Mike Ashley

[Theregulars]

 

I hope ya flip some guy the bird,

He cuts you off and you're forced to swerve,

In front of the Beatles' tour bus,

A Bookmobile and a Mack truck,

Hauling hazardous biological waste,

The light turns red you have no brakes,

And "Hard Copy" gets it all on tape,

So you can see the look on your face,

...Die Die Die Die Die Die Die!,

...Die Die Die Die Die Die Die!,

I hope your Pinto begins to spin,

Takes out a disabled Vietnam Veteran,

Mows down a Nobel Peace Prize Winner,

And maybe some orphans having Christmas dinner,

Perhaps even the British Royal Family,

And the Rabbi that's clutching the bottle-fed puppy,

And we can't forget the newlyweds,

And those Jerry's Kids are as good as dead,

I hope this helps to emphasize,

I hope this helps to clarify,

I hope you die,

I hope your cellmate thinks he's God,

But C.N.N. refer to him as "Bowling Ball Bag Bob",

Serving time again for abuse of a corpse,

Only this time the victim's a Clydesdale horse,

While he masturbates to photos of livestock,

He does the "Silence of the Lambs" dance to Christian Rock,

Eats feces and quotes from "Deliverance",

And fights with his imaginary playmate Vince,

...Die Die Die Die Die Die Die!,

...Die Die Die Die Die Die Die!,

I hope he grins like Jack Nicholson,

And forces you to play a game called Balls On Chin,

And whatever happens next is all a blur,

But you remember "fist" can be a verb,

And when you finally regain consciousness,

You're bound and gagged in a wedding dress,

And the prison guard looks the other way,

'Cause he's the guy ya flipped the bird the other day,

I hope this helps to emphasize,

I hope this helps to clarify,

I hope you die,

...I hope you die!.

[Happinesstan]

I'd rather stump up for a hitman than deal with the guilt of all those innocents.

[Guest firetotheworks]

The fucking balls on this hideous cunt.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-41095682

[NG32]

Yeah, read that earlier. He is an absolute RAT.

[Fenham Mag]

THEY, Tony Jimenez who brought Xisco to the club?

 

Fuck him too.

[quayside]

The f***ing balls on this hideous c***.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-41095682

 

I think you have two of a kind here. Tony Jimenez worked for the club on player recruitment in the KK era and was largely responsible for the player transactions that led to KK walking out. He also told KK that Luka Modric was not good enough for us...allegedly. Dennis Wise also got stung by Jimenez on the golf course development scheme and sued successfully for the return of his money.

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2454112/Dennis-Wise-wins-500-000-claim-Charlton-owner-Jimenez-High-Court.html

 

Edit: just saw Fenham's post and agree 

[Guest firetotheworks]

THEY, Tony Jimenez who brought Xisco to the club?

 

Fuck him too.

Yep, the very same 'Modric isn't a premier league player' Jiminez. I think most remember him, unfortunately. Hopefully the verdict is execution by testicle kicking for everyone involved.

 

[Minhosa]

Hope they both lose, the cunts.

[Guest neesy111]

Hope they both lose, the cunts.

[Happinesstan]

I just don't understand how he gets away with all his s***.

 

Admittedly I'm no financial expert, and I've only seen Dragon's Den 6 times, but...

 

Consider his attempts to find investment. Would anybody in their right mind buy, say half the club off him, when what they would be buying is 50% of the 200M the club owes him.

 

Can somebody explain why that would be a viable move.

[Scoot]

At some point someone, somewhere will just pay someone to end him like.

[Guest firetotheworks]

Well I think that's the point. They're about as much genuine attempts as his attempts for NZogbia, Berahino etc were. They're there solely to create the very flimsy illusion of trying to do something that he wants people to think he's doing, but doesn't actually want to do.

[Happinesstan]

At some point someone, somewhere will just pay someone to end him like.

 

YES! BUT WHO!? WHEN!? WHERE!?

 

Not before the window shuts.

[Interpolic]

Well I think that's the point. They're about as much genuine attempts as his attempts for NZogbia, Berahino etc were. They're there solely to create the very flimsy illusion of trying to do something that he wants people to think he's doing, but doesn't actually want to do.

 

His entire ownership has been one big flak deflecting exercise.  Whenever the pressure is ramped up, he'll do something to alleviate it until the cycle goes around again.  It's beyond tedious now, and benefits not one person but him.

[Guest firetotheworks]

Well I think that's the point. They're about as much genuine attempts as his attempts for NZogbia, Berahino etc were. They're there solely to create the very flimsy illusion of trying to do something that he wants people to think he's doing, but doesn't actually want to do.

 

His entire ownership has been one big flak deflecting exercise.  Whenever the pressure is ramped up, he'll do something to alleviate it until the cycle goes around again.  It's beyond tedious now, and benefits not one person but him.

 

Definitely, although it doesn't even benefit him, which is why we probably sometimes still get fooled into thinking he can't be that fucking stupid THIS time. You'd think he wouldn't pull this shit with one of the best managers in the world, but I think we can all draw a line under the question of whether his idiocy has any bounds.

[Pons Alias]

He's mentally ill.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

I don't think it even benefits him TBH, he just can't help himself.

 

Oh, you said that already.

[Budgie Smuggler]

Pat Phelan would sort him out.

[Sean]

Good read here from a season ticket holder, long but think it's worth leaving here:

 

I’m part of the Mike Ashley problem – I’m sorry!

 

My dad is Greek and being a PAOK fan who thankfully play in black and white stripes when coming to this country over half a century ago the thought of the ramifications of him supporting Olympiacos do not bear thinking about!

 

I’ve loved NUFC being part of my life ever since my dad took me down that path and have had a season ticket for over 20 years.

 

I’ve loved most of that time, the memories the laughs, iconic moments remembering King Kev’s body slumped over when Collymore scored that 4th goal – yes, you all know what I’m on about.

 

We’ve been rubbish for most of my lifetime but I always felt we were trying. We’ve had some truly awful players put on the black and white shirt and some brilliant ones and mentally I still always went into a new season with enthusiasm.

 

One of the biggest frustrations for me now is so called ‘experts’ being given a platform to say unchallenged that us fans are too demanding – it just makes my blood boil! These so called experts are either failed coaches/managers or ex players who just simply should know better. If you were employed at NUFC and had contract terminated it was because you were deemed a failure because you didn’t do a good job, fans too demanding – no way! Not you though, Chris Hughton! (Yes we do like Southerners – another lazy and uneducated myth about NUFC fans.

 

Anyway on to my main point regarding my article headline and my apology.

 

Yes I’m part of the problem. Why is that – let me attempt to explain.

 

Since Mike Ashley bought the club without doing any due diligence I should have known what was about to unfold.

 

I would class myself as your typical working bloke. I have a wife, 3 girls and work hard to provide best I can for my family and a Labrador!

 

During my time as a NUFC fan I’ve often put NUFC before my family – disgraceful isn’t it. There may have been an event and I’ve without any hesitation simply said I can’t go as clashes with a game. In fact my wife would just know that after all these years. Fixtures were on calendar and everything fits around that.

 

Like many of us finances have sometimes been tight, additional bills have to be paid etc and there have been times where financially we’ve been under pressure but as far as I was concerned those season ticket direct debits were up there with the gas and electric – they just had to be paid and we’d cut back other ways!

 

Mike Ashley has bought the club, the club that I have missed events with my kids for, spent money on when money should have gone on other things. The club that I allow to affect my mood and outlook at times as been such a massive part of my life.

 

What has he done to me since he been here: –

 

1. Embarrassed me – too many times to mention

 

2. Insulted me

 

3. Lied to me

 

4. Shown no appreciation for me as a fan/customer

 

5. Spoilt the bond I had with football club

 

6. Tried to make out I’m supporting some tiny little club

 

7. Tried to make out we can’t commercially compete when all money seems to go anywhere but the NUFC books!

 

Things are happening at NUFC that may be petty but just show the incompetence: –

 

1. Out of stock of kids football shirts

 

2. Season ticket cards not turning up on time

 

3. 125 anniversary gifts still 3 weeks away from delivery but for reasons beyond clubs control – it’s never their fault is it

 

4. Supposedly announcing sleeve sponsor – what you doing?

 

If club can’t do basic run of the mill tasks off the pitch – what hope is there!

 

When Kevin Keegan won his court case that was the time I should have said enough is enough but what have I done – nothing, absolutely nothing.

 

I’ve kept my season tickets and therefore I’ve kept telling Mike Ashley to treat me how ever he likes and I will just follow.

 

WHEN Rafa is gone, shouldn’t be long now what are we going to do about it? For the majority we’ll whinge, spout off and then go back to sheep mode.

 

That’s been me for last 10 years. All words and no action. I’ve embarrassed myself, I’ve lied to my myself all of things Mike Ashley has done.

 

Something about what has happened to Rafa this time has to be a ‘Eureka’ moment for us all – it has to be.

 

I’m not obsessed about Rafa as many are, he is brilliant, appears to be a great family man, excellent world class pedigree and we have him working for us by chance not by any competence from MA. I think Rafa would say he like Anthony Joshua, “Not perfect, but trying” and that’s all I want from him. So when I have a moan he playing one up front which is frustrating it doesn’t mean I have forgotten how lucky we are he at club.

 

When the inevitable happens I need to cancel those direct debits and stay away. It will be like giving up a drug and will be hard but I will get over it. The fact I’m even saying this proves MA has broken me, he has gone too far for me this time. When I do go I will find other things to do with that time and I won’t go back. That’s the fear, Mike Ashley is having a huge effect that could last for years!

 

I feel those who say “I support the team not the regime” need to really think hard about whether that thought process is now flawed? Is what MA doing now not a step too far?

 

If there was a protest are NUFC fans strong, brave, passionate and loyal enough to let that team run out to a completely empty stadium – that would be a profound statement. Unfortunately there are too many of you all like me who in the past would bottle it and turn up.

 

I’ve apologised for playing my part supporting Mike Ashley by filling a seat and making him believe his actions and his behaviour are acceptable.

 

I’m now like one of many around me who are there out of habit now and I’m part of the reason the stadium is quiet as ever.

 

The flag initiative is awesome and I really support it and should have happened regardless but it’s sad a group has had to form to help create an atmosphere when there was always one anyway until fans like me have been silenced and sickened by the owner.

 

For allowing him to have a platform on Sky TV to speak not a single word of truth. He is a multi billionaire, dressing and talking like he flat broke before proceeding to buy more Debenham shares. That interview truly sickened me, the reporting of it afterwards sickened me further. Every single aspect of it was factually incorrect but unfortunately perception is all there is, the truth is irrelevant. MA was given a good tummy tickle by his mates at SkY and “Craigy” and it just goes on and on. Why haven’t any top sports journalists to the interview apart and called Mike Ashley out- what are they scared of?

 

That glorious stadium is starting to look shabby like his shops, the club shop looks like a jumble sale. Oh and by the way the 10% discount he offered us loyal season ticket holders from club shop purchases – go and see if you can find anything not in the sale so therefore you can’t get a discount. Even the new shirts get a sale tag immediately put on them on day of release. More spin and deceit.

 

The sale of land, I’m led to believe, means that’s it for the stadium we have – even our stadium can’t grow just like that club I have always had part of my life will never grow. It’s on it’s knees, Mike Ashley is stood over that great stadium with his sword raised above our necks and is ready to lower it over our necks whenever he wants.

 

Mike Ashley doesn’t care about this club, he doesn’t care about me, he doesn’t care about the team and he certainly doesn’t care about Rafa Benitez. He doesn’t care about the affect his gambles and completely irrational decisions have on the community, socially, on local businesses. He just doesn’t care about no one but his self.

 

Yes, Mike Ashley is described as a successful business man but he certainly not a successful person. When he looks in the mirror I reckon he will hate himself deep down, he’ll never admit to it of course but I believe he won’t be happy. I for one wouldn’t want his wallpaper and behave the way he does. I’d rather have my wife, my three kids and my Labrador and paint my walls!

 

I’m sorry for helping to fuel the demise of NUFC and if nothing changes under Mike Ashley’s control then I now have to do the right thing and just stop it!

 

That wouldn’t be disloyal it would me doing what is best for my club.

 

I’m sorry ………

 

 

Article here: https://marktserkezie.wordpress.com/2017/08/26/im-part-of-the-mike-ashley-problem-im-sorry/

 

 

[Pilko]

Pat Phelan would sort him out.

 

he'll probably be our new centre forward.

[Dave]

During the current and prior year, advertising and promotional services were provided to Sports Direct International being a company associated with the ultimate owner of the company, MJW Ashley.

 

No consideration has been paid by Sports Direct International for these services to date but Sports Direct International and the Company are in the process of agreeing an arms length rate for these services and the Company anticipates receiving payment for these services in the future.

 

Wonder what happened to that, given that it had mysteriously disappeared from the latest accounts and we'd clearly not received anything. Could have been utilised to bolster this summer's budget if it actually existed.

 

Another lie from this cunt.

[Shearergol]

During the current and prior year, advertising and promotional services were provided to Sports Direct International being a company associated with the ultimate owner of the company, MJW Ashley.

 

No consideration has been paid by Sports Direct International for these services to date but Sports Direct International and the Company are in the process of agreeing an arms length rate for these services and the Company anticipates receiving payment for these services in the future.

 

Wonder what happened to that, given that it had mysteriously disappeared from the latest accounts and we'd clearly not received anything. Could have been utilised to bolster this summer's budget if it actually existed.

 

Another lie from this cunt.

 

Zero will know.

[Sima]

Fuck off and die Mike, you hideous fat cunt.  I want my football club back.

[Zero]

During the current and prior year, advertising and promotional services were provided to Sports Direct International being a company associated with the ultimate owner of the company, MJW Ashley.

 

No consideration has been paid by Sports Direct International for these services to date but Sports Direct International and the Company are in the process of agreeing an arms length rate for these services and the Company anticipates receiving payment for these services in the future.

 

Wonder what happened to that, given that it had mysteriously disappeared from the latest accounts and we'd clearly not received anything. Could have been utilised to bolster this summer's budget if it actually existed.

 

Another lie from this c***.

 

Zero will know.

 

Why would I know when it is immaterial to be shown in financial statement?

[Zero]

Or you can go and study what is materiality and annual report presentation standard in accounting first, Shearergol.