Sean

Read that the other day...we're in for a right treat this season.

Rafa wanted improvements to the training ground - he got paint. Everyone pretty much wants improvements/renovations to the stadium - we get paint. That's before you think Ashley denies the club an actual fit-for-purpose training complex, and has sold the land behind the Gallowgate denying the club the option to expand forever. It's all done out of spite.

Pretty sure Bruce won't be sitting on him during the games, so yes. He will be directing the team to launch 50 yard Balls at him though and will drop him the second we get a bad result Even under Pardew (a worse manager) the likes of Ba and Cabaye still managed to excel. Your post is so over the top. But the point is nothing matters now, don't you agree? If anything we want him to fail as we want SD United to fail. People discussing signings, formations etc like it matters anymore is mad, and i have to question anyone doing so whether they fully understand what is going on. I'm sorry like but I'll never bring myself to actively want my club to lose, if only because losing doesn't change anything. Ashley will still be here, the sports direct logos will still surround the stadium... If anything I feel like we're more likely to be sold by having a fluke season like the Pardew one and showing would-be investors the potential... Is renewing season tickets and buying merch a mugs game? Aye, it probably is. But ostracising fellow fans for wanting the club to do well? Nah, that's not on in my opinion. When you actively want the club to lose, when it means nothing to you, that's when Ashley won. I think there’s a lot of emotion around at the moment, I hope we all don’t get into a “scab” mentality on here soon. If people wanna go/discuss then we should never really challenge it, we are better than this, have your view but don’t carry it on every day, I’m guilty of it and many more are, in truth I’m beginning to wonder why I’m here, I’m NOT supporting that club anymore. The match threads should be interesting, those who protest I take it won’t be on it, like myself, if we are we are hypocrites no? I said for many the test will be when the season starts and we get a win and the itch starts, many will resist ,me included but some just won’t admit it and have a sneak peak at the games, we’re all human ffs. Let’s not turn on each other eh ? doesn't bother me how people choose to deal with the situation on a personal level, but shaming other fans who can't bring themselves to want the club to lose is dog shite, as is telling people they shouldn't discuss potential transfers etc on a forum that was literally invented for such topics of conversation...I've been at best borderline-apathetic about the club for the entirety of Ashley's reign, but I'll never actively seek out a Newcastle result and hope we've lost, I just don't see what we gain from it. I sincerely, almost completely and entirely believe that relegation would only make us more likely to be stuck with Ashley for a longer period of time The current situation is shit but turning on each other isn't the answer, nobody here is a "better fan" than anyone else no matter how you deal with what's going on. See I wanted us to lose when Pardew was in charge. I also think I'm going to want us to lose this season (can't be sure yet as it's a feeling that comes from the gut). In terms of relegation meaning we are more likely to be stuck with Ashley, it's pretty clear he won't sell in the PL, so why not take our chances. Also, if he stays owner then I want him to lose everything. If that means the club being 5/6 divisions down then so be it. (The reality is nobody knows what will make him want to sell). I just don't see anything to support at this time.

Pretty sure Bruce won't be sitting on him during the games, so yes. He will be directing the team to launch 50 yard Balls at him though and will drop him the second we get a bad result Even under Pardew (a worse manager) the likes of Ba and Cabaye still managed to excel. Your post is so over the top. But the point is nothing matters now, don't you agree? If anything we want him to fail as we want SD United to fail. People discussing signings, formations etc like it matters anymore is mad, and i have to question anyone doing so whether they fully understand what is going on. If nothing matters why are you posting about it? Can we not just discuss a potential signing without having all the emo attention seeking bullshit along with it? If you don't want to discuss it, don't, nobody is forcing you. Oh, no, I forgot, we're all blind and you're the only one who sees things as they are. I've been supporting this club for 35 years (or so), I don't need instructions on how to formulate an opinion about it. We've been taken over ages ago according to you. What happened to being so sure it was already a done deal?

Got to hand it to Ashley for the sheer scale of his trolling this summer. It's impressive how much cuntish stuff he's managed to get done in so little time.

Also works in Ashley's favour if people are stupid.

Exactly. The last we heard from BZG was that stupid 'statement' saying that if (when) it fails it won't be either their or Ashley's fault. Fucking come on man.

Are you really this thick? Maybe I am, but what about giving a proper response instead of personal abuse? That's not personal abuse, he asked you a perfectly reasonable question ffs.

problem is the pattern with many takeovers is the ones that actually go through just happen out of the blue no ones heard anything until its done. Every "takeover bid" we've had has been very public BZG being the worst for this since they were the only ones saying anything and call me cynical but the only reason to shout yes we are trying to buy a premier league club is cheap PR since if you are actually serious about doing it keep quiet until everythings sorted and then you have all the time in the world to get attention. Yeah agree, thats what I'm getting at. Whole thing stinks.

Wouldn't surprise anyone if that's the case. The club is effectively ran from Shirebrook not Newcastle after all.

Ashley/the club aren't even going to bother commenting (or even briefing a journo) about why the 'takeover' failed are they? All that fucking hype, so much written etc just to quietly fade away to silence. BZG (if legitimate) would be making some noises, you would think. But silence all round seems to be the order of the day.

We are a fucking joke like.

2-0 A preseason this special should lead to some spectacular football. Spectacularly bad.

Isn't he just. Funniest thing was a few of our fans who rated him.

Martin Tyler (I believe) regurgitating Ashley's propaganda. "Wants to sell, Newcastle have to live within their means".

First goal of the season!! Many many more to come no doubt.

Same.

Andy Townsend is so fucking thick. Loves Bruce and Colback...so many pundits are going to have these 'alternate universe' views this season aren't they? Fucking mugs.

Everyone wants Wolves to win yeah?

3 years of this ineptitude (to add to the 12 years so far under Ashley). So, everyone now accepts the takeovers off and we're stuck with this cunt?

Just had time to listen, fair play to Chopra.

Have we still not completed this awful appointment yet? This club just gets worse and worse by the day, it's actually quite impressive.

Meh, doesn’t look good enough in anyway. What does in anyway mean?

Love it.

Balanced...thats given me a good laugh. Also, the clubs communication has only been poor? And only in regards to the takeover? Fucking give over man.