peasepud Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Press Statement released today in the Chronicle and across websites. http://www.newcastle-united-supporters-club.co.uk Sign up to register your support, this is not a protest group, although we have formed during difficult times and we will be protesting, this is a permanent group who hopefully (with your help) will go on to give the fans an official voice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I hope the supporters club know how to spell our club's name Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 The more we protest, the less likely we are to find a new buyer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Signed up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 We must stop protesting, we all know the craik now and so does Ashley. But its probs best we have an unofficial supporters club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRL Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I hope the supporters club know how to spell our club's name I think the new spelling is probably more appropriate in the current climate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheToon Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Awful domain name... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 We will be in touch shortly to give you further information, until then please keep an eye on the Evening Chronicle and websites such as nufc.com, true-faith.co.uk, toontastic.net. Click here to return to the press release. Just advertising tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article4773573.ece At 7.30pm on Tuesday evening, just around the corner from St James’ Park, a small piece of history was made for Newcastle United; the club’s true owners met to discuss its future. Mike Ashley was not present inside the Tyneside Irish Centre, there was no sign of any wealthy Arabs, no investment bankers made themselves known and no managerial candidates were interviewed. Instead, a few hundred souls turned up their collars to brave the unending drizzle and reclaim their birthright from Ashley, the memory of Freddy Shepherd, too many energy-sapping disappointments to recall and the grotesque national caricatures of Geordie blarney. It is one of the (many) oddities of such a loyally-followed club that Newcastle has not had its own representative supporters’ body, but that is now changing. Mobilised by Ashley’s mismanagement of Newcastle, the destructive and self-destructive treatment of Kevin Keegan, the appointment and influence of Dennis Wise – and with a back-history compromising years of underachievement, bad decisions and corrosive publicity – the Toon Army is marching. Amid the turmoil of the club, there is both momentum and a glimmer of optimism. Start-up costs have been funded by fanzines and websites, The Mag, true faith and nufc.com and there is a sense in the city that if supporters cannot organise themselves now, when will they? The protests which accompanied last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Hull City – proud and furious - proved beyond measure that Newcastle cares, but this latest venture will require time, effort and almost certainly heartache. Those on stage – including veterans of earlier campaigns, from Save Our Seats to the Magpie Group – and those who spoke from the floor, reminded Ashley that in spite of his recent efforts in the Middle East, he is nothing more than a “caretaker” of the club. That supporting Newcastle is about more than buying pints in nightclubs and wearing a black and white shirt with – bitter irony – ‘King Kev’ plastered on the rear. There were outbursts of anger – people grasping the opportunity to release frustration – and suggestions good and bad. For the sake of accuracy, there were several expressions of indignation at an article carried by The Times that morning in which Newcastle fans were termed “whining, whingeing, self-pitying, self-indulgent and deluded.” A powerful counter-argument was provided. There was also a collective agreement that in an era when fans matter less – when ticket sales are made irrelevant by television income and the personal wealth of directors – their voices should be heard more and with greater clarity. These are early days; membership, leadership, and a name must be decided upon, never mind a course of action, but Newcastle’s owners are stirring. The message: they are not selling-up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Cheers George. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darth Toon Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Signed up. Ditto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I'll wait and see how it goes before joining up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 imo just as long as this supporters' club is involved in the protests against the current incumbents, to me it means it has already taken sides, and does not represent me as a fan. i feel others will see it this way, and in the long term (although i hope i'm wrong), the NUSC will fail. and miserably Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Guaranteed to with an attitude like that. You dont agree with protest thats fine but this is a supporters club for all supporters to give their views. Sign up and in any polls, questions etc let them know your views. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 It seems to have already taken a position that I don't agree with, but all the same I think it is a good idea for people to get their views out there. I'll read the full blurb and give it a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Theres an interview with the spokesman at 4.10pm Radio Newcastle this afternoon, give him a listen and see if he talks more sense than we're used to from interviews. maybe that will change some peoples perceptions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Theres an interview with the spokesman at 4.10pm Radio Newcastle this afternoon, give him a listen and see if he talks more sense than we're used to from interviews. maybe that will change some peoples perceptions. fair do's like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW1983 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 So there was a public meeting, then a further meeting to elect the commitee, who are they ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 So there was a public meeting, then a further meeting to elect the commitee, who are they ? peasepud, HTT and gemmill iirc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW1983 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 So there was a public meeting, then a further meeting to elect the commitee, who are they ? peasepud, HTT and gemmill iirc Yeah but who are they ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 It has to be better than randoms with their boycoutt signs. Signed up will see what comes of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 My country isn't in that list! Anyways signed up.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 which country? let me know and I'll add it, if you send me your email address I'll then amend the records to show you under the right one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 The interview: http://rapidshare.com/files/146616698/BBC_Radio_Newcastle_-_NUSC_Interview.mp3.html Courtesy (ie nicked from) Snake on Toontastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darth Toon Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Just listened to that - all sounds very good so far. Fingers crossed this develops into something worthwhile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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