BlueStar Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Watch them buy Everton instead. I see they're talking about the rules which allow these takeovers of clubs by the super rich being too lax at the moment and how they should be strengthened. That'll be great, new rules meaning that anyone who wasn't taken over by an oil baron by such and such a date is fucked with no chance of ever catching up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thommo78 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Found the official statement. Looks like Ashley really doesn't want to sell and let them know it. Or he asked for an unrealistic selling price... If he doesn't want a quick sale...what the hell is this guys intentions for this club...please someone enlighten me........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Yeah, Dave ruined that post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 As if a rickroll post can be ruined Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 It wasn't a Rickroll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilky Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Maybe I'm being naive in clinging to hope, or perhaps reading too much into it. But why mention turmoil and so called conditions as a factor in pulling out, especially on the eve of a match where protests are being expected? All this will do is inflame said protests, playing into the hands of anyone in a buying position? Strategic move by Ambani and co perhaps? Forces Ashley to show his hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 If that's what he's said then it doesn't really make much sense to me. A time when the fan base is up in arms and protesting against the man you want to buy the club from is a great time to buy. All of a sudden you're the conquering hero, which means people will be a lot more inclined to give you a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magorific Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 If that's what he's said then it doesn't really make much sense to me. A time when the fan base is up in arms and protesting against the man you want to buy the club from is a great time to buy. All of a sudden you're the conquering hero, which means people will be a lot more inclined to give you a chance. They (Reliance) said they hadn't been able to have a serious discussion with anyone at the club re a takeover. Sad if true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 If that's what he's said then it doesn't really make much sense to me. A time when the fan base is up in arms and protesting against the man you want to buy the club from is a great time to buy. All of a sudden you're the conquering hero, which means people will be a lot more inclined to give you a chance. Don't doubt it for a second - shambles is not the word. They (Reliance) said they hadn't been able to have a serious discussion with anyone at the club re a takeover. Sad if true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 So Ambani was lying to the fans when he said he wasn't interested? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Maybe I'm being naive in clinging to hope, or perhaps reading too much into it. But why mention turmoil and so called conditions as a factor in pulling out, especially on the eve of a match where protests are being expected? All this will do is inflame said protests, playing into the hands of anyone in a buying position? Strategic move by Ambani and co perhaps? Forces Ashley to show his hand. I think you're spot on there, Wilky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 The problem is we have a bunch of part timers at our club who want to devote as little time as possible to our running. If Ambani was serious about us it would happen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I don't blame them. The latest overreaction from the fans makes us look like an impossible club to run, if i were Ambani i would probably steer clear aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 So Ambani was lying to the fans when he said he wasn't interested? i think their spokesman denied that he'd ever denied it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I don't blame them. The latest overreation from the fans makes us look like an impossible club to run, if i were Ambani i would probably steer clear aswell. It depends how you look at it, theres a fine line between passion and stupidity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Maybe I'm being naive in clinging to hope, or perhaps reading too much into it. But why mention turmoil and so called conditions as a factor in pulling out, especially on the eve of a match where protests are being expected? All this will do is inflame said protests, playing into the hands of anyone in a buying position? Strategic move by Ambani and co perhaps? Forces Ashley to show his hand. I think you're spot on there, Wilky. If that's right then at least Ambani is showing more nous than Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 So Ambani was lying to the fans when he said he wasn't interested? i think their spokesman denied that he'd ever denied it. It was tongue in cheek. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I don't blame them. The latest overreaction from the fans makes us look like an impossible club to run, if i were Ambani i would probably steer clear aswell. He probably thinks there will be protests if he doesn't bring keegan back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I don't blame them. The latest overreaction from the fans makes us look like an impossible club to run, if i were Ambani i would probably steer clear aswell. He probably thinks there will be protests if he doesn't bring keegan back. And he'd probably be right. 'You've fucked us over, we thought you'd bring back the messiah...etc....' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Does anyone have a link to direct quotes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Does anyone have a link to direct quotes? INDIAN billionaire Anil Ambani says he has pulled out of a deal trying to buy Newcastle United. A spokesman for his Reliance Group said this afternoon: “We are no longer interested in buying Newcastle because of the turbulent conditions which currently exist there and because we have been unable to have any satisfying talks with anyone from the club.” http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/09/12/indian-pulls-out-of-toon-bid-72703-21806757/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Does anyone have a link to direct quotes? INDIAN billionaire Anil Ambani says he has pulled out of a deal trying to buy Newcastle United. A spokesman for his Reliance Group said this afternoon: “We are no longer interested in buying Newcastle because of the turbulent conditions which currently exist there and because we have been unable to have any satisfying talks with anyone from the club.” http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/09/12/indian-pulls-out-of-toon-bid-72703-21806757/ Oh fuckin' hell. *Sigh* What's next for us, eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Anyone else think Alan Oliver has made it up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Looking to buy the club on the cheap by the looks of it. I never thought Ashley would just cave in tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Does anyone have a link to direct quotes? INDIAN billionaire Anil Ambani says he has pulled out of a deal trying to buy Newcastle United. A spokesman for his Reliance Group said this afternoon: “We are no longer interested in buying Newcastle because of the turbulent conditions which currently exist there and because we have been unable to have any satisfying talks with anyone from the club.” http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/09/12/indian-pulls-out-of-toon-bid-72703-21806757/ Oh fuckin' hell. *Sigh* What's next for us, eh? ACTUALLY - THIS IS F A N T A S T I C NEWS! On the assumption that the story is true (big assumption, I know) that means that they have been trying to buy us . . so all the stories in the press about comments attributed to them saying "we were NEVER interested in buying Newcastle United or any Premier League club" were obviously untrue. They ARE after us !!!!! Saying publicly that "they are no longer interested in buying Newcastle United because of the turbulent conditions which currently exist there and because we have been unable to have any satisfying talks with anyone from the club” is simply part of the tactics . . to get things moving! They WANT US folks . . . they do!! Is it a good thing? . . . I'll say so!! IT IS GONNA HAPPEN PEOPLE . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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