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I know Steve Wraith is about as popular as a mackem. But that flag did not get made because he sat near Amanda, apparently it's been around for weeks, he knows something.

 

 

 

Pre-Stoke so Saturday 16th;

 

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Ah man, sometimes...this club, makes you dream and hope again.

 

My feeling on football today is based on how it's all going, we're going need to sizable investment to make sure we are on a sound footing again with a real/clear long-term plan in which we invest in every area of the club. We're lagging behind and Rafa is doing his best to try and chance as much as he can with limited funds.

 

Back him full on and let him build the club he's always wanted to from top to bottom; imagine that :sweetjesus: we'd fucking win some trophies imo.

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Rafa is one of the best managers in the world if you want to structure a club from the bottom up as he's so meticulous, professional and worldly experienced. Look at what he's already done here in terms of the fans, the training ground and the team even, punching above its weight and looking so organised and professional. Oh and give the man funds and he can build a team capable of winning anything. Dare we dream...

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Ah man, I want to believe but this club....

 

We’re the club with the highest ceiling outside of the top six, arguably even higher than some of the top six if everything is in place.

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So Barnes, Charnley and Bishop were all at the game but none of them were sat in their seats at all?

 

I could be wrong, but I'm sure that row of seats usually occupied by Fat Mike and the gang were empty throughout.

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Amanda Staveley has met Newcastle United officials and has opened lines of communication for further talks to take place regarding a potential takeover.

 

Staveley met the man appointed by owner Mike Ashley to find a buyer, Justin Barnes, earlier this week and, following an initial meeting in the St James’ Park boardroom, is keen to hold more discussions in the coming days.

 

The financier, with strong links to billionaires in the Middle East, has also spoken to managing director Lee Charnley, as well as Ashley’s public relations advisor Keith Bishop, as she weighs up whether to launch a serious attempt to buy the club.

 

The talks are at an embryonic stage, but things have progressed since Sunday, when the former girlfriend of Prince Andrew was pictured sitting in the director’s box during Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool.

 

Staveley, who was a guest of someone connected to Newcastle rather than Liverpool, as previously reported, is also understood to have met manager Rafa Benítez. At this stage, her interest can be best described as tentative, although Newcastle supporters are already hoping this is the first step towards Ashley's departure.

 

However, although Staveley has made contact with Newcastle’s board, it is likely to be a difficult negotiation Sources close to the deal have stressed she is merely exploring her options at this stage and has an interest in at least two other English clubs.

 

Formal talks have still not taken place, but the fact she has made sure she is able to communicate directly with Barnes is a key development.

 

Whether Ashley can be persuaded to sell is another matter. Although there have been reports suggesting he has lowered his asking price to around £380m, Telegraph Sport understands he is still looking for more than £400m. Given his reputation in the business world, Ashley is likely to hold out for the best possible price, particularly if someone with Staveley’s financial backing enters the bidding.

 

Newcastle have been up for sale since the end of May, but although there has been some interest shown from other interested parties, nobody has made a bid and progress has been slow.

 

It is also thought Staveley’s presence is likely to cause others to take a step back, as they will want to see how serious she is about ending Ashley’s 10-year reign. The 44-year-old from Yorkshire has previously tried to buy Liverpool, but has failed twice, with the most recent attempt launched last summer.

 

Newcastle are also wary about how genuine her interest is at this stage, particularly as her presence at St James’ Park was made public. She is also believed to have attended Newcastle’s 2-1 win over Stoke last month.

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