PIF and RB Sports & Media - Darren Eales to step down from CEO after being diagnosed with blood cancer.

[Billy Pilgrim]

He got paid to write that 

[Slim]

Forgot about this

 

[et tu brute]

3 minutes ago, David Edgar said:

“It is chaos, complete and utter chaos” said Steve Bruce to his pet gerbil.  

 

Exactly, which is the reason he should have been kicked out straight away.

[nbthree3]

Said earlier in a thread I've never seen an Express article that doesn't cover another site's news, glad to say I've been proven wrong https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1506006/Newcastle-takeover-EXCLUSIVE-transfer-news-FFP-Amanda-Staveley-Chelsea

 

An established intermediary, who has helped broker four Premier League transfers in the past two years, exclusively tells Express Sport: "This kind of scenario - where a club that is usually as quiet as a mouse in the transfer market - suddenly has loads of cash, is like a lottery for agents, honestly.

"Newcastle has always been a prestigious and historic club in English football, very highly regarded in European countries but the project is now so fascinating. Whether you agree with the ethics or not.

"But the next few months will be crazy, I can tell you that. Players will be offered to the club virtually every day and others will play the game and use their name to secure big, big contracts. More cash for the players and agents.

"From what I hear and know, Newcastle do not want to just throw all their money at big names. They have a strategy and plan to sign younger, talented players and invest smartly in some experience. I think that's clever."

 

The early word out of Newcastle is that the new board will instead seek to replicate a similar model to that of RB Leipzig in order to fast-track their way to success and in the view of the incognito intermediary, Rangnick would therefore be the perfect appointment.

"They want a model and similar infrastructure to RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, which is why Rangnick is the guy they want at the top, he knows his stuff," the intermediary added.

 

"There is a lot of b******* rumours flying about though with players, targets and so on. It's crazy and funny but we expect it.

"But Newcastle are listening to proposals already. There will be no clear final decisions right now but in the next few months, they will plan ahead for January.

"The new coach will also have a voice that will be heard but from what I know, the money is there to do what they want! There is talks, every day. We hold regular dialogue with the club."

[KaKa]

13 minutes ago, nbthree3 said:

Said earlier in a thread I've never seen an Express article that doesn't cover another site's news, glad to say I've been proven wrong https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1506006/Newcastle-takeover-EXCLUSIVE-transfer-news-FFP-Amanda-Staveley-Chelsea

 

An established intermediary, who has helped broker four Premier League transfers in the past two years, exclusively tells Express Sport: "This kind of scenario - where a club that is usually as quiet as a mouse in the transfer market - suddenly has loads of cash, is like a lottery for agents, honestly.

"Newcastle has always been a prestigious and historic club in English football, very highly regarded in European countries but the project is now so fascinating. Whether you agree with the ethics or not.

"But the next few months will be crazy, I can tell you that. Players will be offered to the club virtually every day and others will play the game and use their name to secure big, big contracts. More cash for the players and agents.

"From what I hear and know, Newcastle do not want to just throw all their money at big names. They have a strategy and plan to sign younger, talented players and invest smartly in some experience. I think that's clever."

 

The early word out of Newcastle is that the new board will instead seek to replicate a similar model to that of RB Leipzig in order to fast-track their way to success and in the view of the incognito intermediary, Rangnick would therefore be the perfect appointment.

"They want a model and similar infrastructure to RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, which is why Rangnick is the guy they want at the top, he knows his stuff," the intermediary added.

 

"There is a lot of b******* rumours flying about though with players, targets and so on. It's crazy and funny but we expect it.

"But Newcastle are listening to proposals already. There will be no clear final decisions right now but in the next few months, they will plan ahead for January.

"The new coach will also have a voice that will be heard but from what I know, the money is there to do what they want! There is talks, every day. We hold regular dialogue with the club."

 

Some great info you've found @nbthree3 

 

Absolutely love the sound of all of that, and is exactly how I would love for the club to be run, would be brilliant if we become a top club that way. Very exciting. Hope it's all true.

[nbthree3]

NUFC360 tweeted it before I found it! It's a good read anyway, very promising the future 

[LV]

58 minutes ago, nbthree3 said:

Said earlier in a thread I've never seen an Express article that doesn't cover another site's news, glad to say I've been proven wrong https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1506006/Newcastle-takeover-EXCLUSIVE-transfer-news-FFP-Amanda-Staveley-Chelsea

 

An established intermediary, who has helped broker four Premier League transfers in the past two years, exclusively tells Express Sport: "This kind of scenario - where a club that is usually as quiet as a mouse in the transfer market - suddenly has loads of cash, is like a lottery for agents, honestly.

"Newcastle has always been a prestigious and historic club in English football, very highly regarded in European countries but the project is now so fascinating. Whether you agree with the ethics or not.

"But the next few months will be crazy, I can tell you that. Players will be offered to the club virtually every day and others will play the game and use their name to secure big, big contracts. More cash for the players and agents.

"From what I hear and know, Newcastle do not want to just throw all their money at big names. They have a strategy and plan to sign younger, talented players and invest smartly in some experience. I think that's clever."

 

The early word out of Newcastle is that the new board will instead seek to replicate a similar model to that of RB Leipzig in order to fast-track their way to success and in the view of the incognito intermediary, Rangnick would therefore be the perfect appointment.

"They want a model and similar infrastructure to RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, which is why Rangnick is the guy they want at the top, he knows his stuff," the intermediary added.

 

"There is a lot of b******* rumours flying about though with players, targets and so on. It's crazy and funny but we expect it.

"But Newcastle are listening to proposals already. There will be no clear final decisions right now but in the next few months, they will plan ahead for January.

"The new coach will also have a voice that will be heard but from what I know, the money is there to do what they want! There is talks, every day. We hold regular dialogue with the club."

Yeah this sounds great. Exciting times ahead!

[relámpago blanco]

1 hour ago, nbthree3 said:

Said earlier in a thread I've never seen an Express article that doesn't cover another site's news, glad to say I've been proven wrong https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1506006/Newcastle-takeover-EXCLUSIVE-transfer-news-FFP-Amanda-Staveley-Chelsea

 

An established intermediary, who has helped broker four Premier League transfers in the past two years, exclusively tells Express Sport: "This kind of scenario - where a club that is usually as quiet as a mouse in the transfer market - suddenly has loads of cash, is like a lottery for agents, honestly.

"Newcastle has always been a prestigious and historic club in English football, very highly regarded in European countries but the project is now so fascinating. Whether you agree with the ethics or not.

"But the next few months will be crazy, I can tell you that. Players will be offered to the club virtually every day and others will play the game and use their name to secure big, big contracts. More cash for the players and agents.

"From what I hear and know, Newcastle do not want to just throw all their money at big names. They have a strategy and plan to sign younger, talented players and invest smartly in some experience. I think that's clever."

 

The early word out of Newcastle is that the new board will instead seek to replicate a similar model to that of RB Leipzig in order to fast-track their way to success and in the view of the incognito intermediary, Rangnick would therefore be the perfect appointment.

"They want a model and similar infrastructure to RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, which is why Rangnick is the guy they want at the top, he knows his stuff," the intermediary added.

 

"There is a lot of b******* rumours flying about though with players, targets and so on. It's crazy and funny but we expect it.

"But Newcastle are listening to proposals already. There will be no clear final decisions right now but in the next few months, they will plan ahead for January.

"The new coach will also have a voice that will be heard but from what I know, the money is there to do what they want! There is talks, every day. We hold regular dialogue with the club."

This is exactly what we need.  I'd love to be challenging for the league in the short term but it doesn't make sense to go all out and spend a fortune in a short space of time as that would be very problematic. I am happy to take it slow because there is a vision and we can dare to dream.

 

Being able to be positive about the future is the main thing.  I have been a wanker this week, I wanted Bruce out instantly so we had a fresh start but actually they are doing things properly.  I'll still be pissed off that he is there Sunday, but I can wait a bit longer now we have some hope.

 

I still can't believe this has happened tbh.

 

[BlueStar]

2 hours ago, Slim said:

Forgot about this

 

 

And their social media lad getting sacked after having too many cans and telling everyone who had a problem with it to fuck right off

[Wolfcastle]

4 hours ago, Scotty66 said:

Caught a bit of talksport on the way home before turning it off swiftly, Jack Wiltshire (remember him?) saying we hate Bruce because of the Sunderland connection and we'll only make at most 3 signings this January.

Darren Bent chipped in with a classic "they shouldn't go and get a top top manager now because it just wouldn't work" 

 

Yes it was a risk to bring in Sir Bobby when we were in the bottom three, I felt Dave Bassett or George Burley were our best best. Someone shit is just the ticket right now.

[AJ9]

3 hours ago, POOT 2.0 said:

How do you sell that to a decent manager? I know short contracts are a thing in professions...but footy managers? 

A skip full of filthy oil money?

[huss9]

is craig hope still banned?

[Dan Gleebals]

Umagine - it all stays the same! 

 

Bruce.

No ambition.

Little spending.

Bins for ice baths. 

Bruce. 

 

 

[madras]

26 minutes ago, Dan Gleebals said:

Umagine - it all stays the same! 

 

Bruce.

No ambition.

Little spending.

Bins for ice baths. 

Bruce. 

 

 

At least some would be able to be racist in their whining.

 

 

(Too far ?)

[Kanji]

I’m sure it’s in another thread.  But bang on the money, 100% as usual by Craig Hope.
 

 

[Kanji]

And to be 100% clear - yes I wished and hoped Bruce would be sacked this week. I expected it as such. 
 

but I also realize that I’m just a supporter and I’m not an owner of a club that has been completely devoid of corporate and football structure and this entire thing came out of the blue last week. 
 

trusting the process. I’m backing this team Sunday from Florida and will be hoping for 3 points. Onward and upward! 
 

 

[duo]

4 hours ago, nbthree3 said:

 

 

 

 

 

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The new regime is trying to do things the right way, seeking advice from those with more detailed knowledge of English football, and the hope must be that things will settle down, as they did with Manchester City when they were taken over by their oil-rich state backers more than a decade ago. That situation was, as one source told Telegraph Sport, “exactly the same” as Newcastle are going through.

Clearly just speaking to Bruce's mates.

[B-more Mag]

At least the takeover isn't depriving us of our regular dose of drama. 

[HaydnNUFC]

 

[Kanji]

Can you post the meat of that my man?

[HaydnNUFC]

Sir John Hall: Newcastle fans live their lives through this club – Mike Ashley forgot that

The former owner tells Martin Hardy that Newcastle’s buyers can deliver glory if they avoid the mistakes of the past

 

Sir John Hall was shopping for trees in Kew Gardens, back in 1992, when, as the chairman and owner of Newcastle United, he was invited to meet the next manager of the club.

Having been involved in his own takeover saga, he understands the parallels to now — how it took a similarly lengthy period for Amanda Staveley and the Saudi Arabia-backed consortium to wrestle power from Mike Ashley — and knows better than anyone the importance of that first managerial appointment.

Hall’s company had built the Metrocentre in Gateshead, Europe’s biggest indoor shopping mall, in the 1980s, which was then sold. He had been pressured to get involved at Newcastle, who were a Division Two club in a decrepit ground, and initially invested £500,000 for a non-controlling stake. But he ended up in a bitter battle before taking control of the club from the McKeag family in 1991, when they were mired in a relegation fight.

 

 

Before that trip to Kew, Hall had even gone into print with a dreaded vote of confidence for the manager at the time, Ossie Ardiles, with the club second from bottom in Division Two — unaware that his son, Douglas, and the Newcastle board member Freddy Shepherd had flown to meet Kevin Keegan in Spain.

The Hall family had just purchased Wynyard Hall, a country house built in 1820 with 6,000 acres of land, when Douglas phoned and told him to leave the Royal Botanic Gardens in Richmond and meet the man who would eventually lead Newcastle to within touching distance of the Premier League title four years later.

 

“We came in [to Newcastle], and basically we’d never been in football before,” Hall says. “I didn’t want to be in football, but I got trapped. I had invested and then the club nearly went bust, so I launched a takeover.

“We were all new, and it was Alastair Wilson from Newcastle Breweries [the club’s sponsor at the time] who said that Kevin had been coming back for talks and [that] he wanted to come back.

 

“They whipped across [to Spain] and saw him. As soon as I met him, his knowledge of the game was unbelievable. He must have been sitting in Spain watching the papers and watching television. He knew the players he wanted straight away. We were novices and we were very lucky.

“You’re always hoping in your first choice you get the best, but you can never tell. Look at the managers we’ve had after that, some of whom were quite useless.”

Hall is 88 now and still super sharp. He has warned Staveley and the consortium looking to rebuild Newcastle to appoint the right people, and to make those appointments quickly. “I would want to see someone of the intellect and knowledge of Arsène Wenger,” he says. “He was brilliant. [But] it’s very difficult. There are very few Arsène Wengers around.

“It’s not going to be easy — football isn’t. They will learn, but if they get the right manager and the right chief executive and the right people behind them it will take five years.

“It is up to them now. They cannot complain about anybody. The first thing they have to do is make sure they don’t go down. Then build the team up over the next five years — and the fans have to go with them.

“They cannot expect to be spending £100 million on this player overnight. I wouldn’t do that.

 

“The club is going to have to change if they are going to challenge at the top, to attract players, because the facilities aren’t good enough, they belong in the Nineties. We are in a new era and a new period. They are coming in with new ideas. Talk is easy. You’ve got to see if they carry out everything they are saying and if they do, then the club has a wonderful future, but it ain’t going to happen overnight.”

 

Hall and Keegan would produce a free-flowing football side. Freddie Fletcher joined from Rangers as chief executive and St James’ Park was rebuilt. Newcastle, who have not been champions of England since 1927, missed out on winning the Premier League on the final day of the 1995-96 season, and that summer the club broke the transfer world record to sign Alan Shearer for £15 million.

“It was magic,” Hall says. “You couldn’t believe it was happening, you just rode the wave. Then you can’t stop it. You think, ‘This is never going to end.’ I offered Kevin a ten-year contract. It did end, but it was magic.

“What came home to me was, you have your business and you have your job, but a lot of people in the area live their lives through the football club. I could not believe how passionate they were and how much it meant to them.

“The responsibility you have as an owner, for the life of your fans, is very difficult to control.”

Hall is forthright in his criticism of the Premier League’s present power base and 

cautious over the club’s majority shareholder being Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

“There is another kid on the block now,” he says. “If we do it right, we will be challenging them [the top clubs], and I look forward to that.

 

“If you look at things the way they are now, we are getting a lot of criticism. How dare those six clubs criticise us when they were going to break away and form the Super League? They didn’t think of anybody but themselves. It’s ironic that they are criticising us. I’ve got two words for them: ‘Get stuffed!’

“I think we all have feelings [on Saudi ownership] but basically we are all just ordinary supporters. Who is to argue with the people in power at the Premier League? They declared them [the consortium] fit and proper and the government continues to supply the Saudis with arms.

“The consortium could put a lot of money into the region. They have decided, where other people wouldn’t, to invest and now you have to wish them the best and hope things turn.”

It was 1997 when Hall stepped down as chairman, after Newcastle had beaten Barcelona in the Champions League at St James’ Park. He remained on the board until selling his family’s shareholding in the club to Ashley in 2007.

 

“What changed it for me, as a businessman, was the moment Roman Abramovich came in at Chelsea,” Hall says. “He came in for reasons other than football — and they criticise the Saudis for coming in.

“I said, ‘There is no way we can compete with this man. I am not going to risk my family business.’ I tried for two years to sell. I went to London on business on a Monday and I got a call from an agent to say someone was interested in buying Newcastle.

“I got picked up at the station and in the boardroom were lawyers and Ashley’s men. He wasn’t there. The deal was done by Wednesday. His team said, ‘We’re in sports goods and we want a successful football team to help sell our products in the Far East.’ That made sense, and they would globalise Newcastle in the way I couldn’t.

 

“He came in with a lot of cash and I was just disappointed it didn’t work out, but he came in for the right reasons. Unfortunately it went wrong, he thought he was doing his best by bringing his London pals in . . . but they weren’t the right people. You have to take the fans with you.”

Hall is just back from walking his dogs when we speak. He sounds as full of energy as when Newcastle were top of the Premier League in the 1990s — their strongest period since the Fifties, when they won three FA Cups, the club’s most recent major domestic honour. He will be there, at St James’ Park, to see Newcastle play Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

“We will let the rest of soccer know we are back,” he says. “When you get to 88 you don’t know how many years you have left, but I hope I might see us win something. If they give us excitement and hope that would be enough. We need hope.”

[Paullow]

Imagine if it all turned out to be a master plan by Ashley to shift some tickets and get a bit of atmosphere to move them away from danger:

 

• Bruce ends up being here until the end of the season, to give them time to get the right man in
• Sports Direct signs here for a 'short period', which also turns out to be the end of the season
• No need for many signings in January as we've got a few wins on the board in the meantime, and not in massive danger, but rest assured, the cheque book will be out in the summer

 

And then come summer, Ashley be like:

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 15, 2021 by Paullow

[Super Duper Branko Strupar]

22 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said:

 

 

Good read, that. Good on him. 

[Kanji]

Still cuts me that Freddie Fletcher left in 2000. Imagine if he had stayed during the SBR years man. 

[HaydnNUFC]

A Freddie Fletcher type would be superb for the new owners. The commercial side of the club has been destroyed by that rancid parasite, need someone like him to regrow it.