Various: Mike Ashley in talks with Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan

[mighty__mag]

All any of it actually says via SSN is, a source close to Ashley. He's not actually come out and said anything yet... So those saying its a stunt or bluff could prove to be accurate.

 

Until theres official nufc confirmation anything could still happen.

 

?

99% despair 1% hope. A day in the life of the toon army.

 

Yes its quite desperate.

 

It does look like its off tbf. And the meltdown will commence, back to boycotts and all the crazy stuff again

[WarrenBartonCentrePartin]

FFS:

 

 

Honestly, he's just f***ing obsessed with money - that's the top and bottom of it. It's bizarre.

 

If you were a fat slug that sold socks for 50p, you'd crave money aswell

 

He's absolutely minted.

 

He could just sell all his shares/business assets and live out the rest of his days pissing about on a beach. Not being dragged in front of Government select committees, not having shit written about himself in the papers.

 

I genuinely wonder if he gets off on the negative publicity he receives anarl.

[JP]

It annoys me to think about what PCP/Staveley must take from all of this.

 

I’d love her to know the true feeling of fans right now (the last 15 pages of this thread).

[Vivian Darkbloom]

Appropriate. Thanks for the words, Ashley.

 

Love to see a banner with that quote at the next game!

 

would love to see no one there, ideally. But if we must go, yes, that's the flag we need.

[mrmojorisin75]

Wonder what tombenbow thinks

[Stifler]

I have no idea how anyone can think I would in anyway defend Ashley, that bloke has made my life as a Newcastle fan hell for 10 years and when he eventually digs is own grave with his knife and fork my reaction will be the same as when Thatcher went to her coal fired hell, a big fucking smile across my fat face, but I just cant see the good in PCP, with a bit of luck they will come out with their side of the story but until then I have them firmly in the cunt category.

You can't see how Ashley has played them? You know yourself that he's pulled this trick twice before, and PCP on the other hand have pulled of mega business deals and have a reputation good enough for the royal families in the middle east to use them and Staveley as their deal broker. How can you for one minute begin to think that PCP are the ones behind this collapse?

[Minhosa]

FFS:

 

 

Yeah, this takeover is well and truly over. That kind of comment from MA is ridiculous. Asking for an earnest money deposit at LOI is fucking stupid - no fucking deal is ever done that way.

 

Totally agree. This simply isn't the how these things are done. He seems to think he can re-write the rule book this fucker. I've never known a deal done in this way. Why would you put any capital at risk when you've got to deal with this fucking shark?

 

I think this PR tonight is all off the back of the Express article. It's a massively over the top 'Don't fuck with me' reaction. A sledgehammer to fucking obliterate a tiny nut.

 

For all of this shitshow from Ashley (did we really expect anything else?) I can't say that PCP have covered themselves in glory either.

 

The writing was on the wall when this never developed into exclusivity which is what has tainted my view of PCP a bit. They should've been pushing for that back in November when they made the bid.

 

Overall, this is gutting.

[Robster]

I have no idea how anyone can think I would in anyway defend Ashley, that bloke has made my life as a Newcastle fan hell for 10 years and when he eventually digs is own grave with his knife and fork my reaction will be the same as when Thatcher went to her coal fired hell, a big fucking smile across my fat face, but I just cant see the good in PCP, with a bit of luck they will come out with their side of the story but until then I have them firmly in the cunt category.

Ever heard of innocent until proven guilty ? Bit harsh to call them cunts already without any words from them.

[Disco]

FFS:

 

 

Honestly, he's just f***ing obsessed with money - that's the top and bottom of it. It's bizarre.

 

If you were a fat slug that sold socks for 50p, you'd crave money aswell

 

He's absolutely minted.

 

He could just sell all his shares/business assets and live out the rest of his days pissing about on a beach. Not being dragged in front of Government select committees, not having shit written about himself in the papers.

 

I genuinely wonder if he gets off on the negative publicity he receives anarl.

 

Course he does, everything about everything he's ever done screams I like using my power to belittle people because I can.

 

Look at all the other cunts in the same boat. Both Philip Green's etc. All total arseholes in it for their own pleasure at the expense of anybody else.

[Dave]

I have no idea how anyone can think I would in anyway defend Ashley, that bloke has made my life as a Newcastle fan hell for 10 years and when he eventually digs is own grave with his knife and fork my reaction will be the same as when Thatcher went to her coal fired hell, a big fucking smile across my fat face, but I just cant see the good in PCP, with a bit of luck they will come out with their side of the story but until then I have them firmly in the cunt category.

 

Fair enough. Think a lot of people (myself included) are just assuming that because they're not Ashley, they can't be all bad. I'd trust someone I don't even know over him.

[SuperFlat]

But Cantervale, man. Cantervale Limited.

[junkhead]

I think this can be dismissed as just Ashley's idea of negotiations.. he's probably mortal in a pub somewhere texting the SSN amoebas, who as ever, are keen to peddle Ashley/Bishop's inadequate bullshit, without asking any real questions. Great journalism!

 

Hopefully PCP's (or whoever the main investors are) interest is genuine and they're prepared to go higher, though.

[Guest ElCid]

FFS:

 

 

Yeah, this takeover is well and truly over. That kind of comment from MA is ridiculous. Asking for an earnest money deposit at LOI is f***ing stupid - no f***ing deal is ever done that way.

 

Totally agree. This simply isn't the how these things are done. He seems to think he can re-write the rule book this f***er. I've never known a deal done in this way. Why would you put any capital at risk when you've got to deal with this f***ing shark?

 

I think this PR tonight is all off the back of the Express article. It's a massively over the top 'Don't f*** with me' reaction. A sledgehammer to f***ing obliterate a tiny nut.

 

For all of this shitshow from Ashley (did we really expect anything else?) I can't say that PCP have covered themselves in glory either.

 

The writing was on the wall when this never developed into exclusivity which is what has tainted my view of PCP a bit. They should've been pushing for that back in November when they made the bid.

 

Overall, this is gutting.

 

Tell you what the Halls should take a lot of the blame for this also as they sold up at the first opportunity without giving a fuck about who they were selling to or if it was in the best interests for the future.

[WarrenBartonCentrePartin]

FFS:

 

 

Honestly, he's just f***ing obsessed with money - that's the top and bottom of it. It's bizarre.

 

If you were a fat slug that sold socks for 50p, you'd crave money aswell

 

He's absolutely minted.

 

He could just sell all his shares/business assets and live out the rest of his days pissing about on a beach. Not being dragged in front of Government select committees, not having s*** written about himself in the papers.

 

I genuinely wonder if he gets off on the negative publicity he receives anarl.

 

Course he does, everything about everything he's ever done screams I like using my power to belittle people because I can.

 

Look at all the other c***s in the same boat. Both Philip Green's etc. All total arseholes in it for their own pleasure at the expense of anybody else.

 

Just hope his next stranglewank goes catastrophically wrong, then

[toontownman]

Might well be more calling her bluff to get more money. He is of the trump category of childish ignorance and instant gratification. He doesn't know how to deal with people, especially if he doesn't get his own way. Just throw the toys out of the pram.

 

It all ties in to the who is going to blink first reports from a few weeks ago. Ashley blinked and couldn't cope with losing so he called off the game.

 

Either way its a) a huge gamble as PCP might well just tell him to get fucked, which I don't think he really wants.  or b) the conspiracy theory that he never wanted to sell in the first place.

 

Think its 50/50 whether Rafa will be here come Feb 1st.

 

[Minhosa]

FFS:

 

 

Yeah, this takeover is well and truly over. That kind of comment from MA is ridiculous. Asking for an earnest money deposit at LOI is f***ing stupid - no f***ing deal is ever done that way.

 

Totally agree. This simply isn't the how these things are done. He seems to think he can re-write the rule book this f***er. I've never known a deal done in this way. Why would you put any capital at risk when you've got to deal with this f***ing shark?

 

I think this PR tonight is all off the back of the Express article. It's a massively over the top 'Don't f*** with me' reaction. A sledgehammer to f***ing obliterate a tiny nut.

 

For all of this shitshow from Ashley (did we really expect anything else?) I can't say that PCP have covered themselves in glory either.

 

The writing was on the wall when this never developed into exclusivity which is what has tainted my view of PCP a bit. They should've been pushing for that back in November when they made the bid.

 

Overall, this is gutting.

 

Tell you what the Halls should take a lot of the blame for this also as they sold up at the first opportunity without giving a fuck about who they were selling to or if it was in the best interests for the future.

 

Let's not pretend they were always gonna sell it to the highest bidder. SJH was a money man above all else and certainly doesn't warrant the pedestal many place him on.

[mighty__mag]

But Cantervale, man. Cantervale Limited.

 

 

?Pantailimon ?

[Guest firetotheworks]

FFS:

 

 

Honestly, he's just f***ing obsessed with money - that's the top and bottom of it. It's bizarre.

 

If you were a fat slug that sold socks for 50p, you'd crave money aswell

 

He's absolutely minted.

 

He could just sell all his shares/business assets and live out the rest of his days pissing about on a beach. Not being dragged in front of Government select committees, not having shit written about himself in the papers.

 

I genuinely wonder if he gets off on the negative publicity he receives anarl.

 

Course he does, everything about everything he's ever done screams I like using my power to belittle people because I can.

 

Look at all the other cunts in the same boat. Both Philip Green's etc. All total arseholes in it for their own pleasure at the expense of anybody else.

What sort of person gets angry and frustrated when everyone thinks 'the deal is close'? Like you say, he fucking loves having the power of being able to shit on people's hope. The only hope we have now is if he falls ill or dies imo, I don't think he'll ever sell.

[Dave]

Staveley is in NYC at the moment by the way. Get round hers, @Mike.

[Minhosa]

I have no idea how anyone can think I would in anyway defend Ashley, that bloke has made my life as a Newcastle fan hell for 10 years and when he eventually digs is own grave with his knife and fork my reaction will be the same as when Thatcher went to her coal fired hell, a big fucking smile across my fat face, but I just cant see the good in PCP, with a bit of luck they will come out with their side of the story but until then I have them firmly in the cunt category.

 

Fair enough. Think a lot of people (myself included) are just assuming that because they're not Ashley, they can't be all bad. I'd trust someone I don't even know over him.

 

I'd take ANYBODY over Ashley. Honestly anybody. Give me the spawn of Bin Laden over this cunt.

 

We're a sporting institution desperate for hope.

[Carlito]

Someone should put forward a fiver, or a tenner just to show they're doubly serious.

 

What an absolute joke he is man. Hope someone farts in his next curry.

[Guest ElCid]

FFS:

 

https://mobile.twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/953364868039630848

 

Yeah, this takeover is well and truly over. That kind of comment from MA is ridiculous. Asking for an earnest money deposit at LOI is f***ing stupid - no f***ing deal is ever done that way.

 

Totally agree. This simply isn't the how these things are done. He seems to think he can re-write the rule book this f***er. I've never known a deal done in this way. Why would you put any capital at risk when you've got to deal with this f***ing shark?

 

I think this PR tonight is all off the back of the Express article. It's a massively over the top 'Don't f*** with me' reaction. A sledgehammer to f***ing obliterate a tiny nut.

 

For all of this shitshow from Ashley (did we really expect anything else?) I can't say that PCP have covered themselves in glory either.

 

The writing was on the wall when this never developed into exclusivity which is what has tainted my view of PCP a bit. They should've been pushing for that back in November when they made the bid.

 

Overall, this is gutting.

 

Tell you what the Halls should take a lot of the blame for this also as they sold up at the first opportunity without giving a f*** about who they were selling to or if it was in the best interests for the future.

 

Let's not pretend they were always gonna sell it to the highest bidder. SJH was a money man above all else and certainly doesn't warrant the pedestal many place him on.

 

[Stifler]

I think this can be dismissed as just Ashley's idea of negotiations.. he's probably mortal in a pub somewhere texting the SSN amoebas, who as ever, are keen to peddle Ashley/Bishop's inadequate bullshit, without asking any real questions. Great journalism!

 

Hopefully PCP's (or whoever the main investors are) interest is genuine and they're prepared to go higher, though.

It is very possible that this is what Ashley is doing, infact i'd say it's either that or he has no intention to sell. I'd say I'm leaning towards this being a tactic of his. However I think he's pushed too far here. I imagine PCP have either being staggered at this and have decided to just never talk again, or they are trying to get in contact with Ashley's side to see if this has came from him or if it's just SSN mouthing off. I'd imagine though that they have taken this for face value somewhat and are just going to walk away.

[JP]

The ‘security’ who were told the deal is done and will be announced before Luton game have plenty to answer for 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

I assume any normal business person is going to find Ashley impossible to deal with and get sick of it eventually. I doubt anything like this is going to do anything except piss them off even more.