Ameritoon Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 One of my favorite players of all time so I'd love it just based off that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Just don’t see the ownership group moving for Maldini, would be a really surprising appointment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Heard Howe wants to play him at LB to keep Hall out the team, pass it on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 4 hours ago, bobbydazzla said: Which bits about Employment Contracts, Restrictive Covenants and Gardening Leave do people on here struggle to understand. If he's "working" for Man Utd whilst still employed by us, he'll end up in court for breach of contract. People operating at Ashworth's level in a business have access to all kinds of highly confidential details that need to be protected. NUFC and our lawyers will be watching him like a hawk. I've seen lawyers get involved for something as minor as a sales manager emailing a former client when they've joined a new company but are still under Restrictive Covenants. You can't sign an employment contract with your fingers crossed behind your back and claim skinchies when you want to break the terms. They're legally binding agreements. I don't doubt any of that or disagree with it. My take would be more on how anyone can prove or disprove he's already working on the sly for the Mancs, be it via an intermediary or otherwise. Whether something is against a law or not doesn't stop people breaking said law, what's the worse that would happen to him? A fine? I'm sure Man Utd would be able to cover whatever pittance it'd be if it came to it. Is a fine going to be more than suggested compensation? Besides, as I said, I don't see any way of catching them out, unless the intermediary used blabbed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 8 minutes ago, Armchair Pundit said: I don't doubt any of that or disagree with it. My take would be more on how anyone can prove or disprove he's already working on the sly for the Mancs, be it via an intermediary or otherwise. Whether something is against a law or not doesn't stop people breaking said law, what's the worse that would happen to him? A fine? I'm sure Man Utd would be able to cover whatever pittance it'd be if it came to it. Is a fine going to be more than suggested compensation? Besides, as I said, I don't see any way of catching them out, unless the intermediary used blabbed. I really doubt it.. everything very traceable. If it became a legal thing Man Utd would be in massive trouble and there’s no way their compliance department would sign off on something so risky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 33 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said: I really doubt it.. everything very traceable. If it became a legal thing Man Utd would be in massive trouble and there’s no way their compliance department would sign off on something so risky. I mean, I'd hope not, I just don't trust any of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Could be 2+2=5 but Man Utd have announced their current Ashworth equivalent is leaving, could be that we're getting close to seeing the end of this saga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 43 minutes ago, lovejoy said: Could be 2+2=5 but Man Utd have announced their current Ashworth equivalent is leaving, could be that we're getting close to seeing the end of this saga. I'd still doubt we'd let him take over before the summer transfer window closes. If so it would be top Dollar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 8 minutes ago, madras said: I'd still doubt we'd let him take over before the summer transfer window closes. If so it would be top Dollar I wonder if it will impact our own plans to bring in a DOF before the summer? Are we waiting to settle the Ashworth compensation before making our move? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Just now, TRon said: I wonder if it will impact our own plans to bring in a DOF before the summer? Are we waiting to settle the Ashworth compensation before making our move? I highly doubt they would be connected, otherwise we could end up operating without one until 2026. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 5 minutes ago, TRon said: I wonder if it will impact our own plans to bring in a DOF before the summer? Are we waiting to settle the Ashworth compensation before making our move? Wouldn't have thought so but others would be in the same position with their clubs not wanting them to take up positions until after the window. If we limit ourselves to those out if work currently we are cutting down the possible field of candidates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 3 minutes ago, McDog said: I highly doubt they would be connected, otherwise we could end up operating without one until 2026. Realistically we'll probably settle with Man U at some point between the end of summer and the new year. Just don't seem to have heard much on a replacement while the Ashworth saga drags on other than a few names thrown out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Just now, TRon said: Realistically we'll probably settle with Man U at some point between the end of summer and the new year. Just don't seem to have heard much on a replacement while the Ashworth saga drags on other than a few names thrown out there. Totally agree. Ashworth no longer works for the team, no reason to wait other than maybe Madras point about not taking positions before the window. I would imagine each situation is unique though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Thought we would have announced one by now. I’m sure the club said they wanted one in by April.🤔 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Pretty sure the media said we wouldn’t have one in for the summer, Howe and the current set up would be leading any summer recruitment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) Give her the money you scruffs Edited April 11 by Joelinton7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Good of him to apologise face to face for calling them silly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 What's with all the meetings? We better not let this whole thing slide. Pay the fee or wait until his gardening leave runs out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Bit of a non update. Sounds promising but then I remember the 12 stages of transfers. We are at an advanced stage for appointing Ashworths successor. Just doing due diligence before preparing an offer. The Athletic https://onefootball.com/en/news/newcastle-united-at-advanced-stage-in-dan-ashworth-replacement-hunt-39369573 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 2 hours ago, toontownman said: Bit of a non update. Sounds promising but then I remember the 12 stages of transfers. We are at an advanced stage for appointing Ashworths successor. Just doing due diligence before preparing an offer. The Athletic https://onefootball.com/en/news/newcastle-united-at-advanced-stage-in-dan-ashworth-replacement-hunt-39369573 Chris T asked: Afternoon David, is there any further update on Newcastle’s search for Dan Ashworth’s replacement? Ornstein: It’s at an advanced stage, Chris, but not yet complete. The process is being led by a recruitment firm and no doubt there will be differing preferences across the ownership group. They will want to reach a consensus pretty soon and then it will be about trying to strike a deal for their chosen candidate and getting them in the building. If that happens before an agreement is reached with Manchester United on Ashworth, it will be interesting to see if their strong stance on him remains or softens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymac1966 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 The fella from Portugal seems interesting especially as he may bring along a 30+ goals/assists striker...that may be wide of the mark but one can dream Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 4 hours ago, Ben said: Who's 'Dannybeee'? reliable? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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