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There may well be teething problems as with any new laws, however it seems clear they are determined to see this through. LM Whether Ashley foresaw this (doubtful) is immaterial, what matters is that this might give NUFC whoever owns it, a chance to make the most of our size, fan base etc. Surely this should please you, non?

Why not enlighten us as to why it wont? Whats to stop say one of Sheikh Mansour's other companies sponsoring Man City at a rate of say 100million a season?....its difficult to say, because the framework is so vague at the moment, but there will be loopholes for clever accoutants and lawyers to exploit, there always are. This I guess Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/footbal...es-2257699.html

Why not enlighten us as to why it wont?

Enrique...They all laughed when I said you were on the wain........Now we know. Ferguson.....

Mostly agree with what Leazes has said. Some of his tactical moves have left me a bit confused, however I like the fact that we once again have a manager that actually speaks, be it good or bad. Obviously I would like better, but I'll settle for him til Jose's ready for his next premiership job.

Aint got a scooby doo. Would do a Dennis and refer to YouTube but I imagine Shola looks world class on you tube. What with this news and the french guy, it could be that we really are scouring Europe for some "nearly" cream which I personally quite like. Theres got to be a level of talent below the need of the top 4 and it would be great if Mr Carr and his buddies can find them. Having also just produced and sold Britains most expensive footballer, I guess a lot of these next big things will see us as a good club to progress too.

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Im surprised this hasnt been discussed more on here or there arnt more articles out there looking at how this will effect the various teams within the prem over the next few years. Obviously a fantastic time for us to be breaking even this year and then moving into profit next year. Now if only Ashley fully understands all this and can let us take advantage of this situation. Without wishing ill health on anyone, I really wish Llambias would fuck off and we could get a really good football admin man at the helm.

Platini's rules as I believe they are: Basically over a three year rolling period clubs must "break even" and only football related income is included in the calculation. Gates/Media/Transfer profit and football related commercial earnings. Stuff like weddings (for example) in the banquet suite (as I understand it) don't go into the positive side of the equation or if a club owns a hotel etc, not sure about concerts and the like. Wages should not exceed 70% of turnover (as calculated above) Owners can subsidise clubs by a max of 45 Mill Euro's (as equity not loans) for the next three years, 30 Mill for a couple of years after that then a smaller amount to be decided, aim is to get down to zero. All football related costs are put on the debit side of the equation, although ground development, training or youth development facilities are exempt as costs from the "break even" calc. Commercial deals are subject to inspection by the "financial fair play" audit comitee to ensure they are representative of market rates. Clubs with "holding companies" must submit combined returns to UEFA to prove break even. The sanction is revocation of licence to play in UEFA competition. basicall a club "could" do what the hell it likes but would not be allowed to play in European tournaments. Platini states "will we do this, yes because if we don't the whole thing is a waste of time". The primary driver is to reduce transfer fees and wages and keep the money in the game. Blimey, so unless Im missing something, this sounds like its going to be fantastic news for us.

Harper Simpson Williamson Collochini Enrique Barton Tiote Ireland Jonas Lovenkrands Ameobi Not a bad team for this game. Everyone ups their game for this fixture be it the fans or the players and if we get at them I see no reason why we cant do them.

He's being sold (if he is) because he has one year left on his contract and can walk for nothing, if we hung on. That's the way the game is. Apart from Keegan, in the beginning, and SBR that "method" worked well didn't it ??? UEFA/Platini's expecting this to be the way for ALL clubs in the future BTW and it's exactly how Spurs did it. Going to be interesting to see what each teams "net" spends are this summer as the Uefa clock starts ticking on 1st June. How is that going to work again. Is it an owner can put 12 million in a year to buy players, but that must be a free gift and not a loan. On top of that how does the earnings bit work. IE If we break even or run at a loss, does that mean you cant buy anyone?

Apologies if this was already the match day thread. Thought this was all to do with that twitter argument????

So Ireland looks set to finally make his debut, Sholas looking like he's recovered and Pardews promised to Attack. Jobs a good un (seriously) Could be a canny line up.

All the best

Nasty. Pleased your on the mend Spongy. Thank god the Tories got in. If Labour had won and cut the health service as planned........doesn't bear thinking about!

Are you sure? http://www.toontastic.net/board/index.php?showuser=286 Showing up on the birthday list today, but says last seen in 2006, 5 years ago! He had posted though. Aye your right.

Had my first ever date with the wife at the Grotto. Charmed here with half a cider and black and Three times a lady on the jukebox.

Are you sure? http://www.toontastic.net/board/index.php?showuser=286 Showing up on the birthday list today, but says last seen in 2006, 5 years ago!

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I dislike Ashely as much as the next man but thats not his fault dude, thats rapidooos Nobody knows, so I wouldn't blame a particular person, it was simply a bad decision, taken by Ashley, Llambias or Pardew. Thinks its pretty clear how Pardew feels about him.

I got the impression she'd set herself on fire in the netty.

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From the press talk yesterday it looks as though it could be Seb Larson on a free.

Ust had to pick that Mohamedy up again. Seems like a nice lad but I hate having to drive into their training ground. He's only a slip of a lad mind and he must be bored shitless in the sleepy little village where they've got him.