bovineblue Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 A brilliant squad Well that's not exactly word for word tbf but yeah, it's like everything is perfectly fine. He even got in some cliché-tastic 'best fans in the world' bumlicking for good measure. To be fair he's not far off the mark with the fans comment. Thought the crowd on Wednesday was great considering the state of the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 A brilliant squad Well that's not exactly word for word tbf but yeah, it's like everything is perfectly fine. He even got some cliché-tastic 'best fans in the world' bumlicking for good measure. Its almost like they learnt nothing from last season I genuinely think they're just making these decisions as they go along. They're winging it. Crossing their fingers and hoping it all turns up roses. My gut reaction is that Ashley, who admits he's a bit of a gambler, might just hang in there and risk losing more in the hope the current mob can get us back up. That way he can claw back some of his losses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 A brilliant squad Well that's not exactly word for word tbf but yeah, it's like everything is perfectly fine. He even got in some cliché-tastic 'best fans in the world' bumlicking for good measure. To be fair he's not far off the mark with the fans comment. Thought the crowd on Wednesday was great considering the state of the club. Agreed, I just don't think we need to hear it from one of the wankers responsible for that current state. Patronising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 A brilliant squad Well that's not exactly word for word tbf but yeah, it's like everything is perfectly fine. He even got some cliché-tastic 'best fans in the world' bumlicking for good measure. Its almost like they learnt nothing from last season I genuinely think they're just making these decisions as they go along. They're winging it. Crossing their fingers and hoping it all turns up roses. My gut reaction is that Ashley, who admits he's a bit of a gambler, might just hang in there and risk losing more in the hope the current mob can get us back up. That way he can claw back some of his losses. And if we don't go back up? Oh yeah, he just fucks off. No worries. (Not aimed at you obv.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Maybe they genuinely feel that the youth policy employed earlier in their tenure is good enough to get us back up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 A brilliant squad Well that's not exactly word for word tbf but yeah, it's like everything is perfectly fine. He even got some cliché-tastic 'best fans in the world' bumlicking for good measure. Its almost like they learnt nothing from last season I genuinely think they're just making these decisions as they go along. They're winging it. Crossing their fingers and hoping it all turns up roses. My gut reaction is that Ashley, who admits he's a bit of a gambler, might just hang in there and risk losing more in the hope the current mob can get us back up. That way he can claw back some of his losses. And if we don't go back up? Oh yeah, he just fucks off. No worries. (Not aimed at you obv.) If we don't go back up, he's still selling a Championship team but with a greatly reduced overdraft and wage bill in the summer of 2010... In some ways, he's risking very little if he sticks it out. He's going to lose a load of money whether he sells now or in a years time provide we don't go up or down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 If we don't go back up, he's still selling a Championship team but with a greatly reduced overdraft and wage bill in the summer of 2010... In some ways, he's risking very little if he sticks it out. He's going to lose a load of money whether he sells now or in a years time provide we don't go up or down. What happens if we go down again? Sadly its not beyond on the realms of possibility the way the depth of our squad is diminishing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 A brilliant squad Well that's not exactly word for word tbf but yeah, it's like everything is perfectly fine. He even got in some cliché-tastic 'best fans in the world' bumlicking for good measure. To be fair he's not far off the mark with the fans comment. Thought the crowd on Wednesday was great considering the state of the club. People putting a brave face on and trying to group together in spite of Ashley. About an instant away from Boiling point at any moment if you ask me. There is only so much longer the fans will put up with this. If we continue to sell players, sign no one decent and Ashley is still in charge the club will completely implode after the transfer window shuts. Alots been made of the players and coaches doing so well despite everything going on, but thats with all the fans being patient. We have already seen the crumbling effect the fans revolting has on our gutless players. If something doesnt happen before the window, going down again is a huge possibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 A brilliant squad Well that's not exactly word for word tbf but yeah, it's like everything is perfectly fine. He even got in some cliché-tastic 'best fans in the world' bumlicking for good measure. To be fair he's not far off the mark with the fans comment. Thought the crowd on Wednesday was great considering the state of the club. People putting a brave face on and trying to group together in spite of Ashley. Nowt to do with the fact that people like watching football and even more so if we play well and are winning? No, you're right its a sub-conscious mass social phenomena of embattlement and defiance in the face of adversity. Of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 If we don't go back up, he's still selling a Championship team but with a greatly reduced overdraft and wage bill in the summer of 2010... In some ways, he's risking very little if he sticks it out. He's going to lose a load of money whether he sells now or in a years time provide we don't go up or down. What happens if we go down again? Sadly its not beyond on the realms of possibility the way the depth of our squad is diminishing. If we go down then he loses the lot. Judging by the standard of the supposed 'better' teams we've played and beaten tough I can't see us going down. It's like he's flogging a Championship team on the bones of it's arse now. In a years time he'll stll be selling a Championship team on the bones of it's arse but with a smaller wage bill and no overdraft. Plus it gives him the tiny chance to sell for a higher price if we somehow, miraculously manage to get promoted whilst he still sells off our better players. He's got very little to lose unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howaythelads Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Mate, you're as deluded as the tossers who said it was impossible for anyone worse than Fat Fred to be running the show. There is every chance the club will be relegated. In fact, I still think the aim of Ashley is to totally destroy the club, writing off the losses against something related to his other "business." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 A lot of things have to happen between now and next friday for the club to have as much chance as being relegated as staying in the division. If Taylor goes and Campbell comes in, nowt much has changed. Not saying nothing else will happen but given the pace of change, cant see much difference in the playing staff. Get a proper manager in and we'll win a lot of games. None of us has a crystal ball, all you can look at is how the team have picked themselves up and started the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howaythelads Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 A lot of things have to happen between now and next friday for the club to have as much chance as being relegated as staying in the division. If Taylor goes and Campbell comes in, nowt much has changed. Not saying nothing else will happen but given the pace of change, cant see much difference in the playing staff. Get a proper manager in and we'll win a lot of games. None of us has a crystal ball, all you can look at is how the team have picked themselves up and started the season. I beg to differ. If Taylor goes and Campbell comes in we are better on the pitch. I understand why people are upset, I am too at the way this smug retard is destroying the club. But Taylor is not a world beater by any stretch, it's just that right now we've let enough players go and so shouldn't be letting him go too without a replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1208025/Newcastle-sale-boost-Llambias-closes-100m-deal-Championship-club.html?ITO=1490#ixzz0OliIZZJU Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 After months of impasse, the managing director admitted that the consortium being led by local businessman Barry Moat - who are likely to appoint Alan Shearer as manager - is now 'there or thereabouts'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 A lot of things have to happen between now and next friday for the club to have as much chance as being relegated as staying in the division. If Taylor goes and Campbell comes in, nowt much has changed. Not saying nothing else will happen but given the pace of change, cant see much difference in the playing staff. Get a proper manager in and we'll win a lot of games. None of us has a crystal ball, all you can look at is how the team have picked themselves up and started the season. I beg to differ. If Taylor goes and Campbell comes in we are better on the pitch. I understand why people are upset, I am too at the way this smug retard is destroying the club. But Taylor is not a world beater by any stretch, it's just that right now we've let enough players go and so shouldn't be letting him go too without a replacement. Well i didnt want to go that far but i'm not one of those crying about the potential loss of Taylor as if he is replaced by Campbell, that would be fine by me. I think we are at the limit of letting players go now, anymore without adequate replacement and you would be right in thinking the season looks more than tough. If Barton, Jonas and Guthrie stay, i reckon we'll be doing alright. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Taylor out, Kilgallon and Campbell in - I can live with Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Taylor out, Kilgallon and Campbell in - I can live with Campbell might come in, the chances of Kilgallon coming in are nil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Taylor out, Kilgallon and Campbell in - I can live with Campbell might come in, the chances of Kilgallon coming in are nil. Nil is an exagerration. But as I acknowledged 5 posts ago, unlikely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1208025/Newcastle-sale-boost-Llambias-closes-100m-deal-Championship-club.html?ITO=1490#ixzz0OliIZZJU Find a Job Dating Wine E-Editions Feedback My Stories Friday, Aug 21 2009 This Morning 12°C This Afternoon 19°C 5-Day Forecast Newcastle sale boost: Llambias closes on £100m deal for Championship club By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 1:34 AM on 21st August 2009 Newcastle's Derek Llambias gave the clearest indication yet that the troubled Championship club are on the verge of being sold. After months of impasse, the managing director admitted that the consortium being led by local businessman Barry Moat - who are likely to appoint Alan Shearer as manager - is now 'there or thereabouts'. Current owner Mike Ashley has been trying to sell the club for a reduced price of £100m since Newcastle's relegation from the Premier League. Ashley flew into the club's training ground this week for talks and was seen with Moat at St James' Park last Saturday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 A lot of things have to happen between now and next friday for the club to have as much chance as being relegated as staying in the division. If Taylor goes and Campbell comes in, nowt much has changed. Not saying nothing else will happen but given the pace of change, cant see much difference in the playing staff. Get a proper manager in and we'll win a lot of games. None of us has a crystal ball, all you can look at is how the team have picked themselves up and started the season. I beg to differ. If Taylor goes and Campbell comes in we are better on the pitch. I understand why people are upset, I am too at the way this smug retard is destroying the club. But Taylor is not a world beater by any stretch, it's just that right now we've let enough players go and so shouldn't be letting him go too without a replacement. Well i didnt want to go that far but i'm not one of those crying about the potential loss of Taylor as if he is replaced by Campbell, that would be fine by me. I think we are at the limit of letting players go now, anymore without adequate replacement and you would be right in thinking the season looks more than tough. If Barton, Jonas and Guthrie stay, i reckon we'll be doing alright. But thats ignoring our consistantly massive problem with injuries. We need several players in now without even thinking of replacing people, i wouldnt be suprised if we have the worst recent injury history of near every team in English football. That risk is increased even further with the extra games they'll now be playing this season. So it seems incredibly likely that we will get injurys to important first team players. So far its been Butt, Guthrie, Bartons had a twinge & now carroll out. This is after only 3 games. If we lose a centre back right now, we have to play a kid from the youth team. If Enrique gets injured, we have barely any decent replacement. Without Barton/guthrie alone we dont look that capable. The only reason we won wednesday was Ameobis confidence, on any other day thats a 0-0 draw and thats the most we deserved. Problem is, we could be playing with a worse side than that for much of the season. We have to add to our squad, we will have a massively hard time otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filflop1 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Is today the day lets PRAY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 A brilliant squad Well that's not exactly word for word tbf but yeah, it's like everything is perfectly fine. He even got in some cliché-tastic 'best fans in the world' bumlicking for good measure. To be fair he's not far off the mark with the fans comment. Thought the crowd on Wednesday was great considering the state of the club. People putting a brave face on and trying to group together in spite of Ashley. Nowt to do with the fact that people like watching football and even more so if we play well and are winning? No, you're right its a sub-conscious mass social phenomena of embattlement and defiance in the face of adversity. Of course. Chez Given in revelation that people go to a football ground to watch football. Earth shattering. They would even like to see the team they support win and play well too? I had taken it for granted that the people that "Support" a football team would turn up and probably do the above. You may have missed it. We have an owner called Mike Ashley who has upset a lot of people by making alot of stupid decisions, that have cost the club alot of money and its premiership status. During this time alot of fans ripped up season tickets, refused to renew, some people even protested, some during matches which affected players on and off the pitch. You might have missed that too. I might leave the NUSC out as you obviously have alot to catch up on. My opinion, which you might have also missed is that there are alot of fans, maybe the majority that are coming to games putting up with the present situation, holding on to the weekly hope the club will be sold and the mess will be sorted. I think there is a good chance you might see the attendence fall, season tickets ripped up and protests come the end of the window, if the sale isnt completed and players brought in. The fact remains we will always have supporters that will just continue to put a brave face on and try to group together in spite of Ashley. That might be pretty obvious though, unless you missed it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Jerusalem Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Is today the day lets PRAY Is it fuck - we'll still be sitting here in a years time in the same position. It's worse than Roeder in the transfer market, who's still considering a move for Dirk Kuyt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Lol andy townsend not on talksport again today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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