NG32 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 What's Stoke's run-in like? We're finishing 10th. Us home Cardiff away Spurs home Fulham home West Brom Away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Boy Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 It doesnt mention what the incentives were for a top ten finish. Is it possible that Pardew's job is on the line without it and the players are wanting him gone? Nope, just wishful thinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Smash us this weekend then beat a broken Cardiff side and they go above us. Cant see west ham making up the remaing ground tho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I'd fucking love them to lose their bonus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I'd fucking love them to lose their bonus. This was exactly my angle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 So the main target for NUFC is to not be relegated from the Premiership? The ambition! Not getting relegated from the Premiership is the same target the 3 teams promoted from the Championship have. No. As repeated in the statement, the target for this season was/is a top 10 finish. I'm sure they'd be over the moon at having to pay bonuses out to the staff and players. Not sure what you're saying, do you know for a fact there's a bonus? "At the beginning of the season all our staff and players were incentivised should we finish in tenth position and above, and our commitment to achieving this will continue right up until the final whistle on 11th May. Ah, missed that one. Let's say it really exists. Why offer a bonus? Did they think that a top 10 finish was out of the question? Doesn't really make sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I'd f***ing love them to lose their bonus. I dont think they care tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 So the main target for NUFC is to not be relegated from the Premiership? The ambition! Not getting relegated from the Premiership is the same target the 3 teams promoted from the Championship have. No. As repeated in the statement, the target for this season was/is a top 10 finish. I'm sure they'd be over the moon at having to pay bonuses out to the staff and players. Not sure what you're saying, do you know for a fact there's a bonus? I thought you said you read the article. Hadn't memorised it word by word, my sincerest apologies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 So the main target for NUFC is to not be relegated from the Premiership? The ambition! Not getting relegated from the Premiership is the same target the 3 teams promoted from the Championship have. No. As repeated in the statement, the target for this season was/is a top 10 finish. I'm sure they'd be over the moon at having to pay bonuses out to the staff and players. Not sure what you're saying, do you know for a fact there's a bonus? I thought you said you read the article. Hadn't memorised it word by word, my sincerest apologies. Memorised it word by word, Jesus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 If 10th is the minimum then here's hoping we get 11th. If 10th is minimum then that suggests heads will roll. Our only hope is ashley arrives at the traning ground in his helicopter and picks everyone up for a laugh. THEN CRASHES THE COPTER INTO THE NORTH SEA, where the survivors are mauled by a one in million chance rogue white shark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 So the main target for NUFC is to not be relegated from the Premiership? The ambition! Not getting relegated from the Premiership is the same target the 3 teams promoted from the Championship have. No. As repeated in the statement, the target for this season was/is a top 10 finish. I'm sure they'd be over the moon at having to pay bonuses out to the staff and players. Not sure what you're saying, do you know for a fact there's a bonus? "At the beginning of the season all our staff and players were incentivised should we finish in tenth position and above, and our commitment to achieving this will continue right up until the final whistle on 11th May. Ah, missed that one. Let's say it really exists. Why offer a bonus? Did they think that a top 10 finish was out of the question? Doesn't really make sense. Not sure what's difficult to understand - we finished perilously close to getting relegated last year, which meant we had to spend money on transfers. Never again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I'd fucking love them to lose their bonus. This, none of them deserve a fucking bonus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 So the main target for NUFC is to not be relegated from the Premiership? The ambition! Not getting relegated from the Premiership is the same target the 3 teams promoted from the Championship have. No. As repeated in the statement, the target for this season was/is a top 10 finish. A top 10 finish is this seasons target (which might not be achieved given the free fall we have been in since Boxing Day). I wonder what next seasons target will be? Without suitable replacements for Cabaye and Remy next seasons realistic target could well be don't get relegated from the Premiership. I liked this from NUFC.com: - "Looking ahead to future seasons, our primary focus will remain the Premier League (so don't bother coming to watch us in any cup ties)" I bet NUFC are hoping we get drawn away from home in both cups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Boy Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 It will be interesting to see what level is acceptable next season in the eyes of the board. Will 10th be the aim year on year or what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 It will be interesting to see what level is acceptable next season in the eyes of the board. Will 10th be the aim year on year or what? yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 It will be interesting to see what level is acceptable next season in the eyes of the board. Will 10th be the aim year on year or what? Wasn't there something from the club along these lines a few months ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 @MsiDouglas: Charnley statement tells u everything about why he got the job. Unstintingly loyal & sticks to party line. Let's see how summer goes.. #nufc They're so not getting unbanned anytime soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Reading about abit, people still seem to think a massive rebuild is on the cards in the summer. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 It will be interesting to see what level is acceptable next season in the eyes of the board. Will 10th be the aim year on year or what? yes No. Last seasons target was different for a start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spark Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I honestly think we need about 5 players just to stand still. Can't see us avoiding relegation with this "one or two players a year" policy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 So the main target for NUFC is to not be relegated from the Premiership? The ambition! Not getting relegated from the Premiership is the same target the 3 teams promoted from the Championship have. No. As repeated in the statement, the target for this season was/is a top 10 finish. I'm sure they'd be over the moon at having to pay bonuses out to the staff and players. Not sure what you're saying, do you know for a fact there's a bonus? "At the beginning of the season all our staff and players were incentivised should we finish in tenth position and above, and our commitment to achieving this will continue right up until the final whistle on 11th May. Ah, missed that one. Let's say it really exists. Why offer a bonus? Did they think that a top 10 finish was out of the question? Doesn't really make sense. Not sure what's difficult to understand - we finished perilously close to getting relegated last year, which meant we had to spend money on transfers. Never again. Point taken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I honestly think we need about 5 players just to stand still. Can't see us avoiding relegation with this "one or two players a year" policy. As nufc point out, they dont actully mention "purchase" Hello more loan signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 "While at the moment we can't compete with the commercial strength of the top six, whose income from sponsorship and advertising deals dwarfs other clubs in the Premier League, we will work hard to drive up our commercial income to give ourselves the best possible chance of competing on the field with those wealthier clubs." This shit again. Are Everton really that much more of an attractive prospect than us to advertisers? I really don't think so. (Well they are in terms of how the club is run, but if both were run properly, we'd at least match them.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Achieving their "target" without having spent anything since January 2013 is ideal, that's how they'll be looking at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 "While at the moment we can't compete with the commercial strength of the top six, whose income from sponsorship and advertising deals dwarfs other clubs in the Premier League, we will work hard to drive up our commercial income to give ourselves the best possible chance of competing on the field with those wealthier clubs." This shit again. Are Everton really that much more of an attractive prospect than us to advertisers? I really don't think so. (Well they are in terms of how the club is run, but if both were run properly, we'd at least match them.) There's little point in trying to analyse it in such detail. It's just pure lies, designed to sway the gullible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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