Nobody Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 In the Chron as well: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/08/05/ashley-to-be-advised-to-accept-barry-moat-bid-for-nufc-72703-24329156/ 8 seconds too slow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Is it at all strange that several significant news outlets - local and national - have picked up on one identical story? Or has Luke Edwards just been rabidly typing away at his keyboard as we speak, in light of the Times' potential breakthrough? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think Moat is overly wealthy, I'd presume his brother will also be involved, but that would probably be the Bruce Shepherd equivalent. Not sure he's got the money and that the club will probably have to remain on the business model that Ashley had us on, only without the managerial chaos and DOFs and all that. He's going to need to know what he's doing and how to make the club a success. Otherwise we have a Southampton situation where he haemorrages money and get held to ransom by a Rupert Lowe (Freddy Shepherd), sells up only for Shepherd unable to do any better. Have you even read the story? We don't know if there is a consortium involved yet, or the extent to which they are providing the backing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 the former United skipper insisted he was "relaxed" about the situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 The Ronny must be pretty trusting of the source to have put it up already. I still think this has come directly from Harris, and might be a deliberate leak to push up the offer from another bidder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think Moat is overly wealthy, I'd presume his brother will also be involved, but that would probably be the Bruce Shepherd equivalent. Not sure he's got the money and that the club will probably have to remain on the business model that Ashley had us on, only without the managerial chaos and DOFs and all that. He's going to need to know what he's doing and how to make the club a success. Otherwise we have a Southampton situation where he haemorrages money and get held to ransom by a Rupert Lowe (Freddy Shepherd), sells up only for Shepherd unable to do any better. Ashley's "business model"!? Any credibility you had ended there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 NEWCASTLE United's determination to capture the next generation of Alan Shearers - and look after its young fans - has been given a major endorsement by the club's corporate supporters. Leading local businessman Barry Moat is so impressed with owner Mike Ashley's blueprint for the future that he has already committed to renewing his executive box at St. James' Park for a further five years. United will reap increased revenues from executive boxes and corporate hospitality packages sold in two and five-year packages from the 2008/09 season onwards. And the Club will use the extra finance to further develop its Academy infrastructure and take every step to ensure the best local youngsters aren't missed, so avoiding past mistakes when talent such as Alan Shearer and Michael Carrick were missed. The monies generated from corporate sales will help the Club expand the Family Enclosure at St. James' Park to almost treble its previous size. The new Family Enclosure - where season ticket prices have been cut by £50 to just £300 for adults and by £30 to only £100 for children - will be situated on Level 7 of the Milburn Stand. Those corporate fans like Mr Moat who have renewed for 2008/09 will have their names added to a new Family Enclosure 'Roll of Honour' to acknowledge the support they have given the Club. Mr Moat said: "As a lifelong Newcastle United fan I am delighted to support the Club's new initiatives of investing in the Academy and enabling more young fans in the region to see their heroes play. "Hopefully some of those young fans will be the heroes of tomorrow. "It's vital for a club like Newcastle United to make sure it recruits the best young footballers at an early age and encourages them to develop their full potential. "Knowing that I can help the Academy as well as projects like the increased Family Enclosure is a huge incentive to continue backing the Club and I hope others will feel the same." United vice-chairman Derek Llambias added: "It's fantastic that people like Barry have shown their backing for the direction the Club is taking by signing a five-year corporate contract. "Newcastle United is eager to develop the stars of the future in the north east and, just as importantly, keep St. James' Park open to the young fans too." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think Moat is overly wealthy, I'd presume his brother will also be involved, but that would probably be the Bruce Shepherd equivalent. Not sure he's got the money and that the club will probably have to remain on the business model that Ashley had us on, only without the managerial chaos and DOFs and all that. He's going to need to know what he's doing and how to make the club a success. Otherwise we have a Southampton situation where he haemorrages money and get held to ransom by a Rupert Lowe (Freddy Shepherd), sells up only for Shepherd unable to do any better. Ashley's "business model"!? Any credibility you had ended there. You should try trawling through his post history then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Shearer, who is on holiday in Portugal, was unavailable for comment although sources close to the former United skipper insisted he was "relaxed" about the situation. We could do with some of that here..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 the former United skipper insisted he was "relaxed" about the situation. http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/01_02/ShearerBeachBIG2_468x269.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J7 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think Moat is overly wealthy, I'd presume his brother will also be involved, but that would probably be the Bruce Shepherd equivalent. Not sure he's got the money and that the club will probably have to remain on the business model that Ashley had us on, only without the managerial chaos and DOFs and all that. He's going to need to know what he's doing and how to make the club a success. Otherwise we have a Southampton situation where he haemorrages money and get held to ransom by a Rupert Lowe (Freddy Shepherd), sells up only for Shepherd unable to do any better. Have you even read the story? We don't know if there is a consortium involved yet, or the extent to which they are providing the backing. If we are to believe the story, then we know there is a consortium involved: "Moat's offer, which is understood to include significant financial backing from American parties, is due to be named as the preferred bid by merchant bank Seymour Pierce in the next 48 hours" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Is it at all strange that several significant news outlets - local and national - have picked up on one identical story? Or has Luke Edwards just been rabidly typing away at his keyboard as we speak, in light of the Times' potential breakthrough? Don't forget Lovejoy's ITK info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 NEWCASTLE United's determination to capture the next generation of Alan Shearers - and look after its young fans - has been given a major endorsement by the club's corporate supporters. Leading local businessman Barry Moat is so impressed with owner Mike Ashley's blueprint for the future that he has already committed to renewing his executive box at St. James' Park for a further five years. United will reap increased revenues from executive boxes and corporate hospitality packages sold in two and five-year packages from the 2008/09 season onwards. And the Club will use the extra finance to further develop its Academy infrastructure and take every step to ensure the best local youngsters aren't missed, so avoiding past mistakes when talent such as Alan Shearer and Michael Carrick were missed. The monies generated from corporate sales will help the Club expand the Family Enclosure at St. James' Park to almost treble its previous size. The new Family Enclosure - where season ticket prices have been cut by £50 to just £300 for adults and by £30 to only £100 for children - will be situated on Level 7 of the Milburn Stand. Those corporate fans like Mr Moat who have renewed for 2008/09 will have their names added to a new Family Enclosure 'Roll of Honour' to acknowledge the support they have given the Club. Mr Moat said: "As a lifelong Newcastle United fan I am delighted to support the Club's new initiatives of investing in the Academy and enabling more young fans in the region to see their heroes play. "Hopefully some of those young fans will be the heroes of tomorrow. "It's vital for a club like Newcastle United to make sure it recruits the best young footballers at an early age and encourages them to develop their full potential. "Knowing that I can help the Academy as well as projects like the increased Family Enclosure is a huge incentive to continue backing the Club and I hope others will feel the same." United vice-chairman Derek Llambias added: "It's fantastic that people like Barry have shown their backing for the direction the Club is taking by signing a five-year corporate contract. "Newcastle United is eager to develop the stars of the future in the north east and, just as importantly, keep St. James' Park open to the young fans too." Shit, so he's thick as mince aswell then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaAltieri Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think Moat is overly wealthy, I'd presume his brother will also be involved, but that would probably be the Bruce Shepherd equivalent. Not sure he's got the money and that the club will probably have to remain on the business model that Ashley had us on, only without the managerial chaos and DOFs and all that. He's going to need to know what he's doing and how to make the club a success. Otherwise we have a Southampton situation where he haemorrages money and get held to ransom by a Rupert Lowe (Freddy Shepherd), sells up only for Shepherd unable to do any better. Have you even read the story? We don't know if there is a consortium involved yet, or the extent to which they are providing the backing. Fucking hell... didn't you buy the Iranian Manboob story hook, line and sinker? ... now the Chronicle and The Times have a story, supposedly leaked from SP, with a bit of logic to it... NOW is the time you choose to be sceptical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Is it wrong that this news has given me a boner? This made me lol. "So I'd like to know where, you got the money Said I'd like to know where, you got the money To rock the boat, don't rock the moat baby Rock the boat, don't tip the moat over Rock the boat, don't rock the moat baby Rock the moooooooooat" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Tbf Yorkie most people (myself included) thought at the time Ashley did have the right motives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think Moat is overly wealthy, I'd presume his brother will also be involved, but that would probably be the Bruce Shepherd equivalent. Not sure he's got the money and that the club will probably have to remain on the business model that Ashley had us on, only without the managerial chaos and DOFs and all that. He's going to need to know what he's doing and how to make the club a success. Otherwise we have a Southampton situation where he haemorrages money and get held to ransom by a Rupert Lowe (Freddy Shepherd), sells up only for Shepherd unable to do any better. Ashley's "business model"!? Any credibility you had ended there. His long term business model was always buy them cheap, give them a platform then flog them off to a better team. He might be around to do that for Bassong, but didn't stick around long enough to carry out the rest of his business model as bad decisions put him in a bad situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Leading local businessman Barry Moat is so impressed with owner Mike Ashley's blueprint for the future that he has already committed to renewing his executive box at St. James' Park for a further five years. Shit, so he's thick as mince aswell then. Moat probably wants Ashley to stay as a chairman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Tbf Yorkie most people (myself included) thought at the time Ashley did have the right motives. Samesies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Leading local businessman Barry Moat is so impressed with owner Mike Ashley's blueprint for the future that he has already committed to renewing his executive box at St. James' Park for a further five years. s***, so he's thick as mince aswell then. Moat probably wants Ashley to stay as a chairman Isnt Lambias the Chairman ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That was just after the end of last season, James. Things looked pretty fucking rosy then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think Moat is overly wealthy, I'd presume his brother will also be involved, but that would probably be the Bruce Shepherd equivalent. Not sure he's got the money and that the club will probably have to remain on the business model that Ashley had us on, only without the managerial chaos and DOFs and all that. He's going to need to know what he's doing and how to make the club a success. Otherwise we have a Southampton situation where he haemorrages money and get held to ransom by a Rupert Lowe (Freddy Shepherd), sells up only for Shepherd unable to do any better. Have you even read the story? We don't know if there is a consortium involved yet, or the extent to which they are providing the backing. Fucking hell... didn't you buy the Iranian Manboob story hook, line and sinker? ... now the Chronicle and The Times have a story, supposedly leaked from SP, with a bit of logic to it... NOW is the time you choose to be sceptical. James & logic? You having a laugh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That was just after the end of last season, James. Things looked pretty fucking rosy then. I wasn't using it to justify any point I was making, more that it was the only place you can find him quoted talking about NUFC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Leading local businessman Barry Moat is so impressed with owner Mike Ashley's blueprint for the future that he has already committed to renewing his executive box at St. James' Park for a further five years. s***, so he's thick as mince aswell then. Moat probably wants Ashley to stay as a chairman Isnt Lambias the Chairman ? And? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think Moat is overly wealthy, I'd presume his brother will also be involved, but that would probably be the Bruce Shepherd equivalent. Not sure he's got the money and that the club will probably have to remain on the business model that Ashley had us on, only without the managerial chaos and DOFs and all that. He's going to need to know what he's doing and how to make the club a success. Otherwise we have a Southampton situation where he haemorrages money and get held to ransom by a Rupert Lowe (Freddy Shepherd), sells up only for Shepherd unable to do any better. I've got no problem with that. There shouldn't be any problem running this club on revenue as far as I can see. The club generates huge sums of money in comparison to the massive majority of its competitors (in a different world to a club like Southampton). All we've ever needed is someone to run things well, for instance not put us in a position were we have the 5th highest wage bill in the country when we're regularly finishing lower mid table. Outside money would be nice (and the article does say he has U.S backing) but its not a neccesity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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