madras Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Aha thanks. Few things to note but I find it strange that he's outing Ashley as a Chelsea fan. does it matter ? we know he wasn't an nufc fan originally. however if i bought burnley i'm damn sure i'd become a burnley fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 It's bollocks man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Aha thanks. Few things to note but I find it strange that he's outing Ashley as a Chelsea fan. does it matter ? we know he wasn't an nufc fan originally. however if i bought burnley i'm damn sure i'd become a burnley fan. Not saying it matters man anyway. You're allowed to comment on stuff without there being deeper meaning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 “The naming rights is such a passionate thing. It’s not about being disrespectful or taking away the tradition or the history of the club - it’s about trying to get another Yohan Cabaye out there on the pitch. That’s how we see it. "To optimise our commercial side, we needed to get that in there - other clubs do it. Wonder how much we're getting from it then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Haha, right in the middle of a big Llambias article is this: Newcastle sources admit the best scenario may be for a business such as their existing shirt sponsors Virgin Money - who are based in the city - to buy the naming rights... and then rename the ground St James’ Park. “What a PR coup that would be,” a club source said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Fuck's sake man. So bored of this now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 It's bollocks man. It's er really not... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 It's inevitable http://i.imgur.com/Iuh7P.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 It's inevitable http://i.imgur.com/Iuh7P.jpg :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard of Byker Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 It's inevitable http://i.imgur.com/Iuh7P.jpg :lol: http://i41.tinypic.com/4ql7qv.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Hearing the NUFC fans tried to rip down Sports Direct signs at SDA tonight, though they could only get up to 90% off /gets coat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Whoosh... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Strange to say that even him and Mike still call it SJP. Surely he's just down-playing the importance of the naming rights to any potential buyer. "Hey, come and call our stadium after your brand, everyone will hate you and still use the old name anyway". Form an orderly queue sponsors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Sadly, reserve games at SJP always seem to attract an annoying bunch of immature schoolkids who show very little interest in the game but seem intent on childish misbehaviour. Last night probably gave them something to hang their hats on. It will be a shame if it leads to more reserve games behind closed doors as I know older people and people with young kids who have always enjoyed going along. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Sadly, reserve games at SJP always seem to attract an annoying bunch of immature schoolkids who show very little interest in the game but seem intent on childish misbehaviour. Last night probably gave them something to hang their hats on. It will be a shame if it leads to more reserve games behind closed doors as I know older people and people with young kids who have always enjoyed going along. Did cross my mind, seems inevitable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Is it good business for Ashley to have sports direct assocciated with pissing its customers off to such an extent that thety start tearing the advertising down. Because thats the message thats getting out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Strange to say that even him and Mike still call it SJP. Surely he's just down-playing the importance of the naming rights to any potential buyer. "Hey, come and call our stadium after your brand, everyone will hate you and still use the old name anyway". Form an orderly queue sponsors. If other clubs don't take notice of his comments about the availability of our players, would other businesses take notice of his comments about the sponsorship of the stadium? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Strange to say that even him and Mike still call it SJP. Surely he's just down-playing the importance of the naming rights to any potential buyer. "Hey, come and call our stadium after your brand, everyone will hate you and still use the old name anyway". Form an orderly queue sponsors. If other clubs don't take notice of his comments about the availability of our players, would other businesses take notice of his comments about the sponsorship of the stadium? Who said other clubs don't take notice of his comments about players? Don't think I did, if that's why you posted that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Wasn't aimed at you in particular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Ah right, sweet, I'm tired and therefore paranoid. Off to make a fort under the dining room table and cower there with a breadknife. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/14522 Short video on there from an older fan about last night. 'Balloons' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/14522 Short video on there from an older fan about last night. 'Balloons' Sensible fella. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Serbia Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Newcastle United Owner Mike Ashley "Still Calls The Stadium St James' Park" Newcastle owner Mike Ashley still calls the club's ground St James' Park, rather than the Sports Direct Arena, managing director Derek Llambias has admitted. Magpies owner Ashley caused fury on Tyneside when he decided to re-name the 52,000 capacity stadium after his clothing business in a bid to attract a commercial sponsor. One supporter was arrested after daubing the old name back on a wall in paint after the St James' Park sign was removed several weeks ago, and fans at Thursday night's 3-3 reserve team draw with Sunderland pulled down Sports Direct signs inside the ground. However, Llambias has revealed neither he nor the owner use the new name. "Naming rights is such a passionate thing, but it's not about being disrespectful or taking away the tradition or history of the club, it's about trying to get another Yohan Cabaye out there on the pitch," he told The Times. "Do you think me and Mike call it the Sports Direct Arena? We call it St James' Park, because it is St James' Park. "But, to optimise our commercial side, we needed to get that in there. Other clubs do it. "Mike is a Chelsea supporter. Everyone thinks he is a Tottenham supporter, by the way, and that upsets him. "But if Stamford Bridge was changing names, he'd have a view. It will always be Stamford Bridge. "The same goes for St James'. But we have to do our best for the club and for the people who turn up to see the games." http://tyneandwear.sky.com/newcastleunited/article/14459 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 dunno how saying that really helped anyone. edit. talking about derek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Chelsea supporter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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