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It would be naive to think that Ashley has bought the club out of the goodness of his heart. He simply hasn't. In my opinion, he's bought us so he can make a few quid. Hopefully he realises that the best way to use NUFC to make money is to make it as successful as possible on the park and maximise the income it will generate. We've got no safety net though. If it goes tits-up and he drops us like a hot potato then we'd be left well and truly in the shit. It's a risky situation for all concerned tbh. For him and for us. I'd like to think he trusts us to continue backing the team and buying tickets, merchandise etc but we've also got no choice but to trust him too. The thought of him selling the club for a knockdown price to anyone, should it go tits-up, doesn't bear thinking about. We've got no choice - we've got to trust him.

Why? if he can't do his job properly the last thing he should be getting is a pat on the back. Will the public slagging and a week off make him a better referee? Thought not. Would going "he did well" make him better/good enough? Also, no. That's fair enough. Just trying to point out that slagging him off in public won't do anyone any good. Any criticism from his boss should have been kept private. Hackett should have acknowledged the mistake and supported him. He would have needed to have chosen his words carefully mind.

Why? if he can't do his job properly the last thing he should be getting is a pat on the back. Will the public slagging and a week off make him a better referee? Thought not.

If my boss came out and publically slated me the way Hackett did to Styles, I'd be fucking livid. blueyes.gif

It's like a scene from One flew over the cuckoo's nest tbh. Play the game James, play the game!

Possibly, can't say I know what you mean. It's Italian for 'lock and bolt' or 'lock and key' or something like that I think. Basically being able to shut the opposition down like the Italians have been doing for about 40 years.

Who would you rather we spend the £2m on then, just out of interest? Watch and see him struggle to come up with something Not really interested in seeing him struggle tbh. He's got his opinion and that's fair enough imo. I was just wondering who would be a better buy for £2m.

Who would you rather we spend the £2m on then, just out of interest?

if sheff utd can get the fabled documents about tevez (kia kebabchian has copies)then they have a very good case,probably won't get 50mill but a big lumper could be headed to bramall lane What exactly are they suing them for. They've been tried, found guilty and punished by the PL. We all know the 'punishment' was a farce but it happened nevertheless. Can't see the grounds for any civil action undertaken by Sheff Utd tbh. They're on a hiding to nothing imo. Documents or not, it's been dealt with by the PL in their eyes. I agree with the cause but I just can't see how they can win this one.

Still firmly behind Sheff Utd on this one. However, I'd be blaming the PL for not imposing the correct sanction rather than choosing to sue West Ham as a separate entity. The PL fucked up but taking them to court would be a monumental decision. They'll try to get their money but I think they're hoping West Ham will settle out of court before it goes that far. If it comes down to brass tacks, they haven't got a chance. West Ham have broken the rules, pleaded guilty and been 'punished' by the PL, what do Sheff Utd expect them to do now? They've accepted the decision of the PL and it's done and dusted as far as they're concerned. Can't see how Sheff Utd have got a leg to stand on tbh. I'm sure it'll be all sorted soon but can't see anything changing.

There's a depressing history of us struggling against lower-league opposition, though. I mean, we usually win, but we rarely dismantle them. Not saying it's a forgone conclusion but surely we're not frightened of facing Barnsley at home, are we? Shouldn't be, no. I'm not. But I also remember home defeats to Birmingham and Blackburn when they were in Division One, and I still shake my fist at Stevenage every time I pass it on the train. I'm still trying to erase the word Stevenage from my memory bank! Aye, we've struggled with the odd tie every now and again but I think we'll demolish them if we put out a strongish side tbh. Can't see many bookies taking much money on Barnsley at all and I'll stick my neck out and say we'll win this one comfortably. I'm sure you're right. For some reason I've got more confidence in Allardyce than our last several managers -- including Bobby -- for when it comes to polishing off games like this. That's what I mean. He'll take it seriously and I think we'll just roll over them. Under Roeder or Souness, I wouldn't be anywhere near as confident but I think we'll cruise it. We'll see in time I suppose and I'm sure they'll make it as difficult as they can but if we score early we could get 4 or 5 imo. It's an excellent draw for us.

There's a depressing history of us struggling against lower-league opposition, though. I mean, we usually win, but we rarely dismantle them. Not saying it's a forgone conclusion but surely we're not frightened of facing Barnsley at home, are we? Shouldn't be, no. I'm not. But I also remember home defeats to Birmingham and Blackburn when they were in Division One, and I still shake my fist at Stevenage every time I pass it on the train. I'm still trying to erase the word Stevenage from my memory bank! Aye, we've struggled with the odd tie every now and again but I think we'll demolish them if we put out a strongish side tbh. Can't see many bookies taking much money on Barnsley at all and I'll stick my neck out and say we'll win this one comfortably.

There's a depressing history of us struggling against lower-league opposition, though. I mean, we usually win, but we rarely dismantle them. Not saying it's a forgone conclusion but surely we're not frightened of facing Barnsley at home, are we?

Fucking hell, it's a pretty shite state of affairs if we're even concerned about getting past Barnsley at home ffs.

Northampton. Tough game for them. blueyes.gif

I don't think he's going to last too much longer tbh. what have i done wrong? or are you another powermad admin? Just a hunch.

I don't think he's going to last too much longer tbh.

He should be able to spot a decent one tbh.

Aye. This one!

According to Sned's post on the previous page... Could still be a guess I suppose?

Just pleased he's now off the wage bill. Getting £8m for him is just insane but it's us on the right end of it for a change.

doesnt take much intelect to realise that "2" means "to"... and its not meant to be confusing its just a way to type faster... ffs its not as if i'm writing in a f*king code language. &*12YnU@! %^g2'' 12qweas$$ Fuck's sake... http://www.newcastle-online.com/nufcforum/index.php?topic=19167.msg0#new

sry No but seriously its much faster and everyone gets whats being said.. i dont really see the problem It's annoying.

Nice.... Don't quite get why you posted that gem in this thread like...

Canny!