Guest Roger Kint Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/08/26/toon-bid-hopefuls-backed-by-new-york-firm-72703-24535407/ THE group behind the latest takeover bid for Newcastle United claim to have backing from a multi-billion pound New York-based company. United confirmed yesterday in our later editions that Seymour Pierce were in talks with Geoff Sheard, who last year attempted to take over Sheffield Wednesday. And United’s financial controller John Irving has visited the solicitors’ offices in London in order to push through the paperwork surrounding the bid. However, while it is understood that Sheard is spearheading a bid for Newcastle, he does not have the required funds to run the football club. And he is merely the deal maker between United, Seymour Pierce and a mystery American consortium which say it is trying to complete a takeover before the end of Mike Ashley’s recently imposed one-week deadline. Sheard told the Chronicle today: "It's not me who is buying the club - that should be made very clear. "I've put together a package for a group who want to come in and take over the club. "That's what they want to do given the opportunity to do so. "Talks have been going on for a couple of weeks now." The Chronicle understands the group behind Sheard’s approach is led by a wealthy American backer who already has big links in US Sports. And the group who claim they intend to purchase the club will then aim to deploy the strategic holding company the Omnicom Group to rebrand the Magpies on a global scale. A source close to the deal claimed today: “It’s all still ongoing, while Geoff is keen to be involved, the money is coming from across the Atlantic. “It would be American money that pays for the club and the day-to-day running of it should they be successful, but they have plans in place to make sure Newcastle live up to their potential as a worldwide brand. “It wasn’t too long ago that Newcastle were above Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool in the table during the Sir Bobby Robson era, and there is no reason why that potential can’t be lived up to again.” Omincom will also look to public relations firm Fleishman-Hillard International Communications in order to improve the relations between Toon fans and the club with the Mike Ashley era being a PR disaster since he purchased the club two summers ago. Omincom have headquarters in both New York and London and are regarded as one of the world giants in advertising and marketing communications. They are listed on the New York stock exchange with a market value of £11.62bn. United managing director Derek Llambias yesterday claimed that Sheard’s party were yet to show “proof of funds” but talks were today understood to be ongoing between the two parties. Local businessman Barry Moat is also hoping to stay in the running for the takeover of the club. But with time against him and next Monday’s deadline fast approaching, there is still a strong possibility no deal will be done and Ashley will take United back off the market next week. That would leave the current regime facing a mad scramble on the transfer deadline day with the depleted squad at St James’s Park facing another 43 Championship fixtures and at least two cup games, one of which takes place tonight. Caretaker boss Chris Hughton could give no guarantee that United wouldn’t be stripped of any more players after 10 departures this summer have left the Toon squad looking thin on the ground. Just in case anyone fancies skipping 4 pages of drivel to see whats happening Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Well the content has certainly improved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 #15,000 one off You are 15,000 if you include the OP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 http://i26.tinypic.com/2sbwpp2.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 #501 is the new #500 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Just in case anyone fancies skipping 4 pages of drivel to see whats happening If they can't read the thread title I doubt they'll be able to read your post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Just in case anyone fancies skipping 4 pages of drivel to see whats happening If they can't read the thread title I doubt they'll be able to read your post. Yeah cos that always happens.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I don't like the new thread title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The internet is a sad, sad place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antz1uk Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I don't like the new thread title. i dont understand the new thread title!! anyone think that Moat was only ever used to flush this bit out? 1st he is leaked, then he is sitting with ashley, then they name him as being given an extension to complete??!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 500! LOL, pwned you all Not if I delete a couple of old posts. http://i41.tinypic.com/e5oggl.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Statement from Geoff Sheard on SSN read by Craig: aaaaaaaaaaand it's just the stuff in the ronnie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Statement from Geoff Sheard on SSN read by Craig: aaaaaaaaaaand it's just the stuff in the ronnie. Probably just read the paper out tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 To be honest, I think the most pressing question from that Chronicle article has to be... ..who is the 47th opponent? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjraby Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Taylor not playing tonight, here come the rumours... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewellander Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 That news story on the opening page reads like my NUFC wet dream, tbh. U.S. owners who want to re-brand NUFC on a global level means the team would likely come to North America for friendlies. But then I remember that this if the Newcastle United takeover thread, so none of it is true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I thought that too Dave. Like the Prem's 39th game idea. Maybe we're all off to the isle of Man for a low rent version in May? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antz1uk Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 i am liking this and so happy for the Chronicle, SSN are getting things after the Local press they have taken a lot of flack lately but lets face it, its been so hard for them to get anything, while david craig has had his tongue so far up DL ass, maybe this is a start of the good PR from possible new owners Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Fleishmann-Hillard Rejected a proposal from them last year for some policy work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Fleishmann-Hillard Rejected a proposal from them last year for some policy work. Fleishmann is the kid out of Corrie isn't it? And Hillard was the serial killer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 You'd think the last few months would have made people a lot more cautious over these stories. There's a denial coming, just around the corner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Fleishmann-Hillard Rejected a proposal from them last year for some policy work. Whatrs this about Fleishmann Hillard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 You'd think the last few months would have made people a lot more cautious over these stories. There's a denial coming, just around the corner. From who, Moat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 You'd think the last few months would have made people a lot more cautious over these stories. There's a denial coming, just around the corner. By be cautious, you only get success in life by taking risks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 You'd think the last few months would have made people a lot more cautious over these stories. There's a denial coming, just around the corner. By be cautious, you only get success in life by taking risks. Oh, right. I hadn't thought of that - thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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