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None, he's only managed Aston Villa and Leeds. Got pedalled at Leeds before they got relegated. Although he'd be a slight upgrade on what we already have, I think it's a none starter. IF Ashley stays he has to make a decent fist of trying to get us promoted this season, otherwise the so-called derisory bids he's had for the club would look appealing. Problem is, he's burnt his bridges completely with the fans, and anything less than getting on bended knee to beg Shearer to come in would not curry him any favour at all.

The way to look at it is there's no direct quotes discrediting this, there's no denial from the club, and the "no comment" from Llambarse means something is possibly afoot. I'd reckon there's every chance of some news early next week, good, bad or indifferent

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-evening-chronicle/2009/08/06/i-wanted-something-to-last-forever-a-tribute-i-can-take-to-the-grave-72703-24332832/ The memorial service is expected to take place in the next couple of months at Durham Cathedral. I really hope they can make arrangements to beam this back to SJP so the ordinary folk like us get the opportunity to pay our respects. I reckon thousands would turn up to see this

He's having Pie and Mash with Joe Kinnear

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/08/06/tycoon-linked-to-toon-takeover-72703-24332825/ If he's not a serious contender why bother devoting your front page to him??? Idiots??

From NUFC Blog Probably the fucking Bailiffs!!!!!!

Obviously don't watch SSN..................

Well the club have yet to deny it, like they did with the profitable group, so you never know.................... Plus David Craig saying he doesn't think Moat would have the money. That'll be why he's got foreign backing I guess..................

If a few anti Mike Ashley songs inevitably rear their head tomorrow, I think a song or maybe a banner or two should be displayed making it abundantly clear to this knacker that he won't be welcomed back with open arms

I thought that, he's a sly old fox baggy face

As we allegedly turned down £10M, anything less and we look a bit silly really

Whys that then? our best defender on the lowest wages and we cashed in? who we going to get to replace him on those wages? yeah but the fee makes it worth while I guess. Total of about £20m for the sale of two players. That amount will possibly cover half of the players wages for the season. It's not just a case of cashing in, he's made it quite clear he wanted out. His head has been turned and I doubt we would have got anywhere near the level of performance out of him that we did last year. To get 20 times what we paid for him back in little over 12 months represents good business

Sky Sports on this now

Read that, and as it actually has facts in it, I'll believe it until there's some direct quotes rubbishing it

It's not as though Joe and his pals have portrayed the positives about being Cockney mind is it? The problem is we've been in such a shit situation only the likes of Keegan and Shearer would be given time because of the shite situation we find ourselves in thanks to his Cockney friends. As someone said on 5 live. We don't neccesarily want a Geordie, only someone who knows what they're doing

There's also two major financial incentives for any owner to get us back in the Premeir League at the first pop (Well 3 if you count TV money) Sponsorship deal runs out at the end of the season with Northern Rock Shirt Deal with Adidas runs out in 2010/11 season If we're back in the Premier League, both should be good for a nice windfall towards new players

Trust The Sun...... You shall have a fishy on a little dishy.............. When the Moat Comes in http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2573639/Barry-Moat-set-to-takeover-Newcastle-United.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Football

Still no sign of any legs yet then. Looks like him off the fast show

Well, yeah, it did appear rather pessimistic, but to be fair, the whole show was about clubs debts being too high and that. It was overall a very pessimistic view point of the whole programme and on top of that I don't think Harris could say much else. Seems strange though that he said that we definitely won't be sold before the weekend and now this. We won't be sold, ie i's dotted and t's crossed, no reason why an announcement couldn't be made beforehand. Hope it does, it will give the players a huge lift for saturday, especially knowing manager in waiting Shearer is watching for the BBC

Well if the so-called Friday deadline exists we should know by this time next week where we stand - either Ashley is staying or we are being sold, simple as that. Puts us out of our misery either way

But whilst there was a direct quote about DIC's non involvement, that's pretty much speculation. This too is complete speculation from the press, but it has released the Guy's name, no direct quotes so no confidentiality clauses are broken so it's quite possible there is some mileage in it Well let's hope so...... My only concern would be that he is a friend of Alan Shearer. If AS gets the job and isn't very good at it, will be a bit of a bummer having to give your mate the Spanish Archer

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/aug/05/joe-kinnear-newcastle-united-mike-ashley-michael-owen Nice to see JFK keeping up his charm offensive. In the unlikely event he was made manager there would be hell on!! "Joe Kinnear accuses Newcastle Supporters of irrational loathing of Londoners"!!! "Mike Ashley Treated Unfairly" That's the spirit Joe Lad...................................

Well even if this story is true, any deal relies on Ashley accepting the bid. I'd imagine SP have recommended bids before now. Exactly. Still think he'll dig his heels in and hold out for more. Seems likely. I can envisage SP pulling out before long though if they're recommending bids and Ashley is ignoring them. Harris sounded thoroughly pissed off with it all to me. I doubt it's the amount of the bids that are the sticking point, more likely the terms of payment. Ashley had to pay for his shares upfront as he was buying from numerous shareholders etc, but I would imagine that the consortia who have expressed an interest want to stagger payments etc. They might be prepared to meet his £100M price but are only prepared to pay half up front with the rest when the club is promoted. If he was destitute you could understand but really an undertaking that he will get his money should be enough as long as the terms are reasonable. If it's true we're probably still a week away from any formal announcement anyway

BNS Telecom in Prudhoe. Barry Moat is on the board, and Garry Moat the Chairman who he isn't related to

Aye that's what i'm pondering like... I'd say totally different. If it had of been the Shepherds, I woudl imagine his name would have been mentioned, and Moat has been linked before without the involvement of the fat one