Unbelievable Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Interesting summation, but nothing we didn't already know. Still, the more people digest it, the better. Yeah, I keep getting the feeling though, especially outside Newcastle fan circles, that we're throwing our toys out the pram for no good reason and there hasn't been an all-enclosing article yet on why - hiring decisions aside - we're so unhappy with him as an owner. Fair point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Number 9 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 http://www.themag.co.uk/the-mag-articles/sir-john-hall-makes-clear-mike-ashley-bought-newcastle-united/ It's up already. Did this ad appear in the comments for everyone else? http://s13.postimg.org/qzqiv9ph3/New_Canvas.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Floated to the Top Stories section of NUFC on newsnow.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 http://www.themag.co.uk/the-mag-articles/sir-john-hall-makes-clear-mike-ashley-bought-newcastle-united/ It's up already. This just begs the question who is the bigger cunt? Ashley for being honest in his intentions or John Hall who claims to be a fan selling the club to him knowing the real reason why he wanted to buy the club, lying to the fans about it and urging one of his best mates and business partners to sell his share as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 http://www.themag.co.uk/the-mag-articles/sir-john-hall-makes-clear-mike-ashley-bought-newcastle-united/ It's up already. This just begs the question who is the bigger cunt? Ashley for being honest in his intentions or John Hall who claims to be a fan selling the club to him knowing the real reason why he wanted to buy the club, lying to the fans about it and urging one of his best mates and business partners to sell his share as well. Any money man is a lying cunt, that's usually how they made their money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UV Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 http://i.imgur.com/3o1Kj0t.png Those revenues are all in € not £ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Whoops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Ups, oh well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Great write up. Would add one thing... "Mike Ashley is not looking for his interest free loan to be repaid, or to take any money out of the Club". You point out how that's a lie and he benefits, but without saying the most glaring contradiction which is that he has taken £11m cash out of the club in last year's accounts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 http://www.themag.co.uk/the-mag-articles/sir-john-hall-makes-clear-mike-ashley-bought-newcastle-united/ It's up already. This just begs the question who is the bigger c***? Ashley for being honest in his intentions or John Hall who claims to be a fan selling the club to him knowing the real reason why he wanted to buy the club, lying to the fans about it and urging one of his best mates and business partners to sell his share as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemagpie Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Doesn't this free advertising get classed as a benefit in kind by the Revenue and therefore he should be subject to tax? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Don't think companies can have benefits in kind, only individual directors/staff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 One thing I don't get is why its Sports Direct plastered around the ground for 90% of the time/available space. Everyone knows that if you want a pair of trainers you got to the Emporium of tat, so why not vary it up a bit and advertise his in store brands. Off the top of my head.... Kangol, Karrimor, Lonsdale, Firetrap, Dunlop, Slazenger - are all owned by MA or Sports direct - why not promote these brands rather than the roof they are sold under? It wouldn't have a single piece of impact on the finances of NUFC, but at least the stadium would show some variety, and you would think also drive benefits to our esteemed owner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 One thing I don't get is why its Sports Direct plastered around the ground for 90% of the time/available space. Everyone knows that if you want a pair of trainers you got to the Emporium of tat, so why not vary it up a bit and advertise his in store brands. Off the top of my head.... Kangol, Karrimor, Lonsdale, Firetrap, Dunlop, Slazenger - are all owned by MA or Sports direct - why not promote these brands rather than the roof they are sold under? It wouldn't have a single piece of impact on the finances of NUFC, but at least the stadium would show some variety, and you would think also drive benefits to our esteemed owner Exposure in other other countries, expanding his brand via the prem and Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 One thing I don't get is why its Sports Direct plastered around the ground for 90% of the time/available space. Everyone knows that if you want a pair of trainers you got to the Emporium of tat, so why not vary it up a bit and advertise his in store brands. Off the top of my head.... Kangol, Karrimor, Lonsdale, Firetrap, Dunlop, Slazenger - are all owned by MA or Sports direct - why not promote these brands rather than the roof they are sold under? It wouldn't have a single piece of impact on the finances of NUFC, but at least the stadium would show some variety, and you would think also drive benefits to our esteemed owner To rub our noses in it, no more complicated than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Doesn't this free advertising get classed as a benefit in kind by the Revenue and therefore he should be subject to tax? I thought that, but, there's a VAT exemption available for goods and services transferred between companies in the same group which he's probably taking advantage of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 One thing I don't get is why its Sports Direct plastered around the ground for 90% of the time/available space. Everyone knows that if you want a pair of trainers you got to the Emporium of tat, so why not vary it up a bit and advertise his in store brands. Off the top of my head.... Kangol, Karrimor, Lonsdale, Firetrap, Dunlop, Slazenger - are all owned by MA or Sports direct - why not promote these brands rather than the roof they are sold under? It wouldn't have a single piece of impact on the finances of NUFC, but at least the stadium would show some variety, and you would think also drive benefits to our esteemed owner The exposure is diluted if it's not done in a gaudy manner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Firetrap and Dunlop get some cycling on the animated boards I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 As do Black and Decker. He got shares with them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 one thing is certain saying get out of our club killed us. If we had good relationship with Ashley I doubt we have all this problem with Pardew. Also if I am Ashley why would I sack Pardew. A manager who take all the flack for me to make my enemies happy. I would be shocked and happy if sack Pardew but I give is less than 5 % chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 It's just so hard to predict Ashley. Under any normal regime Pardew is finished. Also the end of the season will complicate things, stopping protests etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Firetrap and Dunlop get some cycling on the animated boards I think. That they do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 He must be gone, just killing time man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Top article on NUFC for Newsnow in past 24hours, snappy headline from themag editorial team did it I think. Even with the £s not the €s heh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thenorthumbrian Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Oldham close to record sponsorship deal that could see Boundary Park renamed. Oldham Athletic are on the verge of signing a significant sponsorship deal that could see Boundary Park renamed. M.E.N. Sport understands Latics officials are in advanced talks with sportswear giants Sports Direct over a five-year agreement. The blokes trying to take over the world starting one club at a time. Its obvious that the deal with NUFC and Rangers must be beneficial to him financially. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/oldham-boundary-park-renamed-sports-7030655 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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