Ketsbaia Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 come on thomo.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Last year, Ashley was talking about maybe giving up a share of the club in exchange for some investment in the playing staff. Reports at the time said Barry Moat was approached, but would not share and couldn't afford a full buy out. Instead he donated £5m to the youth academy in exchange for some really good long term corporate deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Is Barry on the Moat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Times? Could this be it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 So it will be Shearer and not Keegan. I can live with that. http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/01_02/ShearerBeachBIG2_468x269.jpg That's an excellent shadow duck he's got there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hmmmmm. Still sceptical. Well even if this story is true, any deal relies on Ashley accepting the bid. I'd imagine SP have recommended bids before now. Exactly. Still think he'll dig his heels in and hold out for more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hmmmmm. Still sceptical. Well even if this story is true, any deal relies on Ashley accepting the bid. I'd imagine SP have recommended bids before now. Exactly. Still think he'll dig his heels in and hold out for more. Seems likely. I can envisage SP pulling out before long though if they're recommending bids and Ashley is ignoring them. Harris sounded thoroughly pissed off with it all to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Daily Star: Moat in to defend New-Castle!!... http://medievalhistory.suite101.com/article.cfm/parts_of_a_medieval_castle_the_moat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 True or not,Ashley still has to say yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 More like a swan. Yeah, that would've been my second choice, either way, it's pretty good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 More like a swan. Yeah, that would've been my second choice, either way, it's pretty good. Especially with the 'not even trying' look. Cool bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 So it will be Shearer and not Keegan. I can live with that. http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/01_02/ShearerBeachBIG2_468x269.jpg That's an excellent shadow duck he's got there. Looks like Jackoffasaur from South Park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Daily Star: Moat in to defend New-Castle!!... http://medievalhistory.suite101.com/article.cfm/parts_of_a_medieval_castle_the_moat Can't believe you explained the pun. It's aimed at Daily Star readers, ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pedro_de_geordieo Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I think this is it lads. My brother who works in tha Capital as an architect for many years mentioned to me last week about his clients brother. He said that he recognised his geordie accent and mentioned that hisbrother was looking to bid for Newcastle, He thought he was joking until his boss confirmed it. When I quizzed him for his name he sait Moat!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 This guy won't have near enough cash. Read the article Barry Moat with American finance! Hope it doesn't mean he's got an american express platinum card Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hmmmmm. Still sceptical. Well even if this story is true, any deal relies on Ashley accepting the bid. I'd imagine SP have recommended bids before now. Exactly. Still think he'll dig his heels in and hold out for more. Seems likely. I can envisage SP pulling out before long though if they're recommending bids and Ashley is ignoring them. Harris sounded thoroughly pissed off with it all to me. Also can't see Harris 'telling' him to accept it either. He may have advised or recommended he should accept the bid but 'told' Ashley to do it? Nah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Last year, Ashley was talking about maybe giving up a share of the club in exchange for some investment in the playing staff. Reports at the time said Barry Moat was approached, but would not share and couldn't afford a full buy out. Instead he donated £5m to the youth academy in exchange for some really good long term corporate deal. That's wrong, it was an estimated £1m for 5 year corporate box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mantis Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I dont believe any of this. Rumour a day wont keep the straightjackets at bay. I will believe the nightmare is over when there is press conference and not before. I dont think anything will happen until the transfer window is firmly shut. Then the new owner has his excuses in the back pocket if the honeymoon period goes tits up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianovthetoon Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hmmmmm. Still sceptical. Well even if this story is true, any deal relies on Ashley accepting the bid. I'd imagine SP have recommended bids before now. Exactly. Still think he'll dig his heels in and hold out for more. Seems likely. I can envisage SP pulling out before long though if they're recommending bids and Ashley is ignoring them. Harris sounded thoroughly pissed off with it all to me. I doubt it's the amount of the bids that are the sticking point, more likely the terms of payment. Ashley had to pay for his shares upfront as he was buying from numerous shareholders etc, but I would imagine that the consortia who have expressed an interest want to stagger payments etc. They might be prepared to meet his £100M price but are only prepared to pay half up front with the rest when the club is promoted. If he was destitute you could understand but really an undertaking that he will get his money should be enough as long as the terms are reasonable. If it's true we're probably still a week away from any formal announcement anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Won't happen imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Maybe it was along the lines of: "Mike, this is the best you're going to get, I'd strongly advise you to take it, or take the club off the market... you fat twat." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Won't happen imo. Thats the spirit mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Isn't it exciting to think that by the time we have been taken over this thread will have reached 350 pages.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Won't happen imo. Thats the spirit mate. Why bother ourselves with false hope? Wait till their is a degree of realism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Isn't it exciting to think that by the time we have been taken over this thread will have reached 350 pages.... I would put money on it being 400 Whats the record? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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