madras Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Good luck, and pray some Asian or Middle Eastern company doesn't buy the rights, then rename St James' Park to something unpronounceable. If football is a religion, guess it has now sold its soul to the highest bidder. that happened with adbvertsing on tops,moving games at a moments notice for TV,and not being able to kick off till the tele man says the advert for gold converters has finished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 adidas Arena anyone? from the mirror Sportswear giants adidas lead the chase to win the renaming rights at Newcastle’s famous St James’ Park. The German firm, already the Magpies’ kit suppliers, want to rebrand the 52,000-seat stadium as the adidas Arena. And to win over unfavourable public opinion on Tyneside, adidas are considering naming one of the stands after Geordie legend Sir Bobby Robson. It is understood that with Newcastle’s kit deal up for renewal next summer, adidas are in prime position to negotiate a double deal that could earn the club up to £20million. Bosses at adidas’s German headquarters have drawn up a feasibility study for what will be a controversial renaming of the ground. A German source said: “adidas feel they are in prime position to win the naming rights as they have a long and proven relationship with Newcastle. But they are aware that there is hostility to changing the name and know they will have to tread carefully.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 adidas Arena anyone? from the mirror Sportswear giants adidas lead the chase to win the renaming rights at Newcastles famous St James Park. The German firm, already the Magpies kit suppliers, want to rebrand the 52,000-seat stadium as the adidas Arena. And to win over unfavourable public opinion on Tyneside, adidas are considering naming one of the stands after Geordie legend Sir Bobby Robson. It is understood that with Newcastles kit deal up for renewal next summer, adidas are in prime position to negotiate a double deal that could earn the club up to £20million. Bosses at adidass German headquarters have drawn up a feasibility study for what will be a controversial renaming of the ground. A German source said: adidas feel they are in prime position to win the naming rights as they have a long and proven relationship with Newcastle. But they are aware that there is hostility to changing the name and know they will have to tread carefully. Yeah, bring it on. I'm getting so annoyed with all this posturing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 adidas Arena anyone? from the mirror Sportswear giants adidas lead the chase to win the renaming rights at Newcastles famous St James Park. The German firm, already the Magpies kit suppliers, want to rebrand the 52,000-seat stadium as the adidas Arena. And to win over unfavourable public opinion on Tyneside, adidas are considering naming one of the stands after Geordie legend Sir Bobby Robson. It is understood that with Newcastles kit deal up for renewal next summer, adidas are in prime position to negotiate a double deal that could earn the club up to £20million. Bosses at adidass German headquarters have drawn up a feasibility study for what will be a controversial renaming of the ground. A German source said: adidas feel they are in prime position to win the naming rights as they have a long and proven relationship with Newcastle. But they are aware that there is hostility to changing the name and know they will have to tread carefully. Yeah, bring it on. I'm getting so annoyed with all this posturing. i'd hope at 20mill it's a fixed term deal, not a life time thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 adidas Arena anyone? from the mirror Sportswear giants adidas lead the chase to win the renaming rights at Newcastle’s famous St James’ Park. The German firm, already the Magpies’ kit suppliers, want to rebrand the 52,000-seat stadium as the adidas Arena. And to win over unfavourable public opinion on Tyneside, adidas are considering naming one of the stands after Geordie legend Sir Bobby Robson. It is understood that with Newcastle’s kit deal up for renewal next summer, adidas are in prime position to negotiate a double deal that could earn the club up to £20million. Bosses at adidas’s German headquarters have drawn up a feasibility study for what will be a controversial renaming of the ground. A German source said: “adidas feel they are in prime position to win the naming rights as they have a long and proven relationship with Newcastle. But they are aware that there is hostility to changing the name and know they will have to tread carefully.” Yeah, bring it on. I'm getting so annoyed with all this posturing. i'd hope at 20mill it's a fixed term deal, not a life time thing. fixed term is how these things work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PJ87 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 20m more 'running costs' no doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Antec Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/tm_headline=ashley-s-name-gain%26method=full%26objectid=21788982%26siteid=93463-name_page.html Absolute comedy gold from start to finish, Oliver has really lost it this time, what a joke "He accepts that the Newcastle fans are never going to love him, not until he gets the club back into the Premier League." I'm honestly speechless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Oliver being used by Ashleys PR people. Anything to keep onside with the owners, eh Alan? Cunt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I agree with Mick. We need Ashley out long before any return to the premier league. The idea of us out-doing Derby's low points total sends a shiver down my spine. Last season would pale into insignificance against a season like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 "It is costing him £3m a month out of his own pocket to run Newcastle..." An owner having to put money into his business? Heaven forbid! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 "Yes, Mike has made mistakes, none more so than the appointment of Dennis Wise as director of football, but what has not been a mistake is the way the club is now reaping the rewards of unearthing young talent" Oh you mean 1 decent prospect out of how many Mike? Really reaping it in, CUNT! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I agree with Mick. We need Ashley out long before any return to the premier league. The idea of us out-doing Derby's low points total sends a shiver down my spine. Last season would pale into insignificance against a season like that. he'll never be able to sell while we're in the championship, the only chance of getting rid of him is promotion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 "Yes, Mike has made mistakes, none more so than the appointment of Dennis Wise as director of football, but what has not been a mistake is the way the club is now reaping the rewards of unearthing young talent" Oh you mean 1 decent prospect out of how many Mike? Really reaping it in, c***! Like the way they imply Carroll is one of the youngsters who they have unearthed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Emotional blackmail promising all the money would be invested in the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Well given the article apparently Ashley is pouring another £16 million in to the club a year than he has been telling us, the man's philanthropy knows no bounds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustynrg Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 This is my favourite bit: '"Yes, Mike has made mistakes, none more so than the appointment of Dennis Wise as director of football, but what has not been a mistake is the way the club is now reaping the rewards of unearthing young talent. "Mike is absolutely delighted at the way the likes of Ranger and Andy Carroll have come through." So in other words he was right all along in appointing little Dennis because look at CARROLL (wtf) and Ranger coming through. I hear Liar LLambias here. Clueless twat. Oh and he won't sell of any YOUNG talent so it's all the rest for sale then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 This is my favourite bit: '"Yes, Mike has made mistakes, none more so than the appointment of Dennis Wise as director of football, but what has not been a mistake is the way the club is now reaping the rewards of unearthing young talent. "Mike is absolutely delighted at the way the likes of Ranger and Andy Carroll have come through." So in other words he was right all along in appointing little Dennis because look at CARROLL (wtf) and Ranger coming through. I hear Liar LLambias here. Clueless t***. Oh and he won't sell of any YOUNG talent so it's all the rest for sale then? Christ almighty. I'm fairly sure that Carroll was on our books well before Ashley darkened our club with his presence. As for Ranger- fair enough, good find. But apart from him we're yet to reap any sort of rewards for our so-called scouting 'network'. That article is beyond belief... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Carroll has been on our books since 2006 at the very latest. EDIT: Wiki agrees Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustynrg Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Carroll has been on our books since 2006 at the very latest. EDIT: Wiki agrees So whos going to break the news to Llambias and Ashley? Or the wonderful Alan Oliver who wrote the article - he must think he's back in the good books. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howaythelads Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 We can make it clear that any company buying naming rights would be in for some very bad publicity. If the last year or so has shown anything it's shown that for the most part Newcastle supporters are either unwilling or too apathetic to do anything to effectively express their anger at how the club is being run. Sure, there'll be people who ring in irately to phone ins, write angry letters to papers, or stand outside the ground and complain to any TV cameras present, but that's as far as it goes. Very little has been done which would actually affect Ashley in a tangible way and make him think twice about what he does or how he runs the club (don't fool yourself that the limited Keegan protests made Ashley decide to sell the club, with hindsight it's obvious that there was plenty of truth in the numerous rumours that he'd been trying to flog it from the minute Keegan was appointed). The fact that Sports Direct shops are still healthily trading in the centre of a city where the majority of the population are supposed to be mad supporters of the club shows that saving a couple of quid on a pair of trackie bottoms is more important to most than making a stand against the destruction of the club. If anything the people or groups who have actually tried to do something or organise things to try and get Ashley to even acknowledge the supporter's views have come in for more criticism and even blame from a lot of people than the owner and his cronies themselves - don't rock the boat sailing into the iceberg, or it's your fault if it sinks. Welcome to <your name here>FC. Shit all over us and we'll keep on giving you our cash. Spot on. It makes my skin crawl when I see wankers in his shops in Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 We can make it clear that any company buying naming rights would be in for some very bad publicity. If the last year or so has shown anything it's shown that for the most part Newcastle supporters are either unwilling or too apathetic to do anything to effectively express their anger at how the club is being run. Sure, there'll be people who ring in irately to phone ins, write angry letters to papers, or stand outside the ground and complain to any TV cameras present, but that's as far as it goes. Very little has been done which would actually affect Ashley in a tangible way and make him think twice about what he does or how he runs the club (don't fool yourself that the limited Keegan protests made Ashley decide to sell the club, with hindsight it's obvious that there was plenty of truth in the numerous rumours that he'd been trying to flog it from the minute Keegan was appointed). The fact that Sports Direct shops are still healthily trading in the centre of a city where the majority of the population are supposed to be mad supporters of the club shows that saving a couple of quid on a pair of trackie bottoms is more important to most than making a stand against the destruction of the club. If anything the people or groups who have actually tried to do something or organise things to try and get Ashley to even acknowledge the supporter's views have come in for more criticism and even blame from a lot of people than the owner and his cronies themselves - don't rock the boat sailing into the iceberg, or it's your fault if it sinks. Welcome to <your name here>FC. Shit all over us and we'll keep on giving you our cash. Spot on. It makes my skin crawl when I see wankers in his shops in Newcastle. I wonder if trade in the Sunderland stores are up or down Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 We can make it clear that any company buying naming rights would be in for some very bad publicity. If the last year or so has shown anything it's shown that for the most part Newcastle supporters are either unwilling or too apathetic to do anything to effectively express their anger at how the club is being run. Sure, there'll be people who ring in irately to phone ins, write angry letters to papers, or stand outside the ground and complain to any TV cameras present, but that's as far as it goes. Very little has been done which would actually affect Ashley in a tangible way and make him think twice about what he does or how he runs the club (don't fool yourself that the limited Keegan protests made Ashley decide to sell the club, with hindsight it's obvious that there was plenty of truth in the numerous rumours that he'd been trying to flog it from the minute Keegan was appointed). The fact that Sports Direct shops are still healthily trading in the centre of a city where the majority of the population are supposed to be mad supporters of the club shows that saving a couple of quid on a pair of trackie bottoms is more important to most than making a stand against the destruction of the club. If anything the people or groups who have actually tried to do something or organise things to try and get Ashley to even acknowledge the supporter's views have come in for more criticism and even blame from a lot of people than the owner and his cronies themselves - don't rock the boat sailing into the iceberg, or it's your fault if it sinks. Welcome to <your name here>FC. Shit all over us and we'll keep on giving you our cash. Spot on. It makes my skin crawl when I see wankers in his shops in Newcastle. Exactly. Makes my skin crawl seeing the huge Sports Direct signs kicking about in town. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 We can make it clear that any company buying naming rights would be in for some very bad publicity. If the last year or so has shown anything it's shown that for the most part Newcastle supporters are either unwilling or too apathetic to do anything to effectively express their anger at how the club is being run. Sure, there'll be people who ring in irately to phone ins, write angry letters to papers, or stand outside the ground and complain to any TV cameras present, but that's as far as it goes. Very little has been done which would actually affect Ashley in a tangible way and make him think twice about what he does or how he runs the club (don't fool yourself that the limited Keegan protests made Ashley decide to sell the club, with hindsight it's obvious that there was plenty of truth in the numerous rumours that he'd been trying to flog it from the minute Keegan was appointed). The fact that Sports Direct shops are still healthily trading in the centre of a city where the majority of the population are supposed to be mad supporters of the club shows that saving a couple of quid on a pair of trackie bottoms is more important to most than making a stand against the destruction of the club. If anything the people or groups who have actually tried to do something or organise things to try and get Ashley to even acknowledge the supporter's views have come in for more criticism and even blame from a lot of people than the owner and his cronies themselves - don't rock the boat sailing into the iceberg, or it's your fault if it sinks. Welcome to <your name here>FC. s*** all over us and we'll keep on giving you our cash. Spot on. It makes my skin crawl when I see wankers in his shops in Newcastle. Exactly. Makes my skin crawl seeing the huge Sports Direct signs kicking about in town. Paint em white and spray pricks direct on them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dazzanufc1892 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 We may need a title change within the next few weeks if all goes well in next weeks negotiations Saudi oil investors, one man : no consortium, meeting takes place this week, all done behind closed doors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 We may need a title change within the next few weeks if all goes well in next weeks negotiations Saudi oil investors, one man : no consortium, meeting takes place this week, all done behind closed doors. what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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