Guest Howaythetoon Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Imagine being a billionaire and still wearing Geordie Jeans that you bought in 94 If he was wearing Geordie Jeans, they would be plastered in SD advertising with a dead pigeon hanging out of the pocket, plus his zip would be down and the legs covered in piss stains and seriously faded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Imagine being a billionaire and still wearing Geordie Jeans that you bought in 94 If he was wearing Geordie Jeans, they would be plastered in SD advertising with a dead pigeon hanging out of the pocket, plus his zip would be down and the legs covered in piss stains and seriously faded. What's the beef with GJ like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/728424/Newcastle-news-Malcolm-Macdonald-Rafa-Benitez-Mike-Ashley-Premier-League Supermac going in hard this morning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 He hates him like, I almost got a ticket for palace away yesterday as I had a bit of the bug then slapped myself and reminded myself to not be so stupid, the days of spending fortunes and travelling miles when the club doesn't care are over Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Was talking to one of my old neighbours this morning, she works at one of the cosmetics concessions at HoF in the MetroCente. She reckons it's absolute chaos, loads of the suppliers are refusing to supply any more stock, as they haven't been paid, nobody knows who to ask questions to, and more importantly, she says that trade has fallen by about 90%, there's literally noone in the shop never mind buying stuff. Most of the staff there are looking for alternative jobs already, as they feel the writing is on the wall. It would be a real shame if the fat cunt has bitten off more than he can chew this time, a real shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 why would trade collapse so much though, they're presumably selling most of the same stuff they were before he bought them out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 why would trade collapse so much though, they're presumably selling most of the same stuff they were before he bought them out I was in yesterday as I have shopped in there for years and it was quiet like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 why would trade collapse so much though, they're presumably selling most of the same stuff they were before he bought them out The deal he did meant he didn't have to pay any debts so some of the suppliers have lost out massively and are in a stand off. Also website being down means you xant browse or click and collect or whatever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 why would trade collapse so much though, they're presumably selling most of the same stuff they were before he bought them out The deal he did meant he didn't have to pay any debts so some of the suppliers have lost out massively and are in a stand off. Also website being down means you xant browse or click and collect or whatever. Yeah but 90% drop in trade in store? Even if the lass was exaggerating that doesn't make sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Aye I missed the 90% bit thought they were just saying it had fallen off a cliff. He seems to have a massive job on his hands and isn't acting with a great deal of pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 why would trade collapse so much though, they're presumably selling most of the same stuff they were before he bought them out The deal he did meant he didn't have to pay any debts so some of the suppliers have lost out massively and are in a stand off. Also website being down means you xant browse or click and collect or whatever. Yeah but 90% drop in trade in store? Even if the lass was exaggerating that doesn't make sense. I think there's a bit of poetic licence with the 90% figure on her part, but she said it was desperate. If you're a punter, why would you buy something at a shop where there's a possibility of it closing down, meaning you wouldn't get your money back if the goods were faulty......I know I wouldn't, I'd take my business elsewhere. Maybe being bought by Ashley really has cheapened the store in the minds of others, we hate him obviously, but he doesn't really have a good reputation anywhere as far as I can see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 House of Fraser has always been shite in terms of high st popularity tbh. Stores like John Lewis and Selfrdges have a brand identity and in store experience and even they are struggling. HoF suffered massively because it lagged just like BHS before it. M&S have the same issue although food and travel services keep them in the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 He's good at flogging cheap sports kit. Everything else he's invested in- be it chunks of HBOS, Debenhams, HoF and a football club - have all turned to shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I hope it fucking bankrupts him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 He's not going to the Sports Direct annual shareholder meeting. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/sep/09/mike-ashley-sports-direct-investors-arent-happy-doesnt-have-to-care Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Wouldn't be surprised if he did show up, but was putting out rumours he won't to stop angry Newcastle fans buying one share and making the long journey of they think they'll just see his empty chair. My money is on him being there still and this is just spin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papavasiliou Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Was talking to one of my old neighbours this morning, she works at one of the cosmetics concessions at HoF in the MetroCente. She reckons it's absolute chaos, loads of the suppliers are refusing to supply any more stock, as they haven't been paid, nobody knows who to ask questions to, and more importantly, she says that trade has fallen by about 90%, there's literally noone in the shop never mind buying stuff. Most of the staff there are looking for alternative jobs already, as they feel the writing is on the wall. It would be a real shame if the fat cunt has bitten off more than he can chew this time, a real shame. Was speaking to the staff the other day when they were explaining that you have to send off any gift cards to head office but they don't know why or if anyone will actually get anything back. Lass said the first thing Mike did when he took over was bin off the entire security staff to bring in his own people. They seemed a bit pissed off and didn't fancy their chances of staying around after that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Wouldn't be surprised if he did show up, but was putting out rumours he won't to stop angry Newcastle fans buying one share and making the long journey of they think they'll just see his empty chair. My money is on him being there still and this is just spin. Nah. he's no reason to. He's getting abuse if he shows up even if the Newcastle fans didn't show which many still will to protest to the shareholders of SD. He owns the largest percentage of Sports Direct so he has little need to show up as he has the power to overrule everyone. He sold his shares to get his hands on some cash. Would not surprise me if he takes SD private again in the future and will enjoy getting it back for cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 https://talksport.com/football/393641/premier-league-owners-ranked/ Talksport rating Ashley the worst owner in the PL. Media narrative is definitely shifting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianovthetoon Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Small victories. KBA reported my trust pilot review, so I've now reworded it to say exactly the same thing and it's been accepted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 https://talksport.com/football/393641/premier-league-owners-ranked/ Talksport rating Ashley the worst owner in the PL. Media narrative is definitely shifting. As much as we need the media on our side it'll be pretty galling to have Talksport banging the anti-Ashley drum when weeks ago they were posting pathetic shit like this: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 They are just verbal clickbait merchants. Just a shame so many listen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Daily Mail FM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 They're trying to rile people to ring in as they can't get people to ring in any other way. It's their modus operandi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Chortle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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