Stu Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Probably something that's already been discussed to death, but it seems to me he is a businessman who still doesn't understand football. He'll ensure that money is spent, but only when it's necessary. Either he doesn't understand the concept that if you don't build on momentum (finishing 5th), then you're not going to stand still, you're going to go backwards; or he does and he simply refused to put more money in. That is, until he realised his assets were under the threat of a drastic devaluation if he didn't act, hence the 4 or 5 players in 2 weeks. It's a positive move, obviously, but one which he was forced to do. Think he's still getting to grips with his 'business' perspective of not wanting to pay any over the minimum possible to get a deal done - which is how he's been successful in his own right - versus the murkier world of football transfer dealings. They've evidently identified those players who are available on reduced terms (contract clauses, disputes, low-value wages, etc.) and are monitoring when the best time to do deal for those players in. From previous DL quotes, there appears to be a 'purple' option, 'b' option and a younger option for each squad position - as the form/fitness of our current players changes and the team's results impact our transfer priorities, Charnley, Carr and Llambias try and marry that up with the knowledge they have about the transfer targets and striking a deal that is in the club's best financial interests (i.e. paying a transfer fee to bring in a player ahead of a Bosman, or going for the younger option while we wait for the 'purple' player to be available at a lower price). It's not perfect, by a long shot, but they're still continuing to do good business off the field to allow the club to live within it's means and still attract a good level of talent; the next 6-12mths should determine whether or not they need to address the coaching/managerial side if the results don't drastically pick up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I'd be happy if he never spent another penny of his own money on the club as long as we're run well. As far as chanting his name goes, I think just a big "We're Sorry" banner would be enough. Might want to give that bag of a glue a rest mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Feel like after the first deal he just got the buzz for it and said "fuck it dekka go and get everyone on the Pardster's list" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 good work you fat bastard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Fair play for backing the manager. If we don't sell any key players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Fair play for backing the manager. If we don't sell any key players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Fair play for backing the manager. If we don't sell any key players. Same to Ikon... Given the performances, fitness and form of the squad so far this season - who of our squad would you genuinely be distraught at being sold? Krul? HBA? Cabaye? Maybe, but we've had to do without the latter two for a reasonable chunk of this season (which has been noticed in the results/perormances). Contrast to last season when we would have been screaming murder if the prospect of Cisse, Tiote, Coloccini, etc., were linked with a potential move away. Granted, the disappointment of this season has played a part in our views of who is 'irreplaceable' and who can be moved on to continue the squad rebuilding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Fair play for backing the manager. If we don't sell any key players. this. seem to have their act together and executed it well this week, a signing per day has lifted everyone, probs planned that way. wonder if there is still cash for a striker or if the Remy money was put on mbiwa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Hes not fooling me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 For all his faults, Ashley is a shrewd businessman. And he's done a downright fantastic bit of business this week. Getting as many players as we have for that price. Unfortunate as it is, Ashley's looking at a big fat cheque when he inevitably decides to flip some of these guys. Unless they completely shit the bed in the PL, Sissoko and Yanga-Mbiwa especially are sure to be in hot demand in the next few years. probably but unless clubs like us everton etc get into the champions league and can stay there thats what happens, hell look at Arsenal as much as we think we're a selling club they've taken it to ludicrous levels last 5 years. And I think Arsenal is a good model for this club. We just need to find our Arsene Wenger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chicken little Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 he got out the cash he got out the caaaaash fat cockney bastard he hasn't done half bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I reckon the Remy deal stung him and as a result he went Kill Bill on the transfer front. So I guess Arry did us a favour pinching Remy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 http://i50.tinypic.com/2u9llhj.jpg http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3sq4dd/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnes23 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Where you been all season, Stu? Out of interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 http://i50.tinypic.com/2u9llhj.jpg http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3sq4dd/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 SSR's been on fire the last week or so. The charred bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Mags Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 SSR again He really has been on it recently, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 how much have we just spent then as an estimated total to buy half a new team? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 how much have we just spent then as an estimated total to buy half a new team? http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php/topic,93500.0.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 christ all-fucking-mighty how have we managed to get some of those deals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Roughly our first choice 11 now has cost us 55 to 60 million without taking the money we made from player sales off that. Probably ends up at 12.5 million with Ba, Enrique and Carroll @ 47.5 million. Not bad for that team eh. What did we get for Nolan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 christ all-f***ing-mighty how have we managed to get some of those deals hard work and planning Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Roughly our first choice 11 now has cost us 55 to 60 million without taking the money we made from player sales off that. Probably ends up at 12.5 million with Ba, Enrique and Carroll @ 47.5 million. Not bad for that team eh. What did we get for Nolan? £4m IIRC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Roughly our first choice 11 now has cost us 55 to 60 million without taking the money we made from player sales off that. Probably ends up at 12.5 million with Ba, Enrique and Carroll @ 47.5 million. Not bad for that team eh. What did we get for Nolan? £4m IIRC. Ok so we have spent a total of 8.5 million for that team - just class really. We have signed 8 of our first choice 11 since Pardew came here 2 years ago so no excuses now, he may not scout them but I have no doubt he has some say in positions as we have bought in right areas so it is his team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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