Parky Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Man, you're just not getting it. I'm talking about the potential of the club not the current state of things due to the incompetence of the last two owners. What potential? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I've already said this. Newcastle United are a club with a huge stadium and a huge fanbase. A club that while sitting mid table with no european competition brought in the 13th highest revenue in world Football. How on fucking earth does that not equal potential? The massive potential of the club has been ground into the dirt and negated to a large degree by years of mismanagement, but its still there. Doesn't mean its worth £200m like, because its not! I can only hope its true that Ashley is writting off the £100m loan, because if not I don't believe it'll sell either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I've already said this. Newcastle United are a club with a huge stadium and a huge fanbase. A club that while sitting mid table with no european competition brought in the 13th highest revenue in world Football. How on fucking earth does that not equal potential? The massive potential of the club has been ground into the dirt and negated to a large degree by years of mismanagement, but its still there. Doesn't mean its worth £200m like, because its not! I can only hope its true that Ashley is writting off the £100m loan, because if not I don't believe it'll sell either. As supporters baby we know what all that means and on that level I agree with you. If I were a businessman I wouldn't pay more than 25m for the club, knowing what it's going to take to get it back to the PL over 3 years. The club has no assets, apart from the crowd revenue and if you don't get out of the CCC within the first 2 years or so 66% never come back and that is a fact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 If I reach level 8 of 'The data room', can I unlock the profit and loss accounts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I think £100m is a bargain if its someone really rich. If they manage it properly then we could be promoted next season and the value will go back up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I think £100m is a bargain if its someone really rich. If they manage it properly then we could be promoted next season and the value will go back up. The problem we have at the moment is that 'the really rich' have taken a big hit recently and are much more careful with their money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 If I reach level 8 of 'The data room', can I unlock the profit and loss accounts? Only if you have previously obtained a Cloak of Non-Disclosure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 If I reach level 8 of 'The data room', can I unlock the profit and loss accounts? Only if you have previously obtained a Cloak of Non-Disclosure. Hmph. I think I failed to get that in the Ashley Wheel of Incompetence game on Level 4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustynrg Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 If I reach level 8 of 'The data room', can I unlock the profit and loss accounts? Only if you have previously obtained a Cloak of Non-Disclosure. It's to be hoped they haven't taken the leased PCs away from the data room because of non payment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brummiemag Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Its unbelievable that a club with the best support in the world (I challenge anyone to name a club in the world that has a higher average crowd than us who has not won a trophy for 40 fucking years) has ended up like this, an absolute disgrace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Its unbelievable that a club with the best support in the world (I challenge anyone to name a club in the world that has a higher average crowd than us who has not won a trophy for 40 fucking years) has ended up like this, an absolute disgrace. You're not really leaving me with many clubs to choose from. We'll leave the whole support issue for another thread though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brummiemag Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Its unbelievable that a club with the best support in the world (I challenge anyone to name a club in the world that has a higher average crowd than us who has not won a trophy for 40 fucking years) has ended up like this, an absolute disgrace. You're not really leaving me with many clubs to choose from. Exactly, thats why we have the best fans in the world. I know its often said we are deluded but can anyone actually name a club who have better support? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Its unbelievable that a club with the best support in the world (I challenge anyone to name a club in the world that has a higher average crowd than us who has not won a trophy for 40 fucking years) has ended up like this, an absolute disgrace. You're not really leaving me with many clubs to choose from. Exactly, thats why we have the best fans in the world. I know its often said we are deluded but can anyone actually name a club who have better support? It's virtually impossible to definitively say who has the best support. I don't see why your lack of success means you automatically have that apparent title. It demonstrates most of your fans are loyal and willing to stick with the club through thick and thin, but there are certain factors. One of them being the fact you have a pretty big city all to yourself, and no relatively big club within what, 15 miles? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Not another best fan argument. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I'll leave it after the next one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 http://blogs.e-rockford.com/applesauce/files/2009/05/prayer114.jpg http://www.flippinghomes.com/images/misc/fingers_crossed.jpg http://thebsreport.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/bob-hope.jpg http://www.ksl.com/emedia/slc/0/98/9878.jpg http://cover.m2ynsn.com/cover/A10302B00007676818.320.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Not another best fan argument. There is no argument... its fkn me.. end of! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 http://www.nufcblog.com/2009/06/17/four-consortia-start-due-diligence-on-newcastle-books-today/ Richer than the queen? Get em in! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 http://www.nufcblog.com/2009/06/17/four-consortia-start-due-diligence-on-newcastle-books-today/ Richer than the queen? Get em in! Queen is only worth 150m or something Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 http://www.nufcblog.com/2009/06/17/four-consortia-start-due-diligence-on-newcastle-books-today/ Richer than the queen? Get em in! Queen is only worth 150m or something Get em out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 http://www.nufcblog.com/2009/06/17/four-consortia-start-due-diligence-on-newcastle-books-today/ Richer than the queen? Get em in! Queen is only worth 150m or something Get em out! But...she's really old Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 http://www.nufcblog.com/2009/06/17/four-consortia-start-due-diligence-on-newcastle-books-today/ Richer than the queen? Get em in! Queen is only worth 150m or something Get em out! But...she's really old Get em back in again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 NUFCBlog. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 NUFCBlog. As if you are posting that smiley when on your phone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 NUFCBlog. Northern Echo story it's based from FORMER chairman Freddy Shepherd is a leading figure in one of the consortia that will begin to trawl through Newcastle United’s books this morning. Shepherd has signed a confidentiality agreement with Magpies owner Mike Ashley after his newly-formed business group confirmed they have the £100m funding that was a prerequisite for being granted access to Newcastle’s latest set of accounts. Shepherd’s group is understood to be one of four consortia who will begin a process of due diligence this morning, with organisations from South Africa, Oman and the United States also having been linked with a possible takeover in recent days. Having provided proof of funding ahead of last night’s deadline, the interested parties will be granted access to an online ‘data room’ this morning that provides a detailed breakdown of Newcastle’s current financial position. That will enable them to assemble a formal takeover document that will form the basis of further negotiations with Ashley and managing director Derek Llambias. The due diligence process normally takes two weeks, but with Ashley keen to conclude a deal before the end of the month, it is hoped formal discussions can begin with at least one of the interested parties before the end of next week. In the meantime, Llambias has been instructed to canvas opinion about the identity of the club’s new manager. Ashley has refused to appoint a new figurehead while the takeover process is ongoing, feeling it would be counterproductive for a manager to be installed against the wishes of the various groups competing to take control. However, if all of the groups were to agree to the appointment of one man, Ashley would be willing to name him as manager while due diligence was still ongoing, and that could mean Alan Shearer in place before the weekend. Shepherd, left, is keen on securing Shearer’s services – the pair met this month after Ashley refused to install Newcastle’s all-time record goalscorer in the wake of last month’s relegation – and Llambias will discuss the former striker’s position with members of the other competing consortia later today. If they all name Shearer as their number one choice for manager, he will be asked to take over at St James’ and begin to prepare for the start of the new season. “There could be some movement regarding Alan Shearer at the end of this week or early next week,” said Llambias. “We will not be making any decision on Alan as manager – that’s not up to us, that is down to the groups who are buying the club. “If they want to appoint him, then it’s up to them. We will speak to them about it. If they do want Alan then something could be done in the next few days.” Shearer has grown increasingly frustrated at the delay. He had begun to make preparations for life in the Championship – sources in West Yorkshire claim he held preliminary discussions with Jermaine Beckford after the Leeds striker was instructed to find a new club – and is concerned that his work might have been in vain. However, he remains interested in leading Newcastle next season and is expected to accept an offer provided certain conditions are guaranteed. He accepts a number of players will leave Tyneside, with David Edgar expected to join Michael Owen, Mark Viduka and Claudio Cacapa on the list of players whose contract will not be renewed. Edgar failed to agree terms in the latter stages of last season, and is poised to join Premier League newcomers Birmingham City at the start of next month. Blues boss Alex McLeish sold full-back Stephen Kelly to Fulham yesterday and sees Edgar as a versatile recruit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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