BlueStar Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Tapout imo We'll probably end up with Eclipse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Making sure Ryder doesnt hold the monopoly on poor writing: The billionaire did already own approximately 4.5 per cent stake in Rangers, currently playing in Scottish football’s second tier, and owns the naming rights for Ibrox Stadium, brought for a pound. Sports Direct also full control of the club’s retail stores. Gets paid for this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Convenient timing just before Pardew faces the press! Might be that new PR bloke's magic rubbing off! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Fat bastid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Wish he'd double his stake in having heart attacks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Wish he'd double his stake in having heart attacks. 0? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Wish he'd double his stake in having heart attacks. 0? Always here to put everyone on the right and proper path. Maybe he should double his steaks to help with the heart attack thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Making sure Ryder doesnt hold the monopoly on poor writing: The billionaire did already own approximately 4.5 per cent stake in Rangers, currently playing in Scottish football’s second tier, and owns the naming rights for Ibrox Stadium, brought for a pound. Sports Direct also full control of the club’s retail stores. Gets paid for this I wish I'd become a journo in England. Seems like an amazing job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Little is known of Ashley's private life today. He is known to prefer casual dress of shirt and chinos or a track suit rather than a suit, and often carries his essential business tool of a mobile phone in a plastic carrier bag rather than a briefcase That phone bit can not be true He not heard of pockets? Probably uses an SD bag for life that he put on NUFC expenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Little is known of Ashley's private life today. He is known to prefer casual dress of shirt and chinos or a track suit rather than a suit, and often carries his essential business tool of a mobile phone in a plastic carrier bag rather than a briefcase That phone bit can not be true He not heard of pockets? Probably uses an SD bag for life that he put on NUFC expenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Very old news, but I noticed that Tony Jimenez now occasionally writes for the Huffington Post. In his bio it says: "His strong relationships within the UAE - built up over the past 22 years - have been responsible for a number of leading Arab investors making significant investments in Europe. As Vice Chairman of Newcastle United Football Club, Tony was instrumental in negotiations to sell the club to the Dubai government. While the deal was not finalised due to the club owner changing his mind, Tony was nonetheless indispensable when it came to introducing potential buyers and leading negotiations." So it seems like Jimenez was actually working with, or maybe for, DIC to oversee the sale to them, which Ashley eventually backed out of. Not really relevant to anything now but it's not something I've seen talked about on here before and it's an interesting insight into what was going on behind the scenes when Keegan quit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Interesting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Get them interested again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Get them interested again! Putting two and two together, Wise came in at the same time as Jimenez and has worked with him since, so he might have been a part of the deal as well. So they might not have been any better as owners than Ashley... Unless there's a more machiavellian reason for the stuff that went on before Keegan left! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I saw Ashley and Llambias infront of a pub in Soho tonight. Wasn't very polite to start talking to them as I was passing by but I had to do it. I simply told Ashley "You have to sack Alan Pardew. This ain't football. You know it, you watch the matches.". Ashley kinda took a step back and remained silent while Llambias reacted with a high pitched "Sack him?? What do you mean??" Like I made the most outlandish suggestion.. I was very nervous but I had to continue "the conversation" so I said something like "I appreciate everything you've done for the club /I don't/, you've brought some great players.." to which Ashley nodded, probably relieved that I won't attack him or something. I continued with "but Pardew ruins them. How could he get rid of a genius like Ben Arfa?" and LLambias interrupted me, patting me on the shoulder "It's only been a few games lad. Keep the faith. It's a long season.." To which I mumbled "Aye, it's been three very long seasons. Sorry to interupt you guys" and I left. Should've tried to get something more of them. But I got a bit starstruck and my wife was pulling me the whole time. She knows how much I shout at the TV, she was afraid I might do some stupid shit. Not that I can take much from this little encounter but I'm afraid Ashley doesn't even consider sacking Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I need to start drinking in Soho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I saw Ashley and Llambias infront of a pub in Soho tonight. Wasn't very polite to start talking to them as I was passing by but I had to do it. I simply told Ashley "You have to sack Alan Pardew. This ain't football. You know it, you watch the matches.". Ashley kinda took a step back and remained silent while Llambias reacted with a high pitched "Sack him?? What do you mean??" Like I made the most outlandish suggestion.. I was very nervous but I had to continue "the conversation" so I said something like "I appreciate everything you've done for the club /I don't/, you've brought some great players.." to which Ashley nodded, probably relieved that I won't attack him or something. I continued with "but Pardew ruins them. How could he get rid of a genius like Ben Arfa?" and LLambias interrupted me, patting me on the shoulder "It's only been a few games lad. Keep the faith. It's a long season.." To which I mumbled "Aye, it's been three very long seasons. Sorry to interupt you guys" and I left. Should've tried to get something more of them. But I got a bit starstruck and my wife was pulling me the whole time. She knows how much I shout at the TV, she was afraid I might do some stupid shit. Not that I can take much from this little encounter but I'm afraid Ashley doesn't even consider sacking Pardew. you should have offered to take a shot in the mouth for the team if he sacked him. dropped the ball on this one by not raising his Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I need to start drinking in Soho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Aye. Not sure where I took all that extreme politeness from.. I loath what he did with the club. But standing next to them my head suddenly became empty and there was no way I could come up with anything remotely coherent. That's my first night in the UK in 5-6 years.. Didn't exactly expect to run into Mike f***ing Ashley and his cronies in the pub Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Very old news, but I noticed that Tony Jimenez now occasionally writes for the Huffington Post. In his bio it says: "His strong relationships within the UAE - built up over the past 22 years - have been responsible for a number of leading Arab investors making significant investments in Europe. As Vice Chairman of Newcastle United Football Club, Tony was instrumental in negotiations to sell the club to the Dubai government. While the deal was not finalised due to the club owner changing his mind, Tony was nonetheless indispensable when it came to introducing potential buyers and leading negotiations." So it seems like Jimenez was actually working with, or maybe for, DIC to oversee the sale to them, which Ashley eventually backed out of. Not really relevant to anything now but it's not something I've seen talked about on here before and it's an interesting insight into what was going on behind the scenes when Keegan quit. I was aware of this at the time - Ashley went to a casino in Dubai instead of keeping the appointment with the Emiratis...they bought Man C instead....... No surprise that he has doubled his stake in Rangers - all he needs is them to be back in the SPL and it will all be going to his plan... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Aye. Not sure where I took all that extreme politeness from.. I loath what he did with the club. But standing next to them my head suddenly became empty and there was no way I could come up with anything remotely coherent. That's my first night in the UK in 5-6 years.. Didn't exactly expect to run into Mike f***ing Ashley and his cronies in the pub I dunno man I think you did pretty well, and you're more likely to get across speaking like a rational human being than just screaming "OY FAT MAN PUT A DICK IN YOUR EYE AND SACK THE CUNT!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I saw Ashley and Llambias infront of a pub in Soho tonight. Wasn't very polite to start talking to them as I was passing by but I had to do it. I simply told Ashley "You have to sack Alan Pardew. This ain't football. You know it, you watch the matches.". Ashley kinda took a step back and remained silent while Llambias reacted with a high pitched "Sack him?? What do you mean??" Like I made the most outlandish suggestion.. I was very nervous but I had to continue "the conversation" so I said something like "I appreciate everything you've done for the club /I don't/, you've brought some great players.." to which Ashley nodded, probably relieved that I won't attack him or something. I continued with "but Pardew ruins them. How could he get rid of a genius like Ben Arfa?" and LLambias interrupted me, patting me on the shoulder "It's only been a few games lad. Keep the faith. It's a long season.." To which I mumbled "Aye, it's been three very long seasons. Sorry to interupt you guys" and I left. Should've tried to get something more of them. But I got a bit starstruck and my wife was pulling me the whole time. She knows how much I shout at the TV, she was afraid I might do some stupid shit. Not that I can take much from this little encounter but I'm afraid Ashley doesn't even consider sacking Pardew. Really seems like Pardew has convinced Ashley and co that he can turn things around. I doubt Ashley has even been on the website or knows the stats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMag Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Junkhead well done. It's probably the best response given the circumstances. It could have been much much worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMag Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Geordies here, Geordies there... The FCB should have bought Sunderland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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