xLiaaamx Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 It was just a nice excuse to not bother. That's all it ever was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Can we have some sort of random word generator that replaces takeover with alternatives. That'll at least make things a bit more entertaining... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 He's the scum of the earth but if the value of the club is about to increase due to the PL getting yet another cash injection, I can't really blame him for wanting to see how much more he can get. None of that excuses the frugality this month, however. I would look at the other way. Every year he keeps the club, the more expensive it gets to stay in the Premier league due to the rocketing costs of players. We aren't in a good position any more because most of our players are worthless compared to what it would cost to upgrade them. While Ashley was no doubt creaming his pants when we got the money for players like Cabaye, Sissoko, Wijnaldum and Townsend, you would struggle to buy that calibre of player now. I honestly don't think he sees his methods as flawed and each relegation is a temporary setback. He seems to just stubbornly persist with the methods that have been effective in his own business - bottom line, surround yourself by yes men, turn in a profit. He also doesn't care about us enough or the clubs welfare in general, business aside, and as the likes of Big Geordie subscribe to he actually gets a laugh about the whole thing with his wanker hanger on mates to boot. Those methods only work if you can stay in the Premier though. The last relegation set us back two years, and if we go down again it will put us back further again, and that's assuming we come straight back up, which is a big thing to take for granted. You don't need to tell me that. It's the ignorant twat himself. He's not ignorant or that bothered about shoving it up the geordies IMO. He knows he can turn a profit whichever division we are in, he can just cut costs/sell players accordingly. Add that to the brand value for SD, and if the sale falls through, he won't be that bothered. Which is why I've always questioned this idea that he wants out. Of course he will leave if he gets offered a daft amount of profit on his deal, say £50m, but that's hardly the same thing. I agree. Though none of those are mutually exclusive of one another. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 https://twitter.com/CaulkinTheTimes/status/953224003904311298 Same old same old We promised not to bother you with anything takeover-related until there was something of substance to report. And despite fresh tabloid claims of activity, that situation hasn't changed. What we can add is that an associate of Amanda Staveley was due to attend last Saturday's game against Swansea, but that no meetings with any Sports Direct or NUFC officials were scheduled. PS: nowt new on signings either, if you wondered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Toon Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Can we have some sort of random word generator that replaces takeover with alternatives. That'll at least make things a bit more entertaining... The Apple Turnover Thread... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Burn the fucking club to the ground, make sure Ashley is in the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Each club should just have their own dedicated channel that you can subscribe to. Get every single game live, behind the scenes stuff, exclusive interviews, yadda yadda. I'd be happy with that if the revenue was still shared. Allowing each club to do it on an individual basis is just a recipe for the rich to get richer and leave the rest even further behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfroP Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 This isnt happening. end of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 This isnt happening. end of. If it doesn't, and it becomes apparent that PCP have pulled out completely, then I'm going to be very conflicted. I'm going to want us to get relegated but then I don't want to lose games while Rafa is in charge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 This isnt happening. end of. If it doesn't, and it becomes apparent that PCP have pulled out completely, then I'm going to be very conflicted. I'm going to want us to get relegated but then I don't want to lose games while Rafa is in charge. I'll back Rafa 100% for however long he's here. After that it's open season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 As long as Rafa is here I'll keep going to games like I've always done and support the team. If Ashley is still here and Rafa leaves because of him, that'll be the straw that breaks the camel's back for me and I hope that it would be for at least 25,000 others. I pray it doesn't come to that though. This takeover needs to hurry the f*** up if it's still alive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 This isnt happening. end of. If it doesn't, and it becomes apparent that PCP have pulled out completely, then I'm going to be very conflicted. Really? I won't be conflicted at all. Obviously I want Rafa to stay and the club heading in the right direction. But if the takeover doesn't happen Rafa is on his way, and I am too. And anyone who says you're turning your back on the club can fuck right off. Under Ashley it'ss no longer my club, or a club I want anything to do with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'll add, I cannot fathom you lot getting all stressed out about this. The only time my arse will start nipping is if the takeover drags into next summer and I have to decide on risking another £1300. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Rafa is the sole reason I've persevered. Without him and/or a takeover, I don't think I can take any more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Really? I won't be conflicted at all. Obviously I want Rafa to stay and the club heading in the right direction. But if the takeover doesn't happen Rafa is on his way, and I am too. And anyone who says you're turning your back on the club can fuck right off. Under Ashley it'ss no longer my club, or a club I want anything to do with. Only while Rafa is still here, for however long that may be. I can't actively want us to fail while Rafa is in charge. I'll support him until the day he leaves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I've a feeling there won't be another bid until there is a clearer picture of whether the club will stay up or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Yeah - it will be the end of the season now I should think. At best. He's gone and gambled again the fucking cretin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Is it possible that PCP have subbed Mike Ashley until the deal goes through? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 If we stay up I think it'll be even harder, my guess is PCP saw it as a good chance to get the club at a good price which won't happen if we're in the PL with another year's money. Ashley will want the moon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 If we stay up I think it'll be even harder, my guess is PCP saw it as a good chance to get the club at a good price which won't happen if we're in the PL with another year's money. Ashley will want the moon. Yep agree with this. As ever it all comes down to the fact that Ashley is and always will be a massive cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonjam88 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Is it possible that PCP have subbed Mike Ashley until the deal goes through? Easy answer for that NO Only reason Ashley has been so wonderfully generous and letting Rafa bring players in is due to his wallet possibly being affected by a relegation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 If we stay up I think it'll be even harder, my guess is PCP saw it as a good chance to get the club at a good price which won't happen if we're in the PL with another year's money. Ashley will want the moon. Yep agree with this. As ever it all comes down to the fact that Ashley is and always will be a massive cunt. The club isn't just worth more to Ashley if its in a solid position in the league though, its worth more to PCP as well. There bid amount will be effected by the threat of relegation, any sensible bidder would look at that. But only a chancer would actually decide to bid for a club because they think they can get it cheaper at the moment because of the threat of relegation, I don't think Stavelys a chancer like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Talks broken down according to the press Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Off - SSN. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Disaster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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