Dave Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 http://www.newcastle-united-supporters-club.co.uk/llambias_response.php Response to Derek Llambias interview “We don’t want to talk about Kevin Keegan, which is an issue they will insist on talking about. Unfortunately, that’s not what the tone is.” Unfortunately this statement, above all, demonstrates how out of touch Derek Llambias and the entire Mike Ashley regime are with what it is fans are asking for. Kevin Keegan, although forever a legend at this club, is past history. Our rather more pressing concern is to establish how Mike Ashley intends to “drive the club forward” and reinforce how the fans of NUFC can and need to be a significant part of it, going forward. I'm sorry but that bit does not stack up to everything which NUSC has publically stood for since day one. They want Ashley out, pure and simply there has been no 'we want to establish how he intends to take the club forward. The rest of the response seems prety measured though, and is an improvement on past statements. They've made a pretty obvious shift towards that IMO, before this latest statement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 http://www.newcastle-united-supporters-club.co.uk/llambias_response.php Response to Derek Llambias interview “We don’t want to talk about Kevin Keegan, which is an issue they will insist on talking about. Unfortunately, that’s not what the tone is.” Unfortunately this statement, above all, demonstrates how out of touch Derek Llambias and the entire Mike Ashley regime are with what it is fans are asking for. Kevin Keegan, although forever a legend at this club, is past history. Our rather more pressing concern is to establish how Mike Ashley intends to “drive the club forward” and reinforce how the fans of NUFC can and need to be a significant part of it, going forward. I'm sorry but that bit does not stack up to everything which NUSC has publically stood for since day one. They want Ashley out, pure and simply there has been no 'we want to establish how he intends to take the club forward. The rest of the response seems prety measured though, and is an improvement on past statements. They've made a pretty obvious shift towards that IMO, before this latest statement. Agreed. People need to understand the dynamics of how the origingal catalyst (setting up NUSC to as a protest against Ashley primarily), slowly but surely turns into a more well rounded and considered approach. It is the very nature of all protest movemets, sooner or later you're having coffee with the people who you started out protesting against etc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 damned if they do, damned if they don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I am relatively pleased with the opening installment of the Q&A session I think DL apologising is a big step in the right direction. Some people say that sorry is just a word, but when you are putting it on record to millions of people it can often be the hardest word. People will still be sceptical of the regime because people still want answers on what went on with KK, but understandably these are questions they cannot currently answer due to pending lawsuits. Until there is closure on this issue (and yes NUSC i believe it to still be a big issue within the majority of everyday supporters) i don't truely believe they can start a new chapter. These interviews are not about startling revelations they are about us getting to know our MD and his thoughts/philosophy about NUFC. They are a stepping stone to building the harmony bridge which we all want to walk over. I look forward to the forthcoming installments Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 5 year plan, my arse!! These things are horizons that only fools believe. It is always good crack to read stuff from the club though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 http://www.newcastle-united-supporters-club.co.uk/llambias_response.php Response to Derek Llambias interview “We don’t want to talk about Kevin Keegan, which is an issue they will insist on talking about. Unfortunately, that’s not what the tone is.” Unfortunately this statement, above all, demonstrates how out of touch Derek Llambias and the entire Mike Ashley regime are with what it is fans are asking for. Kevin Keegan, although forever a legend at this club, is past history. Our rather more pressing concern is to establish how Mike Ashley intends to “drive the club forward” and reinforce how the fans of NUFC can and need to be a significant part of it, going forward. I'm sorry but that bit does not stack up to everything which NUSC has publically stood for since day one. They want Ashley out, pure and simply there has been no 'we want to establish how he intends to take the club forward. The rest of the response seems prety measured though, and is an improvement on past statements. They've made a pretty obvious shift towards that IMO, before this latest statement. Agreed. People need to understand the dynamics of how the origingal catalyst (setting up NUSC to as a protest against Ashley primarily), slowly but surely turns into a more well rounded and considered approach. It is the very nature of all protest movemets, sooner or later you're having coffee with the people who you started out protesting against etc... Having listened to the meeting they quite clearly remain a one-issue protest group, everything else they supposedly do it simply window dressing designed to allow them to pass themselves off as a genuine supporters' group. Don't get me wrong, there's obviously some people (Tom for example) who have genuine intentions to work towards building something, but the majority of the people involved are only interested in one thing and the "leadership" appear to be mainly motivated by ego. There's little to no considered thought gone into nearly everything they've done so far, they don't even know what they stand for, for fuck's sake, and they're organising a rally to promote, protest, highlight... ...erm, they're organising a rally for some reason - fuck knows why, they don't seem to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Having listened to the meeting they quite clearly remain a one-issue protest group, everything else they supposedly do it simply window dressing designed to allow them to pass themselves off as a genuine supporters' group. Don't get me wrong, there's obviously some people (Tom for example) who have genuine intentions to work towards building something, but the majority of the people involved are only interested in one thing and the "leadership" appear to be mainly motivated by ego. There's little to no considered thought gone into nearly everything they've done so far, they don't even know what they stand for, for f***'s sake, and they're organising a rally to promote, protest, highlight... ...erm, they're organising a rally for some reason - f*** knows why, they don't seem to. Agreed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 http://www.newcastle-united-supporters-club.co.uk/llambias_response.php Response to Derek Llambias interview The NUSC has read and digested with interest the comments made by Derek Llambias in today’s Evening Chronicle. In the interests of clarity we would like to address his comments regarding the NUSC and its relationship with the club. “We're in dialogue with them. We have a monthly meeting and we need to get the record straight – we are in dialogue with NUSC” NUSC has on several occasions now written directly to key figures at the club, including Derek Llambias requesting a formal meeting with the club hierarchy and urging them to communicate with their paying customers. Every single one has been ignored barring a brief acknowledgement by the club’s press officer that they had been received. There has been no dialogue between NUSC and anyone in any position of authority at NUFC. “We have a monthly supporter meeting where a reasonably representative group of people who represent our fans tell us what for. They have been invited to be part of that forum so there are four or five of them coming along. It’s not true that we have blanked them” As one of our committee members is also a member of this group, NUSC, in its continued attempts to achieve dialogue with the club, politely enquired if it could send a small representation to join their most recent meeting. This was an attempt to address independent supporter concerns that had been raised with us, i.e. problems with stewarding in the Leazes corner. To clarify NUSC invited itself to this meeting to address concerns other than those stemming from the running of the club. As a result of this positive dialogue it was agreed that a select number of NUSC representatives could attend these meetings in the future. “Their initial approach was not in the correct tone. They are a small group and they are charging a subscription fee which was a bit strange to us” We're slightly unsure of what tone Mr Llambias expected fans to take given the utter destruction his administration wrought upon this club in the early season. However we must state that our approach in writing to the club directly and in attempting direct communication has always been professional and organised. As for his comment that he finds it strange that we charge a “subscription fee”. Is this coming from the same club that introduced a “membership” scheme that provides little more benefits than being a season ticket holder used to? "They are a small group and given more credence than they deserve" The NUSC are a professionaly orgainsed and structured supporters group with a daily growing membership of die hard Newcastle United fans. Every single Newcastle fan deserves credence on their own. The NUSC are a credible collective voice for its members. “They are welcome to come along to our forums. That’s fine, they are coming on February 12 and there will be four or five of them”. This indeed appeared to be “a fact”. However within an hour of the interview going to print the club had emailed us to tell us that Derek was now unable to make the meeting and that as a result the meeting was "postponed". We hope that Derek can find the time to honour his comments soon. “We don’t want to talk about Kevin Keegan, which is an issue they will insist on talking about. Unfortunately, that’s not what the tone is.” Unfortunately this statement, above all, demonstrates how out of touch Derek Llambias and the entire Mike Ashley regime are with what it is fans are asking for. Kevin Keegan, although forever a legend at this club, is past history. Our rather more pressing concern is to establish how Mike Ashley intends to “drive the club forward” and reinforce how the fans of NUFC can and need to be a significant part of it, going forward. These (and others) are the serious questions we would like answers to, Mr Llambias. We look forward to hearing them from you in person whenever your schedule allows. We hope "the tone" of this response meets with your acceptance. So an NUSC committee member has been on the supporters panel and has been having regular contact with the club? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Reading the NUSC response there is clearly a negative feeling towards everything this regime are attempting. Irrespective of if it is beneficial or not. By the same accord its clear Llambias has a real distaste for the NUSC. They both need to hang up their differences if they want any form of success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Reading the NUSC response there is clearly a negative feeling towards everything this regime are attempting. Irrespective of if it is beneficial or not. By the same accord its clear Llambias has a real distaste for the NUSC. They both need to hang up their differences if they want any form of success. The thing is the club can quite easily afford to ignore NUSC, whereas NUSC can't afford to ignore the club, but NUSC are too stupid to realise this simple reality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'm surprised Llambias even acknowledged the NUSC considering the aggressive and hostile stance this group has taken against the club, not just against the owner personally but also in efforts to hit the club's income streams in the form of organised boycotts of club products. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'm surprised Llambias even acknowledged the NUSC The question was about NUSC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 From The Journal website: NUFC Q&A: the full list of questions put to Derek Llambias Feb 10 2009 By Matt McKenzie The Chronicle's Lee Ryder and The Journal's Luke Edwards were granted an exclusive interview with NUFC chief Derek Llambias last week. The first instalment appeared in the Chronicle today, for part two see tomorrow's Journal. More will follow in Wednesday's Chronicle and Thursday's Journal. Here is the full list of questions Luke and Lee put to the club: COMMUNICATION Can you offer any explanation as to why there has been a lack of communication from the club and owner. But particularly during the time when Kevin Keegan departed the club? Why was there no press conference/ statement from the club when Keegan left the club? Why did you never follow the example set by Chris Mort who communicated with the fans? Why can’t Mike Ashley talk to the fans in a fans forum (such as the NUSC) or speak directly to the local press regarding his plans for the club? Will you be improving the PR with the fans by communicating regularly through the local media? Can you explain why Mr Ashley completely ignored a request from NUSC to meet in a location of his choice to liase with fans? Does this interview signal a change in management style which will keep the fans informed as to which direction the club is heading? MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE What exactly does Dennis Wise do and will he be staying? If Mike Ashley cares about the club and listens to the fans why didn’t he reinstate Keegan and get rid of Wise? Was employing Wise the biggest mistake you made? - a manager should never have players forced upon him. Are there any plans to abolish the two-tier continental style management structure - as Spurs have - as it is not working? Would Mike consider re-appointing Chris Mort as chairman? How can you justify running a company from London when the company’s head office and entire operation is based in Newcastle? Can you please detail the current management structure at NUFC and the job descriptions of Dennis Wise, Mike Ashley and yourself? You are always sat on your own at matches. Do you not have any friends? Given your background in the entertainment industry, Derek, how do you think this makes you qualified to run one of the biggest clubs in the world? TRANSFERS Do you think the lack of money spent in the transfer window will cost you in the long run with relegation a real possibility? Is it true the entire first team squad was available for transfer during the summer window? Why bring in Keegan and then not back him with transfer funds? How can Mike Ashley claim to care about the club when he refuses to invest in players. His net spend is just £2.1million? How do you account for making a profit in the last transfer window of nearly £8m when it was blatantly obvious the squad needed to be strengthened? During the transfer window why didn’t the Shay Given deal proceed on the condition Michael Johnson came the other way? And did you honestly believe Sunderland would sell Kieran Richardson? It was clear to everyone you needed to increase the squad size during the transfer window to avoid relegation, why was everything left until the last minute? With Mark Viduka and Michael Owen looking likely to leave in the summer why have we not purchased a striker during the transfer window? Who signed Xisco and why? What happened to the James Milner cash? Geordies can handle the truth. Is there any money for transfers or not? Who has the final say on transfers, ingoing or outgoing, Wise or Keegan/Kinnear? At this moment in time is the club self-sustainable or is there pressure to sell players to bring money in? Sebastien Bassong and Jonas Gutierrez have been good signings to be fair, but will they still be at Newcastle next season given the current trend of selling our best players? VISION FOR THE FUTURE Many fans believe you are destroying NUFC. Discuss How do you respond to Shay Given’s criticism? What are the long-term plans for NUFC – if there are any? What is your current vision for NUFC and how do you plan to achieve this? Where do you see Newcastle United in five years time and how are we going to get there? Why are Newcastle fans treated with such contempt by you and Mike? How confident are you about escaping relegation and is there a plan in place if that disaster happens? When you were trying to sell the club did anyone get as far as due diligence? Is it true you and Mike were drinking in a bar in Dubai instead of meeting with a potential buyer? Has there been any interest in the club since Mike took it off the market? Do you accept you have made mistakes in how the club has been run? Do you apologise for the upset you have caused with your actions and decisions? SEASON TICKETS I’ve paid for my season ticket for three years after being sold the Keegan dream. Can I get a refund on the remaining two years? What would you say to anybody who is considering giving up their season ticket and what are the incentives to come back in August? Given the fact attendances are down are you still looking at expanding the stadium? Why were senior and disabled season tickets raised by 20%? In recent games, such as the Hull City FA Cup replay, there have been yet more complaints about heavy handed stewarding for incidents as trivial as standing up when the team gets near the goal. Is this something you are looking into because it is bad customer service? JOE KINNEAR Now the club is off the market is it not time to look for a good, young manager? It was made clear to fans at the time of Joe Kinnear’s appointment that he was only here to steady the ship so why have you offered him a two-year contract? Has Joe been offered a two year contract? If so why when the majority of fans do no think he is the man to take us forward? If its been posted I will delete the above Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 They've made a pretty obvious shift towards that IMO, before this latest statement. In my opinion they haven't, I can't remember them discussing the comments made by anybody who wasn't anti-Ashley, they went straight to the next person. I've listened to what they put out onto the internet and they didn't appear to debate anything which wasn't against Ashley, Llambias or Wise. You've posted something from Peasepud, he isn't even adult enough to mention the name of Llambias without having a childish dig at him and that is pathetic from a committee member of a group calling themselves a supporters club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 From The Journal website: NUFC Q&A: the full list of questions put to Derek Llambias Feb 10 2009 By Matt McKenzie The Chronicle's Lee Ryder and The Journal's Luke Edwards were granted an exclusive interview with NUFC chief Derek Llambias last week. The first instalment appeared in the Chronicle today, for part two see tomorrow's Journal. More will follow in Wednesday's Chronicle and Thursday's Journal. Here is the full list of questions Luke and Lee put to the club: COMMUNICATION Can you offer any explanation as to why there has been a lack of communication from the club and owner. But particularly during the time when Kevin Keegan departed the club? Why was there no press conference/ statement from the club when Keegan left the club? Why did you never follow the example set by Chris Mort who communicated with the fans? Why cant Mike Ashley talk to the fans in a fans forum (such as the NUSC) or speak directly to the local press regarding his plans for the club? Will you be improving the PR with the fans by communicating regularly through the local media? Can you explain why Mr Ashley completely ignored a request from NUSC to meet in a location of his choice to liase with fans? Does this interview signal a change in management style which will keep the fans informed as to which direction the club is heading? MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE What exactly does Dennis Wise do and will he be staying? If Mike Ashley cares about the club and listens to the fans why didnt he reinstate Keegan and get rid of Wise? Was employing Wise the biggest mistake you made? - a manager should never have players forced upon him. Are there any plans to abolish the two-tier continental style management structure - as Spurs have - as it is not working? Would Mike consider re-appointing Chris Mort as chairman? How can you justify running a company from London when the companys head office and entire operation is based in Newcastle? Can you please detail the current management structure at NUFC and the job descriptions of Dennis Wise, Mike Ashley and yourself? You are always sat on your own at matches. Do you not have any friends? Given your background in the entertainment industry, Derek, how do you think this makes you qualified to run one of the biggest clubs in the world? TRANSFERS Do you think the lack of money spent in the transfer window will cost you in the long run with relegation a real possibility? Is it true the entire first team squad was available for transfer during the summer window? Why bring in Keegan and then not back him with transfer funds? How can Mike Ashley claim to care about the club when he refuses to invest in players. His net spend is just £2.1million? How do you account for making a profit in the last transfer window of nearly £8m when it was blatantly obvious the squad needed to be strengthened? During the transfer window why didnt the Shay Given deal proceed on the condition Michael Johnson came the other way? And did you honestly believe Sunderland would sell Kieran Richardson? It was clear to everyone you needed to increase the squad size during the transfer window to avoid relegation, why was everything left until the last minute? With Mark Viduka and Michael Owen looking likely to leave in the summer why have we not purchased a striker during the transfer window? Who signed Xisco and why? What happened to the James Milner cash? Geordies can handle the truth. Is there any money for transfers or not? Who has the final say on transfers, ingoing or outgoing, Wise or Keegan/Kinnear? At this moment in time is the club self-sustainable or is there pressure to sell players to bring money in? Sebastien Bassong and Jonas Gutierrez have been good signings to be fair, but will they still be at Newcastle next season given the current trend of selling our best players? VISION FOR THE FUTURE Many fans believe you are destroying NUFC. Discuss How do you respond to Shay Givens criticism? What are the long-term plans for NUFC if there are any? What is your current vision for NUFC and how do you plan to achieve this? Where do you see Newcastle United in five years time and how are we going to get there? Why are Newcastle fans treated with such contempt by you and Mike? How confident are you about escaping relegation and is there a plan in place if that disaster happens? When you were trying to sell the club did anyone get as far as due diligence? Is it true you and Mike were drinking in a bar in Dubai instead of meeting with a potential buyer? Has there been any interest in the club since Mike took it off the market? Do you accept you have made mistakes in how the club has been run? Do you apologise for the upset you have caused with your actions and decisions? SEASON TICKETS Ive paid for my season ticket for three years after being sold the Keegan dream. Can I get a refund on the remaining two years? What would you say to anybody who is considering giving up their season ticket and what are the incentives to come back in August? Given the fact attendances are down are you still looking at expanding the stadium? Why were senior and disabled season tickets raised by 20%? In recent games, such as the Hull City FA Cup replay, there have been yet more complaints about heavy handed stewarding for incidents as trivial as standing up when the team gets near the goal. Is this something you are looking into because it is bad customer service? JOE KINNEAR Now the club is off the market is it not time to look for a good, young manager? It was made clear to fans at the time of Joe Kinnears appointment that he was only here to steady the ship so why have you offered him a two-year contract? Has Joe been offered a two year contract? If so why when the majority of fans do no think he is the man to take us forward? If its been posted I will delete the above Do you have a link for the above article? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 You are always sat on your own at matches. Do you not have any friends? I can't believe they put that to him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 From The Journal website: NUFC Q&A: the full list of questions put to Derek Llambias Feb 10 2009 By Matt McKenzie The Chronicle's Lee Ryder and The Journal's Luke Edwards were granted an exclusive interview with NUFC chief Derek Llambias last week. The first instalment appeared in the Chronicle today, for part two see tomorrow's Journal. More will follow in Wednesday's Chronicle and Thursday's Journal. Here is the full list of questions Luke and Lee put to the club: COMMUNICATION Can you offer any explanation as to why there has been a lack of communication from the club and owner. But particularly during the time when Kevin Keegan departed the club? Why was there no press conference/ statement from the club when Keegan left the club? Why did you never follow the example set by Chris Mort who communicated with the fans? Why can’t Mike Ashley talk to the fans in a fans forum (such as the NUSC) or speak directly to the local press regarding his plans for the club? Will you be improving the PR with the fans by communicating regularly through the local media? Can you explain why Mr Ashley completely ignored a request from NUSC to meet in a location of his choice to liase with fans? Does this interview signal a change in management style which will keep the fans informed as to which direction the club is heading? MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE What exactly does Dennis Wise do and will he be staying? If Mike Ashley cares about the club and listens to the fans why didn’t he reinstate Keegan and get rid of Wise? Was employing Wise the biggest mistake you made? - a manager should never have players forced upon him. Are there any plans to abolish the two-tier continental style management structure - as Spurs have - as it is not working? Would Mike consider re-appointing Chris Mort as chairman? How can you justify running a company from London when the company’s head office and entire operation is based in Newcastle? Can you please detail the current management structure at NUFC and the job descriptions of Dennis Wise, Mike Ashley and yourself? You are always sat on your own at matches. Do you not have any friends? Given your background in the entertainment industry, Derek, how do you think this makes you qualified to run one of the biggest clubs in the world? TRANSFERS Do you think the lack of money spent in the transfer window will cost you in the long run with relegation a real possibility? Is it true the entire first team squad was available for transfer during the summer window? Why bring in Keegan and then not back him with transfer funds? How can Mike Ashley claim to care about the club when he refuses to invest in players. His net spend is just £2.1million? How do you account for making a profit in the last transfer window of nearly £8m when it was blatantly obvious the squad needed to be strengthened? During the transfer window why didn’t the Shay Given deal proceed on the condition Michael Johnson came the other way? And did you honestly believe Sunderland would sell Kieran Richardson? It was clear to everyone you needed to increase the squad size during the transfer window to avoid relegation, why was everything left until the last minute? With Mark Viduka and Michael Owen looking likely to leave in the summer why have we not purchased a striker during the transfer window? Who signed Xisco and why? What happened to the James Milner cash? Geordies can handle the truth. Is there any money for transfers or not? Who has the final say on transfers, ingoing or outgoing, Wise or Keegan/Kinnear? At this moment in time is the club self-sustainable or is there pressure to sell players to bring money in? Sebastien Bassong and Jonas Gutierrez have been good signings to be fair, but will they still be at Newcastle next season given the current trend of selling our best players? VISION FOR THE FUTURE Many fans believe you are destroying NUFC. Discuss How do you respond to Shay Given’s criticism? What are the long-term plans for NUFC – if there are any? What is your current vision for NUFC and how do you plan to achieve this? Where do you see Newcastle United in five years time and how are we going to get there? Why are Newcastle fans treated with such contempt by you and Mike? How confident are you about escaping relegation and is there a plan in place if that disaster happens? When you were trying to sell the club did anyone get as far as due diligence? Is it true you and Mike were drinking in a bar in Dubai instead of meeting with a potential buyer? Has there been any interest in the club since Mike took it off the market? Do you accept you have made mistakes in how the club has been run? Do you apologise for the upset you have caused with your actions and decisions? SEASON TICKETS I’ve paid for my season ticket for three years after being sold the Keegan dream. Can I get a refund on the remaining two years? What would you say to anybody who is considering giving up their season ticket and what are the incentives to come back in August? Given the fact attendances are down are you still looking at expanding the stadium? Why were senior and disabled season tickets raised by 20%? In recent games, such as the Hull City FA Cup replay, there have been yet more complaints about heavy handed stewarding for incidents as trivial as standing up when the team gets near the goal. Is this something you are looking into because it is bad customer service? JOE KINNEAR Now the club is off the market is it not time to look for a good, young manager? It was made clear to fans at the time of Joe Kinnear’s appointment that he was only here to steady the ship so why have you offered him a two-year contract? Has Joe been offered a two year contract? If so why when the majority of fans do no think he is the man to take us forward? If its been posted I will delete the above Do you have a link for the above article? Here you go: http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/nufc-question-and-answer/nufc-question-and-answer-news/2009/02/10/nufc-q-a-the-full-list-of-questions-put-to-derek-llambias-61634-22899738/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I’ve paid for my season ticket for three years after being sold the Keegan dream. Can I get a refund on the remaining two years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 See my example above, I just know that people like Rich - as usual - will ignore it because it doesn't suit his "opinion". Like his mate. I did actually agree with you if you read it again You do have a nasty habit of looking at everything in "black" or "white", though, which was the follow-up point... and even that's being kind when I'd best most would only grant you the former. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 From The Journal website: NUFC Q&A: the full list of questions put to Derek Llambias Feb 10 2009 By Matt McKenzie The Chronicle's Lee Ryder and The Journal's Luke Edwards were granted an exclusive interview with NUFC chief Derek Llambias last week. The first instalment appeared in the Chronicle today, for part two see tomorrow's Journal. More will follow in Wednesday's Chronicle and Thursday's Journal. Here is the full list of questions Luke and Lee put to the club: COMMUNICATION Can you offer any explanation as to why there has been a lack of communication from the club and owner. But particularly during the time when Kevin Keegan departed the club? Why was there no press conference/ statement from the club when Keegan left the club? Why did you never follow the example set by Chris Mort who communicated with the fans? Why cant Mike Ashley talk to the fans in a fans forum (such as the NUSC) or speak directly to the local press regarding his plans for the club? Will you be improving the PR with the fans by communicating regularly through the local media? Can you explain why Mr Ashley completely ignored a request from NUSC to meet in a location of his choice to liase with fans? Does this interview signal a change in management style which will keep the fans informed as to which direction the club is heading? MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE What exactly does Dennis Wise do and will he be staying? If Mike Ashley cares about the club and listens to the fans why didnt he reinstate Keegan and get rid of Wise? Was employing Wise the biggest mistake you made? - a manager should never have players forced upon him. Are there any plans to abolish the two-tier continental style management structure - as Spurs have - as it is not working? Would Mike consider re-appointing Chris Mort as chairman? How can you justify running a company from London when the companys head office and entire operation is based in Newcastle? Can you please detail the current management structure at NUFC and the job descriptions of Dennis Wise, Mike Ashley and yourself? You are always sat on your own at matches. Do you not have any friends? Given your background in the entertainment industry, Derek, how do you think this makes you qualified to run one of the biggest clubs in the world? TRANSFERS Do you think the lack of money spent in the transfer window will cost you in the long run with relegation a real possibility? Is it true the entire first team squad was available for transfer during the summer window? Why bring in Keegan and then not back him with transfer funds? How can Mike Ashley claim to care about the club when he refuses to invest in players. His net spend is just £2.1million? How do you account for making a profit in the last transfer window of nearly £8m when it was blatantly obvious the squad needed to be strengthened? During the transfer window why didnt the Shay Given deal proceed on the condition Michael Johnson came the other way? And did you honestly believe Sunderland would sell Kieran Richardson? It was clear to everyone you needed to increase the squad size during the transfer window to avoid relegation, why was everything left until the last minute? With Mark Viduka and Michael Owen looking likely to leave in the summer why have we not purchased a striker during the transfer window? Who signed Xisco and why? What happened to the James Milner cash? Geordies can handle the truth. Is there any money for transfers or not? Who has the final say on transfers, ingoing or outgoing, Wise or Keegan/Kinnear? At this moment in time is the club self-sustainable or is there pressure to sell players to bring money in? Sebastien Bassong and Jonas Gutierrez have been good signings to be fair, but will they still be at Newcastle next season given the current trend of selling our best players? VISION FOR THE FUTURE Many fans believe you are destroying NUFC. Discuss How do you respond to Shay Givens criticism? What are the long-term plans for NUFC if there are any? What is your current vision for NUFC and how do you plan to achieve this? Where do you see Newcastle United in five years time and how are we going to get there? Why are Newcastle fans treated with such contempt by you and Mike? How confident are you about escaping relegation and is there a plan in place if that disaster happens? When you were trying to sell the club did anyone get as far as due diligence? Is it true you and Mike were drinking in a bar in Dubai instead of meeting with a potential buyer? Has there been any interest in the club since Mike took it off the market? Do you accept you have made mistakes in how the club has been run? Do you apologise for the upset you have caused with your actions and decisions? SEASON TICKETS Ive paid for my season ticket for three years after being sold the Keegan dream. Can I get a refund on the remaining two years? What would you say to anybody who is considering giving up their season ticket and what are the incentives to come back in August? Given the fact attendances are down are you still looking at expanding the stadium? Why were senior and disabled season tickets raised by 20%? In recent games, such as the Hull City FA Cup replay, there have been yet more complaints about heavy handed stewarding for incidents as trivial as standing up when the team gets near the goal. Is this something you are looking into because it is bad customer service? JOE KINNEAR Now the club is off the market is it not time to look for a good, young manager? It was made clear to fans at the time of Joe Kinnears appointment that he was only here to steady the ship so why have you offered him a two-year contract? Has Joe been offered a two year contract? If so why when the majority of fans do no think he is the man to take us forward? If its been posted I will delete the above Do you have a link for the above article? Here you go: http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/nufc-question-and-answer/nufc-question-and-answer-news/2009/02/10/nufc-q-a-the-full-list-of-questions-put-to-derek-llambias-61634-22899738/ Cheers. I don't remember either the Journal or the Chronice publishing any questions regarding the employment of Bruce or Ken Shepherd when Freddie was Chairman but that might be because these issues were met by a "No Comment" response. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Cheers. I don't remember either the Journal or the Chronice publishing any questions regarding the employment of Bruce or Ken Shepherd when Freddie was Chairman but that might be because these issues were met by a "No Comment" response. The questions which you mention could be in the Journal tomorrow, we'll have to wait and see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Having listened to the meeting they quite clearly remain a one-issue protest group, everything else they supposedly do it simply window dressing designed to allow them to pass themselves off as a genuine supporters' group. Don't get me wrong, there's obviously some people (Tom for example) who have genuine intentions to work towards building something, but the majority of the people involved are only interested in one thing and the "leadership" appear to be mainly motivated by ego. There's little to no considered thought gone into nearly everything they've done so far, they don't even know what they stand for, for fuck's sake, and they're organising a rally to promote, protest, highlight... ...erm, they're organising a rally for some reason - fuck knows why, they don't seem to. Agree, good post! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Interesting to read the comments from Derek - but remember lads that the club has indulged in plenty of smoke and mirrors since last summer - these interviews will be no different IMO. There is a saying that 'it's best to hide a lie between two truths' - up for you's to decide as to whether he is being honest or not. I remain sceptical and urge caution when taking these answers as fact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crack Head Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 They've made a pretty obvious shift towards that IMO, before this latest statement. In my opinion they haven't, I can't remember them discussing the comments made by anybody who wasn't anti-Ashley, they went straight to the next person. I've listened to what they put out onto the internet and they didn't appear to debate anything which wasn't against Ashley, Llambias or Wise. You've posted something from Peasepud, he isn't even adult enough to mention the name of Llambias without having a childish dig at him and that is pathetic from a committee member of a group calling themselves a supporters club. That childish dig just made me think they sound like a bunch of school kids trying to protest against a mean headmaster. School kids who think they have the power because their dad's tax pays the headmaster's wages. I thought the NUSC was a great idea in principle, but the execution of it has just left me cold. They don't seem to represent me, or any supporter I know. I hope they become something I can get behind in the future. However, like politics, I guess it's always the twats who want to/think they can represent you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 The other parts of the interview look like they'll be significantly more interesting. That one about friends Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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