peasepud

during all the crap from this week, NUSC has storys up about stewards and bloody Q & A's about things that have been asked a thousand times and we all know the answer too. no i havent signed up nor given any reason to as of late . You say that like its some sort of clever statement. "Oooh look at me Im all alternative, I refuse to tell you where I think you're going wrong." You see the likes of you and KCG's want it all, want a supporters club that doesnt make statements when you think things arent too bad (even though we have been warning it would come to this). Dont want boycotts of goods or services when you think its not needed but when things go even further tits up suddenly you want to shout about the fact those things arent being done. Oh but you dont want to join up to help work towards that difference and you dont even want to answer the question about why you didnt sign up after you'd shown initial interest but you do want us to fix those reasons why before you'd even contemplate it. For the record I have absolutely zero problem with anyone who doesnt want to join the NUSC. What I do have a problem with is those that chop and change their stance when the weather suits them but will always refuse to do anything about it themselves. Those such as you two who want somebody else to do the work and others to finance it but want to moan when they dont do what you think they should be doing. Im interested to know what these Q&As are you refer to though.

As it stands today I agree with you, the proof for me will be if that statement holds up come 6th February. If those "shitter" teams invest wisely then they may just turn their season round. If we do the opposite (which I think is a distinct possibility) then we could be fooked.

To coincide with the little charity bet that I have going with Baggio, this thread should be used to record only those confirmed transfers in and out. We will amend this OP with a summary whenever things change. In Peter Lovenkrands (free) Kevin Nolan (4 million) Ryan Taylor (down as free here but was part of the Charlie deal ie Taylor plus 6 million for N'Zog) Out Shay Given (8million) Insomnia...Unsumnia...Charlie (6million) Profit/ Loss = £10million Loss Current payout = £100 Baggio

you have got to be fucking joking with that tackle!!!!

Thing is he'd be stupid to sign now, the contract hes been offered would obviously reflect the fact hes 2nd choice keeper. If Given goes then he should have a better contract. He'll be waiting to see what happens with Shay first (or he'll have a clause written in that says he automatically gets x amount rise if Shay leaves).

cheers (and to those others that didnt PM me anything at all dodgy)

ahhh fuck it, stream?

Im not sure how the rebuilding of the house will make any difference to where he goes other than if the makems or smogs were to come in for him. Although Harper is capable him signing his contract is now dependent on a new contract being drawn up and it being to whatever he classes as his level as first team keeper. Im guessing he will now want what Given was on so maybe he will stall on it. Hes currently in the position of being able to negotiate a move wherever in the Summer, that position is heavily strengthened by the fact he'll become first choice keeper. I think our chances of him signing a contract now are slim. He can raise his value with other clubs because hes going to be in the shop window now whereas before he was just the bloke on the bench. We could see him attempting to command a bigger salary than Given had which would be laughable tbh or he proves himself in the next few months and also moves on for a nice fat signing on fee leaving us with Krul.

Tell you what mind the copywriter at the Journal needs shot to shit. Thats the worst spelling of bullshit Ive ever seen.

Oh it is a superfan debate If you're that interested, go to the site the article was published and ask they'll tell you. Not really, Im asking you to prove to me that you are a fan who has paid for 3 years ST and isnt using it. By not using it I assume you mean it lies in a drawer on Saturday afternoon and doesnt get used. Well prove it.

Prove it Allan.

Keep up lad! Because you wouldnt be spending money by buying a tick.... errrr well you wouldnt spend money in the ground on Bovril and the likes but at the same time the organised boycott of club products was a stupid and fruitless exercise.

Perhaps if the club had followed KK's advice and got it sorted out last spring we wouldn't be in this situation?.......oh well...... Because Owen would definitely of signed back then! I've seen nothing from Owen to suggest he's ever had any interest in staying here longer than he had to, his commitment was there for all to see when Shepherd questioned it after it slipped out about the £9 million buy out clause, he didn't say a thing until the window had closed with nobody interested. This now though isnt about whether Owen would or wouldnt have signed a new contract, however I do go with the belief that we had a much better chance of it happening before all this shite kicked off. What is at question now is whether Ashley has the balls to keep him here and not accept any offers unless they are clearly worth the money ie good chunk towards the next striker that we've already got lined up. I however think he'll accept 2 or 3 million because "well its cash innit, Im not giving him away for free that would be just stupid!"

Charity of choice as far as I'm concerned. Agreed, as long as its a recognised charity, doesnt have to be a big one but needs to have some form of proof that it actually exists as a charity.

I refuse to be part of another one of these arguments but what you're saying boils down to "I refuse to do anything myself to change things but will slag off those that are trying when it doesnt work". Think about for a little bit and see the total futility of your argument.

Instead of that we should make it £1 for every £100,000. So if we make a £4.4 million profit then I'll pay up £44. Undisclosed fee's are tricky but we'll go off what the press speculate the fee to be. Basic fee only so add on's for appearances etc don't count. Yep, agreed. We need therefore to agree a particular publication or even an order to the way in which we trust them. Finally I think we need an independent adjudicator whos say is final in the event of any dispute.

spot on, just so we understand the rules. We started at midnight yesterday with a balance of zero. At 5pm 5th Feb we total up the sales and purchases and for every million or part it's £10. So if we spend a net total of 2million and £1 then I pay £30. Likewise if we end up with a profit of £10million and £1 then you pay £110 (or vice versa). Now we need to agree a few basic rules such as what the official prices are based on etc and what we do about undisclosed fees. Anyone any ideas?

notice you're not rushing to take that bet I offered you. Money where your mouth is (ie your arse). £10 to charity for every million (or part thereof) under/ overspent in the window.

yup. There's not many of us left now. Still no doubt baggyo will say me n you are the reason we can't afford to buy

Dennis LLambrianias

You're not going to be happy mate. Decided to just goto the Lion and Lamb, when we got there at 12.30 it was quiet, grabbed a table ordered a drink then read the menu. Its all changed, the proper good food has gone and been replaced with a standard bar meals menu. Scampi, sausages chips and beans, that sort of thing so in the words of the NOTW we supped up, made our excuses and left. This worries me though, the L&L has always been my safe option, just hope it doesnt go for Sunday lunch as well! Ended up driving round for half and hour trying the likes of the Black Bull at Stamfordham just to find it was shut so ended up finally at the Badger in Ponteland, canny scran but small portions. Wasnt too bad though in the end.

Early days mate early days. No doubt Anal will be on the phone this morning.... "Lee son, take it from me, I didnt get to the top of my game for nothing, make sure you point out that remarks elsewhere are wide of the mark and such like, Just to show how much more we're in the know than the rest"

I dont blame him in the slightest, more importantly though to me it shows that there are no clear lines of communication off the pitch, that the players are as much in the dark about the future of this club than the rest of us, or even more worryingly he knows how the future is laid out. Given has been the players spokesman for a while now, him coming out and saying this publicly and officially means (to me anyway) that the bulk of the players will probably feel the same. I would expect another couple of these over the next week or so. On the footballing side, how many of our defence will be relishing the 2nd half of the season without someone of Shays ability behind them? They'll take the brunt of the abuse for it and their failings will now be exposed royally for the world to see. Im not a fan of Taylor at all but to me this will be the final piece of the jigsaw for him to move out. As an aside though, I dont think we will bring in a first choice keeper. We want Harper to sign his contract, what better way than to guarantee him the one thing hes not had for years, first team football, I would now expect Harper to be our first keeper with any new buy taking Stevies place on the bench. So dont expect that £5 or £6million purchase to happen, In the words of our beloved owner on Sunday If, like me, you like a gamble now and again, then what price a flutter on us dropping into the Championship” 5/1 Mike thats the odds, 5 to fucking 1,

Jan 1st 2009 Lee Ryder wrote: Just 5 or 6 hours later the rest of the worlds press wrote: The king is dead...long live the king

Well he'll fit in great here, Blu Bambu with Mike every Saturday. Gerrin!