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It was P.C. Plum in the colouring in room with a fish slice hope this helps Cat.

Thursday 19 February 2015 NEWCASTLE owner Mike Ashley now owns the Rangers' retail operation and has a security over many of the club's precious trademarks, it has emerged. Fresh financial papers for Rangers Retail reveal that from January 27, the Sports Direct founder and owner has been the "ultimate controlling party" of Rangers Retail, which handles the club's merchandising and stores. It confirms the switch has been made from the previous controllers, the club holding company The Rangers International Football Club plc. The accounts reveal that while Rangers Retail turnover quadrupled from £1.2 million in the year to April 2013 to £4.8m in the year to April 2014, profits only doubled from £434,312 to £877,662. That is because the costs of the sales soared by eight times that of the previous year from £546,656 to £4.2m. It is understood most of that money has gone to Sports Direct as Rangers Retail is buying Rangers merchandise, including replica kits, gifts, polo shirts and track suits from the Ashley-controlled firm for use in club outlets. Sports Direct confirmed to the Herald that Rangers Retail has provided over £3.8m to Sports Direct in the year through such sales. Notes filed over Rangers Retail with Companies House reveal: "This transfer in ownership is a result of a loan issued by Sportsdirect.com Retail Limited to The Rangers International Football Club plc initially for £5 million." Mr Ashley's control over retail and trademarks comes as a by-product of his £10m emergency loan to Rangers made last month. New documents have come to light that show that a host of Rangers and club-related trademarks and logos including the famous RFC Scroll crest and the Ready logo are being held by Mr Ashley and Sports Direct as security against that loan which is payable on demand. Details provided by the board to the Rangers Fans Board reveal that Mr Ashley gave up the stadium naming rights he bought for £1 in 2012 in favour of 25 per cent of the Ibrox advertising rights. When Rangers Retail, a joint venture with Sports Direct, was confirmed by the club under then chief executive Charles Green in August 2012, it was promoted as enabling Rangers "to once again control its retail operation and give supporters the chance to buy direct from the club and in doing so, continue to invest in its future". Rangers Retail run the club's entire retail operation, including the Rangers Megastore, and hold the rights under licence to the club's famous crests. When details of the Ashley loan first emerged, the RIFC board admitted it was forced to pay Sports Direct £1.6m, its share of a Rangers Retail dividend, over the "cessation of onerous leases" in relation to the closure of club shops. Under the previous 10-year retail agreement with JJB struck by Sir David Murray in 2006, Rangers accepted an initial £18m from the sports firm, while it was also guaranteed a minimum royalty fee of £3m per year until 2016. As a result, JJB held exclusive rights to design, develop, source and retail merchandise associated with the club. It has been confirmed that Mr Ashley has been called to give evidence before the Scottish Affairs Committee regarding the role Sports Direct played in the treatment of workers at its fashion chain USC.

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay yesterday became the latest big name to join the Rangers First group of fan shareholders, as the association looks to thwart Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley’s attempts to gain control of the club. Former Rangers trainee Ramsay took to Twitter on Sunday to announce he had joined the movement. He joins a string of former players that have signed up including Richard Gough, Claudio Reyna and Nacho Novo. Rangers First is now the largest fan shareholder group in the UK, with 9,500 members, and owns 1.7 per cent of Rangers’ stock. The group has lobbied fans to buy shares and use their proxy votes to back former club director Dave King’s bid to topple the current board, and scupper an expected takeover attempt by Ashley, at an extraordinary general meeting next month. Spokesman Ricki Neil said: “We are hoping to secure 10,000 members ahead of next month’s general meeting and support from high profile fans like Gordon Ramsay will undoubtedly help raise our profile.”

Nice goal in an otherwise boring first half.

Not sure how Wilkinson keeps starting ahead of Dummett. New player shirley.

Substitutes 09 Cissé 11 Gouffran 25 Obertan 29 Riviere 30 Abeid 36 Dummett 41 Woodman

Newcastle United 01 Krul 22 Janmaat 06 Williamson 02 Coloccini 19 Haidara 08 Anita 14 Colback 20 Cabella 07 Sissoko 28 Ameobi 17 Pérez

Yes but if thats your opinion i dont know why you bothered answering my opinion its difficult isn't it.

Austerity measures kicking in.

It's difikult i dont understand why you bothered posting this.

Asked whether John Carver should get the job permanently, Steven Taylor told Talksport; “Of course, the players get on well with him, he understands all the players as well. “He has dealt with some massive egos in his time as Sir Bobby Robson’s assistant.” Understanding modern players; “He also understands modern day footballers, which is one of the biggest things nowadays, it is how you treat your players and he does that very well. “Sometimes he puts his arm round a player, while sometimes a player needs a kick up the backside, that is important.” Taylors thoughts on Jordi John getting the job full time. Another reminder that Carver worked with Sir Bobby how often is that line going to get trotted out.

Frank De Boer has dropped another hint that he will remain at Ajax beyond the end of this season. The Dutchman would be at least candidate for Newcastle United in the summer if John Carver does not get the head coach job on a permanent basis. De Boer, speaking in an interview in Holland, said that he would be reluctant to leave the Amsterdam club because of his deep roots he enjoys there. He said: “My heart says at this time therefore that I stay at Ajax. The chance that I’ll stay next season is greater than that I leave, I think.” In a separate interview, former Dutch international Marc Overmars claimed there was no chance of his old team-mate moving to England this year. Newcastle fans were asked last month who they wanted as head coach and 97% voted for De Boer.

Aye we don't need any Johnny Foreigner when we've got our own Jordie John.

Me ha ha ha

Swap Cisse for Sammy at half time and push on to kill the game off.

very good.

Wonder if there's any Carver out banners .

Substitutes 03 Santon 09 Cissé 11 Gouffran 25 Obertan 29 Riviere 30 Abeid 31 Alnwick

Newcastle United 01 Krul 22 Janmaat 02 Coloccini 06 Williamson 19 Haidara 08 Anita 14 Colback 20 Cabella 07 Sissoko 28 Ameobi 17 Pérez

i'll bet he did "good lad John"

JOHN Carver does NOT expect Newcastle United to bring in any senior players before Monday night’s transfer deadline. Newcastle in discussions over deals for three teenagers – MK Dons’s Dele Alli, Racing Santander’s David Concha and Sporting Gijon’s Jorge Mere – but they would be loaned back to their respective clubs. Many fans feel United’s squad is short of a striker and a defender. But head coach Carver, this week put in charge until the end of the season, is not expecting a senior arrival at St James’s Park. Asked if he expected the club to do any business, Carver said: “I wouldn’t have thought so, no. “I don’t get involved in it. I haven’t had any conversations about it. “I’m happy to work under these conditions. “My job is to work with the guys on the pitch and deal with what’s put in front of me.”

He see's "no reason why we can't go on a run" it must be a losing run he's talking about.

John Carver speaking today at his press conference; “Lee Charnley and the board saw enough on the pitch of how we are trying to play, for them to be encouraged.” “We have got 16 games left and why can’t we go on a run? I have seen enough to suggest we can.” Proud; “I am so proud and honoured to be able to be head coach of a football club like this. “We have had a lot more team meetings and video every training session now – I have one or two different ideas, like anyone would.”

http://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/article/crystal-palace-have-completed-the-signing-of-shola-ameobi-on-a-free-transfer.-2234605.aspx Confirmation he's joined Palace.

http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/ashley-must-answer-for-rangers-crisis-says-mp-1-3671821 A bit more detail.