AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Sports Direct urges shareholders to approve £65m bonus for Mike Ashley http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/mar/11/sports-direct-shareholders-bonus-mike-ashley-founder Having read that article, to be fair to Mike Ashley, the terms of the share bonus (worth about £65m) only reward success and not failure. If the company doesn't perform he doesn't get the bonus. From Sports Direct's point of view he's doing an absolutely incredible job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Sports Direct urges shareholders to approve £65m bonus for Mike Ashley http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/mar/11/sports-direct-shareholders-bonus-mike-ashley-founder Having read that article, to be fair to Mike Ashley, the terms of the share bonus (worth about £65m) only reward success and not failure. If the company doesn't perform he doesn't get the bonus. From Sports Direct's point of view he's doing an absolutely incredible job. From a Newcastle fans point of view, he is cutting off or options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I mean, keeping prices low for fans is generally considered a good thing right? In fact, since matchday income doesn't have much to do with spending power, more clubs should be doing exactly what we're doing. There is an argument that people shouldn't be locked in for 5 years, but then that element is optional. I can see why the club wants to secure season ticket income long-term, that's perfectly normal. Whether you think it's normal business practice or an attempt to enslave us to the Ashley will is a matter of opinion I suppose. i was going to say you're missing the point, but you rarely miss the point of these things you seem to just choose to sidestep it no-one else is decreasing their prices ian, it's just the equivalent of selling shell suits cheap in his shops: "no-one is buying those shite sondico shell suits we bought mike, they're a tenner and people don't want them" "ok let's drop them to a fiver" it's exactly the same; the fans are an instrumental part of the advertising vehicle, but people have stopped wanting to pay money for a shite product so rather than attempt to win them back with a better product they'll try and sell them the same shit cheaper wish i had a letter, i'd wipe my arse on it and send it back i know you know all this btw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Totally agree there must be a load of people packing in for Ashley to panic like this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 There's that evil comment again. Totally agree there must be a load of people packing in for Ashley to panic like this I can see many people taking up on his offer though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 when I canceled mine in February I got a letter offering me £24 off next seasons ticket, I told them I would rather pay more if we were prepared to have a go at being a football club I got no reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Club has apparently started barring fans from it's Twitter feed, who use the hastage #AshleyOut. Getting worse, IMO. Ran like a fucking police state. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Barring fans how? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Blocking them so they can't send tweets directed at @NUFC I imagine. Lee Marshall's response did tickle me: @Mike_Ashley_Out It fits in with the idea that the club absolutely 100% shouldn't accept abuse, trolling or spamming via social media. I know they've recently relaunched the account but fucking hell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I wouldn't have a ticket next season even if they were given away free of charge but would happily pay more if the club was ambitious, they haven't got a clue as to why people are packing in. I hope people can see through the latest pathetic attempt to make it look as if we endorse what they are doing by the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I wouldn't have a ticket next season even if they were given away free of charge but would happily pay more if the club was ambitious, they haven't got a clue as to why people are packing in. I hope people can see through the latest pathetic attempt to make it look as if we endorse what they are doing by the club. honest question, if they canned pardew and appointed say laudrup or someone like martinez (whoever that may be) but were very upfront about the fact they're not going to spend much money would you but a ST on that basis? i.e. you'd be looking at better football, a manager who knows what he's doing and wants to win football games but won't be provided much in the way of resources Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I wouldn't have a ticket next season even if they were given away free of charge but would happily pay more if the club was ambitious, they haven't got a clue as to why people are packing in. I hope people can see through the latest pathetic attempt to make it look as if we endorse what they are doing by the club. honest question, if they canned pardew and appointed say laudrup or someone like martinez (whoever that may be) but were very upfront about the fact they're not going to spend much money would you but a ST on that basis? i.e. you'd be looking at better football, a manager who knows what he's doing and wants to win football games but won't be provided much in the way of resources Nope, i still wouldn't go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 suppose they've passed the point of no return with most like aye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'd go it if was free like. Not paying the fat man was the MO, and free tickets satisfies that requirement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 There should never be a point of no return. If Ashley appoints what seems like competent people to run the club, make funds that are available available, and starts operating the club like a club instead of an advertisement tool then I wouldn't mind him owning the club at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 There should never be a point of no return. If Ashley appoints what seems like competent people to run the club, make funds that are available available, and starts operating the club like a club instead of an advertisement tool then I wouldn't mind him owning the club at all. Aye. Kinnear giving up the drink and a stadium on the moon would be nice too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Thought that was a snapshot of his pot belly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 It's his MRI slice at penis height Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Never said it was realistic. Point being I wouldn't care whether it was Ashley or someone else owning the club under those conditions, even with all his previous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I wouldn't have a ticket next season even if they were given away free of charge but would happily pay more if the club was ambitious, they haven't got a clue as to why people are packing in. I hope people can see through the latest pathetic attempt to make it look as if we endorse what they are doing by the club. honest question, if they canned pardew and appointed say laudrup or someone like martinez (whoever that may be) but were very upfront about the fact they're not going to spend much money would you but a ST on that basis? i.e. you'd be looking at better football, a manager who knows what he's doing and wants to win football games but won't be provided much in the way of resources I would probably go because I might actually enjoy the football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I wouldn't have a ticket next season even if they were given away free of charge but would happily pay more if the club was ambitious, they haven't got a clue as to why people are packing in. I hope people can see through the latest pathetic attempt to make it look as if we endorse what they are doing by the club. honest question, if they canned pardew and appointed say laudrup or someone like martinez (whoever that may be) but were very upfront about the fact they're not going to spend much money would you but a ST on that basis? i.e. you'd be looking at better football, a manager who knows what he's doing and wants to win football games but won't be provided much in the way of resources I would probably go because I might actually enjoy the football. Yeah I'd have a season ticket for Everton like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I wouldn't have a ticket next season even if they were given away free of charge but would happily pay more if the club was ambitious, they haven't got a clue as to why people are packing in. I hope people can see through the latest pathetic attempt to make it look as if we endorse what they are doing by the club. honest question, if they canned pardew and appointed say laudrup or someone like martinez (whoever that may be) but were very upfront about the fact they're not going to spend much money would you but a ST on that basis? i.e. you'd be looking at better football, a manager who knows what he's doing and wants to win football games but won't be provided much in the way of resources I would probably go because I might actually enjoy the football. Yeah I'd have a season ticket for Everton like. Yeah this is how I feel about it tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I think Ashley is preparing us for a stock market flotation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I think Ashley is preparing us for a stock market flotation Based on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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