Darth Crooks Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I really don't want us to sell out to The Saudi's like. Obviously Ashley has to go but I never wanted it to be like this Nowhere near as exited as I would have been 10 years ago, I'm not even arsed about us being that good, I just want us to try. She could broker a deal for Sauron for me. At least he had ambition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I really don't want us to sell out to The Saudi's like. Obviously Ashley has to go but I never wanted it to be like this Nowhere near as exited as I would have been 10 years ago, I'm not even arsed about us being that good, I just want us to try. She could broker a deal for Sauron for me. At least he had ambition. Aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I really don't want us to sell out to The Saudi's like. Obviously Ashley has to go but I never wanted it to be like this Nowhere near as exited as I would have been 10 years ago, I'm not even arsed about us being that good, I just want us to try. I thought the same until recently but fuck it. Most of my adult life we've been ruined by him. Trying would be lovely, but if we got some rich bastards planning on buying the title and big names then bring it on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Caulkin saying theres now been contact between her & NUFC officials Is this new stuff or the same as was said yesterday? That she talked to Rafa and other people just after the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I really don't want us to sell out to The Saudi's like. Obviously Ashley has to go but I never wanted it to be like this Nowhere near as exited as I would have been 10 years ago, I'm not even arsed about us being that good, I just want us to try. Can see the sentiment but I want us to spend a truck load, have Rafa on a infinitive contract and brutalise teams regularly. In all seriousness the most exciting thing would be the possibility of European football again at some point in the future imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Ashley doesnt think we can afford to hold the black gate from Gondor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I really don't want us to sell out to The Saudi's like. Obviously Ashley has to go but I never wanted it to be like this Nowhere near as exited as I would have been 10 years ago, I'm not even arsed about us being that good, I just want us to try. I thought the same until recently but f*** it. Most of my adult life we've been ruined by him. Trying would be lovely, but if we got some rich b******s planning on buying the title and big names then bring it on. Yeeah! Just like a homeless guy who's been living on the streets for 30 years, he fucking deserves a steak 3 times a day in his new fortress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Even if it doesn't happen it's nice to dream for a while Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I really don't want us to sell out to The Saudi's like. Obviously Ashley has to go but I never wanted it to be like this Nowhere near as exited as I would have been 10 years ago, I'm not even arsed about us being that good, I just want us to try. I have a Man City supporting mate, told him about this possible takeover talk and replied with "we can ruin football together, geddin". Whilst I hate that this is what the PL has come to, the fickle t*** I am really wants this to happen. Ambition at trying to get back into the top 6... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Caulkin saying theres now been contact between her & NUFC officials Is this new stuff or the same as was said yesterday? That she talked to Rafa and other people just after the game. He only said something along the lines of initially there hadn't been any contact but he believes that has changed since the game. Probably means fucking Rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 if everyone is owned by super wealthy sovereign states the league might be competitive again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Caulkin saying theres now been contact between her & NUFC officials Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Caulkin saying theres now been contact between her & NUFC officials Is this new stuff or the same as was said yesterday? That she talked to Rafa and other people just after the game. He only said something along the lines of initially there hadn't been any contact but he believes that has changed since the game. Probably means f***ing Rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 As usual, it will go from that to this. Damn hope.. http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/840/319/4e6.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hog Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I'm not getting ahead of things, it'll all come to nothing - there's no way on this planet that a parasite like Ashley will give up free advertising for Shites Direct or the potential other benefits he gets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I don't think I could handle new owners who would give Rafa money to spend. I'm used to being pessimistic, it's my standard NUFC setting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Once upon a time I was like that. Didn't want to be THAT team that bought the title, but now, f*** it. Buy 'em all. The sad fact is, discounting of course Leicester's remarkable season, to even have a chance of being what traditionally was regarded as being successful, you absolutely need one of these mega rich type owners. Otherwise you are really settling for being at best mid table and we are refining the term if successful as finishing in 10th spot in the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Refuse to believe anything is happening, been here too many times with Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Once upon a time I was like that. Didn't want to be THAT team that bought the title, but now, f*** it. Buy 'em all. The sad fact is, discounting of course Leicester's remarkable season, to even have a chance of being what traditionally was regarded as being successful, you absolutely need one of these mega rich type owners. Otherwise you are really settling for being at best mid table and we are refining the term if successful as finishing in 10th spot in the PL. Spurs and Liverpool aren't backed by filthy rich owners like. Suppose neither has won anything in the last few years, but would love to be in either of their positions right now. Just reasonable ambition and backing a good manager is a good start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Would love an ambitious wise woman with powerful connections! Hoy! I've got first dabs on snogging her! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Once upon a time I was like that. Didn't want to be THAT team that bought the title, but now, f*** it. Buy 'em all. The sad fact is, discounting of course Leicester's remarkable season, to even have a chance of being what traditionally was regarded as being successful, you absolutely need one of these mega rich type owners. Otherwise you are really settling for being at best mid table and we are refining the term if successful as finishing in 10th spot in the PL. One of the ways I justify my hypothetical acceptance of a big money owner is that I don't really consider it 'buying the league' anymore a la Chelsea 14 years ago. There's so many other teams with insane wads of cash that just buying a load of expensive players doesn't cut it; you genuinely do still need to be astute. Makes it still feel like a challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Once upon a time I was like that. Didn't want to be THAT team that bought the title, but now, f*** it. Buy 'em all. The sad fact is, discounting of course Leicester's remarkable season, to even have a chance of being what traditionally was regarded as being successful, you absolutely need one of these mega rich type owners. Otherwise you are really settling for being at best mid table and we are refining the term if successful as finishing in 10th spot in the PL. The underlying point (i.e. that you need heavy investment from a mega rich owner) is not strictly true though. Spurs were close to winning the league the past couple of seasons, as were Liverpool fairly recently under Rodgers, and neither of those clubs bought their way to success using owner funds like Man City/Chelsea did. So it's certainly possible to build a title challenging side the "normal" way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Won't believe it until I see her holding the shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Man City - Oil Money Chelsea - Russian Rubles Man U - Make money due to mass global appeal from being embedded in football culture thanks to SAF's years of success Arsenal - Rarely spend big, no idea if Wenger or Ownership Tottenham - Spend within their means (no doubt frustratingly so for the fans) Liverpool - Somehow have a ton of money but always spend it terribly Then there's clubs like Stoke, WBA, Everton that until recently seemed rather sensible with their transfer spending. Then you have a whole host of clubs that skirt around Premier League/Championship (us included btw) that will always be playing catch up just to build up their cash reserves. So yeah, I sort of agree that sadly, outside of a Leicester Miracle season (let's not ignore the state the league was in that season with managerial appointments) it'll take a huge effort to break into the Top 6 money wise. Once upon a time I was like that. Didn't want to be THAT team that bought the title, but now, f*** it. Buy 'em all. The sad fact is, discounting of course Leicester's remarkable season, to even have a chance of being what traditionally was regarded as being successful, you absolutely need one of these mega rich type owners. Otherwise you are really settling for being at best mid table and we are refining the term if successful as finishing in 10th spot in the PL. The underlying point (i.e. that you need heavy investment from a mega rich owner) is not strictly true though. Spurs were close to winning the league the past couple of seasons, as were Liverpool fairly recently under Rodgers, and neither of those clubs bought their way to success using owner funds like Man City/Chelsea did. So it's certainly possible to build a title challenging side the "normal" way. Sure it is, but it takes a huge effort and an outstanding player to do so. Liverpool - Suarez Tottenham - Bale How long did those players stay after the 'nearly' season? And what happened the season after? The rich clubs just went out and bought players freely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_F Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Wouldn't normally let myself get carried away but Caulkin seems to have the inside track on this and he's the one journo I have faith in not to bullshit us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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