mickthemagpie Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 That all sounds horrifically undignified. And I did actually think for a moment you might be joking. We will joke here no more forever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Watched the dispatches programme last night and was a bit deflated by the whole thing. Rolling out some craggy old lawyer to babble on about 'possible' breaches of consumer law doesn't really amount to much. I guess I was hoping for some sort of financial wrongdoing or offshore sheltering or something to make things a bit more spicy for them. As it is, I don't think MA will be that arsed about what they uncovered really. He'll take it personally, of course, but when it's looked at in the cold light of day, I think they'll view it as a bit of a lucky escape. Also, would love to know who owns those two x labour agencies they use. Nailed on to be a mate of his/a link to Ashley somewhere. Agree - their biggest pitch seemed to be the fact they advertise standard prices as sales / huge price cuts to get more people through doors - something I'm sure a lot of shops do. Also, the zero hours and crap working regime at the warehouse, they wont be alone in pushing staff as far as possible. However, the SD/NUFC thing clearly has hit a nerve, and the fact that club shop merchandise revenue now appears to go straight to SD is something that deserved more investigation. As well as Wonga sponsorship and the SD stadium advertising - but they brushed that one off as an owner 'using one to advertise the other'. Anyway, see what the 'full statement' has to say on the SD/NUFC revenue link. But its at least good that its prompted the club to respond. A strategy of targetting SD is clearly the way to get to Ashley. Yeah - I remember the 'Officers Club' etc doing the same trick 20 odd years ago. It's not new or even really that misleading imho. If you are happy to pay £6.99 for a pay of shorts, do you really give a s*** if you're told they were 'originally' £25? Ultimately it's an offer to trade at the final marked price and, if you're happy with it then you will and if not you won't regardless of the closing down signs in the window. They're clearly playing a bit of a game and bending the rules in terms of advertising etc but none of that is overly sinister imho. Eisenegger in the metrocentre had a closing down sale for 15 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I'm amazed at how quickly the club put that 'statement' out. Clearly he is rattled and if you ever needed to know a way of getting to Ashley, this is it. I'm gonna watch the documentary later on (recorded it last night) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Watched the dispatches programme last night and was a bit deflated by the whole thing. Rolling out some craggy old lawyer to babble on about 'possible' breaches of consumer law doesn't really amount to much. I guess I was hoping for some sort of financial wrongdoing or offshore sheltering or something to make things a bit more spicy for them. As it is, I don't think MA will be that arsed about what they uncovered really. He'll take it personally, of course, but when it's looked at in the cold light of day, I think they'll view it as a bit of a lucky escape. Also, would love to know who owns those two x labour agencies they use. Nailed on to be a mate of his/a link to Ashley somewhere. Yep, wasn't the besr doc. Seemed a bit lazy. Dunno what their budget is but it should stretch further than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 The responses to the official twitter account fill me with renewed hope in our fan base. Facebook is even better. My favourite comment "It's awful when people don't communicate isn't it?" That was me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 swear to god the fucking cheek of these cunts weren't they asked at one of their sham meetings about the relationship between SD and NUFC and Ashley smirked and said it was beneficial for SD or something? now some fucker calls them out on it and they act all hurt want nothing more than Ashley to burn personally, to see that cunt fall from his perch would be glorious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Why are the club releasing the statement? Are they going to address the link between SD and NUFC? If it's just about SD then release it through SD you cunts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 More than even my worry is that we will continually hire puppet knackers like Pardew, Carver, Charnley, Kinnear et al until Ashley goes. Originally I wanted Carver out immediately, but if he helps us crash and burn then so be it. Ashley needs to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 What did the programme say which specifically related to the club? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 What did the programme say which specifically related to the club? Club shop address is the SD hq. All the money goes to SD. No advertising revenue despite the hundreds of SD adverts in the club etc. Similar with Rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 What did the programme say which specifically related to the club? Club shop address is the SD hq. All the money goes to SD. No advertising revenue despite the hundreds of SD adverts in the club etc. Similar with Rangers. Cheers, I wondered that too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymac1966 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 http://s8.postimg.org/pn67vw0vp/sports_direct_clearance_sales.jpg Another exciting summer ahead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 http://s8.postimg.org/pn67vw0vp/sports_direct_clearance_sales.jpg Another exciting summer ahead Is that real? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 We best be quick in buying ladies underwear here lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Seek help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Seek help. Take a joke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 We best be quick in buying ladies underwear here lads. http://static1.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/4406934+_001ff3344783fb5362fd5d596d4f7e0c.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 No clarification yet? I want them to put my mind at rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 No clarification yet? I want them to put my mind at rest. Weaving a new bed of lies to dodge around this one is proving more difficult than they thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Looks like JC has a bifter in his mouth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Looks like JC has a bifter in his mouth. Would explain a lot, like the mouth dryness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Looks like JC has a bifter in his mouth. Would explain a lot, like the mouth dryness. He probably does bucktes before a game man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I'd be willing to bet the statement today contains no more information than last night's, they'll just be currently trying to up the word count and increase the font size. It'll just say the programme was inaccurate, but it won't actually deny any specific allegations. No, wait, they'll strenuously deny something that wasn't even said on the show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Fucking pathetic cunts man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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