Varadi Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Imagine if he sells us to someone even worse and it turns out we actually should have been "careful what we wished for" Would just be fucking typical. That was my first thought, sells it to a dodgy consortium who then go on to piss off Rafa and he leaves as well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 From what I understand with the Chinese is that they are being encouraged by their President to invest in football because he likes football and wants the World Cup so he wants to develop the interest in his country. If the next President hates football, what would happen then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Read a very good article recently about the surge of interest in English football from Chinese investors at a time when their own government has plans to push their domestic game to elite levels. It said that many of the people involved are little known even in their own country and their dealings and motives are "opaque" to say the least. It concluded saying that while football fans are usually optimistic when their club gets new ownership in these cases it may be best to "be careful what you wish for". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Read a very good article recently about the surge of interest in English football from Chinese investors at a time when their own government has plans to push their domestic game to elite levels. It said that many of the people involved are little known even in their own country and their dealings and motives are "opaque" to say the least. It concluded saying that while football fans are usually optimistic when their club gets new ownership in these cases it may be best to "be careful what you wish for". The small buyers picking up the clubs before the big boys come and long. Selling the clubs on and making a profit out of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 We'd also have to change the NUFC official calendar. Vurnon Anita as a rabbit or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Too hard to say if I'd want Ashley to sell at this point as I haven't a clue who this Chinese consortium are and their intentions. Little more info and maybe or maybe not want something to get done. I'll never forgive Ashley for just about everything he's done since he purchased the club and ran it into the ground - the only redeeming thing he's done (so far) is bring Rafa in. Whether he goes and fucks this about is anyone's guess. The ideal owner for us would be someone or some-group who'd want to do anything in their power to make us a title winning side, renovate/expand St James Park and invest into the infrastructure in and around the ground via retail, hotel, condos, apartments etc and create more economic impact to the area (ie what you see in America with some of these LA Live type complexes/setups) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Why would all that stuff make them the ideal owner Kanji? Referring to the retail/hotel stuff I mean. How would that stuff actually contribute to us becoming better on the pitch? Not slagging the idea, btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I reckon Newcastle city centre is fairly well covered for hotels and retail already tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I reckon Newcastle city centre is fairly well covered for hotels and retail already tbh. Yeah, but there's a hole in the market for student accommodation that needs to be filled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 There's currently not enough in Leazes Park Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Why would all that stuff make them the ideal owner Kanji? Referring to the retail/hotel stuff I mean. How would that stuff actually contribute to us becoming better on the pitch? Not slagging the idea, btw. Commercial income could be a huge income for the club if done correctly. German clubs are very good at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Why would all that stuff make them the ideal owner Kanji? Referring to the retail/hotel stuff I mean. How would that stuff actually contribute to us becoming better on the pitch? Not slagging the idea, btw. Commercial income could be a huge income for the club if done correctly. German clubs are very good at it. Yorkie, did you miss the part where I said the owner would make us a title winning (more challenging) side? That should be pretty self explanatory. I probably forgot to mention developing training facilities/academy to the absolute best. But the other ancillary stuff, like renovating/expanding the ground is what many have asked for/discussed with it's obvious payoffs. The other commercial stuff is the added benefit of creating more jobs, more wealth, and more business activity than what's already there in the city of Newcastle. Always have extra respect for sport owners who try to do their utmost for the people as well, in any other aspect by trying to improve the business climate or add to it. It's the total package. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 It's what the Man City owners did isn't it? Probably a lot harder in Newcastle though given the lack of space around the ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Those football grounds that surround themselves with retail spaces, hotels and chain restaurants are the most ghastly and soulless in England tbh, as anyone who's been to Wigan will tell you. It's moot anyway, most of the area around SJP is freshly built up. I don't think we really need a version of The Gate closer to the ground than the one we already have at the bottom of the car park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I was filled with immense pride when Lenny Henry opened another hotel at the gate. HTL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 All good, I just was kindly offering a suggestion of wanting an ideal owner who cared about the club and the city, but I'll just fuck off with such an outlandish suggestion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Walnuts Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Team leader on the apprentice tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Team leader on the apprentice tonight. Ashley would walk the apprentice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Team leader on the apprentice tonight. Just been fired anorl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Chibas Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Team leader on the apprentice tonight. Just been fired anorl Would have smashed it if the challenge was set in a SE Asian sweatshop. Unlucky to have been thrown out of his comfort zone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I saw this on the BBC and thought you should see it: Sports Direct 'bugged' our visit to Shirebrook warehouse, say MPs - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37899067 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Those football grounds that surround themselves with retail spaces, hotels and chain restaurants are the most ghastly and soulless in England tbh, as anyone who's been to Wigan will tell you. It's moot anyway, most of the area around SJP is freshly built up. I don't think we really need a version of The Gate closer to the ground than the one we already have at the bottom of the car park. this. wigan, bolton, stoke, all wank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Every ground in the country is either in an area like that, or alternatively in a post-industrial wasteland where there is absolutely fuck all. We're almost completely unique and very lucky to have a city centre stadium that backs onto Leazes Park, grade 1 listed Georgian terraces and is in walking distance to... well everything that the city has to offer. You'd struggle to find a better stadium/location combination anywhere in world football tbh. That said the St James' car park is a bit of a dead space and Kanji is right that there is a lot of potential for development there. Not least expanding the stadium and improving the Metro station. But not more identikit student accommodation or soulless retail to recycle money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 SANDWHICH GATE, I believe is what the financials are describing the latest Sports Direct debacle, it would appear Mike wasn't too happy about the situation (was that because they got caught)? and those bosses at that place must absolutely brainless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 SANDWHICH GATE, I believe is what the financials are describing the latest Sports Direct debacle, it would appear Mike wasn't too happy about the situation (was that because they got caught)? and those bosses at that place must absolutely brainless. Anna Turley complaining about being spied on. http://www.itv.com/news/2016-11-07/mps-accuse-sports-direct-of-bugging-private-meeting-with-secret-recording-device/ How ironic. https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/25313/anna_turley/redcar/divisions?policy=6751 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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