Cronky Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Well the players who have come in seem to think that the club has ambition, and that's significant. I don't know how much of the £35m will go towards transfer fees and how much will go on running costs, or what's really viable. It seems that we've made £10m + bids on certain players, but have lost out to clubs who are already in Europe. But none the less, the running costs issue is very important, because if you get into a situation where you're not balancing the books and the team has already peaked, you're at the risk of meltdown, unless you've got a sugardaddy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Well the players who have come in seem to think that the club has ambition, and that's significant. I don't know how much of the £35m will go towards transfer fees and how much will go on running costs, or what's really viable. It seems that we've made £10m + bids on certain players, but have lost out to clubs who are already in Europe. But none the less, the running costs issue is very important, because if you get into a situation where you're not balancing the books and the team has already peaked, you're at the risk of meltdown, unless you've got a sugardaddy. I don't believe we need to sell players to balance the books. If we do then they're f**king useless at running this football club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quayside Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 We'd all like to have an owner who was happy to keep stuffing money in for the love of the club. But we haven't. What we have is an owner who's made lots of consecutive bad decisions that have cost him money and us good football. Now what i'm worried about is that his decisions will still cost us good football. If he can make money back, good for him, but as a fan, it's my entertainment i'm interested in. I don't think we're running at a loss anymore so i think having the club punch it's weight for a season or 2 would be appreciated given how he's f***ed up so royally from the day he arrived. He f*cked up royally with Keegan, Wise, Kinnear leading on to relgation etc etc and that cost him money. He did at least then have the sense to fund a very expensive squad in the Championship (I know some put that down to luck) so that we got back up. The key thing really is, as I said on another thread, what level of exposure is he prepared to accept on his investment in the club? I freely admit I haven't got a clue if he wants to reduce his loan from cash surpluses in the club or if he is ok with things as they are. I have to say I can't see anything to suggest he is prepared to increase that exposure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 We'd all like to have an owner who was happy to keep stuffing money in for the love of the club. But we haven't. What we have is an owner who's made lots of consecutive bad decisions that have cost him money and us good football. Now what i'm worried about is that his decisions will still cost us good football. If he can make money back, good for him, but as a fan, it's my entertainment i'm interested in. I don't think we're running at a loss anymore so i think having the club punch it's weight for a season or 2 would be appreciated given how he's f***ed up so royally from the day he arrived. He f*cked up royally with Keegan, Wise, Kinnear leading on to relgation etc etc and that cost him money. He did at least then have the sense to fund a very expensive squad in the Championship (I know some put that down to luck) so that we got back up. The key thing really is, as I said on another thread, what level of exposure is he prepared to accept on his investment in the club? I freely admit I haven't got a clue if he wants to reduce his loan from cash surpluses in the club or if he is ok with things as they are. I have to say I can't see anything to suggest he is prepared to increase that exposure. I love it when you use dirty words Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I need to wait until August the 31st to get a clear picture about what Ashley's real intentions are. I have no problem with him making a net profit every year as it is logical that he wants to get his money back that he paid to clear the debts. I also like the wage ceiling, as long as it is heightened in parallel with our success and therefore higher income. My only concern is that we do not get better every year, this seems difficult if we are to follow a strategy which involves selling your best players every summer and replacing them with "potential" stars... Some of these stars will fail and will drag the level down... **Lastly, for this window I will feel satisfied if he gets a 7-10M striker and replaces any other players who leave with "like for like".** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Pardew: Newcastle must push on this season by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle Jul 7 2011 Read More http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/07/07/pardew-newcastle-must-push-on-this-season-72703-29010901/#ixzz1RPr6Myp9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Anyone hear pards on 5Live? he was interviewed whilst at the F1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Anyone hear pards on 5Live? he was interviewed whilst at the F1 What did he say? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Anyone hear pards on 5Live? he was interviewed whilst at the F1 What did he say? "I fucking love minge like, how do you get closer to those birds that stand with the brollies?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Anyone hear pards on 5Live? he was interviewed whilst at the F1 What did he say? signing jenson button. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 You misheard him, he was asked what his budget was for the summer and he said, "Net spend, buttons". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 No idea I did not hear it, thats why I was asking if anyne had heard it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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