Heake

Is it really that unexpected? It has been widely reported that Pérez had itchy feet and we all know Ashley’s love for making a few Bob regardless of the consequences. Wasn’t one of the main sticking points for Rafa that he wasn’t given enough control over transfers? If that’s the case then this is exactly what was expected: f*** whichever desperate dupe they appoint, he’ll be given what to work with and told to get on with it (see “Pardue). As for the takeover, not sure anyone would sit back and see the value of the club diminish after already having agreed a price. He’s just getting on with things isn’t he...I’d be amazed if a deal goes through now. This just looks like every other close season / transfer window now, only worse I know it's easy to say "but it's Ashley, it doesn't have to make sense" but to leave your squad with 1 actual striker (Joselu is not a striker) is beyond crazy, it just makes no sense on any level. My guess is he's looking to buy big in the hope it appeases us on some level - those Joelinton rumours make more sense with this sale. It does, in the sense the morons think we could swap out one with the other. The chances of Joelinton or any one else actually being interested in coming here now is the problem. Let's say there are players still wanting to come here, whixh of course there are. They're only likely to be not good enough or in it for the money leeches we have seen before. You think Ashley thinks we can survive the Prem with inferior strikers? I think Ashley's reluctance to ever spend anything significant on a striker proves he knows full well the value of a striker. This is shaping up to be no different than what we’ve been used to for most of Ashley’s tenure. Get what you can while you can and gamble on replacing with cheaper, (more potentially profitable) replacements then spin the wheel and see if we can stay up. He’s a gambler, that’s his thing. Unfortunately for us, he’s also a vindictive man child who surrounds himself with the kind of sycophants that don’t seem to have either the intelligence or the bottle to take him to task. .

Is it really that unexpected? It has been widely reported that Pérez had itchy feet and we all know Ashley’s love for making a few Bob regardless of the consequences. Wasn’t one of the main sticking points for Rafa that he wasn’t given enough control over transfers? If that’s the case then this is exactly what was expected: fuck whichever desperate dupe they appoint, he’ll be given what to work with and told to get on with it (see “Pardue). As for the takeover, not sure anyone would sit back and see the value of the club diminish after already having agreed a price. He’s just getting on with things isn’t he...I’d be amazed if a deal goes through now. This just looks like every other close season / transfer window now, only worse

Imagine being Miggy? Fucking barely knew who we were 18 months ago and has now seen us dick around whilst buying him, let the best manager of his career walk away with not even a handshake and seen his spanish speaking mate get fucked down the road for a huge profit. What an utter shower. He’ll be gone if a half decent offer comes in

Peter Kenyons band of merry men Source?

As much as I’m desperate to see the back of Ashley, in the cold light of day, no one goes round issuing “progress reports” when in the midst of a complex high profile acquisition. They really don’t. I’m more fascinated by this “other bidder” Caulkin has spoken of. Not a fucking peep from them, we don’t even know who they are ffs! Only that a trusted (quality) local journalist is aware of them, that they are serious players and that if he spilled the beans it might fuck things up. That’s where the hope lies imo.

What sort of life is that man and all for 115k that just shows the kind of man he is if that's his existence Either that or he goes out in disguise either way him getting grief is all of his own makings 115k is really good money mate. I dunno what planet you're living on like. I'd do a lot of s*** i didn't like for that money hes on 300k now. i would murder me granny for that. maybe Id eat cock for 300k like ...But where am I likely to get that kind of money from?

I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that they’ve targeted me, I’m shit, 53 and wouldn’t have a clue

Personally I’d prefer the most crass, ludicrously laughable appointment possible

Not sure of his background and obviously the following is needed with his position, but he comes across as a huge Ashley backer and always playing down or patronising towards fans concerns. In fairness, if he doesn't (Back him) he doesn't have a job!

It takes the biscuit like.

Jam one surely. Aye...the big ones, not these smaller EU sized rubbish (Damn them..Straight bananas etc.)

Old school waggon wheel

Not only a manager but an entire coaching team. Pre season training starts 4th july what the fuck will happen then if there's no manager or coaching team when the squad report back If the club are expecting an "option 2" then they must have someone lined up, surely...But this is Newcastle

This. I cannot comprehend how anyone can think he'd sell his only guaranteed profitable business in order to support a litany of failing ones. Where is his profit the club is 111 million pound in debt. He hasn't made one penny from running NUFC. Have a look at the accounts man and please show me where Mike Ashley has made a profit from the club since his initial investment. Please do try though :lol:

Either one or the other please...your in "Ladyboy" soft sponge snack territory there

…& theres another week left (probably)ffs!

Shit man...my productivity at work has plummeted & im now brainfogged to the point where I cant even grasp basic instructions

From top to bottom...oh I cant be bothered pedant

Dont like the mosh pit, dont jump in it.

Serious question: Can you ban yourself from a thread (Like in a betting account) for a period of time?

How do you know?

This. I cannot comprehend how anyone can think he'd sell his only guaranteed profitable business in order to support a litany of failing ones. Where is his profit the club is 111 million pound in debt. He hasn't made one penny from running NUFC. What The Fuck. Not sure This. I cannot comprehend how anyone can think he'd sell his only guaranteed profitable business in order to support a litany of failing ones. Where is his profit the club is 111 million pound in debt. He hasn't made one penny from running NUFC. Fucking hell man!

I personally think that 1,2,3,4 is in the order of most likely scenarios

Aye...said he`d speak to him...& didn't!

On a positive note, pretty much all the uk footballing world is on holiday at the moment so it may not be that much of a surprise for the lack of info coming from anywhere just now.