steve_69 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 exactly Ashley seems very thin skinned and doesn't like criticism, any other protests whether big or small seem to have got some sort of reaction from him. Really? When has he ever done anything in reaction to a protest from the fans? Or a story in the media? There may be some perception that his actions are a direct response but i've never seen anything to substantiate that. Apart from when he put the club up for sale saying 'I know you want me out'? Still here isn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 exactly Ashley seems very thin skinned and doesn't like criticism, any other protests whether big or small seem to have got some sort of reaction from him. Really? When has he ever done anything in reaction to a protest from the fans? Or a story in the media? There may be some perception that his actions are a direct response but i've never seen anything to substantiate that. Apart from when he put the club up for sale saying 'I know you want me out'? Still here isn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 exactly Ashley seems very thin skinned and doesn't like criticism, any other protests whether big or small seem to have got some sort of reaction from him. Really? When has he ever done anything in reaction to a protest from the fans? Or a story in the media? There may be some perception that his actions are a direct response but i've never seen anything to substantiate that. Apart from when he put the club up for sale saying 'I know you want me out'? Still here isn't he? If he's so thick skinned then he should have no problem allowing a few banners into the ground advising him to get out of our club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 exactly Ashley seems very thin skinned and doesn't like criticism, any other protests whether big or small seem to have got some sort of reaction from him. Really? When has he ever done anything in reaction to a protest from the fans? Or a story in the media? There may be some perception that his actions are a direct response but i've never seen anything to substantiate that. Apart from when he put the club up for sale saying 'I know you want me out'? Still here isn't he? If he's so thick skinned then he should have no problem allowing a few banners into the ground advising him to get out of our club. He's not an idiot is he. He's not going to court bad publicity or allow it to happen under his nose. Was the banning of the local papers an emotional decision or a business decision? Same with putting the club up for sale if he ever actually did. Perhaps he put it up for sale because he felt it would be more work than he originally thought to bring it to the point of self-sufficiency. Again, not an emotional decision, a business decision. As i said before, he may have bought the club with slightly different intentions but the original plan was always the same - use the club to promote his brand through the Premier League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 The statement he made at the time was a very emotional one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 The statement he made at the time was a very emotional one. Straight from the mouths of his PR team no doubt. Wasn't long after, that they were proven to be liars in a court of law. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 exactly Ashley seems very thin skinned and doesn't like criticism, any other protests whether big or small seem to have got some sort of reaction from him. Really? When has he ever done anything in reaction to a protest from the fans? Or a story in the media? There may be some perception that his actions are a direct response but i've never seen anything to substantiate that. Apart from when he put the club up for sale saying 'I know you want me out'? Still here isn't he? If he's so thick skinned then he should have no problem allowing a few banners into the ground advising him to get out of our club. He's not an idiot he is. He's not going to court bad publicity or allow it to happen under his nose. Was the banning of the local papers an emotional decision or a business decision? Same with putting the club up for sale if he ever actually did. Perhaps he put it up for sale because he felt it would be more work than he originally thought to bring it to the point of self-sufficiency. Again, not an emotional decision, a business decision. As i said before, he may have bought the club with slightly different intentions but the original plan was always the same - use the club to promote his brand through the Premier League. So we've established that banners and protests do have an effect on him, even if they don't affect his business. Then that makes them very worthwhile IMO. Even if he won't spend any more money on the squad than intended, he might think it's worth spending a bit more on a proper manager just to avoid that bad publicity you talked about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dontooner Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I can stand bad/poor players, just cant stand watching good players play route 1 limited football. The manager is too important for the club, we at least need a manager that tries to bring out the best in the attacking players. Ashley just needs to make the right appointment and the fans will leave him alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 exactly Ashley seems very thin skinned and doesn't like criticism, any other protests whether big or small seem to have got some sort of reaction from him. Really? When has he ever done anything in reaction to a protest from the fans? Or a story in the media? There may be some perception that his actions are a direct response but i've never seen anything to substantiate that. Apart from when he put the club up for sale saying 'I know you want me out'? Still here isn't he? If he's so thick skinned then he should have no problem allowing a few banners into the ground advising him to get out of our club. He's not an idiot he is. He's not going to court bad publicity or allow it to happen under his nose. Was the banning of the local papers an emotional decision or a business decision? Same with putting the club up for sale if he ever actually did. Perhaps he put it up for sale because he felt it would be more work than he originally thought to bring it to the point of self-sufficiency. Again, not an emotional decision, a business decision. As i said before, he may have bought the club with slightly different intentions but the original plan was always the same - use the club to promote his brand through the Premier League. So we've established that banners and protests do have an effect on him, even if they don't affect his business. Then that makes them very worthwhile IMO. Even if he won't spend any more money on the squad than intended, he might think it's worth spending a bit more on a proper manager just to avoid that bad publicity you talked about. Anything is worth a shot at this point. I'm losing the will to live. Unfortunately it might come back to bite us when we bring Gerry Francis in to replace Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Having said that, i'd probably take him over Pardew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 We need a banner that highlights the correlation between NUFC and Sports Direct i.e. poor quality, falls apart etc. I am sure some succinct wording could promote a negative image of Sports Direct and at the same time highlight the negative impact on NUFC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I think steve_69's so enraged and disillusioned now the fog has cleared that he's just counter-arguing everyone's post for the sake of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Could the fans not send someone on a tour of the middle east in an effort to try and persuade some mega reich arab to make Ashley an offer he couldn't refuse? sor of like an estate agent, for example my house is not for sale but if someone knocks on the door and offers me enough cash then its sold! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I think steve_69's so enraged and disillusioned now the fog has cleared that he's just counter-arguing everyone's post for the sake of it I think you're wrong and here's why......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Any publicity is good publicity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Gerry Francis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJbarnes Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Can we take banners into the ground advertising one of Sports Directs competitors that he doesnt own such as Decathlon or Intersport? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtained Wasp Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Can we take banners into the ground advertising one of Sports Directs competitors that he doesnt own such as Decathlon or Intersport? Won't be shown on TV if you get the chance anyway. Pointless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled in Texas Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 We need a banner that highlights the correlation between NUFC and Sports Direct i.e. poor quality, falls apart etc. I am sure some succinct wording could promote a negative image of Sports Direct and at the same time highlight the negative impact on NUFC. Sports Direct : producing shit clothes and shit football teams since 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 To 'Tom Hark' Ashley's clothes Are fucking gash They fall apart and they give you a rash They fade in the wash and they fray at the seams Because they're made by children, instead of machines Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 To 'Tom Hark' Ashley's clothes Are f***ing gash They fall apart and they give you a rash They fade in the wash and they fray at the seams Because they're made by children, instead of machines Sounds like something Billy Bragg would sing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosenrot Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Arguing on Reddit with people who think we have a good owner and should stop complaining. That we are 9th in the league and have "zero debt". Pisses me off so much. I have no idea how to get through to these people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toondave Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Arguing on Reddit with people who think we have a good owner and should stop complaining. That we are 9th in the league and have "zero debt". Pisses me off so much. I have no idea how to get through to these people. I wouldn't bother. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 True story he's not spoken to the King in 3 weeks? Yet he's been out with Colo? Sounds ominous if you're Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Out with Colo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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