Away Day Gadgie Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Whether Shearer came in as manager under a new regime or not, I'm curious as to why so many people don't rate his abilities on here? I mean, if it's solely because we were relegated after he got brought in are people remembering that it was for less games than Rafa had when we got relegated last time, eight to Rafa's ten? If I recall correctly, prior to his very brief stint, Shearer had been touted as having a great deal of potential and had passed his managerial exams at the top of his class. I'm not saying I'd prefer Shearer as manager over Rafa, or even as manager necessarily at all, I just wonder how people are coming to their opinions and what it's based on. Incidentally, as an aside, how old are people that are writing Shearer off, just wondered if it's the younger fans compared to the older fans or something. It’s worth taking into account that he inherited an uninterested, disjointed squad that was already heading for relegation. But the reality is the results and performances under Shearer simply weren’t good enough. And the fact he appointed Dowie as his number 2 was a concern for me straight away. That appointment didn’t indicate any sort of forward-thinking or innovation, he simply appointed a mate who had some managerial experience. Also, if he was serious about management he should’ve gone elsewhere to prove himself instead of sitting on a sofa every Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Fairly sure Shearer has subsequently said he is not interested in management, and it seems they want him in some sort of ambassadorial role anyway. I am not sure he would accept if it interfered with his punditry anyway which seems to be going well (most non nufc fans I talk to used to dislike him but think he's got a lot better) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 What would be wrong with this takeover like? I’ll admit I’ve not bothered to look in to it to much but from just reading on here. Pretty much every article written about the group is by the group, Photoshopped pics with Obama, nonsense about owning 10,000 private jets, Michael Chopra bring a figurehead and reports of wanting Shearer as manager all just seems amateur hour. Staveley and co had a proper vision for the club and area it’s gonna be hard for folk to accept different Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 He might also be sensible enough not to want to become the face of an owner who may turn out to be shit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 What would be wrong with this takeover like? I’ll admit I’ve not bothered to look in to it to much but from just reading on here. Pretty much every article written about the group is by the group, Photoshopped pics with Obama, nonsense about owning 10,000 private jets, Michael Chopra bring a figurehead and reports of wanting Shearer as manager all just seems amateur hour. Staveley and co had a proper vision for the club and area it’s gonna be hard for folk to accept different Meanwhile in premier league HQ, an absolute shower of amateurs is taking over newcastle? Perfect sign them up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Interesting article from 2018. The bit at the end about sports would line up. Don't think these lot should be written off so quickly. https://www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg/interviews/roulette-spin-leads-cousins-leave-jobs-now-run-asias-largest-medical-aesthetics-chain/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Also appear to have swung from one end to the other on human rights https://www.robbreport.com.sg/interview-with-nelson-and-terence-loh-of-novena-global-lifecare-with-the-loh-foundation-we-want-to-positively-impact-communities-not-just-by-monetary-provisions/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 3,1,2 Bond villains tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I'm guessing Mauriss isn't interested now the Saudi's have pulled out then Penn[/member] ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 3,1,2 Bond villains tbh I dunno it looks more like the guy on the right has just accidently walked up to them, seen the camera at the last moment and everyone just assumed he is meant to be there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 As someone said the other day, I’m prepared to roll the dice. Ashley out is the priority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Oh yeah, but kinda expecting the fit and proper persons test to pass through fine the owners who are actually broke hucksters looking for something to load all their debt on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMagpie Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 3,1,2 Bond villains tbh Do you think she would kill you with her thighs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nufc-podcast-premier-league-break-silence-but-more/id922005191?i=1000488298330 These gimps havent got a clue Listened to first 20 mins and no idea where your coming from. They are saying a lot of similar things said on here You say this like on here we're not a bunch of gimps who haven't a clue. Clinton is The Little Waster back under a new username. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I knew the martians would be in for us at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Seems like a massive publicity stunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Everything about this lot seems dodgy as fuck. They make me uncomfortable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 and the Saudis didn’t? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I mean clearly anyone would be better than ashley, at least with the saudis though you knew they weren't bluffing about being loaded. If they are legitimate, even if they're not mega rich just anyone interested in running us at all reasonably is welcome. However until they have got an agreement for sale with ashley it is hot air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I mean clearly anyone would be better than ashley, at least with the saudis though you knew they weren't bluffing about being loaded. If they are legitimate, even if they're not mega rich just anyone interested in running us at all reasonably is welcome. However until they have got an agreement for sale with ashley it is hot air. Yep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Oh yeah, but kinda expecting the fit and proper persons test to pass through fine the owners who are actually broke hucksters looking for something to load all their debt on "Hey NUFC fans, I thought that's what you wanted?" "Be careful what you wish for" "Your expectations are too high - why would anyone with money want to own you?" "You asked, we delivered" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 The test is supposed to be there to protect the club being purchased. No doubt the saudis will be knocked back and well end up with some fraud that piles on debt and we end up like Portsmouth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 What would be wrong with this takeover like? Their entire online persona was created in the last 2 months and almost all of it was just written by themselves. They claim to have 10,000 private jets. I work in aviation all around the world - they don't, I've never heard of them. The tweet claiming all these jets used shutterstock imagery rather than one of their supposed 10,000 private planes, seems they like I couldn't even find 1 of them. The woman looks like she did at some point meet Obama at some function or other, but they've taken legitimate photos of her and him and photoshopped others in and into different locations. It just screams "dodgy as fuck" and "publicity stunt". Clearly just a bunch of penniless chancers and by the looks of what they've done so far, borderline fraudsters. Or at the very least, fantacists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I really don't fancy the idea of Shearer being manager. He'll probably appoint Bruce as head coach or something. In his last spell he appointed Iain Dowie who was another donkey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 To add. The registered office appears to be of shared office provider Regus. They have a turnover of 14billion but nobody has ever heard of them. Definitely smacks of free PR fakeover Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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