Mike Ashley (former owner) (still alive)

[nufcjb]

This is nothing but I might be wrong here so correct if that's the case but why do these fakeover stories break over the weekends or a holiday then nothing is said in the days that follow or on working days? I think that BZG story also broke on a weekend or a Bank holiday. This one was also on a Saturday.

[Rosenrot]

This is nothing but I might be wrong here so correct if that's the case but why do these fakeover stories break over the weekends or a holiday then nothing is said in the days that follow or on working days? I think that BZG story also broke on a weekend or a Bank holiday. This one was also on a Saturday.

 

Lubricated weekend lips sink ships.

[Paully]

This is nothing but I might be wrong here so correct if that's the case but why do these fakeover stories break over the weekends or a holiday then nothing is said in the days that follow or on working days? I think that BZG story also broke on a weekend or a Bank holiday. This one was also on a Saturday.

 

Sunday of the Bank Holiday weekend when the mackems lost the Play-Off final!

[Mattoon]

I get the sentiment of the statement, but it's futile, Ashley knows most supporters want him gone, the statement is moot. What should have been put out there or should be put out there if he stays is an intent to starve the club of support and most importantly money. Supporters need to make a stand once and for all if he stays, this has to be proof that continuing to line his pockets will not see him "eventually sell anyway". A continued and relentless boycott has to be the last and only option to forcibly remove him, not more excuses to line his pockets.

[Collage]

We’re at the crossroads. If he doesn’t sell now, that’s me convinced that he’s not going to sell in the forseeable future, as there can be no ”time wasters” or ”show me the money” excuses this time. If he DOES sell, a different future lies ahead. This is big.

[Rosenrot]

Wish this would just go through already. I want to party like its 2001.

[Conjo]

I dont know why he just doesnt sell and go buy sunderland for the 30mill or whatever , it would be a good deal/opportunity  for him he could learn from our experience  and the mackems would love him.

 

They already do.

 

He'd do well with them to the point where they are back in the PL tbf. He'd get praise form them, and they would ridicule us about how we could possibly have disliked him. He saved us from oblivion you know….It's only after 2-3 years back in the PL that some of them will realize that there's no desire to push on after promotion even though they seemingly have everything in place to do so, and 2-3 relegation/promotions before it sinks in for the majority. Would be fun to see it unfold.

[TwoForJoy]

I dont know why he just doesnt sell and go buy sunderland for the 30mill or whatever , it would be a good deal/opportunity  for him he could learn from our experience  and the mackems would love him.

 

They already do.

 

He'd do well with them to the point where they are back in the PL tbf. He'd get praise form them, and they would ridicule us about how we could possibly have disliked him. He saved us from oblivion you know….It's only after 2-3 years back in the PL that some of them will realize that there's no desire to push on after promotion even though they seemingly have everything in place to do so, and 2-3 relegation/promotions before it sinks in for the majority. Would be fun to see it unfold.

 

As long as he keeps his horrific Derby record, I'm fine with it!

[Stifler]

There is no way he’ll buy the mackems, not whilst they are in League 1 in anyway.

They are losing money, parachute payments have stopped, there is no money in it for him until the are at least back in to the Championship.

[Nobody]

Just fucking sell us fattie.

[toontownman]

Knowing him he will sell to the shittest option out of spite. That said no he wont because the shittest option is him staying.

[Menace]

Him buying Sunderland would make sense tbh. Would probably get them back in Prem for about what £100M?

[Wolfcastle]

sunderland's a terrible choice for him I think. They're a loss making operation whatever division there in, effectively above their station in the PL. That's why he's here (£) and why he wouldn't go there.

But I do agree that buying some championship club for a fraction of what he'd get for us will ensure his brand gets its advertising at a decent level but not much else seems likely. As PL status is perpetually at risk for us under his guidance it would be even less likely at a smaller club.

I'd think a Charlton or someone. But part of the reason he picked us was probably not wanting to do an experiment on his own door step and keep the bomb site as far away as possible.

[Guest]

I get the sentiment of the statement, but it's futile, Ashley knows most supporters want him gone, the statement is moot. What should have been put out there or should be put out there if he stays is an intent to starve the club of support and most importantly money. Supporters need to make a stand once and for all if he stays, this has to be proof that continuing to line his pockets will not see him "eventually sell anyway". A continued and relentless boycott has to be the last and only option to forcibly remove him, not more excuses to line his pockets.

 

It’s when you see on social media the people who still go criticising it. If they didn’t go he’d be more likely to sell without the need for such statements.

[Mattoon]

I get the sentiment of the statement, but it's futile, Ashley knows most supporters want him gone, the statement is moot. What should have been put out there or should be put out there if he stays is an intent to starve the club of support and most importantly money. Supporters need to make a stand once and for all if he stays, this has to be proof that continuing to line his pockets will not see him "eventually sell anyway". A continued and relentless boycott has to be the last and only option to forcibly remove him, not more excuses to line his pockets.

 

It’s when you see on social media the people who still go criticising it. If they didn’t go he’d be more likely to sell without the need for such statements.

 

You know it's the same fuckers who "support da teem, not da regime" and belittle any effort to get rid of Ashley whilst also stating they want him gone but no one will stop them going to watch their team. The same tools that sing "Brewcie gizza wave", boo Jolinton and Perez but sit in silence when Ashley attends his first game in a year. Then have the audacity to scoff at any attempt to protest, whatever the form, Neanderthals.

[TRon]

sunderland's a terrible choice for him I think. They're a loss making operation whatever division there in, effectively above their station in the PL. That's why he's here (£) and why he wouldn't go there.

But I do agree that buying some championship club for a fraction of what he'd get for us will ensure his brand gets its advertising at a decent level but not much else seems likely. As PL status is perpetually at risk for us under his guidance it would be even less likely at a smaller club.

I'd think a Charlton or someone. But part of the reason he picked us was probably not wanting to do an experiment on his own door step and keep the bomb site as far away as possible.

 

 

 

Aye . He milked it for the first year before everybody knew what he was about, but once it became clear he just saw us as mugs to build his brand, he keeps a tidy distance and leaves his lickspittles like Charnley to deal with the fallout.

[D. Yimentov]

sunderland's a terrible choice for him I think. They're a loss making operation whatever division there in, effectively above their station in the PL. That's why he's here (£) and why he wouldn't go there.

But I do agree that buying some championship club for a fraction of what he'd get for us will ensure his brand gets its advertising at a decent level but not much else seems likely. As PL status is perpetually at risk for us under his guidance it would be even less likely at a smaller club.

I'd think a Charlton or someone. But part of the reason he picked us was probably not wanting to do an experiment on his own door step and keep the bomb site as far away as possible.

 

 

 

Aye . He milked it for the first year before everybody knew what he was about, but once it became clear he just saw us as mugs to build his brand, he keeps a tidy distance and leaves his lickspittles like Charnley to deal with the fallout.

 

I don't think it's that simple. He genuinely enjoyed being popular with the fans and probably thought we could go places under his business model. If I'm not mistaken didn't Ashley finance all or most of hippo head's signings? Smith, Beye, Barton, Cacapa, Faye, Enqriue, Viduka, Geremi... That was Mike's most generous time since he's been here.

 

Once his incompetence and deceitful ways became too much for Kev everything changed but I don't think he set out with wholly ill intent. As Alan Pardew once summarised: "Mike doesn't always understand football. It confuses him."

 

 

[FinnMag]

Quote from Chronicle:

Given the presence of Saudi funds in this approach, will Ashley make it “put up or shut up” in the final negotiations? Remember Ashley's riposte to Bin Zayed: "What difference would £10million either way make"? Back then he said of the prospect of negotiating with a hugely wealthy potential owner: "Why would you even cared what you're paying?"

 

Did Ashley really said those brain farts? :lol:

[Guest The Little Waster]

Professor Simon Chadwick is a professor of Sports Enterprise at the Salford Business School, part of the University of Salford.

 

He’s got some knowledge of Saudi Arabia and the Royal Family’s approach to business.

 

He’s not too sure regarding the link to Newcastle United.

 

***

 

“Have canvassed views of Saudi Arabians I know (in Saudi Arabia) about the proposed country takeover of NUFC. Three common responses: 1) ‘nobody is talking about it here, not an issue’; 2) ‘if it’s true, it’s a private investor, not the government’; 3) ‘no way this will happen’.

 

“Neom, Qiddiya, the Red Sea Project, Saudi Aramco, Uber, Tesla - some of the investments Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are funding or invested into. Also working closely with Japan’s Softbank & founder Masayoshi Son, which were given $100bn to invest in value-adding assets

 

“Neom to cost $500 billion; Qiddiya likely to cost about the same. Red Sea Project also likely to cost billions. Public Investment Fund’s Uber stake cost £3 billion. And to this hugely valuable, infrastructure & tech focused portfolio, PIF wants to add Newcastle United...!!??!!??”

 

Oh Well

[STM]

Quote from Chronicle:

Given the presence of Saudi funds in this approach, will Ashley make it “put up or shut up” in the final negotiations? Remember Ashley's riposte to Bin Zayed: "What difference would £10million either way make"? Back then he said of the prospect of negotiating with a hugely wealthy potential owner: "Why would you even cared what you're paying?"

 

Did Ashley really said those brain farts? :lol:

 

Funny how he doesn't have such flippant views with regards to player transfers. I mean come on Mike, what difference is 1 or 2m ?

[Paully]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7943189/amp/CRAIG-HOPE-fans-sceptical-just-sides-Newcastle-takeover-saga.html?__twitter_impression=true

[Facundo Ferreyra]

Professor Simon Chadwick is a professor of Sports Enterprise at the Salford Business School, part of the University of Salford.

 

He’s got some knowledge of Saudi Arabia and the Royal Family’s approach to business.

 

He’s not too sure regarding the link to Newcastle United.

 

***

 

“Have canvassed views of Saudi Arabians I know (in Saudi Arabia) about the proposed country takeover of NUFC. Three common responses: 1) ‘nobody is talking about it here, not an issue’; 2) ‘if it’s true, it’s a private investor, not the government’; 3) ‘no way this will happen’.

 

“Neom, Qiddiya, the Red Sea Project, Saudi Aramco, Uber, Tesla - some of the investments Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are funding or invested into. Also working closely with Japan’s Softbank & founder Masayoshi Son, which were given $100bn to invest in value-adding assets

 

“Neom to cost $500 billion; Qiddiya likely to cost about the same. Red Sea Project also likely to cost billions. Public Investment Fund’s Uber stake cost £3 billion. And to this hugely valuable, infrastructure & tech focused portfolio, PIF wants to add Newcastle United...!!??!!??”

 

Oh Well

 

I don't see why any of that is relevant, especially when the interest has been confirmed. They'd want to turn NUFC into a massively valuable and successful sporting powerhouse, they know the fanbase is there and it's a much cheaper option than other clubs with similar sized fanbases. Makes sense from a business standpoint surely? Buy cheap, increase its value. The Ashley model.

[duo]

Professor Simon Chadwick is a professor of Sports Enterprise at the Salford Business School, part of the University of Salford.

 

He’s got some knowledge of Saudi Arabia and the Royal Family’s approach to business.

 

He’s not too sure regarding the link to Newcastle United.

 

***

 

“Have canvassed views of Saudi Arabians I know (in Saudi Arabia) about the proposed country takeover of NUFC. Three common responses: 1) ‘nobody is talking about it here, not an issue’; 2) ‘if it’s true, it’s a private investor, not the government’; 3) ‘no way this will happen’.

 

“Neom, Qiddiya, the Red Sea Project, Saudi Aramco, Uber, Tesla - some of the investments Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are funding or invested into. Also working closely with Japan’s Softbank & founder Masayoshi Son, which were given $100bn to invest in value-adding assets

 

“Neom to cost $500 billion; Qiddiya likely to cost about the same. Red Sea Project also likely to cost billions. Public Investment Fund’s Uber stake cost £3 billion. And to this hugely valuable, infrastructure & tech focused portfolio, PIF wants to add Newcastle United...!!??!!??”

 

Oh Well

Its obvious why they want to buy Newcastle - as proved by Man City its great PR.  That's all there is to it

[Wolfcastle]

Professor Simon Chadwick is a professor of Sports Enterprise at the Salford Business School, part of the University of Salford.

 

He’s got some knowledge of Saudi Arabia and the Royal Family’s approach to business.

 

He’s not too sure regarding the link to Newcastle United.

 

***

 

“Have canvassed views of Saudi Arabians I know (in Saudi Arabia) about the proposed country takeover of NUFC. Three common responses: 1) ‘nobody is talking about it here, not an issue’; 2) ‘if it’s true, it’s a private investor, not the government’; 3) ‘no way this will happen’.

 

“Neom, Qiddiya, the Red Sea Project, Saudi Aramco, Uber, Tesla - some of the investments Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are funding or invested into. Also working closely with Japan’s Softbank & founder Masayoshi Son, which were given $100bn to invest in value-adding assets

 

“Neom to cost $500 billion; Qiddiya likely to cost about the same. Red Sea Project also likely to cost billions. Public Investment Fund’s Uber stake cost £3 billion. And to this hugely valuable, infrastructure & tech focused portfolio, PIF wants to add Newcastle United...!!??!!??”

 

Oh Well

 

If Saudi media isn't reporting anything it might suggest that leaks are water-tight at their end. As we all suspect know anyway.

[Facundo Ferreyra]

Professor Simon Chadwick is a professor of Sports Enterprise at the Salford Business School, part of the University of Salford.

 

He’s got some knowledge of Saudi Arabia and the Royal Family’s approach to business.

 

He’s not too sure regarding the link to Newcastle United.

 

***

 

“Have canvassed views of Saudi Arabians I know (in Saudi Arabia) about the proposed country takeover of NUFC. Three common responses: 1) ‘nobody is talking about it here, not an issue’; 2) ‘if it’s true, it’s a private investor, not the government’; 3) ‘no way this will happen’.

 

“Neom, Qiddiya, the Red Sea Project, Saudi Aramco, Uber, Tesla - some of the investments Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are funding or invested into. Also working closely with Japan’s Softbank & founder Masayoshi Son, which were given $100bn to invest in value-adding assets

 

“Neom to cost $500 billion; Qiddiya likely to cost about the same. Red Sea Project also likely to cost billions. Public Investment Fund’s Uber stake cost £3 billion. And to this hugely valuable, infrastructure & tech focused portfolio, PIF wants to add Newcastle United...!!??!!??”

 

Oh Well

 

If Saudi media isn't reporting anything it might suggest that leaks are water-tight at their end. As well all suspect know anyway.

 

Or they control the media and don't want anything reported in case they end up looking like tits