Guest stormrider Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 World's 48th richest man linked with Newcastle takeover Published Date: 18 September 2008 Nasser Al Kharafi, the world's 48th richest man, has been linked with a takeover bid for Newcastle United. Al Kharafi, 64, is the latest in the line of potential billionaire businessmen to have his name linked with the Tyneside outfit. Football 365 quote an intermediary acting on behalf of Kuwaiti Al Kharafi saying: "Nasser Al Kharafi has the money to buy the club, but the way Mike Ashley is going about things is wrong. "He is actually putting off any interested buyers with the price and his refusal to negotiate. If he wants to sell he is going about it the wrong way." Al Kharafi is said to be worth around around £7bn, but the intermediary added: "He won't pay over the odds for the club. "Mr Ashley seems to think he can ask what he wants because he is dealing with people who are multi-billionaires, but that simply isn't the case. "As things stand he will be returning to England without a buyer." http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/Wo...nked.4508409.jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flair 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Its like pick a name from the top 100 richlist/top consortiums, at the moment. However, if we do get taken over, I will be over the moon provided it is the right sort of person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 48th? We're screwed that's championship level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 9 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 48th? We're screwed that's championship level. i was thinking the same "fucking hell only 48th!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8977 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Well good things come to those Kuwait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Well good things come to those Kuwait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8977 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Well good things come to those Kuwait well it'd have been rude not to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Shi'ites happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 9 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 you arab-le lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8977 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Mine kurd have been the end of it, but nooo, you lot had to ruin it. Give your heads a Sheik man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R55VYS 0 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Wheres mike ashley in the worlds rich list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14030 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I don't get that last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R55VYS 0 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) Rank Name Worth Source of wealth 54 (25=) Mike Ashley £1,398m Sports goods this is just for the uk like. That guy above would be joint third richest in uk, with 7b nearly 4b behind Roman A. Joint with the duke of westminster Edited September 19, 2008 by R55VYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R55VYS 0 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_billionaires We should send a letter to all these guys ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Grumpy Face already asked Bill, no dice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I hate this whole scenario like. Makes me feel like my support and passion is a sellable item, and any scumfuck capitalist bastard can come along and toy with it as they wish. Why can we not have a socialist football club? Barcelona style... Barca is owned by its ever-growing membership of 156,366 'socis' (members), who pay 150euros each year and are represented by a randomly-selected group who meet with the board and vote on major decisions. These representatives have a major say on significant issues such as sponsorship, finances and sporting affairs, while the president of the club is elected in four-yearly polls. The achievements of the illustrious club since its founding in 1899 are testament to the ongoing success of the structure, as is the fact many clubs have attempted to copy the model over the years. So why does Barca's system work so well? All adult members are eligible to vote in the presidential elections every four years. Club members selected randomly by computer and age, and 25 chosen by the board, join the directors, former presidents and other officials at the annual delegates assembly to discuss key issues, approve the annual report and forthcoming projects. Only members can buy season tickets, with membership fees contributing to the overall price of the ticket. Fiscal rewards for membership include discounted tickets for the club's various sports teams including football, basketball, handball and hockey as well as club magazines, e-mail updates, sporting and cultural activities and free entry to the Nou Camp tour and museum. Ultimately, though, it is not the material rewards which make the Barca membership structure so prestigious. In a modern game spoiled by disaffected supporters and unaccountable owners, it is FC Barcelona's utopian democracy which justifies its famous slogan 'More than a Club'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Don't Barcelona have a huge catchment and kinda catch a ride on nationalistic issues too? Not saying it couldn't be mirrored, just maybe they have some decent built in advantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 well it was founded that way so has had 100+ years to evolve. plus we'd need to buy Ashley out for £534 million or whatever he's asking for today. of course he could just GIVE it to us and go down in history as the greatest philanthropist of a generation. Howay Mike, just give it back. Go on. Life is not all about money, you can't take it with you, doesn't make you happy, still be fat in the morning etc etc. www.mikepleasegiveusthetoonbackfornowt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26227 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 The fans would never be able to raise the money to actually buy the club, never mind provide the sort of investment we would need to really compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2929 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 well it was founded that way so has had 100+ years to evolve. plus we'd need to buy Ashley out for £534 million or whatever he's asking for today. of course he could just GIVE it to us and go down in history as the greatest philanthropist of a generation. Howay Mike, just give it back. Go on. Life is not all about money, you can't take it with you, doesn't make you happy, still be fat in the morning etc etc. www.mikepleasegiveusthetoonbackfornowt.com Mike the cunt has already told us if we want it it's going to cost 150 million more than he's spent, so no chance of him giving it to the supporters for free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 9 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 well it was founded that way so has had 100+ years to evolve. plus we'd need to buy Ashley out for £534 million or whatever he's asking for today. of course he could just GIVE it to us and go down in history as the greatest philanthropist of a generation. Howay Mike, just give it back. Go on. Life is not all about money, you can't take it with you, doesn't make you happy, still be fat in the morning etc etc. www.mikepleasegiveusthetoonbackfornowt.com Mike the cunt has already told us if we want it it's going to cost 150 million more than he's spent, so no chance of him giving it to the supporters for free! if he does i'll go back and buy my donnay socks from his shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Its like pick a name from the top 100 richlist/top consortiums, at the moment. However, if we do get taken over, I will be over the moon provided it is the right sort of person. the sort of people who can afford to buy are, by defintition , the WRONG sort of people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flair 0 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Denied by the group which means we won't get taken over. *Cries* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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