S.S.R. Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Good news - he's a c*nt, but if anyone's going to hit the ground running it's him. No learning curve to slow us down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest itsTosh Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 From the Chronicle http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/06/30/joey-barton-set-for-return-to-newcastle-training-72703-24023290/ Meanwhile, morning reports of a £60m bid by former chairman Freddy Shepherd have been played down by a source close to the Geordie businessman. The Chronicle understands that no bid has been made by Shepherd although there could be movement on this front later in the week. It is also believed that Shepherd’s interest in the club is personal rather than him spearheading a bid by a consortium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I hope the £60m is simply Shepherd trying to get a bargain rather than him simply not being able to afford any more. Its far more likely to be the the first option, otherwise one of the other parties would be offering more. I have to admit while I hate fat fred and blame him for fucking up our finances to the point of disaster to begin with it would still be a relief to have him instead of Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardsleymagic Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 For fucks sake man. One morning theres a bid. Then the afternoon, theres no bid. Oh, but there will be movement ..... (insert random date). Nearly every bastard day we get this shite. Mostly from our local rags that are supposed to be in the know. This is driving me crackers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 This time - it's personal[/trailer voice] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I do laugh when I read that Freddy Shepherd is the 'public face' of a consortium looking to buy NUFC. Who would choose Freddy Shepherd to head up a consortium to buy NUFC apart from himself? Who would pick a person who is unpopular with the fans to head up their take over? Fuck me..must be some seriously bad/unpopular bastards behind him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 From the Chronicle http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/06/30/joey-barton-set-for-return-to-newcastle-training-72703-24023290/ Meanwhile, morning reports of a £60m bid by former chairman Freddy Shepherd have been played down by a source close to the Geordie businessman. The Chronicle understands that no bid has been made by Shepherd although there could be movement on this front later in the week. It is also believed that Shepherds interest in the club is personal rather than him spearheading a bid by a consortium. Oh f*ck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Artists impression of NE5 this morning: http://www.fireroze.com/2009/images/happycomputer.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quayside Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Does anyone know for sure that if the the bid of £60 million is successful, the £100 million loan to Ashley will be written off or whether the new owner will also inherit and therefore have to pay back the £100 million loan to Ashley? No one knows the answer to this question whether in relation to the possible bid from Shepherd or anyone else. There is no conclusive evidence either way. Despite this many people are assuming that Ashley has already agreed to write off 100% of the debt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 All we know is nobody's going to pay £160m for the club, so at least the majority of it would have to be written off for any deal to be possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Out of the fire and into the frying pan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Copycat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brummiemag Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Does anyone know for sure that if the the bid of £60 million is successful, the £100 million loan to Ashley will be written off or whether the new owner will also inherit and therefore have to pay back the £100 million loan to Ashley? No one knows the answer to this question whether in relation to the possible bid from Shepherd or anyone else. There is no conclusive evidence either way. Despite this many people are assuming that Ashley has already agreed to write off 100% of the debt. Thanks for that quayside, basically then theres no evidence he is prepared to write off the £100 million loan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Does anyone know for sure that if the the bid of £60 million is successful, the £100 million loan to Ashley will be written off or whether the new owner will also inherit and therefore have to pay back the £100 million loan to Ashley? No one knows the answer to this question whether in relation to the possible bid from Shepherd or anyone else. There is no conclusive evidence either way. Despite this many people are assuming that Ashley has already agreed to write off 100% of the debt. Thanks for that quayside, basically then theres no evidence he is prepared to write off the £100 million loan If Shepherd takes over, could you blame him for that? He paid £100m to help smother the debts left over by Shepherd, so why should he write those debts off for just £60m? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Does anyone know for sure that if the the bid of £60 million is successful, the £100 million loan to Ashley will be written off or whether the new owner will also inherit and therefore have to pay back the £100 million loan to Ashley? No one knows the answer to this question whether in relation to the possible bid from Shepherd or anyone else. There is no conclusive evidence either way. Despite this many people are assuming that Ashley has already agreed to write off 100% of the debt. Thanks for that quayside, basically then theres no evidence he is prepared to write off the £100 million loan I think the idea he may be writing the loan off came from his last statement when the club went back up for sale, and he mentioned 'losing money' and the £100m price tag. People assumed the money lost was the debt loan. There have since been rumours that he only wants £20m for the debt loan should we get straight back up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 please god not Shepherd Picking between Ashley & Shepherd is like choosing between AIDS & Cancer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Does anyone know for sure that if the the bid of £60 million is successful, the £100 million loan to Ashley will be written off or whether the new owner will also inherit and therefore have to pay back the £100 million loan to Ashley? No one knows the answer to this question whether in relation to the possible bid from Shepherd or anyone else. There is no conclusive evidence either way. Despite this many people are assuming that Ashley has already agreed to write off 100% of the debt. Thanks for that quayside, basically then theres no evidence he is prepared to write off the £100 million loan That anyone is interested in buying the club after seeing the accounts is evidence enough for me (that at least a significant portion has been written off) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Out of the fire and into the frying pan. i have to say i disagree, freddy is afar better bet as it stands than ashley. he is far, far from perfect, and made huge mistakes, but i would rather thim then ashley or another unkown. as i keep saying, better the devil you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Out of the fire and into the frying pan. i have to say i disagree, freddy is afar better bet as it stands than ashley. he is far, far from perfect, and made huge mistakes, but i would rather thim then ashley or another unkown. as i keep saying, better the devil you know. The devil you know is still the devil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Out of the fire and into the frying pan. i have to say i disagree, freddy is afar better bet as it stands than ashley. he is far, far from perfect, and made huge mistakes, but i would rather thim then ashley or another unkown. as i keep saying, better the devil you know. The devil you know is still the devil. But if you only have two choices Shepherd is still by far the better one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Out of the fire and into the frying pan. i have to say i disagree, freddy is afar better bet as it stands than ashley. he is far, far from perfect, and made huge mistakes, but i would rather thim then ashley or another unkown. as i keep saying, better the devil you know. TBH this is what ot comes down to for me also. While Freddie made mistakes in the past, he at least tried to move the club forward. As it stands, if we go into this season with Ashley still as owner, then I can't see anything else than another season of struggle - he clearly doesn't want or intend to take the club much/any further. As for other parties - not worth worrying/thinking about until they decide to show their hand. So at present, its Ashley or Shepherd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Kill me kill me now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Short term,this has to be good,Freddie will imo,go out on a limb ,with AS to get us promoted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Artists impression of NE5 this morning: http://www.fireroze.com/2009/images/happycomputer.jpg He looks awfully young and healthy, surely the artist must have forgotten his glasses? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie jamie Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 so the chron has denied the bbc story then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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