Parky Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 On 23 May 2007, in a surprise move, Ashley bought Sir John Hall's 41.6% stake in Newcastle United at one pound per share, for a total cost of £55,342,223[17] via his company St James Holdings Ltd. Under the terms of UK takeover law, having purchased more than 30% of a listed company, he was obliged to make an offer to buy the remaining shares at the same or a greater price.[17] On 31 May it was reported that the Newcastle board were considering Ashley's offer.[18] On 7 June 2007 it was confirmed that chairman Freddy Shepherd had agreed to sell his 28% share to Ashley, which left Ashley free to take control of the club." Your thoughts gentlemen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Best thing that could have happened to the club! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 It's only been three years?! Fuck me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I remember the genuine excitement at the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I remember the genuine excitement at the time. Aye I know I thought we had a billionaire owner. Turns out he was only a millionaire. The git. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 3 more of the same and I'll be chuffed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 3 years one trophy is not bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I remember being giddy with excitement when I heard that a Billionaire had bought our club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Well, one thing I've learnt is to never get my hopes up for anything ever again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Well, one thing I've learnt is to never get my hopes up for anything ever again. Very true. It still sickens me to think of all the PL clubs that we're taken over, we had the biggest fall from grace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I remember that 3-1 win at Bolton in the opening day of the season and thinking we're gonna finish top 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I remember that 3-1 win at Bolton in the opening day of the season and thinking we're gonna finish top 6. Presumably you weren't there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I remember that 3-1 win at Bolton in the opening day of the season and thinking we're gonna finish top 6. First game of Ashley era, first game of Fat Sam era, Smith, Geremi and Rozenthal all looking good. What a fucking false dawn and a half that was. Great day out though, love those early season games when it's red hot and the beers flowing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I remember that 3-1 win at Bolton in the opening day of the season and thinking we're gonna finish top 6. First game of Ashley era, first era of Fat Sam era, Smith, Geremi and Rozenthal all looking good. What a fucking false dawn and a half that was. Great day out though, love those early season games when it's red hot and the beers flowing. Remember it well, great day out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I remember that 3-1 win at Bolton in the opening day of the season and thinking we're gonna finish top 6. I remember the opening day of our relegation season. 1-1 at Old Trafford. Jonas was World class. Colo looked rock solid. Keegan How the mighty have fallen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thefishman Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Ita like pulling a cracking bird with huge chebs and a perfect arse, only to discover later that she has indeed a huge cock and balls! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Happy birthday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 3 more of the same and I'll be chuffed. Why not make it even better and go down to league one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pedro_de_geordieo Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 It begs the question would you not rather have an owner who will run up big debts with the bank but at least look to buy top class players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Still have 2 years to achieve his 5 year plan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Here Decky, shut up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 It begs the question would you not rather have an owner who will run up big debts with the bank but at least look to buy top class players? Fair to say, that the financial environment has definitely changed, but it is also fair to say he has made a string of poor descisions. Came in with his eyes closed, I'm sure they're wide open now. If we can add to the squad and the fact that the player wages are back under control it seems, we might come out the other side healthier than we went in. Time will tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 On 23 May 2007, in a surprise move, Ashley bought Sir John Hall's 41.6% stake in Newcastle United at one pound per share, for a total cost of £55,342,223[17] via his company St James Holdings Ltd. Under the terms of UK takeover law, having purchased more than 30% of a listed company, he was obliged to make an offer to buy the remaining shares at the same or a greater price.[17] On 31 May it was reported that the Newcastle board were considering Ashley's offer.[18] On 7 June 2007 it was confirmed that chairman Freddy Shepherd had agreed to sell his 28% share to Ashley, which left Ashley free to take control of the club." Your thoughts gentlemen? How long have you been waiting to start this thread?? 3 years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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