given that Ashley has rejected their offer.

It's all about squad space and wages though, given that we're only looking at bringing in loans ourselves.

We signed anyone yet?

January's been good to us. I feel so proud seeing we've made £30m.

It’s not denial, the scumbag is here forever. Nope, he's got a price, and it's not up for negotiation. It is, only the negotiation is only ever going to go up, not down. So basically, we're back to the whole spend what we generate business model, with Ashley taking the majority to pay himself back, whilst ignoring all of the free advertising. The very best we can hope for is that we stay in the league, Ashley pays himself back all of the loans, then we generate enough money through the TV deal etc to stay up each year. However, it needs Rafa to stay, which isn't going to happen.

Tune in later for more developments

I for one will be honoured to see the likes of terry hawkridge, David Mirfin and Sam slocombe in Newcastle colours.

That's just fucking weird tbh. It’s bullshit man. Ashley is telling these lies and everyone is fucking falling then. Why does that story come out a month later instead of the next day? Why has Ashley taken since the Liverpool game to say nothing’s been going on with PCP. Of course they have been in discussions with PCP, but that cunt either doesn’t want to seek or wants more money. Can’t believe people are honestly believing the side of the story coming from him and his media partners. I’m not sure people believe it but it’s quite clear that the takeover won’t happen now.

Dont hold yer breath I don’t expect them at all. I do expect Rafa to walk next Monday though.

Changed my mind now, heavy defeat.

Be interesting to see if the 3 signings happen in the next 3 days.

That’s me done then. Not that it makes a difference.

I think a decent GK massively improves us to be honest.

Do we?? Well yeah, we usually make a few signings here and there. Who did we bring in last January?

Do we??

Burn the fucking club to the ground, make sure Ashley is in the middle.

Liverpool will beat them today. Then we’ll beat them, or lose 8-0 I still reckon we'll beat them.

How is Wenger still there?