Fenham Mag Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Leading local businessman Barry Moat is so impressed with owner Mike Ashley's blueprint for the future that he has already committed to renewing his executive box at St. James' Park for a further five years. s***, so he's thick as mince aswell then. Moat probably wants Ashley to stay as a chairman Isnt Lambias the Chairman ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That was just after the end of last season, James. Things looked pretty fucking rosy then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think Moat is overly wealthy, I'd presume his brother will also be involved, but that would probably be the Bruce Shepherd equivalent. Not sure he's got the money and that the club will probably have to remain on the business model that Ashley had us on, only without the managerial chaos and DOFs and all that. He's going to need to know what he's doing and how to make the club a success. Otherwise we have a Southampton situation where he haemorrages money and get held to ransom by a Rupert Lowe (Freddy Shepherd), sells up only for Shepherd unable to do any better. Have you even read the story? We don't know if there is a consortium involved yet, or the extent to which they are providing the backing. Fucking hell... didn't you buy the Iranian Manboob story hook, line and sinker? ... now the Chronicle and The Times have a story, supposedly leaked from SP, with a bit of logic to it... NOW is the time you choose to be sceptical. James & logic? You having a laugh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That was just after the end of last season, James. Things looked pretty fucking rosy then. I wasn't using it to justify any point I was making, more that it was the only place you can find him quoted talking about NUFC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Leading local businessman Barry Moat is so impressed with owner Mike Ashley's blueprint for the future that he has already committed to renewing his executive box at St. James' Park for a further five years. s***, so he's thick as mince aswell then. Moat probably wants Ashley to stay as a chairman Isnt Lambias the Chairman ? And? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think Moat is overly wealthy, I'd presume his brother will also be involved, but that would probably be the Bruce Shepherd equivalent. Not sure he's got the money and that the club will probably have to remain on the business model that Ashley had us on, only without the managerial chaos and DOFs and all that. He's going to need to know what he's doing and how to make the club a success. Otherwise we have a Southampton situation where he haemorrages money and get held to ransom by a Rupert Lowe (Freddy Shepherd), sells up only for Shepherd unable to do any better. I've got no problem with that. There shouldn't be any problem running this club on revenue as far as I can see. The club generates huge sums of money in comparison to the massive majority of its competitors (in a different world to a club like Southampton). All we've ever needed is someone to run things well, for instance not put us in a position were we have the 5th highest wage bill in the country when we're regularly finishing lower mid table. Outside money would be nice (and the article does say he has U.S backing) but its not a neccesity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMag Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Title change? "Times & Ronnie Gill..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Leading local businessman Barry Moat is so impressed with owner Mike Ashley's blueprint for the future that he has already committed to renewing his executive box at St. James' Park for a further five years. s***, so he's thick as mince aswell then. Moat probably wants Ashley to stay as a chairman Isnt Lambias the Chairman ? And? Sorry for the comment , i was being pedantic , no negativity allowed from me now in this thread. When i first heard Barry Moat i thought of the guy from Peterborough for some reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think Moat is overly wealthy, I'd presume his brother will also be involved, but that would probably be the Bruce Shepherd equivalent. Not sure he's got the money and that the club will probably have to remain on the business model that Ashley had us on, only without the managerial chaos and DOFs and all that. He's going to need to know what he's doing and how to make the club a success. Otherwise we have a Southampton situation where he haemorrages money and get held to ransom by a Rupert Lowe (Freddy Shepherd), sells up only for Shepherd unable to do any better. Have you even read the story? We don't know if there is a consortium involved yet, or the extent to which they are providing the backing. Fucking hell... didn't you buy the Iranian Manboob story hook, line and sinker? ... now the Chronicle and The Times have a story, supposedly leaked from SP, with a bit of logic to it... NOW is the time you choose to be sceptical. James & logic? You having a laugh? To be honest this is completely different. There is no details thus far as to how much money any of these people actually have, these people could be absolute paupers compared to Mike Ashley for instance, so can't really get our hopes ups that things are going to get fixed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Isn't this just what we as Newcastle fans live for? Who else feels like they can't wait to wake up tomorrow to find out more about this? For every day of pure bollocks and negativity, we do deserve something like this to come along and be true. Here's for Hope! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weznufc Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 ive got everything crossed hoping this is true as we need some great news for a change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaAltieri Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think Moat is overly wealthy, I'd presume his brother will also be involved, but that would probably be the Bruce Shepherd equivalent. Not sure he's got the money and that the club will probably have to remain on the business model that Ashley had us on, only without the managerial chaos and DOFs and all that. He's going to need to know what he's doing and how to make the club a success. Otherwise we have a Southampton situation where he haemorrages money and get held to ransom by a Rupert Lowe (Freddy Shepherd), sells up only for Shepherd unable to do any better. Have you even read the story? We don't know if there is a consortium involved yet, or the extent to which they are providing the backing. Fucking hell... didn't you buy the Iranian Manboob story hook, line and sinker? ... now the Chronicle and The Times have a story, supposedly leaked from SP, with a bit of logic to it... NOW is the time you choose to be sceptical. James & logic? You having a laugh? To be honest this is completely different. There is no details thus far as to how much money any of these people actually have, these people could be absolute paupers compared to Mike Ashley for instance, so can't really get our hopes ups that things are going to get fixed. Manboob didn't even fucking exist! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 As long as they have enough money to fuck Ashley off and do a little initial business (appointing a manager etc), how much money they have to burn is completely irrelevant if the club is run correctly. We know this from Ashley's tenure ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't think Moat is overly wealthy, I'd presume his brother will also be involved, but that would probably be the Bruce Shepherd equivalent. Not sure he's got the money and that the club will probably have to remain on the business model that Ashley had us on, only without the managerial chaos and DOFs and all that. He's going to need to know what he's doing and how to make the club a success. Otherwise we have a Southampton situation where he haemorrages money and get held to ransom by a Rupert Lowe (Freddy Shepherd), sells up only for Shepherd unable to do any better. Have you even read the story? We don't know if there is a consortium involved yet, or the extent to which they are providing the backing. Fucking hell... didn't you buy the Iranian Manboob story hook, line and sinker? ... now the Chronicle and The Times have a story, supposedly leaked from SP, with a bit of logic to it... NOW is the time you choose to be sceptical. James & logic? You having a laugh? To be honest this is completely different. There is no details thus far as to how much money any of these people actually have, these people could be absolute paupers compared to Mike Ashley for instance, so can't really get our hopes ups that things are going to get fixed. Manboob didn't even fucking exist! Has not been proven one way or the other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I can't fucking help myself, I'm getting seriously drawn into this one. I need to know that Ashley will be out of my life in the very near future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 As long as they have enough money to fuck Ashley off and do a little initial business (appointing a manager etc), how much money they have to burn is completely irrelevant if the club is run correctly. We know this from Ashley's tenure ffs. I agree, sort out the manager and make a few changes to the playing personnel, and we are in a much better position, but the club has to be run well. If he turns out to be a bad chairman, it could turn into a disaster over the next two or three years, after the initial boost. Basically, we are praying for a business model equivalent to the Sunderland one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pedro_de_geordieo Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 The identity of the consortiums remains a tightly held secret — both signed confidentiality agreements when they provided proof of funds with a view to beginning the process of due diligence — although it is understood one is from the Middle East. A group based in the United States has also been involved in talks in some capacity, but Ashley is believed to have dismissed the viability of a consortium involving Freddy Shepherd because the former Newcastle chairman is reluctant or unwilling to raise enough money. However, Harris has said that “Newcastle is a club where local influence is really important.” The Times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 As long as they have enough money to fuck Ashley off and do a little initial business (appointing a manager etc), how much money they have to burn is completely irrelevant if the club is run correctly. We know this from Ashley's tenure ffs. Exactly. This club could be a goldmine if it's run properly. Just a relatively small sum of money and a bit of stability cold put us back in the hunt to get promoted this year. Get the fans onside and get a bit of momentum going and we could piss this league imho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I won't hold my breath. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Isn't this just what we as Newcastle fans live for? Who else feels like they can't wait to wake up tomorrow to find out more about this? For every day of pure bollocks and negativity, we do deserve something like this to come along and be true. Here's for never learning our lesson!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Im going to bed. I hope to fuck when I wake up this hasnt been denyed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 All we need now is for 'sources close to the takeover process' to deny it completely, or better still - Ashley to reject it. 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 one's got legs lads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I think this one's got legs lads Your avatar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pedro_de_geordieo Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Bloody hell it's in the sunday sun! http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-utd/newcastle-utd-news/2009/08/05/mike-ashley-told-to-accept-barry-moat-bid-for-nufc-61634-24329163/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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