TRon Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't think it's fair to expect fans not to go to games, the fanatical support is what makes Newcastle the club it is. But if they're are going to go they could at least make their displeasure known rather than singing for Pardew to give them a wave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 here's a question, whats he done that should make anyone who's not a nufc fan care in the slightest? Exactly. His image in the media isn't that bad at all tbh, they even big him up in fucking FIFA 14. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 here's a question, whats he done that should make anyone who's not a nufc fan care in the slightest? Outside of Newcastle and the surrounding area, they don't. Maybe they dislike zero hour contracts which he uses, maybe they dislike kids being born in his warehouse at 11pm on New Years day and maybe they dislike child labour manufacturing his shitty products? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 here's a question, whats he done that should make anyone who's not a nufc fan care in the slightest? Outside of Newcastle and the surrounding area, they don't. Maybe they dislike zero hour contracts which he uses, maybe they dislike kids being born in his warehouse at 11pm on New Years day and maybe they dislike child labour manufacturing his shitty products? not enough to stop going to his stores clearly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 As a collective fan base, we have simply not done enough to force his hand. I just don't think as fans we have been very good at acting on this discontent in any meaningful way. Sporadic marches and the occasional anti-Ashley chant are hardly going to put him in a difficult position. Representations in the national media remain a significant challenge as well, at times we have been depicted as unruly and unreasonable - which simply isn't true. It's all well and good getting Ashley to sell up, but there also needs to be a buyer that can put the money in and take the club forward. Some of those depictions could put potential buyers off. But I really hope that the last few days mark a seminal moment and an almost fatal blot on Ashley's record sheet, although I doubt it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 not enough to stop going to his stores clearly. It's not publicised enough, clearly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The problem with Sports Direct is that it provides such a great option for when you need sports stuff. He's crushed all competition, I don't even know where else I could go for a pair of shinpads or whatever. You'd have to fairly committed to avoid it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think it's fair to say that our ins loyalty has tripped is into the grave Ashley has dug for us. It's harsh to knock a set of supporters for extreme, unwavering loyalty but there comes a point where you have to put the club first, not your 'addiction'. If walking away means that it will hasten a stop to humiliating defeats at to sunderland, and continuous 3rd round exists, then I'm all for it. A large majority of our support has been totally ignorant towards Pardew's incompetence as a manager and the role he plays in assisting this regimes severity. If yesterday wasn't a breaking point for people, nothing ever will be. We need to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I just don't see how a reduction in attendances would make him sell. It would just make him even more tight with money. Maybe if we could get attendances down by 50% it would 'send a message', but surely nobody believes that's actually possible? IMO best try to enjoy the 90 minutes as and the match day experience as much as you can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 That year we got relegated was the year the tank emptied for our support, we bled out our last cry's of defiance and ferocity to suppressive owners. No one cares any more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I just don't see how a reduction in attendances would make him sell. It would just make him even more tight with money. Maybe if we could get attendances down by 50% it would 'send a message', but surely nobody believes that's actually possible? IMO best try to enjoy the 90 minutes as and the match day experience as much as you can. Just go, get yourself a nice pie and a pint, twiddle your thumbs, and accept your lot. Living the dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I just don't see how a reduction in attendances would make him sell. It would just make him even more tight with money. Maybe if we could get attendances down by 50% it would 'send a message', but surely nobody believes that's actually possible? IMO best try to enjoy the 90 minutes as and the match day experience as much as you can. Get a hotdog and a photo with Monty the magpie to round off a great day out for all the family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I just don't see how a reduction in attendances would make him sell. It would just make him even more tight with money. Maybe if we could get attendances down by 50% it would 'send a message', but surely nobody believes that's actually possible? IMO best try to enjoy the 90 minutes as and the match day experience as much as you can. Get a hotdog and a photo with Monty the magpie to round off a great day out for all the family. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I just don't see how a reduction in attendances would make him sell. It would just make him even more tight with money. Maybe if we could get attendances down by 50% it would 'send a message', but surely nobody believes that's actually possible? IMO best try to enjoy the 90 minutes as and the match day experience as much as you can. Yeah, yesterday's 'match day experience' was great fun. And the question you pose is exactly the point of this thread- 'oh it will do nothing, don't be silly'. Well for fuck sake what worse can it do than paying him millions every year in tickets and merchandise?? Don't say it won't work when we've never tried it. He's money obsessed, and that would mean less money for him. Think about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I just don't see how a reduction in attendances would make him sell. It would just make him even more tight with money. Maybe if we could get attendances down by 50% it would 'send a message', but surely nobody believes that's actually possible? IMO best try to enjoy the 90 minutes as and the match day experience as much as you can. Just go, get yourself a nice pie and a pint, twiddle your thumbs, and accept your lot. Living the dream. Whey that's obviously not what I'm saying. Presumably we pay for football partly because we enjoy watching two teams compete over 90 minutes to see who wins. I mean, that's the essence of sport. That's the reason why I can turn on Napoli v Genoa and have a decent time watching it. Even better if you support one of the teams. You don't have to be constantly engaged in a existential crisis about what it all means and where it's going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I just don't see how a reduction in attendances would make him sell. It would just make him even more tight with money. Maybe if we could get attendances down by 50% it would 'send a message', but surely nobody believes that's actually possible? IMO best try to enjoy the 90 minutes as and the match day experience as much as you can. Yeah, yesterday's 'match day experience' was great fun. And the question you pose is exactly the point of this thread- 'oh it will do nothing, don't be silly'. Well for fuck sake what worse can it do than paying him millions every year in tickets and merchandise?? Don't say it won't work when we've never tried it. He's money obsessed, and that would mean less money for him. Think about it. Don't get me wrong, if an individual fan wants to withhold money and support on principle I'm all for them doing it. I just don't think it will affect out situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Whey that's obviously not what I'm saying. Presumably we pay for football partly because we enjoy watching two teams compete over 90 minutes to see who wins. I mean, that's the essence of sport. That's the reason why I can turn on Napoli v Genoa and have a decent time watching it. Even better if you support one of the teams. You don't have to be constantly engaged in a existential crisis about what it all means and where it's going. We rarely compete over 90 minutes anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Whey that's obviously not what I'm saying. Presumably we pay for football partly because we enjoy watching two teams compete over 90 minutes to see who wins. I mean, that's the essence of sport. That's the reason why I can turn on Napoli v Genoa and have a decent time watching it. Even better if you support one of the teams. You don't have to be constantly engaged in a existential crisis about what it all means and where it's going. We rarely compete over 90 minutes anyway. Fair point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I just don't see how a reduction in attendances would make him sell. It would just make him even more tight with money. Maybe if we could get attendances down by 50% it would 'send a message', but surely nobody believes that's actually possible? IMO best try to enjoy the 90 minutes as and the match day experience as much as you can. Get a hotdog and a photo with Monty the magpie to round off a great day out for all the family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I just don't see how a reduction in attendances would make him sell. It would just make him even more tight with money. Maybe if we could get attendances down by 50% it would 'send a message', but surely nobody believes that's actually possible? IMO best try to enjoy the 90 minutes as and the match day experience as much as you can. Surely it would be harder to spend less than he has this season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I just don't see how a reduction in attendances would make him sell. It would just make him even more tight with money. Maybe if we could get attendances down by 50% it would 'send a message', but surely nobody believes that's actually possible? IMO best try to enjoy the 90 minutes as and the match day experience as much as you can. Yeah, yesterday's 'match day experience' was great fun. And the question you pose is exactly the point of this thread- 'oh it will do nothing, don't be silly'. Well for f*** sake what worse can it do than paying him millions every year in tickets and merchandise?? Don't say it won't work when we've never tried it. He's money obsessed, and that would mean less money for him. Think about it. Don't get me wrong, if an individual fan wants to withhold money and support on principle I'm all for them doing it. I just don't think it will affect out situation. So Ashley losing £20m+ a year from fans will not do anything? What's he going to do, sell our best players? We're fucking morons backing a regime that sells our best assets and doesn't replace them, he's keeping that money. It will work, but until people stop shrugging their shoulders and paying to whack, that cunt is here to stay. As is Pardew. And so are days like yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ashleys lack of Ambition for the club, and wanting to simply stay in the division, has a lot to do with being able to fill the stadium regardless. If there was doubt about the fans turning up he may have to show some ambition to sell tickets. As it stands he doesn't need to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 What needs to happen is for everyone in the ground every game to give him dogs abuse, to let him and the whole world know what we think about his ownership and that we want him out. It won't happen though because we have some of the most stupid, spineless easily pleased fans in the game. If this was happening to say Liverpool, Ashley wouldn't last a month. We bend over backwards though and ask to be fucked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Surely you mean forwards? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Lets hypotheses for a second and lack of attendance has brought Ashley to his knees and wants to sell….I don’t see anyone banging on his door wanting to buy? Have we not been down this road before? If someone is looking for a club to buy then surely they are going to examine its potential, the fan base, etc? Having a stadium half full each week would surely be more counter productive? I personally think Ashley wouldn’t care. TV money is set to rise and rise and that long with free advertising is imo all he is interested in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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