christ Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 1 minute ago, Andy said: Hopefully the club have learned something from this and won't arrange another post season friendly like this in future, the spurs game I can sort of understand since it drew some neutral interest, even if the timing was still shite; this game was just a pointless exercise that has had absolutely no benefits whatsoever, in fact it can only really reflect badly on us. No benefit, apart from the £3m we got? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola14 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 a post-season friend is also quite different to a pre-season friendly the only ones who should be embarrassed are the organisers imagine thinking Newcastle were going to risk anyone for a 2nd game in 3 day having just finished the season last Sunday and travelled for 24 hours at least the club got a payday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 1 minute ago, Andy said: Hopefully the club have learned something from this and won't arrange another post season friendly like this in future, the spurs game I can sort of understand since it drew some neutral interest, even if the timing was still shite; this game was just a pointless exercise that has had absolutely no benefits whatsoever, in fact it can only really reflect badly on us. The Messi saga in HK is something we should have taken note of. That being said, we need money badly and RP transaction rules are really shackles for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Just now, christ said: No benefit, apart from the £3m we got? 3m is really not worth it; sell a couple of the shits who played today and get it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Just now, Newcastle Fan said: 3m is really not worth it; sell a couple of the shits who played today and get it. Of course 3m is worth it. All we’ve heard all year is how up against the limit we are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 When the squad numbers are hitting 90 in the starting 11 you know its going to be a great game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1984 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 1 minute ago, Newcastle Fan said: 3m is really not worth it; sell a couple of the shits who played today and get it. After that performance the queue to sign them will be massive! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 It is much nearer to being a 4th team than a 3rd team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 1 minute ago, Newcastle Fan said: 3m is really not worth it; sell a couple of the shits who played today and get it. £3m for a couple of exhibition games is worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Well it's £3m but also the opportunity to build a revenue opportunity through brand recognition. I've no idea if this means we've lost that opportunity/failed to maximise that opportunity; that's for the commercial brains to pick over in the future. I'm just disappointed for those fans who forked out but I guess the whole thing is so flawed that expectations hopefully weren't particularly high. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 (edited) Brilliant move from Howe :P Predict 10 new talents this window Edited May 24 by arnonel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Just now, SUPERTOON said: I mean I’ve paid money to go to plenty of meaningless friendlies and watched mainly reserves lose. Not sure what people were expecting at this stage of the season. Expecting players like Dummett and Ritchie who are being paid thousands for nothing to at least get a run out. As I said it's the fans who never have the opportunity to see us play, turning up and not seeing one senior player involved who I feel sorry for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 2 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Well it's £3m but also the opportunity to build a revenue opportunity through brand recognition. I've no idea if this means we've lost that opportunity/failed to maximise that opportunity; that's for the commercial brains to pick over in the future. I'm just disappointed for those fans who forked out but I guess the whole thing is so flawed that expectations hopefully weren't particularly high. I just don't see how some can't see this, you're 100% correct in everything you say here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1984 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 7 minutes ago, Ginola14 said: a post-season friend is also quite different to a pre-season friendly the only ones who should be embarrassed are the organisers imagine thinking Newcastle were going to risk anyone for a 2nd game in 3 day having just finished the season last Sunday and travelled for 24 hours at least the club got a payday What does your post season friend do during the season? ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 3 minutes ago, et tu brute said: Expecting players like Dummett and Ritchie who are being paid thousands for nothing to at least get a run out. As I said it's the fans who never have the opportunity to see us play, turning up and not seeing one senior player involved who I feel sorry for. I get the point you’re trying to make, but I’m almost certain the fans aren’t disappointed that they didn’t see Ritchie or Dummett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Just now, SUPERTOON said: I get the point you’re trying to make, but I’m almost certain the fans aren’t disappointed that they didn’t see Ritchie or Dummett. For us aye I agree, but they are players who have played a number of games for the club so fans who never have the opportunity to have seen them or us probably will. Don't understand why he didn't use Hall or Anderson also even for 20 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 18 minutes ago, Geordie Ahmed said: The club gets money for it, that's the benefit I don't blame the club for taking it, FFP/PSR has meant we don't have the luxury of turning such things down The exact attitude that sees home fans continually fucked over here. Cash is king, fuck anything else. Get Silverstone a statue next to Shearer and SBR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 14 minutes ago, christ said: No benefit, apart from the £3m we got? There's no benefit to it being arranged post season, is more my point. There's no reason these same games couldn't have been arranged for July, it's clear from the team Howe named that he had no appetite for this fixture existing either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Oof! Are we Sheffield United!?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 2 minutes ago, Andy said: There's no benefit to it being arranged post season, is more my point. What about if it was to help with ffp before end of June? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 If we’re going to go, at least make a bit of effort. You’re representing the club, so make a bit of effort and don’t lose 8-0 ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 1 minute ago, Ronson333 said: If we’re going to go, at least make a bit of effort. You’re representing the club, so make a bit of effort and don’t lose 8-0 ffs. Does anyone even care? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 3 minutes ago, jack j said: What about if it was to help with ffp before end of June? Then my immediate thought is surely there's an easier way to materialise 3 million quid than travelling across the world, it's not exactly a huge amount of money in football. If the fixture was absolutely necessary, then at least play some fringe first teamers (Ritchie, Dummett, Krafth etc) so it isn't a PR embarrassment and a waste of money for fans who've forked up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Just now, Andy said: Then my immediate thought is surely there's an easier way to materialise 3 million quid than travelling across the world, it's not exactly a huge amount of money in football. If the fixture was absolutely necessary, then at least play some fringe first teamers (Ritchie, Dummett, Krafth etc) so it isn't a PR embarrassment and a waste of money for fans who've forked up. Not with related party transaction rules in place it isn’t. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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