Guest Thomo Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Barry Moat talks with Newcastle United close to final phase The Newcastle United owner, Mike Ashley, is expected to take the club off the market if takeover talks with Tyneside businessman Barry Moat break down this week. By Rob Stewart Published: 7:30AM BST 10 Aug 2009 Money men: Mike Ashley is pinning his hopes on selling to Barry Moat. The sports retail tycoon is pinning his hopes on selling the club to Moat and his return from holiday in Hawaii at the weekend could now give the negotiations a timely boost as they reach a delicate stage. Moat, a close friend of Alan Shearer, who managed the side at the end of last season, has been identified by Telegraph Sport as the front-runner for the club but so far he has not been able to strike a deal with Ashley. A source close to the talks said that Moat has followed up with several offers and is one of a number of “serious” parties. The source added: “Ashley has been stamping his feet saying he wants to get a sale done but the reality is that he’s not accepted an offer yet. “Moat would be a good buyer of the club. He has the right backing but nothing has happened because Ashley has not accepted an offer. Now they are trying to get to a point where there is an offer that Ashley either accepts or rejects. With just three weeks of the window left something needs to be done this week.” Ashley has hired investment banker Keith Harris to sell the club on his behalf but the £100 million price tag he placed on St James’ Park has not been met. “He’ll struggle to get anyone to meet the £100 million,” the source said. “The price range is between £70 million and £90 million but that’s dependent on him slashing the wage bill by getting rid of more big earners.” Former Leeds manager David O’Leary has emerged as a candidate for the vacant Newcastle job, though he has apparently not even been sounded out about the position. If Ashley retains control, he is expected to ask O’Leary or another experienced manager such as Alan Curbishley, formerly of West Ham, to take the reins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Yeah, the articles are probably going to be more believable than your last batch of claims. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Barry Moat talks with Newcastle United close to final phase The Newcastle United owner, Mike Ashley, is expected to take the club off the market if takeover talks with Tyneside businessman Barry Moat break down this week. By Rob Stewart Published: 7:30AM BST 10 Aug 2009 Money men: Mike Ashley is pinning his hopes on selling to Barry Moat. The sports retail tycoon is pinning his hopes on selling the club to Moat and his return from holiday in Hawaii at the weekend could now give the negotiations a timely boost as they reach a delicate stage. Moat, a close friend of Alan Shearer, who managed the side at the end of last season, has been identified by Telegraph Sport as the front-runner for the club but so far he has not been able to strike a deal with Ashley. A source close to the talks said that Moat has followed up with several offers and is one of a number of “serious” parties. The source added: “Ashley has been stamping his feet saying he wants to get a sale done but the reality is that he’s not accepted an offer yet. “Moat would be a good buyer of the club. He has the right backing but nothing has happened because Ashley has not accepted an offer. Now they are trying to get to a point where there is an offer that Ashley either accepts or rejects. With just three weeks of the window left something needs to be done this week.” Ashley has hired investment banker Keith Harris to sell the club on his behalf but the £100 million price tag he placed on St James’ Park has not been met. “He’ll struggle to get anyone to meet the £100 million,” the source said. “The price range is between £70 million and £90 million but that’s dependent on him slashing the wage bill by getting rid of more big earners.” Former Leeds manager David O’Leary has emerged as a candidate for the vacant Newcastle job, though he has apparently not even been sounded out about the position. If Ashley retains control, he is expected to ask O’Leary or another experienced manager such as Alan Curbishley, formerly of West Ham, to take the reins. and yet you'd think if you were interested in buying something for a certain price and the person selling was meanwhile disposing of bits of it you might well alter your offer price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Barry Moat talks with Newcastle United close to final phase The Newcastle United owner, Mike Ashley, is expected to take the club off the market if takeover talks with Tyneside businessman Barry Moat break down this week. By Rob Stewart Published: 7:30AM BST 10 Aug 2009 Money men: Mike Ashley is pinning his hopes on selling to Barry Moat. The sports retail tycoon is pinning his hopes on selling the club to Moat and his return from holiday in Hawaii at the weekend could now give the negotiations a timely boost as they reach a delicate stage. Moat, a close friend of Alan Shearer, who managed the side at the end of last season, has been identified by Telegraph Sport as the front-runner for the club but so far he has not been able to strike a deal with Ashley. A source close to the talks said that Moat has followed up with several offers and is one of a number of “serious” parties. The source added: “Ashley has been stamping his feet saying he wants to get a sale done but the reality is that he’s not accepted an offer yet. “Moat would be a good buyer of the club. He has the right backing but nothing has happened because Ashley has not accepted an offer. Now they are trying to get to a point where there is an offer that Ashley either accepts or rejects. With just three weeks of the window left something needs to be done this week.” Ashley has hired investment banker Keith Harris to sell the club on his behalf but the £100 million price tag he placed on St James’ Park has not been met. “He’ll struggle to get anyone to meet the £100 million,” the source said. “The price range is between £70 million and £90 million but that’s dependent on him slashing the wage bill by getting rid of more big earners.” Former Leeds manager David O’Leary has emerged as a candidate for the vacant Newcastle job, though he has apparently not even been sounded out about the position. If Ashley retains control, he is expected to ask O’Leary or another experienced manager such as Alan Curbishley, formerly of West Ham, to take the reins. and yet you'd think if you were interested in buying something for a certain price and the person selling was meanwhile disposing of bits of it you might well alter your offer price. Maybe the sales were occurring to get the price to match the bid ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Barry Moat talks with Newcastle United close to final phase The Newcastle United owner, Mike Ashley, is expected to take the club off the market if takeover talks with Tyneside businessman Barry Moat break down this week. By Rob Stewart Published: 7:30AM BST 10 Aug 2009 Money men: Mike Ashley is pinning his hopes on selling to Barry Moat. The sports retail tycoon is pinning his hopes on selling the club to Moat and his return from holiday in Hawaii at the weekend could now give the negotiations a timely boost as they reach a delicate stage. Moat, a close friend of Alan Shearer, who managed the side at the end of last season, has been identified by Telegraph Sport as the front-runner for the club but so far he has not been able to strike a deal with Ashley. A source close to the talks said that Moat has followed up with several offers and is one of a number of “serious” parties. The source added: “Ashley has been stamping his feet saying he wants to get a sale done but the reality is that he’s not accepted an offer yet. “Moat would be a good buyer of the club. He has the right backing but nothing has happened because Ashley has not accepted an offer. Now they are trying to get to a point where there is an offer that Ashley either accepts or rejects. With just three weeks of the window left something needs to be done this week.” Ashley has hired investment banker Keith Harris to sell the club on his behalf but the £100 million price tag he placed on St James’ Park has not been met. “He’ll struggle to get anyone to meet the £100 million,” the source said. “The price range is between £70 million and £90 million but that’s dependent on him slashing the wage bill by getting rid of more big earners.” Former Leeds manager David O’Leary has emerged as a candidate for the vacant Newcastle job, though he has apparently not even been sounded out about the position. If Ashley retains control, he is expected to ask O’Leary or another experienced manager such as Alan Curbishley, formerly of West Ham, to take the reins. and yet you'd think if you were interested in buying something for a certain price and the person selling was meanwhile disposing of bits of it you might well alter your offer price. Maybe the sales were occurring to get the price to match the bid ? only to the seller. a bit like offering to buy a car and trailer and the seller in the meantime sells the trailer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ItalianMagpie Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Barry Moat talks with Newcastle United close to final phase The Newcastle United owner, Mike Ashley, is expected to take the club off the market if takeover talks with Tyneside businessman Barry Moat break down this week. By Rob Stewart Published: 7:30AM BST 10 Aug 2009 Money men: Mike Ashley is pinning his hopes on selling to Barry Moat. The sports retail tycoon is pinning his hopes on selling the club to Moat and his return from holiday in Hawaii at the weekend could now give the negotiations a timely boost as they reach a delicate stage. Moat, a close friend of Alan Shearer, who managed the side at the end of last season, has been identified by Telegraph Sport as the front-runner for the club but so far he has not been able to strike a deal with Ashley. A source close to the talks said that Moat has followed up with several offers and is one of a number of “serious” parties. The source added: “Ashley has been stamping his feet saying he wants to get a sale done but the reality is that he’s not accepted an offer yet. “Moat would be a good buyer of the club. He has the right backing but nothing has happened because Ashley has not accepted an offer. Now they are trying to get to a point where there is an offer that Ashley either accepts or rejects. With just three weeks of the window left something needs to be done this week.” Ashley has hired investment banker Keith Harris to sell the club on his behalf but the £100 million price tag he placed on St James’ Park has not been met. “He’ll struggle to get anyone to meet the £100 million,” the source said. “The price range is between £70 million and £90 million but that’s dependent on him slashing the wage bill by getting rid of more big earners.” Former Leeds manager David O’Leary has emerged as a candidate for the vacant Newcastle job, though he has apparently not even been sounded out about the position. If Ashley retains control, he is expected to ask O’Leary or another experienced manager such as Alan Curbishley, formerly of West Ham, to take the reins. and yet you'd think if you were interested in buying something for a certain price and the person selling was meanwhile disposing of bits of it you might well alter your offer price. Maybe the sales were occurring to get the price to match the bid ? It looks like that now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Barry Moat talks with Newcastle United close to final phase The Newcastle United owner, Mike Ashley, is expected to take the club off the market if takeover talks with Tyneside businessman Barry Moat break down this week. By Rob Stewart Published: 7:30AM BST 10 Aug 2009 Money men: Mike Ashley is pinning his hopes on selling to Barry Moat. The sports retail tycoon is pinning his hopes on selling the club to Moat and his return from holiday in Hawaii at the weekend could now give the negotiations a timely boost as they reach a delicate stage. Moat, a close friend of Alan Shearer, who managed the side at the end of last season, has been identified by Telegraph Sport as the front-runner for the club but so far he has not been able to strike a deal with Ashley. A source close to the talks said that Moat has followed up with several offers and is one of a number of “serious” parties. The source added: “Ashley has been stamping his feet saying he wants to get a sale done but the reality is that he’s not accepted an offer yet. “Moat would be a good buyer of the club. He has the right backing but nothing has happened because Ashley has not accepted an offer. Now they are trying to get to a point where there is an offer that Ashley either accepts or rejects. With just three weeks of the window left something needs to be done this week.” Ashley has hired investment banker Keith Harris to sell the club on his behalf but the £100 million price tag he placed on St James’ Park has not been met. “He’ll struggle to get anyone to meet the £100 million,” the source said. “The price range is between £70 million and £90 million but that’s dependent on him slashing the wage bill by getting rid of more big earners.” Former Leeds manager David O’Leary has emerged as a candidate for the vacant Newcastle job, though he has apparently not even been sounded out about the position. If Ashley retains control, he is expected to ask O’Leary or another experienced manager such as Alan Curbishley, formerly of West Ham, to take the reins. God please be true (the bit about Moat obviously), although in theory even if the O'Leary stuff is true he shouldn't ever get near us if Moat takes over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thomo Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Iceman, that was a bit below the belt, I dont need to go into this again but if I was bullshitting any of you I wouldnt show my face back on here again, I was told information that Derek Lambais told heads of department on the day SBR died. I still to the day believe anything Iam told my my ITK, because most of the info he has told me has been correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Oh, and can we stop calling Ashley a "cockney wide-boy". It sounds fucking ridiculous. Fat bastard is a much more apt name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrSundlofer Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I dont need to go into this again but if I was bullshitting any of you I wouldnt show my face back on here again, I was told information that Derek Lambais told heads of department on the day SBR died. I still to the day believe anything Iam told my my ITK, because most of the info he has told me has been correct. One week ago you wrote: "By the way, Geremi will be going to Beksitas, should be done this week" And: "as will the Beye (Aston Villa or Hull)" proved to be correct but It was al over the press! And: "I also stated yesterday that it looks like Bassong will probably go to Man City for £15 mill. All of the above is information told by my ITK." "My original post said Tuesday/Wednesday, dont give up, it will happen." - From last Tuesday... A lot of things you are saying is already in the papers! I read yesterday it was 2 consortiums ready to buy Newcastle.. and today you write: "All I know which is concrete is , that they are speaking to two consortiums, UAE and USA (with Moat)". Getting tired of this. But, hope you are right boy!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I dont need to go into this again but if I was bullshitting any of you I wouldnt show my face back on here again, I was told information that Derek Lambais told heads of department on the day SBR died. I still to the day believe anything Iam told my my ITK, because most of the info he has told me has been correct. One week ago you wrote: "By the way, Geremi will be going to Beksitas, should be done this week" And: "as will the Beye (Aston Villa or Hull)" proved to be correct but It was al over the press! And: "I also stated yesterday that it looks like Bassong will probably go to Man City for £15 mill. All of the above is information told by my ITK." "My original post said Tuesday/Wednesday, dont give up, it will happen." - From last Tuesday... A lot of things you are saying is already in the papers! I read yesterday it was 2 consortiums ready to buy Newcastle.. and today you write: "All I know which is concrete is , that they are speaking to two consortiums, UAE and USA (with Moat)". Getting tired of this. But, hope you are right boy!! Didn't your ITK (a player, no less) say we'd be taken over last week? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howaythelads Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Oh, and can we stop calling Ashley a "cockney wide-boy". It sounds fucking ridiculous. Fat bastard is a much more apt name. No. A concession might be "fat bastard cockney wide-boy" though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vincent V Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Iceman, that was a bit below the belt, I dont need to go into this again but if I was bullshitting any of you I wouldnt show my face back on here again, I was told information that Derek Lambais told heads of department on the day SBR died. I still to the day believe anything Iam told my my ITK, because most of the info he has told me has been correct. You need to provide some evidence that you are not just making this shit up and as of yet you have failed to do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Worse than "Martin Jol" tbh... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howaythelads Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 How the hell can I prove I have a ITK you idiot, how can anyone prove they have an ITK, I know some people dont believe me but I think some do and people are just going to have to trust me that I know someone at the club and Iam told information. The problem with anything at the moment with the club is it honestly changes every day. Nobody really knows which way Ashley is going to turn. All I know which is concrete is , that they are speaking to two consortiums, UAE and USA (with Moat) And unlike other things almost as large (like supertankers) the fat bastard cockney-wide boy Sunday market trader manages to turn very quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrSundlofer Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I dont need to go into this again but if I was bullshitting any of you I wouldnt show my face back on here again, I was told information that Derek Lambais told heads of department on the day SBR died. I still to the day believe anything Iam told my my ITK, because most of the info he has told me has been correct. One week ago you wrote: "By the way, Geremi will be going to Beksitas, should be done this week" And: "as will the Beye (Aston Villa or Hull)" proved to be correct but It was al over the press! And: "I also stated yesterday that it looks like Bassong will probably go to Man City for £15 mill. All of the above is information told by my ITK." "My original post said Tuesday/Wednesday, dont give up, it will happen." - From last Tuesday... A lot of things you are saying is already in the papers! I read yesterday it was 2 consortiums ready to buy Newcastle.. and today you write: "All I know which is concrete is , that they are speaking to two consortiums, UAE and USA (with Moat)". Getting tired of this. But, hope you are right boy!! Didn't your ITK (a player, no less) say we'd be taken over last week? That the takeover was close, yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Iceman, that was a bit below the belt, I dont need to go into this again but if I was bullshitting any of you I wouldnt show my face back on here again, I was told information that Derek Lambais told heads of department on the day SBR died. I still to the day believe anything Iam told my my ITK, because most of the info he has told me has been correct. That's all well and good, but I don't believe you in the slightest. You defend yourself far too much, whereas a person with confidence in his information would not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Iceman, that was a bit below the belt, I dont need to go into this again but if I was bullshitting any of you I wouldnt show my face back on here again, I was told information that Derek Lambais told heads of department on the day SBR died. I still to the day believe anything Iam told my my ITK, because most of the info he has told me has been correct. That's all well and good, but I don't believe you in the slightest. You defend yourself far too much, whereas a person with confidence in his information would not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Dynamite Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Iceman, that was a bit below the belt, I dont need to go into this again but if I was bullshitting any of you I wouldnt show my face back on here again, I was told information that Derek Lambais told heads of department on the day SBR died. I still to the day believe anything Iam told my my ITK, because most of the info he has told me has been correct. That's all well and good, but I don't believe you in the slightest. You defend yourself far too much, whereas a person with confidence in his information would not. Because he constantly gets asked to repeat himself and always gets what he says questioned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I believe Thommo tbh, I think circumstances, including the death of Sir Bobby, have put the brakes on a wee bit, but I reckon his info is pretty solid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 The source added: “Ashley has been stamping his feet saying he wants to get a sale done but the reality is that he’s not accepted an offer yet. I can picture that, vividly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vincent V Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I believe Thommo tbh, I think circumstances, including the death of Sir Bobby, have put the brakes on a wee bit, but I reckon his info is pretty solid. You have no reason to believe him, he has yet to provide any evidence at all that he has a source ITK. He is just making it up as he goes along. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I believe Thommo tbh, I think circumstances, including the death of Sir Bobby, have put the brakes on a wee bit, but I reckon his info is pretty solid. You have no reason to believe him, he has yet to provide any evidence at all that he has a source ITK. He is just making it up as he goes along. Why would he do that though? If he was, why is he still maintaining it as the truth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 The problem with anything at the moment with the club is it honestly changes every day. Nobody really knows which way Ashley is going to turn. All I know which is concrete is , that they are speaking to two consortiums, UAE and USA (with Moat) And yet you say the club will be sold. DIC didn't have a problem in coming out publicly when they tried to buy Liverpool. So why are they being quite about this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 As long as the club is taken over soon, does it matter if thommo is right or wrong? Getting bored of all this ITK talk. Not so much from the itk's, more from insecure people having a pop at them/him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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