Robster Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 This website is obviously run by the players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32568110 Why is this sad day for football? Its exactly what our supports should be doing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32568110 Why is this sad day for football? Its exactly what our supports should be doing! from an article linked in that one Earlier this week the protesters said they planned to meet at the statue of ex-player Stan Mortensen, as Saturday is the 62nd anniversary of Mortensen's FA Cup final hat-trick of 1953. However, the club has temporarily removed the statue. grim as fuck that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 It was a statue paid for by the fans too I read somewhere. Must be Mike's twin brother separated at birth. Wonga, unsurprisingly, love dealing with the lowest of the low. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 It was a statue paid for by the fans too I read somewhere. Must be Mike's twin brother separated at birth. Wonga, unsurprisingly, love dealing with the lowest of the low. They absolutely do love it. They were in with that lunatic Romanov at Hearts too, another rogue running a club into the ground. I was so chuffed when they were bought out and instantly told Wonga to fuck off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 As bad as blackpools owners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Would that I had millions to throw at Fat Mike. I'd go into bankruptcy trying to make this club respectable again. First order of business would be tell Wonga to fuck off and severing all ties to Sports Direct. Easy to say, poor as shit that I am, mind. I doubt anyone here doesn't feel the same though. Fucking depresses me man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Also, what a surprise, there's a Wonga advert in the first picture on that Blackpool article. absolute cunt of a company. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Bottom feeders, wonga and shit-direct. The dregs of the business world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Would that I had millions to throw at Fat Mike. I'd go into bankruptcy trying to make this club respectable again. First order of business would be tell Wonga to fuck off and severing all ties to Sports Direct. Easy to say, poor as shit that I am, mind. I doubt anyone here doesn't feel the same though. Fucking depresses me man. I'm pretty sure if/when Ashley does sell up one of the terms he'll demand is that the Sports Direct signage and advertising remain up free-of-charge for 20 years or something equally ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Would that I had millions to throw at Fat Mike. I'd go into bankruptcy trying to make this club respectable again. First order of business would be tell Wonga to f*** off and severing all ties to Sports Direct. Easy to say, poor as s*** that I am, mind. I doubt anyone here doesn't feel the same though. f***ing depresses me man. I'm pretty sure if/when Ashley does sell up one of the terms he'll demand is that the Sports Direct signage and advertising remain up free-of-charge for 20 years or something equally ridiculous. I wouldn't put it passed him, but something like that would make the club unsellable to any serious investor straight away. Besides, 20 years of free advertising is more than the club is worth, even 10 would be outrageous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 If you could get the contract to be ambiguous and not specify sizes then you could put tiny SD signs that no-one will notice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 He would obviously need to strike a deal with any potential new owners over advertising, whether he would be willing to pay a premium for it is another question Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 There's no financial commitment to keeping unpaid advertising, just 'buy out' the contract for £0. Unless it's a condition of sale, which would be ridiculous. If anyone was to be seriously negotiating for the sale of the club and Ashley wanted shot, he wouldn't be so stupid as to damage the potential sale with this ludicrous demand. The demand would be made if he didn't want to sell the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 There's no financial commitment to keeping unpaid advertising, just 'buy out' the contract for £0. Unless it's a condition of sale, which would be ridiculous. If anyone was to be seriously negotiating for the sale of the club and Ashley wanted shot, he wouldn't be so stupid as to damage the potential sale with this ludicrous demand. The demand would be made if he didn't want to sell the club. Exactly, and let's face it why would he want to sell? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 There's no financial commitment to keeping unpaid advertising, just 'buy out' the contract for £0. Unless it's a condition of sale, which would be ridiculous. If anyone was to be seriously negotiating for the sale of the club and Ashley wanted shot, he wouldn't be so stupid as to damage the potential sale with this ludicrous demand. The demand would be made if he didn't want to sell the club. Exactly, and let's face it why would he want to sell? Bingo ^_^ Pressure from the people needs to keep being ramped up and need to target SD and televised games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 There's no financial commitment to keeping unpaid advertising, just 'buy out' the contract for £0. Unless it's a condition of sale, which would be ridiculous. If anyone was to be seriously negotiating for the sale of the club and Ashley wanted shot, he wouldn't be so stupid as to damage the potential sale with this ludicrous demand. The demand would be made if he didn't want to sell the club. Exactly, and let's face it why would he want to sell? Bingo ^_^ Pressure from the people needs to keep being ramped up and need to target SD and televised games. That and unorthodox pressure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 How long do people realistically think Ashley will be here? I mean, try and let nothing (your hate/wishes) cloud your view. Can seriously see him being here for at least another 10 years. What reason does he have to sell? Fans are protesting? Like that bothers him, unfortunately Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 At least 15 years. Easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 How long do people realistically think Ashley will be here? I mean, try and let nothing (your hate/wishes) cloud your view. Can seriously see him being here for at least another 10 years. What reason does he have to sell? Fans are protesting? Like that bothers him, unfortunately Plenty of reasons to believe it does, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 How long do people realistically think Ashley will be here? I mean, try and let nothing (your hate/wishes) cloud your view. Can seriously see him being here for at least another 10 years. What reason does he have to sell? Fans are protesting? Like that bothers him, unfortunately Plenty of reasons to believe it does, tbh. Yep, contrary to popular urban myth, he doesn't have a thick skin at all and has proven to be a very emotional, spiteful and reactive person when confronted with strong criticism and attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 How long do people realistically think Ashley will be here? I mean, try and let nothing (your hate/wishes) cloud your view. Can seriously see him being here for at least another 10 years. What reason does he have to sell? Fans are protesting? Like that bothers him, unfortunately Plenty of reasons to believe it does, tbh. Yep, contrary to popular urban myth, he doesn't have a thick skin at all and has proven to be a very emotional, spiteful and reactive person when confronted with strong criticism and attack. ..exactly Why would he leave knowing everyone wants him to (and is trying to damage his other business)? He'll chuck up more adverts and stay longer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 How long do people realistically think Ashley will be here? I mean, try and let nothing (your hate/wishes) cloud your view. Can seriously see him being here for at least another 10 years. What reason does he have to sell? Fans are protesting? Like that bothers him, unfortunately Plenty of reasons to believe it does, tbh. Yep, contrary to popular urban myth, he doesn't have a thick skin at all and has proven to be a very emotional, spiteful and reactive person when confronted with strong criticism and attack. ..exactly Why would he leave knowing everyone wants him to (and is trying to damage his other business)? He'll chuck up more adverts and stay longer I think his want to protect his brand (SD) runs deeper than any malice he'd hold towards the club and the people of Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 How long do people realistically think Ashley will be here? I mean, try and let nothing (your hate/wishes) cloud your view. Can seriously see him being here for at least another 10 years. What reason does he have to sell? Fans are protesting? Like that bothers him, unfortunately Plenty of reasons to believe it does, tbh. Yep, contrary to popular urban myth, he doesn't have a thick skin at all and has proven to be a very emotional, spiteful and reactive person when confronted with strong criticism and attack. ..exactly Why would he leave knowing everyone wants him to (and is trying to damage his other business)? He'll chuck up more adverts and stay longer I think his want to protect his brand (SD) runs deeper than any malice he'd hold towards the club and the people of Newcastle. Protect from what though? A few people protesting outside a handful of the 400+ shops for less than 1 week of 52 in total wont even make a dent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 How long do people realistically think Ashley will be here? I mean, try and let nothing (your hate/wishes) cloud your view. Can seriously see him being here for at least another 10 years. What reason does he have to sell? Fans are protesting? Like that bothers him, unfortunately Plenty of reasons to believe it does, tbh. Yep, contrary to popular urban myth, he doesn't have a thick skin at all and has proven to be a very emotional, spiteful and reactive person when confronted with strong criticism and attack. ..exactly Why would he leave knowing everyone wants him to (and is trying to damage his other business)? He'll chuck up more adverts and stay longer I think his want to protect his brand (SD) runs deeper than any malice he'd hold towards the club and the people of Newcastle. Protect from what though? A few people protesting outside a handful of the 400+ shops for less than one week of 52 wont even make a dent. Well, I did say previously that protests need to be ramped up. The current level is not sufficient to do anything in the long term. The first thing that needs to be done is to unite the supporter base, easier said than done. The whole crowd and city singing off the same hymn sheet would make things much easier. Getting some ex-pros on board to bring into line the less knowledgeable fans etc. It'll never happen, but imagine Shearer doorstepping for support in the AshleyOut campaign, that'd switch over almost all the naysayers in a heartbeat! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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