Kasper Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Maybe it's from Big Willie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I've reached out to Paul Allen, offering to throw my financial weight in with his in an effort to get this resolved ASAP. I expect to hear from Paul shortly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 They've pretty much found a rich American guy who likes sports. Nice to see they're evidence is very thorough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 to be fair it does say that they have no idea who the bidder is but the rest of it is pretty much pointless speculation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Forbes rich list value Mike Ashley at $1.1b on 11/3/09 which works out at £675.9m on todays exchange rates. He has therefore made a loss of £1.2b And therefore has more than the £500m I said Not in pure cash you guppy. Your still missing your point that you said he hasn't got that much money left. He has plenty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Take your pick The Top Ten 1. William H. Gates III - $bil 53.0 Microsoft http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_William-Henry-Gates-III_BH69.html 2. Warren E. Buffett - $bil 46.0 Berkshire Hathaway http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_Warren-Edward-Buffett_C0R3.html 3. Sheldon Adelson - $bil 20.5 casinos, hotels http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_Sheldon-Adelson_ER9O.html 4. Lawrence J. Ellison - $bil 19.5 Oracle http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_Lawrence-Joseph-Ellison_JKEX.html 5. Paul G. Allen - $bil 16.0 Microsoft, investments http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_Paul-Gardner-Allen_1217.html 6. Jim C Walton - $bil 15.7 Wal-Mart http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_Jim-C-Walton_JI38.html 7. Christy Walton - $bil 15.6 Wal-Mart inheritance http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_Christy-Walton-family_N9CY.html 8. S. Robson Walton - $bil 15.6 Wal-Mart http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_S-Robson-Walton_P47X.html 9. Michael Dell - $bil 15.5 Dell http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_Michael-Dell_WJOB.html 10. Alice L. Walton - $bil 15.5 Wal-Mart http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_Alice-L-Walton_9S8R.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 safe bet its none of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 safe bet its none of them. Would love it to be the Walton family good night Alan - good night John boy. All of that family togehter though fkn hell now there is some money right there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I hope it's Steve Ballmer! At least press conferences should be a laugh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8M6S8EKbnU&feature=related Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 safe bet its none of them. Would love it to be the Walton family good night Alan - good night John boy. All of that family togehter though fkn hell now there is some money right there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 safe bet its none of them. Would love it to be the Walton family good night Alan - good night John boy. All of that family togehter though fkn hell now there is some money right there. They own ASDA too, its just all money and not much chance of them going broke. Own 43% of Wal-Mart stock and according to the 2008 Forbes 400 Richest Americans list, the Walton family is worth over $100 billion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Slow reading accountants? Hurry this shit up please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Slow reading accountants? Hurry this s*** up please Can sometimes take up to two weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Slow reading accountants? Hurry this s*** up please Can sometimes take up to two weeks. I secretly hoped those "two weeks" figures were reserved for multibillion dollar takeovers of global conglomerates and not the relatively simple by comparison books of a football club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 What a complete idiot the NUFC Blog is. YOU CAN'T OWN TWO FOOTBALL CLUBS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 What a complete idiot the NUFC Blog is. YOU CAN'T OWN TWO FOOTBALL CLUBS. You can probably setup a seperate company to own the club though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 http://www.nufcblog.com/2009/06/18/is-microsoft-co-founder-bidding-for-newcastle/ You've got to ask how and why? The only reason might be he just create this new MLS franchise and he might be intersed in investing more in England if true it would be great news this club had for very long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Paul Allen. Are you sure it's not being fronted by Tom McLoughlin, if so: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 What a complete idiot the NUFC Blog is. YOU CAN'T OWN TWO FOOTBALL CLUBS. Since when? I think the rules only apply to english clubs not clubs from different countries. Still I'm not claiming he's not an idiot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1194070/Beyond-belief-Newcastle-relegated-club-crisis-STILL-players-land-10m-bonus.html?ITO=1490 As a further indication of the financial chaos on Tyneside, Sportsmail has learned some Newcastle players will be heading into the Coca-Cola Championship on an increased salary in what appears to be a glaring oversight by club executives. While the likes of Hull, Stoke, Birmingham and West Bromwich always make provision for relegation in any contract negotiations, Newcastle evidently saw no need to in their recent dealings. Players at most yo-yo clubs accept clauses stipulating wage cuts of up to 30 per cent in the event of relegation but Newcastle have agreed deals in the last year or so entitling players to annual rises, no matter what. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Fucking hell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 :mackems: :mackems: I give up I really do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 You simply have to laugh really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1194070/Beyond-belief-Newcastle-relegated-club-crisis-STILL-players-land-10m-bonus.html?ITO=1490 As a further indication of the financial chaos on Tyneside, Sportsmail has learned some Newcastle players will be heading into the Coca-Cola Championship on an increased salary in what appears to be a glaring oversight by club executives. While the likes of Hull, Stoke, Birmingham and West Bromwich always make provision for relegation in any contract negotiations, Newcastle evidently saw no need to in their recent dealings. Players at most yo-yo clubs accept clauses stipulating wage cuts of up to 30 per cent in the event of relegation but Newcastle have agreed deals in the last year or so entitling players to annual rises, no matter what. even more frightening when you think that means guthrie,nolan and taylor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 And Ameobi, and Butt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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