QBG Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Best wishes to Sir John. Hope he lasts a few more years yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 What exactly did SJH do wrong like? Best wishes to him of course. Sold his share to Ashley behind Shepherds back while Shepherd was in hospital. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Back crack, lets hope he feels generous and buys us a few players before he leaves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphrodite Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I remember people were chuffed about him selling the shares at the time- Ashley was being seen as the new messiah! Quickly how things change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 What exactly did SJH do wrong like? Best wishes to him of course. Sold his share to Ashley behind Shepherds back while Shepherd was in hospital. Had nothing to do with Shepherd if he wanted to sell. Hall had wanted rid of his shares for years anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Nice to see the Mackems conducting themselves with a modicum of dignity http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=486557 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 What exactly did SJH do wrong like? Best wishes to him of course. Sold his share to Ashley behind Shepherds back while Shepherd was in hospital. Had nothing to do with Shepherd if he wanted to sell. Hall had wanted rid of his shares for years anyway. And I know people like their links of proof so here http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/hall-urged-to-stick-or-sell-newcastle-shares-after-takeover-fails-433175.html?cmp=ilc-n Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Nice to see the Mackems conducting themselves with a modicum of dignity http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=486557 To be fair, it's the usual case of the odd absolute twat making the most noise. Most people are perfectly civil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GAMMELL Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Best of luck SJH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 77 isn't a bad age, I'm sure he'll get the best care money can buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Not nice news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 All the best wishes to SJH. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 All the best SJH. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 "Couldnt happen to a nicer bloke. Hurry up and keel over" And that's why; they're the scum. It doesnt matter if its the odd few tbh, if Bob Murrayor Niall Quinn recieved this news, would anyone on this board ever dream of making a comment like that? No chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 "Couldnt happen to a nicer bloke. Hurry up and keel over" And that's why; they're the scum. It doesnt matter if its the odd few tbh, if Bob Murrayor Niall Quinn recieved this news, would anyone on this board ever dream of making a comment like that? No chance. That's shit, I wouldn't wish cancer on many people and being a mackem wouldn't be a reason to do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Nice to see the Mackems conducting themselves with a modicum of dignity http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=486557 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I must admit I can't stand the bloke but wouldn't wish it on anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kenton Magpie Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Hope the years he has left are as pain free as possible, all the best SJH! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 All the best to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Walnuts Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 He was with us through great times. All the best SJH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Bad news, wish him all the best for the fight ahead! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Without SJH, we would never have had the KK years, we would still be run by local small minded "businessmen" who had neither the clout nor the gumption to get us back to a level the support deserved. He did a lot for this club, people tend to forget that, he took a lot out admitedly but I don't begrudge him that, he gambled and it paid off. He wanted out for a long time and sold to someone, we all thought at the time was the perfect guy. His son on the other hand sullied the family name. I hope his remaining time is peaceful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sheds Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 "Couldnt happen to a nicer bloke. Hurry up and keel over" And that's why; they're the scum. It doesnt matter if its the odd few tbh, if Bob Murrayor Niall Quinn recieved this news, would anyone on this board ever dream of making a comment like that? No chance. Yes it doesn't matter if it's the odd few or even the odd one when you are clearly as obsessed about the local rivals as they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Without SJH, we would never have had the KK years, we would still be run by local small minded "businessmen" who had neither the clout nor the gumption to get us back to a level the support deserved. He did a lot for this club, people tend to forget that, he took a lot out admitedly but I don't begrudge him that, he gambled and it paid off. He wanted out for a long time and sold to someone, we all thought at the time was the perfect guy. His son on the other hand sullied the family name. I hope his remaining time is peaceful. You've summed it up perfectly afar. Sir John wasn't everyone's cup of tea and he upset lots of people in his time - all successful people do this, even the likes of Branson and as for O'Leary at Ryanair.... Nevertheless, he loved the NE and even when he did things others didn't like, he tried to do it for the area if he could. He took on McKeag & Co when nobody else would and gambled by investing in the team and stadium when we were a shambles - within a year of his taking control we had appointed KK full time and were promoted. He was Chairman between 1992 and 1997 and to date, those have been our most successful Prem seasons because we finished 2nd twice and 3rd once - he was also instrumental on our appointing SBR when Shepherd & Co were hesitating. We should be glad he did at least make us respected again and grateful for the good times we experienced during those years, and I wish him well in his fight with this disease - something most of us fear deep down because in many cases it involves much suffering. Good Luck, Sir John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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