RIP Joe Kinnear (1946–2024)

[Numbers]

That article implies he already had some credibility.

[matta]

That article implies he already had some credibility.

 

and how easy it should be to get some targets "over the line". Which he obviously cant.

[Rocker]

That article implies he already had some credibility.

 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Also implies Douglas has a clue what's going on.

[Guest icemanblue]

Also implies Douglas has a clue what's going on.

 

To be fair, he probably does in relation to the Bent deal. He's echoing Caulkin's comments, really, and George is very close with Bent. No doubt he's been filled in as to what went down.

[matta]

But holy shit, JFK has the easiest job on earth.

 

Gomis, out in the cold, wants to come, cheap.

Bent, Out in the cold, knows Pardew. Cheap-ish.

Remy, relegated, seemingly wanted to join us in january. cheap-ish.

 

Not sure Gomis and Bent are good enough, but how fucking hard can it be?

[Numbers]

But holy s***, JFK has the easiest job on earth.

 

Gomis, out in the cold, wants to come, cheap.

Bent, Out in the cold, knows Pardew. Cheap-ish.

Remy, relegated, seemingly wanted to join us in january. cheap-ish.

 

Not sure Gomis and Bent are good enough, but how f***ing hard can it be?

 

Could be really tricky if his budget is a couple of million.

 

Not sticking up for the doddery old git, just saying.

[matta]

But holy s***, JFK has the easiest job on earth.

 

Gomis, out in the cold, wants to come, cheap.

Bent, Out in the cold, knows Pardew. Cheap-ish.

Remy, relegated, seemingly wanted to join us in january. cheap-ish.

 

Not sure Gomis and Bent are good enough, but how f***ing hard can it be?

 

Could be really tricky if his budget is a couple of million.

 

Not sticking up for the doddery old git, just saying.

 

if he's budget is that low, he is surely after the wrong targets?

[TRon]

But holy s***, JFK has the easiest job on earth.

 

Gomis, out in the cold, wants to come, cheap.

Bent, Out in the cold, knows Pardew. Cheap-ish.

Remy, relegated, seemingly wanted to join us in january. cheap-ish.

 

Not sure Gomis and Bent are good enough, but how f***ing hard can it be?

 

Could be really tricky if his budget is a couple of million.

 

Not sticking up for the doddery old git, just saying.

 

Exactly. That article is shite, Douglas has no idea how much leeway JFK has to offer wages or transfer fees - a good guess would be none - so what he's done is stall Bent while we clearly pursue other high priority targets. Douglas is probably miffed that JFK won't talk to the local journos.

[Dave]

What's the prick actually done so far other than pulling out of a deal for Douglas, taking the piss out of Bent and going on holiday? Well worth all the ridicule and disarray.

[Big Geordie]

What's the prick actually done so far other than pulling out of a deal for Douglas, taking the piss out of Bent and going on holiday? Well worth all the ridicule and disarray.

 

Forgot he tried to get Mick Harford in as his muscle. But aye, he has even less credibility now, than he was appointed (if that's possible) I will say though that I believe he is untouchable, under Ashley - regardless of what happens.

[Dave]

Ah yes, forgot about that debacle. Yet more embarrassment for absolutely nothing.

[Wallace]

"The financial constraints at United, where the order of the summer has been to tighten belts to the point where the club is strained to breaking point, make life that bit more difficult. They have to act smart, to work subtly and sell the club properly. They have to be political and exploit any opportunity."

 

I don't understand why we are under such financial straint.  Boasts last season about how well the club were doing financially, "the biggest sponsorship deal in our history" and the huge increase in TV money means that we should easily be able to afford any of the 3 strikers we are after. 

 

 

[Guest neesy111]

"The financial constraints at United, where the order of the summer has been to tighten belts to the point where the club is strained to breaking point, make life that bit more difficult. They have to act smart, to work subtly and sell the club properly. They have to be political and exploit any opportunity."

 

I don't understand why we are under such financial straint.  Boasts last season about how well the club were doing financially, "the biggest sponsorship deal in our history" and the huge increase in TV money means that we should easily be able to afford any of the 3 strikers we are after. 

 

 

 

Ashley is taking money out of the club.

[Dave]

"The financial constraints at United, where the order of the summer has been to tighten belts to the point where the club is strained to breaking point, make life that bit more difficult. They have to act smart, to work subtly and sell the club properly. They have to be political and exploit any opportunity."

 

I don't understand why we are under such financial straint.  Boasts last season about how well the club were doing financially, "the biggest sponsorship deal in our history" and the huge increase in TV money means that we should easily be able to afford any of the 3 strikers we are after.

 

And yet people lap it up year upon year without seeing the contradiction.

[Big Geordie]

"The financial constraints at United, where the order of the summer has been to tighten belts to the point where the club is strained to breaking point, make life that bit more difficult. They have to act smart, to work subtly and sell the club properly. They have to be political and exploit any opportunity."

 

I don't understand why we are under such financial straint.  Boasts last season about how well the club were doing financially, "the biggest sponsorship deal in our history" and the huge increase in TV money means that we should easily be able to afford any of the 3 strikers we are after. 

 

 

 

Ashley is taking money out of the club.

 

This

[Numbers]

"The financial constraints at United, where the order of the summer has been to tighten belts to the point where the club is strained to breaking point, make life that bit more difficult. They have to act smart, to work subtly and sell the club properly. They have to be political and exploit any opportunity."

 

I don't understand why we are under such financial straint.  Boasts last season about how well the club were doing financially, "the biggest sponsorship deal in our history" and the huge increase in TV money means that we should easily be able to afford any of the 3 strikers we are after. 

 

 

 

Ashley is taking money out of the club.

 

Wasn't aware of that like. This been reported somewhere?

[TRon]

"The financial constraints at United, where the order of the summer has been to tighten belts to the point where the club is strained to breaking point, make life that bit more difficult. They have to act smart, to work subtly and sell the club properly. They have to be political and exploit any opportunity."

 

I don't understand why we are under such financial straint.  Boasts last season about how well the club were doing financially, "the biggest sponsorship deal in our history" and the huge increase in TV money means that we should easily be able to afford any of the 3 strikers we are after. 

 

 

 

We are offering close to £7m for Gomis so that suggests there are funds available for the right player.

[Wallace]

"The financial constraints at United, where the order of the summer has been to tighten belts to the point where the club is strained to breaking point, make life that bit more difficult. They have to act smart, to work subtly and sell the club properly. They have to be political and exploit any opportunity."

 

I don't understand why we are under such financial straint.  Boasts last season about how well the club were doing financially, "the biggest sponsorship deal in our history" and the huge increase in TV money means that we should easily be able to afford any of the 3 strikers we are after. 

 

 

 

Ashley is taking money out of the club.

 

Well that is the logical conclusion.

 

 

[Dokko]

"The financial constraints at United, where the order of the summer has been to tighten belts to the point where the club is strained to breaking point, make life that bit more difficult. They have to act smart, to work subtly and sell the club properly. They have to be political and exploit any opportunity."

 

I don't understand why we are under such financial straint.  Boasts last season about how well the club were doing financially, "the biggest sponsorship deal in our history" and the huge increase in TV money means that we should easily be able to afford any of the 3 strikers we are after. 

 

 

 

Ashley is taking money out of the club.

 

Well that is the logical conclusion.

 

[ExiledGeordie]

It really is the cherry on top that after everything we have this bafoon meeting prospective players and their agents.

[David Icke - Son of God]

If he's taking money out it suggests to me he's planning to sell in the next few years. It's not as if he's fucking skint.

[mrmojorisin75]

It really is the cherry on top that after everything we have this bafoon meeting prospective players and their agents.

 

[Kanj]

If he's taking money out it suggests to me he's planning to sell in the next few years. It's not as if he's f***ing skint.

 

Aye, paying down that debt to himself so the total price he wants recouped for the club is lower overall.

[LRD]

Naturally I hope he sells but he's in no great rush nor disincentive to.