jdckelly Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Americans jet in for talks on Toon takeover Aug 28 2009 by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle Add a comment Recommend THE American-based group interested in taking over Newcastle United have arrived in London for face-to-face talks with investment bank Seymour Pierce. The group, who are understood to have strong connections with professional sports organisations in the US, are currently working with Seymour Pierce duo Keith Harris and Tom Sheldon after making their interest know in the last fortnight. Toon owner Mike Ashley imposed a one-week deadline on wannabe owner Barry Moat with the Tyneside-based businessman attempting to agree terms with Barclays Bank to agree the club’s working overdraft facility of £39m. However, it’s believed that hopes are fading fast for United’s biggest corporate customer even though Ashley has been trying to push the deal over the finish line. Geoff Sheard The Chronicle understands that the Americans – who have North West sports retailer Geoff Sheard spearheading their bid – are attempting to close in on a deal with Ashley. United managing director Derek Llambias confirmed talks were taking place earlier in the week, although he did stress that the bid team was yet to provide “proof of funds”. With Sheard only representing the US group, the arrival of the main financial backers of the bid in the UK is a significant move. A source close to the deal in the capital told the Chronicle today: “The Americans are pushing like hell to get a deal through. “They arrived in London late yesterday and will speak to Seymour Pierce once again. “It’s at a critical stage and they don’t want to say too much. “Obviously with non-disclosure agreements signed it’s difficult for them. And it is a painfully slow process.” As revealed in the Chronicle on Tuesday, the Americans would install Alan Shearer as manager despite the great start made by United under interim boss Chris Hughton. They also intend to appoint New York-based strategic holding company The Omnicom Group to rebrand the Magpies on a global scale and increase sponsorship and advertising opportunities. And they will assign worldwide PR giants Fleishman Hillard to attempt to repair relations between fans and those calling the shots at the club. Toon supporters though have grown weary of takeover talk and today fanzine editor Steve Wraith said: “It all sounds like a grand plan. “But we have heard a lot of it before. “Hopefully the Americans can put their money where their mouth is and we can see some real developments in the next few days.” lee ryders latest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Someone should post Lee Ryder's latest article. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Fucks sake, just more speculative bull. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Americans jet in for talks on Toon takeover Aug 28 2009 by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle Add a comment Recommend THE American-based group interested in taking over Newcastle United have arrived in London for face-to-face talks with investment bank Seymour Pierce. The group, who are understood to have strong connections with professional sports organisations in the US, are currently working with Seymour Pierce duo Keith Harris and Tom Sheldon after making their interest know in the last fortnight. Toon owner Mike Ashley imposed a one-week deadline on wannabe owner Barry Moat with the Tyneside-based businessman attempting to agree terms with Barclays Bank to agree the clubs working overdraft facility of £39m. However, its believed that hopes are fading fast for Uniteds biggest corporate customer even though Ashley has been trying to push the deal over the finish line. Geoff Sheard The Chronicle understands that the Americans who have North West sports retailer Geoff Sheard spearheading their bid are attempting to close in on a deal with Ashley. United managing director Derek Llambias confirmed talks were taking place earlier in the week, although he did stress that the bid team was yet to provide proof of funds. With Sheard only representing the US group, the arrival of the main financial backers of the bid in the UK is a significant move. A source close to the deal in the capital told the Chronicle today: The Americans are pushing like hell to get a deal through. They arrived in London late yesterday and will speak to Seymour Pierce once again. Its at a critical stage and they dont want to say too much. Obviously with non-disclosure agreements signed its difficult for them. And it is a painfully slow process. As revealed in the Chronicle on Tuesday, the Americans would install Alan Shearer as manager despite the great start made by United under interim boss Chris Hughton. They also intend to appoint New York-based strategic holding company The Omnicom Group to rebrand the Magpies on a global scale and increase sponsorship and advertising opportunities. And they will assign worldwide PR giants Fleishman Hillard to attempt to repair relations between fans and those calling the shots at the club. Toon supporters though have grown weary of takeover talk and today fanzine editor Steve Wraith said: It all sounds like a grand plan. But we have heard a lot of it before. Hopefully the Americans can put their money where their mouth is and we can see some real developments in the next few days. lee ryders latest Bollocks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Nowt happening by the look of things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Fucks sake, just more speculative bull. What exactly were you expecting from a local newspaper? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie jamie Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 i wonder how long it will be untill DL denies this story? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Nowt happening by the look of things. What? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Nowt happening by the look of things. What? Sherlock sempuki there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Nowt happening by the look of things. What? Care to elaborate? You know as much as anyone on here which is nowt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Nowt happening by the look of things. What? Care to elaborate? You know as much as anyone on here which is nowt. Please point out where I claimed to know anything more than anyone else for fuck's sake. All I'm saying is that an article saying the yanks have flown in for talks is hardly 'nowt happening'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 This yank bid will turn out to be complete bullshit, btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Nowt happening by the look of things. What? Care to elaborate? You know as much as anyone on here which is nowt. Please point out where I claimed to know anything more than anyone else for f***'s sake. All I'm saying is that an article saying the yanks have flown in for talks is hardly 'nowt happening'. I think he's just trying tos ay we've seen this before and its probably bollocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Nowt happening by the look of things. What? Care to elaborate? You know as much as anyone on here which is nowt. Please point out where I claimed to know anything more than anyone else for f***'s sake. All I'm saying is that an article saying the yanks have flown in for talks is hardly 'nowt happening'. Don't believe it personally. Too many false dawns and so-called 'ITKs' that know absolutely nothing. Hope to be proven spectacularly wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/08/28/americans-jet-in-for-talks-on-toon-takeover-72703-24555346/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sounds like good news to me, they needa hurry all this up though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Nowt happening by the look of things. What? Care to elaborate? You know as much as anyone on here which is nowt. Please point out where I claimed to know anything more than anyone else for f***'s sake. All I'm saying is that an article saying the yanks have flown in for talks is hardly 'nowt happening'. I think he's just trying tos ay we've seen this before and its probably bollocks. Yes. It is hard not to be cynical at this stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 This sounds very promising. Shame he mentioned Wraith though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Cant get onto the Chronicle site, can somebody post the article please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Cant get onto the Chronicle site, can somebody post the article please? its on the previous page. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sorry couldnt help it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sorry couldnt help it Knut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 How will these takeovers be afected by Platinis Plans to make clubs run without debt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 How will these takeovers be afected by Platinis Plans to make clubs run without debt? Just tell the french twat to piss off, hes just trying to make the prem less strong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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