number9shirt Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Yeah, I can't see them announcing the takeover until after the window. It'll just drive prices and wage demands up Good thought, on the other hand who wants to join a club with huge uncertainty over the ownership. New owner, new money, big wages, big players & most importantly big plans for the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I haven't seen this posted anywhere so I thought I'd pop it here, sorry if Giggs: http://www.nufcfansutd.com/news/december-21st-2017 A Work In Progress 21/12/2017 0 Comments Rome wasn’t built in a day and nor are takeover bids. They take months of planning, hundreds of hours of analysis to establish the facts and millions of pounds to reach conclusion. They need a willing buyer as well as a willing seller and despite the recent run of poor results that have engaged the mind of supporters over recent weeks, one constant has been the presence of PCP Capital Partners as the only show in town when it comes to offers to purchase the football club. It was back in October that Mike Ashley announced his intention to put the club up for sale when he informed supporters that, "As one of the Premier League's oldest and best supported football clubs - and for the benefit of its many fans and supporters in the UK and across the world - Newcastle United requires a clear direction and a path to a bright and successful future.” “To give the club the best possible opportunity of securing the positioning and investment necessary to take it to the next level, at what is an important time in its history, its present ownership has determined that it is in the best interests of Newcastle United and its fans for the club to be put up for sale.” “To give an incoming owner the maximum possible flexibility to make meaningful investment in the club, including in its playing squad, the sale process will give interested parties the opportunity of deferring substantial payments.” Amanda Staveley and her team showed their hand quite early; and not long after Ashley’s statement was released. It was heavily reported at the time that he wanted the club sold before Christmas, such was his eagerness to end his tenure on Tyneside; therefore they studiously conducted their due diligence and posted their offer after a full and forensic assessment of the club. And key to that valuation was the presence of Rafa Benitez. Newcastle United supporters aren’t stupid. They know a good a manager when they see one and so do PCP Capital Partners. Indeed, in Rafa Benitez both see a world-class manager; one that they want to remain in place to realise the investment that is on the table. Wild speculation questioning Rafa’s commitment, ability or desire from whatever quarter is unhelpful at best and serves no purpose other than to destabilise proceedings at a time when everyone needs to be staying calm and pulling together. Supporters also know with certainty that PCP Capital Partners are the only show in town when it comes to a desire to purchase the football club. They should also know therefore that it was the presence of Rafa Benitez, his passion, his desire for success and his standing in the game that attracts them to consider investing in Newcastle United. Our understanding is that PCP have serious plans for Newcastle United; a Newcastle United with Rafa Benitez at the helm. They want to realise those plans; have funds available that would bring continuous improvement to the playing squad over the next three transfer windows and beyond. They do not see relegation as a threat to those plans and indeed, those plans show that they and their investors are in this for the long haul. How do we know? Because we asked them! Put simply, they are Ashley’s only hope if he seriously wants that clean break; selling to someone who wants to take the club forward and provide the investment needed to take the club to that next level that he himself says he cannot provide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 like 20-ish posts above yours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 like 20-ish posts above yours. ....and yes I'm an idiot. Ffs Edit: And a NPW!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Don't see why Ashley would give a shit about who he sells the club to, as long as he gets the price he wants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Don't see why Ashley would give a s*** about who he sells the club to, as long as he gets the price he wants. pretty much the least Mike Ashley thing ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Does anyone think that relegation isnt the end of the world as long as the takeover is done? It's just postponing her plans for another 12 months but we'll get there. The problem I have is relegation with Ashley still here as that'll likely end any hope of her takeover. Problem is every relegation puts you another £100m behind the clubs that are already in the Premier. Wasn't the reasoning for this year's low spend that we had to catch up on those who had already got a season's worth of loot in their war chest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Title change to Takeover Dread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 We haven't heard anything from a reliable source that contradicts what Caulkin said so I'm quite calm about this, it'll happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 We haven't heard anything from a reliable source that contradicts what Caulkin said so I'm quite calm about this, it'll happen. I like the cut of your jib, but you're far too rational for this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Ho-ho-hopefully it's this weekend. Merry Christmas NUFC.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 We haven't heard anything from a reliable source that contradicts what Caulkin said so I'm quite calm about this, it'll happen. I like this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankles Bennett Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Ashley said he would only sell to someone who could invest in the team the sort of money he can't put in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Ashley said... yeah.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonjam88 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Might as well lock this thread down we aren't going to hear anything now till after Christmas. All the lawyers today will be out for black eyed Friday and will be off all of Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 LOCK THE THREAD! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Newcastle Online locks takeover thread amid deal silence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I would definitely panic if the thread got locked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Evil Greg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 OFF fuck off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Bantered off with sheer shithousery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 When should we unlock it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Think this is dead tbh. Nobody's posted in it for hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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