Crumpy Gunt Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Anyone (like me) on the cusp of renewing but now having to give it some serious thought? If I could have logged in on Saturday mine would have already been renewed. Now I'll sit and wait to see what happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I'm pretty certain you have supported Newcastle a lot longer and through more shite than me as I'm only 20 - but surely being a supporter means you shouldn't care what our chances of staying up are you will 'support' them nevertheless. Less ST sales means less income and less money to spend on players also... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Of course Gunt will reapply. He's just being sensationalist as always. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 If people want to abandon the team & stop giving them their support that's up to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 This was going to be my first season as a season ticket holder, got the cash on standby, but if Ashley isn't going to put money in to the club, neither am I. (Saying that i've been saving for a bit and was hugely exicted at the prospect of being there for every game - so its 50-50 in reality) Where do you sit Crumpy? PS is it you who does the driving lessons? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 If people want to abandon the team & stop giving them their support that's up to them. If people want to challenge this theory because it's been put on an open forum then that is also up to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 People NUFC fixated enough to post on an NUFC forum in their spare time are the least likely to stop going....but this will undoubtedly put a lot of people off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 but if Ashley isn't going to put money in to the club, neither am I. To be fair, forgetting the statement, he has already got a few hundred million invested in the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 but if Ashley isn't going to put money in to the club, neither am I. To be fair, forgetting the statement, he has already got a few hundred million invested in the club. was just about to post this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 but if Ashley isn't going to put money in to the club, neither am I. To be fair, forgetting the statement, he has already got a few hundred million invested in the club. According to him, though i believe nothing he says. His figures and debts do not add up to the scale he keeps coming out with, we'd have wound up like Portsmouth by now if so. IF were running close to £40-50m loss a year the it would have been in his best interest to give the club away rather than cover it and keep covering it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 but if Ashley isn't going to put money in to the club, neither am I. To be fair, forgetting the statement, he has already got a few hundred million invested in the club. According to him, though i believe nothing he says. His figures and debts do not add up to the scale he keeps coming out with, we'd have wound up like Portsmouth by now if so. IF were running close to £40-50m loss a year the it would have been in his best interest to give the club away rather than cover it and keep covering it. How do you mean "according to him"?? It's there in black & white. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 but if Ashley isn't going to put money in to the club, neither am I. To be fair, forgetting the statement, he has already got a few hundred million invested in the club. According to him, though i believe nothing he says. His figures and debts do not add up to the scale he keeps coming out with, we'd have wound up like Portsmouth by now if so. IF were running close to £40-50m loss a year the it would have been in his best interest to give the club away rather than cover it and keep covering it. It's not him it's the accounts signed off by an auditor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Nope, not getting one. I'm saving my football budget for my wedding. I'll get to a couple of games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinotheprehistoricgeordie Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Renewed in April. Don't regret it and I would do it again knowing what I do now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 This was going to be my first season as a season ticket holder, got the cash on standby, but if Ashley isn't going to put money in to the club, neither am I. (Saying that i've been saving for a bit and was hugely exicted at the prospect of being there for every game - so its 50-50 in reality) Where do you sit Crumpy? PS is it you who does the driving lessons? I sit in the Gallowgate Upper. Where are you planning on sitting? My mate isn't renewing his ST next season (financial reasons only) If you fancy the 'upper' let me know coz i'll likely get it for £495 as its the last year of the fixed price 3 yr deal. And aye, if you are wanting info on lessons drop me a PM. www.ajhsom.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Of course Gunt will reapply. He's just being sensationalist as always. There's more chance I will than wont. But, there WILL be folk sitting and thinking 'why the fuck should I bother' - probably the ones who bailed out last season who might want to get back on the band wagon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest togsy Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Its a catch 22, do you put yr money into the club after the statement they made ,blindly give yr support regardless of how much they shaft you , they rely on our money to clear the debt that the thick cunt didnt pick up on when he bought our club, or do you not renew and let the club go to rat shit... Either way were fooked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Shit happens, but it won't stop me supporting Newcastle United, and it really shouldn't stop any of you. Roll with it, I'm sure we'll come good again in the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 but if Ashley isn't going to put money in to the club, neither am I. Yeah! That's showing him! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest half a heed Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I am not renewing. Why should we struggle? We get 52000 crowds and do not deserve to be 3rd rate. I am tempted to support someone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I am not renewing. Why should we struggle? We get 52000 crowds and do not deserve to be 3rd rate. I am tempted to support someone else. Tottenham are upwardly mobile I hear, try them. Mind your half a heed on the way out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonpete1892 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I am not renewing. Why should we struggle? We get 52000 crowds and do not deserve to be 3rd rate. I am tempted to support someone else. Something seriously wrong was and still is going on. For a club with one of the largest fan bases in the UK, regular high attendances and appeal for tv coverage, there should be no excuse. However, even with a rise in ticket prices to increase revenue, the price of players (both buying then salaries) is slowly killing the game and the sporting bodies need action before football is totally broken. Obviously money from European adventures increase club revenues but only 6/7 teams in England can have that privilage each season. It brings excitement and world class players to the top half of the table but debt and administration to those in the middle-bottom. As much as the club statement was down heartening, football is a broken sport and NUFC is not alone in its struggles. £30m seems a lot of money but in a way its managable. We only have to look at how its been reduced in the last 2 years to show how its being managed, despite our adventure in the Championship. If we need to cut back on spending, then I guarentee that almost two thirds of the PL will be as well, its just that we're one of the first to say it! It may just be NUFC hope but the future is brighter (ish). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I am not renewing. Why should we struggle? We get 52000 crowds and do not deserve to be 3rd rate. I am tempted to support someone else. Whilst I would NEVER switch to following another club, I have some sympathy for those who are thinking of witholding ST money. I did this during late 80s because I wanted the Board out - in the end, they WERE forced out by SJH's takeover but also because they were in the mire financially - I chose the games I wanted to see but after they had conned us over Beardsley & Gazza(waiting to sell the players until AFTER the STs had been sold, there was no way I would give them a season's money until I saw what they were going to do with the team. The current situation is a bit different because Ashley owns the club outright whereas the McKeag board didn't ; nobody we know about is even THINKING about buying NUFC as SJH was, so there is little chance of changing things in the foreseeable future - in addition, many Prem clubs have financial problems now, and it will be interesting to see how much is spent this close season by all but the best-run clubs. Ashley has been up-front about the lack of transfer fund unless the club sells to buy so at least you know what you are going to get..... I am not in the UK any more so therefore don't have the dilemma, but I have sympathy with some of half a heed's views ; I accept that the club has to try to live within its means but a club which can get the home crowds that NUFC command should at least be able to strengthen the team to ensure that the club is not relegated next season. It's a personal decision and those who are going to be stretched for cash(as many will be after the politicians have finished playing musical chairs and feathering their own nests)over the next few years are not to be derided for thinking twice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 There's one thing i know for sure about Ashley. I'll be going to St James' Park longer than he does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CHESTER MAG Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Anyone not wanting to pay full price can have mine for £370 should be priced at £543. Pm me if intrested Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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