Parky Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 ...the cycle is complete as the tired salmon thrash the last few miles to thier spawning ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Dunno why you guys love defending this guy. It's obvious he wants to sell. He's been linked with selling NUFC since day one. Can't see us doing better than 12 or 11th this season with all this going on. are you the first person who actually thinks there may be truth in this ? Fancy that eh, does us all a favour by wiping out a stadium debt, then has the temerity to include it in the asking price, and more. Took your time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 If he was gonna sell, he's not gonna go public and tell the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE5 Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Dunno why you guys love defending this guy. It's obvious he wants to sell. He's been linked with selling NUFC since day one. Can't see us doing better than 12 or 11th this season with all this going on. are you the first person who actually thinks there may be truth in this ? Fancy that eh, does us all a favour by wiping out a stadium debt, then has the temerity to include it in the asking price, and more. Took your time. took my time for what ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Dunno why you guys love defending this guy. It's obvious he wants to sell. He's been linked with selling NUFC since day one. Can't see us doing better than 12 or 11th this season with all this going on. are you the first person who actually thinks there may be truth in this ? Fancy that eh, does us all a favour by wiping out a stadium debt, then has the temerity to include it in the asking price, and more. Don't think the club debt is at all relevant here, he bought the club and ultimately the debt was a £100m reduction in his own assets. So thus the club cost Ashley £230m regardless of whether the debt was paid off, so now that he has paid it off, he is perfectly entitled to include it in the asking price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE5 Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Dunno why you guys love defending this guy. It's obvious he wants to sell. He's been linked with selling NUFC since day one. Can't see us doing better than 12 or 11th this season with all this going on. are you the first person who actually thinks there may be truth in this ? Fancy that eh, does us all a favour by wiping out a stadium debt, then has the temerity to include it in the asking price, and more. Don't think the club debt is at all relevant here, he bought the club and ultimately the debt was a £100m reduction in his own assets. So thus the club cost Ashley £230m regardless of whether the debt was paid off, so now that he has paid it off, he is perfectly entitled to include it in the asking price. don't think you quite see my point James. I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if he sells up. No smoke without fire, as for the lack of quotes, quotes aren't Ashleys style. He's a poor communicator in fact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Trust NE5 to believe every negative assumption in the "cockney-based" media. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Dunno why you guys love defending this guy. It's obvious he wants to sell. He's been linked with selling NUFC since day one. Can't see us doing better than 12 or 11th this season with all this going on. are you the first person who actually thinks there may be truth in this ? Fancy that eh, does us all a favour by wiping out a stadium debt, then has the temerity to include it in the asking price, and more. Took your time. he's been busy pushing a deal through in mallorca with shitteam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Dunno why you guys love defending this guy. It's obvious he wants to sell. He's been linked with selling NUFC since day one. Can't see us doing better than 12 or 11th this season with all this going on. are you the first person who actually thinks there may be truth in this ? Fancy that eh, does us all a favour by wiping out a stadium debt, then has the temerity to include it in the asking price, and more. Don't think the club debt is at all relevant here, he bought the club and ultimately the debt was a £100m reduction in his own assets. So thus the club cost Ashley £230m regardless of whether the debt was paid off, so now that he has paid it off, he is perfectly entitled to include it in the asking price. don't think you quite see my point James. I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if he sells up. No smoke without fire, as for the lack of quotes, quotes aren't Ashleys style. He's a poor communicator in fact. I trust Keegan's personal judgement of Ashley's intentions to be honest. Keegan would be manager if he perceived Ashley as having a short term objective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Why are people answering? It only encourages him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedudeabides Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Dunno why you guys love defending this guy. It's obvious he wants to sell. He's been linked with selling NUFC since day one. Can't see us doing better than 12 or 11th this season with all this going on. are you the first person who actually thinks there may be truth in this ? Fancy that eh, does us all a favour by wiping out a stadium debt, then has the temerity to include it in the asking price, and more. Don't think the club debt is at all relevant here, he bought the club and ultimately the debt was a £100m reduction in his own assets. So thus the club cost Ashley £230m regardless of whether the debt was paid off, so now that he has paid it off, he is perfectly entitled to include it in the asking price. don't think you quite see my point James. I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if he sells up. No smoke without fire, as for the lack of quotes, quotes aren't Ashleys style. He's a poor communicator in fact. Me neither. He's a businessman after all and would sell up if the right offer came along just like Shepherd and the Halls did. As would the Glazers, Gillett and Hicks, Shinawatra or anybody else who was offered a massive return on their investment (bar maybe Abramovich). The fact that he has named such a price, suggests to me that he doesn't want to sell up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob X Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 It wouldn't surprise me if he did sell. He has no particular affiliations with us and he is, first and foremost, a business man. I'd prefer that he opened the cheque book but he appears to be the ebenezer scrooge of the billionaire club. Still hope I'm totally proved wrong by the end of August, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 It wouldn't surprise me if he did sell. He has no particular affiliations with us and he is, first and foremost, a business man. I'd prefer that he opened the cheque book but he appears to be the ebenezer scrooge of the billionaire club. Still hope I'm totally proved wrong by the end of August, though. Facefuckingpalm. How does he appear to be the "ebenezer scrooge of the billionaire club"? By putting in club record bids for players? I'm lost for words really. The impatience of people like you is incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedudeabides Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Dunno why you guys love defending this guy. It's obvious he wants to sell. He's been linked with selling NUFC since day one. Can't see us doing better than 12 or 11th this season with all this going on. are you the first person who actually thinks there may be truth in this ? Fancy that eh, does us all a favour by wiping out a stadium debt, then has the temerity to include it in the asking price, and more. How much do you think your pal Shepherd made out out of Newcastle compared to his initial outlay? It will be a hell of a lot more (percentage wise), than Ashley will ever make. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Trust NE5 to believe every negative assumption in the "cockney-based" media. If your on about the OP the article in The Sun was written by a "Geordie-based" journo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 It just doesn't make sense, why a man would buy the club, wipe out the debt then sell up. Surely if you wanted out, you'd sell the club and the debt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Trust NE5 to believe every negative assumption in the "cockney-based" media. If your on about the OP the article in The Sun was written by a "Geordie-based" journo. I agree that "cockney-based media" is an inaccurate and laughable expression. That's why I put it in quotation marks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Right, here is my totally madeup story explaining why Ashley bought the club, and why he is going to be here for a long time: Mike Ashley and Paul Kemsley are at one of those posh casinos. Ashley has made thousands of pounds betting on the number 17, while Kemsley has lost a hell of a lot. Ashley: "More chance of Spurs winning the league than you winning anything tonight mate." Kemsley: "Well the chance of winning the league is impossible, so I think I'm better off staying on the table." Ashley: "Why is it impossible?" Kemsley: "Top four, keeping everyone else out etc" Ashley: "It's not impossible, its just that spurs are shit" Kemsley: "You wouldn't do any better. I bet 100 quid that you couldn't win the league with any non-top-4 team. Ashley: "Ok, then" The two shake hands, and Kemsley looks on slightly nervously as Ashley bids farewell and trudges away through the smoky room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 It just doesn't make sense, why a man would buy the club, wipe out the debt then sell up. Surely if you wanted out, you'd sell the club and the debt? if he wanted to sell it he could sell it tomorrow. there's so many people wanting in on football now it really wouldnt be difficult. just ignore the specualtion, especially this kind, it hasnt told us anything any person capable of reason doesnt already know, ashley would sell for the right price, no shit sherlock, who wouldnt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 It just doesn't make sense, why a man would buy the club, wipe out the debt then sell up. Surely if you wanted out, you'd sell the club and the debt? Ashley had to pay a 45 million of the debt off, as it was linked to Fred being at the club & when Fred left it had to be paid within 60. The rest was paid off to save negative interest being paid on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 It just doesn't make sense, why a man would buy the club, wipe out the debt then sell up. Surely if you wanted out, you'd sell the club and the debt? Ashley had to pay a 45 million of the debt off, as it was linked to Fred being at the club & when Fred left it had to be paid within 60. The rest was paid off to save negative interest being paid on it. how much did fred take with him when he left? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 It just doesn't make sense, why a man would buy the club, wipe out the debt then sell up. Surely if you wanted out, you'd sell the club and the debt? Ashley had to pay a 45 million of the debt off, as it was linked to Fred being at the club & when Fred left it had to be paid within 60. The rest was paid off to save negative interest being paid on it. how much did fred take with him when he left? £30+ million to split with his bro, a years salary of approx £600K & dose of pneumonia and a collapsed lung iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Right, here is my totally madeup story explaining why Ashley bought the club, and why he is going to be here for a long time: Mike Ashley and Paul Kemsley are at one of those posh casinos. Ashley has made thousands of pounds betting on the number 17, while Kemsley has lost a hell of a lot. Ashley: "More chance of Spurs winning the league than you winning anything tonight mate." Kemsley: "Well the chance of winning the league is impossible, so I think I'm better off staying on the table." Ashley: "Why is it impossible?" Kemsley: "Top four, keeping everyone else out etc" Ashley: "It's not impossible, its just that spurs are s***" Kemsley: "You wouldn't do any better. I bet 100 quid that you couldn't win the league with any non-top-4 team. Ashley: "Ok, then" The two shake hands, and Kemsley looks on slightly nervously as Ashley bids farewell and trudges away through the smoky room. This story is laughable. There was a smoking ban in casinos when Ashley bought United so Kemsley would have a perfect view of him walking off. Joker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob X Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 It wouldn't surprise me if he did sell. He has no particular affiliations with us and he is, first and foremost, a business man. I'd prefer that he opened the cheque book but he appears to be the ebenezer scrooge of the billionaire club. Still hope I'm totally proved wrong by the end of August, though. Facefuckingpalm. How does he appear to be the "ebenezer scrooge of the billionaire club"? By putting in club record bids for players? I'm lost for words really. The impatience of people like you is incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Dunno why you guys love defending this guy. It's obvious he wants to sell. He's been linked with selling NUFC since day one. Can't see us doing better than 12 or 11th this season with all this going on. are you the first person who actually thinks there may be truth in this ? Fancy that eh, does us all a favour by wiping out a stadium debt, then has the temerity to include it in the asking price, and more. Don't think the club debt is at all relevant here, he bought the club and ultimately the debt was a £100m reduction in his own assets. So thus the club cost Ashley £230m regardless of whether the debt was paid off, so now that he has paid it off, he is perfectly entitled to include it in the asking price. Dunno why you guys love defending this guy. It's obvious he wants to sell. He's been linked with selling NUFC since day one. Can't see us doing better than 12 or 11th this season with all this going on. are you the first person who actually thinks there may be truth in this ? Fancy that eh, does us all a favour by wiping out a stadium debt, then has the temerity to include it in the asking price, and more. Don't think the club debt is at all relevant here, he bought the club and ultimately the debt was a £100m reduction in his own assets. So thus the club cost Ashley £230m regardless of whether the debt was paid off, so now that he has paid it off, he is perfectly entitled to include it in the asking price. don't think you quite see my point James. I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if he sells up. No smoke without fire, as for the lack of quotes, quotes aren't Ashleys style. He's a poor communicator in fact. I trust Keegan's personal judgement of Ashley's intentions to be honest. Keegan would be manager if he perceived Ashley as having a short term objective. Dunno why you guys love defending this guy. It's obvious he wants to sell. He's been linked with selling NUFC since day one. Can't see us doing better than 12 or 11th this season with all this going on. are you the first person who actually thinks there may be truth in this ? Fancy that eh, does us all a favour by wiping out a stadium debt, then has the temerity to include it in the asking price, and more. Don't think the club debt is at all relevant here, he bought the club and ultimately the debt was a £100m reduction in his own assets. So thus the club cost Ashley £230m regardless of whether the debt was paid off, so now that he has paid it off, he is perfectly entitled to include it in the asking price. don't think you quite see my point James. I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if he sells up. No smoke without fire, as for the lack of quotes, quotes aren't Ashleys style. He's a poor communicator in fact. Me neither. He's a businessman after all and would sell up if the right offer came along just like Shepherd and the Halls did. As would the Glazers, Gillett and Hicks, Shinawatra or anybody else who was offered a massive return on their investment (bar maybe Abramovich). The fact that he has named such a price, suggests to me that he doesn't want to sell up. If in point of fact he named that price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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