Sima Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Probably hoping people forget about it. Again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 so crap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20150428/newcastle-united-club-statement_2281670_4675719 Inaccurate media reporting by Channel 4 'Dispatches' - the media mislead again In reference to our statement last night (Monday, 27th April) regarding the Channel 4 'Dispatches' programme, The Secrets of Sports Direct, Newcastle United would like to clarify the facts for the benefit of supporters. Last night's programme made a wholly inaccurate claim regarding the retail relationship between the Club and Sports Direct. In the Club's view, the broadcaster deliberately misled Newcastle United supporters and provided yet another example of erroneous media reporting which only serves to further antagonise fans. In January 2014, in the minutes of its Fans Forum which are published online, the Club confirmed how the retail relationship with Sports Direct works. For the purpose of clarity, we can reconfirm that 100 per cent of the income from goods bought in the Club's official stores and on its website are received by the Club and not Sports Direct, as the 'Dispatches' programme claimed. The only money paid by the Club to Sports Direct is for the stock (at cost price), plus a handling fee. This represents far better value than the costs the Club historically incurred in relation to purchasing, storage and distribution. In fact, the change to our retail operating structure introduced in February 2013, which saw us partner with Sports Direct, increased the profit margin by over 50 per cent. This benefits the Club hugely. In simple terms, the Club receives more money as a result of this relationship. Channel 4 failed to contact the Club in order to clarify any facts in relation to our retail operation. Given that this information was already in the public domain, and had been for over 15 months, we find it incredible that the makers of an investigative current affairs programme chose to air information which was so obviously factually incorrect. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Either way, we aren't spending it. So if it goes to SD or us it's really irrelevant isn't it? It's going to Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 also, "again", so petty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Funny how they didn't mention the stadium sponsorship either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Funny how they didn't mention the stadium sponsorship either They forgot about that ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemagpie Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 So whats the income from merchandising shown in the clubs accounts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof69 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 In the Club's view, the broadcaster deliberately misled Newcastle United supporters and provided yet another example of erroneous media reporting which only serves to further antagonise fa No, well who would do a thing like that ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brendan_Rice Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Why are they even releasing these statements? It sounds like they are rattled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Funny how they didn't mention the stadium sponsorship either Obviously saw that and thought "fair summary". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 'only serves to further antagonise fans' What a fucking nerve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Should see the response on twitter holy mother have mercy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Should see the response on twitter holy mother have mercy http://img.pandawhale.com/41622-Grumpy-cat-good-Rl59.jpeg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I can't get over them saying that "the broadcaster deliberately misled Newcastle United supporters"... it's like Ted Bundy ringing up the relatives of his victims and telling him that the police are proper creeps. Either way, it's brilliant seeing them getting riled, it just shows how good an idea the whole AshleyOut campaign is when he's obviously such a delicate little flower behind all that money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 club can't even pick a fight properly, fucking amateurs man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Should see the response on twitter holy mother have mercy whats being said on twitter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 They are just getting panned by everyone. Quite refreshing really. @NUFC you's are scum! Nothing but liars! I'm ashamed to support this shower of shit! @NUFC Where's the statement about the shit manager, players and football? @NUFC Literally no one gives a fuck you stupid bastards, sign Messi @NUFC you guys are fucking lying cunts HAHAHA FUCK OFF!!! #AshleyOut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 They are just getting panned by everyone. Quite refreshing really. @NUFC you's are scum! Nothing but liars! I'm ashamed to support this shower of s***! @NUFC Where's the statement about the s*** manager, players and football? @NUFC Literally no one gives a f*** you stupid b******s, sign Messi @NUFC you guys are f***ing lying c***s HAHAHA f*** OFF!!! #AshleyOut Classy replies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 @NUFC Where's the statement about the shit manager, players and football? good question Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brendan_Rice Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 "The problem is what the natural conclusion of that approach is: Mike Ashley. That's right, the point you reach if you stretch the Premier League-or-dust logic as far as it will go is what is happening at Newcastle. Newcastle are the vision of what football becomes when being in a competition -- rather than actually trying to win trophies or achieve stuff -- is all that matters. It is minimum expenditure and minimum effort for maximum reward." http://www.espnfc.co.uk/barclays-premier-league/23/blog/post/2422955/premier-league-casts-a-troubling-shadow-over-football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Pointless even trying, they've only made things worse. The position is untenable now, no healing these wounds no matter what they try over the summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number9shirt Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 If it wasn't plainly obvious before it is now, attack sports direct & ashley will pack his bags in record time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 This is great stuff, they're against the ropes here and we've got to keep swinging! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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