Wilson Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Since the ‘for sale’ signs have gone up, journalists have done a superb job of writing lengthy articles that tell us absolutely nothing Full of ifs and buts and without any sort of credibility. Been noticing that as well, most if not all the articles have been just loads of words about absolutely nothing. Yep. They all know fuck all but are desperate to write about it The Reuters article got me a bit excited mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I know Ashley hasn't been great here, but to be fair we did get a free memorable booklet and season ticket wallet this year.. Careful what you wish for.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 An interview from back in 2014. Knows her shit. https://business-reporter.co.uk/2014/12/08/the-big-interview-amanda-staveley/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 This lass is going to run rings around Ashley. Probably end up making him sell for £150m. And that includes his SD empire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 "her warm Yorkshire accent" No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Does read well though that article. She sounds competent for a start. Whilst getting Ashley out would obviously be an exciting thing and any new owner could barely be much worse, I'm wary of expecting them to be massively better by default. After all most of us (including me) were similarly ecstatic about Ashley coming in the first place, at that we didn't think anyone could be worse than Shepherd et al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I think Rafa is a great tool for getting the perspective of the support over to his superiors. As long as Amanda Staveley is engaged in his philosophy, we’ll be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I think Rafa is a great tool for getting the perspective of the support over to his superiors. As long as Amanda Staveley is engaged in his philosophy, we’ll be fine. She was his guest for the Liverpool match by all accounts I've seen. I reckon she will. Just fingers crossed it happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I am disappointing she doesn't sound like a Dingle I'll be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Sale confirmed by page 1000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Sale confirmed by page 1000 Not a chance. We're currently going through ten pages a day on this, there's less than a week left at that rate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Sale confirmed by page 1000 Not a chance. We're currently going through ten pages a day on this, there's less than a week left at that rate. Sale confirmed on page 37 in the new thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Have to admit like, though I'm still very dubious as to what Ashley's true intentions are with all this considering what he's said and done in the past, and the fact we're still very good for the business he actually cares about, there has to be something in this Staveley/PCP thing. Whether it's her idea individually or on behalf of people she's representing, I can't believe that we'd be this far down the line without some sort of denial if there wasn't a genuine interest. Obviously it started with her attending the Liverpool game but when respected outlets like the FT are reporting on meetings then there's no reason on her behalf to keep the speculation going. We saw yesterday how quickly the Turkish lot denied links to purchasing the club. Considering the local media seem fairly sure Staveley hasn't signed an NDA, my guess is that they've made outline enquiries and part of that has been to very loosely suggest the kind of money she has to spend on a Premier League club. This has got Ashley's attention and foreseeing Benitez walking out, yet more demonstrations and potentially another relegation on the cards he's decided to see if anyone is serious in his own unique way. There's still a very high chance it'll all come to nothing if and when anyone starts talking to Ashley about his valuation IMO, but I do think there's potential here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Its the connection to Sports Direct that still worries me, its Ashley's baby and any deal will surely be linked to keeping a Sports Direct connected somehow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/10/18/amanda-staveley-expected-make-formal-newcastle-united-offer/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 That's right. Let it in, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 It is definitely different to previous "I want to sell" proclamations by Ashley. There is much more substance here. I'm still cautious though because we all know Ashley does nothing unless there is something in it for him, my head still says he's going to price us out of a takeover. Hopefully though the prospective owners are the types that won't quibble over 40-50 million, if they are of course they would be they would be the types that could inject a real change in our fortunes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/10/18/amanda-staveley-expected-make-formal-newcastle-united-offer/ Well there you go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Have to admit like, though I'm still very dubious as to what Ashley's true intentions are with all this considering what he's said and done in the past, and the fact we're still very good for the business he actually cares about, there has to be something in this Staveley/PCP thing. Whether it's her idea individually or on behalf of people she's representing, I can't believe that we'd be this far down the line without some sort of denial if there wasn't a genuine interest. Obviously it started with her attending the Liverpool game but when respected outlets like the FT are reporting on meetings then there's no reason on her behalf to keep the speculation going. We saw yesterday how quickly the Turkish lot denied links to purchasing the club. Considering the local media seem fairly sure Staveley hasn't signed an NDA, my guess is that they've made outline enquiries and part of that has been to very loosely suggest the kind of money she has to spend on a Premier League club. This has got Ashley's attention and foreseeing Benitez walking out, yet more demonstrations and potentially another relegation on the cards he's decided to see if anyone is serious in his own unique way. There's still a very high chance it'll all come to nothing if and when anyone starts talking to Ashley about his valuation IMO, but I do think there's potential here. As you say theirs nothing in it for her to keep the speculation going, infact her reputation for what she does would take a hit if she was seen to be doing so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/10/18/amanda-staveley-expected-make-formal-newcastle-united-offer/ Well there you go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/10/18/amanda-staveley-expected-make-formal-newcastle-united-offer/ Absolutely fuck all in there to suggest she's going to make a bid "in the next few weeks". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/10/18/amanda-staveley-expected-make-formal-newcastle-united-offer/ Well there you go. If there's no denial of what's said there, I think we're safe to assume things are going well behind the scenes. I do feel positive at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/10/18/amanda-staveley-expected-make-formal-newcastle-united-offer/ Absolutely fuck all in there to suggest she's going to make a bid "in the next few weeks". It's there to be denied, so we'll see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/10/18/amanda-staveley-expected-make-formal-newcastle-united-offer/ If they haven't been discussing the asking price over the last few weeks of 'contact' then what the hell have they been talking about? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/10/18/amanda-staveley-expected-make-formal-newcastle-united-offer/ If they haven't been discussing the asking price over the last few weeks of 'contact' then what the hell have they been talking about? Maybe it's been the opposite of what we think, ie how serious Ashley is about selling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts