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Watched the dispatches programme last night and was a bit deflated by the whole thing.

 

Rolling out some craggy old lawyer to babble on about 'possible' breaches of consumer law doesn't really amount to much.

 

I guess I was hoping for some sort of financial wrongdoing or offshore sheltering or something to make things a bit more spicy for them.

 

As it is, I don't think MA will be that arsed about what they uncovered really.

 

He'll take it personally, of course, but when it's looked at in the cold light of day, I think they'll view it as a bit of a lucky escape.

 

Also, would love to know who owns those two x labour agencies they use. Nailed on to be a mate of his/a link to Ashley somewhere.

 

Yep, wasn't the besr doc. Seemed a bit lazy. Dunno what their budget is but it should stretch further than that.

 

Never watched the programme but how far into the closure of the West Coast Capiltal USC warehouse in ayrshire did they go.......lots of shady practices there to say the least would only take a bit of digging. Reading the comments seems the program did the bare minimum very disappointing but not surprising.

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The thing it really piss me off is why he doesn't think big. Think big and aim for CL make us happy in the process and you will get amazing international coverage and exposure. My theory is most of the stuff he does is to wind us up. Hope he will be mature to relies what is best for both club and Sh*t Direct invest heavily or sell up.

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Sports direct logos would all need covering up during champions league games wouldn't they? Mammoth task, not worth qualifying for the amount of duct tape required

 

At that point I assume Sports Direct would become our shirt sponsor.

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Sports direct logos would all need covering up during champions league games wouldn't they? Mammoth task, not worth qualifying for the amount of duct tape required

 

At that point I assume Sports Direct would become our shirt sponsor.

 

If he gets us there he can be our shorts sponsors as well.

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http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20150428/newcastle-united-club-statement_2281670_4675719

Inaccurate media reporting by Channel 4 'Dispatches' - the media mislead again

In reference to our statement last night (Monday, 27th April) regarding the Channel 4 'Dispatches' programme, The Secrets of Sports Direct, Newcastle United would like to clarify the facts for the benefit of supporters.

Last night's programme made a wholly inaccurate claim regarding the retail relationship between the Club and Sports Direct.

In the Club's view, the broadcaster deliberately misled Newcastle United supporters and provided yet another example of erroneous media reporting which only serves to further antagonise fans.

 

In January 2014, in the minutes of its Fans Forum which are published online, the Club confirmed how the retail relationship with Sports Direct works.

For the purpose of clarity, we can reconfirm that 100 per cent of the income from goods bought in the Club's official stores and on its website are received by the Club and not Sports Direct, as the 'Dispatches' programme claimed.

The only money paid by the Club to Sports Direct is for the stock (at cost price), plus a handling fee. This represents far better value than the costs the Club historically incurred in relation to purchasing, storage and distribution.

In fact, the change to our retail operating structure introduced in February 2013, which saw us partner with Sports Direct, increased the profit margin by over 50 per cent. This benefits the Club hugely.

In simple terms, the Club receives more money as a result of this relationship.

Channel 4 failed to contact the Club in order to clarify any facts in relation to our retail operation.

Given that this information was already in the public domain, and had been for over 15 months, we find it incredible that the makers of an investigative current affairs programme chose to air information which was so obviously factually incorrect.

 

:lol: :lol:

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In the Club's view, the broadcaster deliberately misled Newcastle United supporters and provided yet another example of erroneous media reporting which only serves to further antagonise fa

 

 

 

No, well who would do a thing like that ?

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