Club statement

[Happy Face 29]

Please tell me those daft sods at N-O aren't still defending that useless fat cunt?

 

As for all those 'so-called' pundits on BBC, Sky Sports etc. who said they didn't know why were were still moaning and should get behind Ashley....

 

Really?

 

 

The vast majority agree it's a complete balls up. Some are trying to look on the bright side though, and some are fucking idiots. Examples...

 

Reading the whole statement again after a few hours calming down, it doesn't seem that bad.

 

Yes, it's badly written and says some stuff they should have kept quiet, but the key points about bringing through young players and not spending beyond our means are things a lot of people have been looking for.

 

If that is the long term strategy...then its fine by me.

 

I agree it's a very poorly written statement. I just don't think there are grounds for panic yet.

 

I'm fine with the statement tbh.

 

People are overreacting and media are fuelling the fire. Everyone loves us having a go at the board and the passion/contraversy/drama that goes with it.

 

In my view much of the statement is aimed at the media and agents. I would be ery suprised if ch did not approve of this statement. Up to now the board and him have been working very well.

 

I am quietly confident that people will be pleasantly surprised.

 

Common sense starting to hit the thread after the initial 'ZOMFG WE'LL HAVING NOTHING TO SPEND' outbreak.

[Dr Gloom 20231]

It's a sick joke. I've said it before I'll say it again. Newcastle United SHOULD be and should always have been one of the very biggest clubs in this country, why? The fanbase, the players, every single thing about the club. I think it's more than mismanagement and bad luck. We have to be cursed, we are cursed, there's no doubt about it, we're the sickest joke in world sport, I mean that genuinely.

 

yep. He couldn't even let us be slightly optimistic for a few months until the panic set in towards the end of August.

 

 

to be fair to you leazes, i've never agreed with you about fat fred being a top chairman but you weren't wrong about this fuckwit. honestly, how this guy made billions, i have no idea. this is basic pr 101

 

other fans can go on about us moaning all they want. any set of supporters would be moaning if they had an arsehole like ashley running their club.

 

beyond embarrassing.

[Guest Barrack Road]

In footballing terms this is a case of an American city in 1961 with an nuclear alarm siren ringing out across a wide area some deep yank voice "please hide under your tables". Anyone that can't see that is a fuckin heedcase.

[Monkeys Fist 39222]

Please tell me those daft sods at N-O aren't still defending that useless fat cunt?

As for all those 'so-called' pundits on BBC, Sky Sports etc. who said they didn't know why were were still moaning and should get behind Ashley....

 

Really?

From N-O

Bottled Dog

Good positive statement.

 

Let the manager and players deal with getting results on the pitch, invest in the academy, and see the club stabilised and ready to move forward within a reasonable time frame.

Ian W

Reading the whole statement again after a few hours calming down, it doesn't seem that bad.

 

Yes, it's badly written and says some stuff they should have kept quiet, but the key points about bringing through young players and not spending beyond our means are things a lot of people have been looking for.

Static 87

it was a bizarre statement.. aiming to clear everything up and in the end, has made very little clearer..

 

i don;t think theres anything in it to worry about though

 

oops

 

 

*just seen HF's post above, hey-ho

Edited May 10, 2010 by Monkeys Fist

[Happy Face 29]

The newest member is Derek Llambias

 

[Guest Barrack Road]

When they were writing this statement on Saturday, I wonder how they thought it would go down.

[Guest Barrack Road]

The newest member is Derek Llambias

 

 

Personal Statement

Derek Llambias doesn't have a personal statement currently.

 

It must be him!

[Guest alex]

When they were writing this statement on Saturday, I wonder how they thought it would go down.

It makes you wonder like. I also wonder if people still think he's gradually learning from his previous mistakes. Doesn't look like it, does it?

[Monkeys Fist 39222]

When they were writing this statement on Saturday, I wonder how they thought it would go down.

There's the fault in this question- bad assumption :(

[LeazesMag 0]

It's a sick joke. I've said it before I'll say it again. Newcastle United SHOULD be and should always have been one of the very biggest clubs in this country, why? The fanbase, the players, every single thing about the club. I think it's more than mismanagement and bad luck. We have to be cursed, we are cursed, there's no doubt about it, we're the sickest joke in world sport, I mean that genuinely.

 

yep. He couldn't even let us be slightly optimistic for a few months until the panic set in towards the end of August.

 

 

to be fair to you leazes, i've never agreed with you about fat fred being a top chairman but you weren't wrong about this fuckwit. honestly, how this guy made billions, i have no idea. this is basic pr 101

 

other fans can go on about us moaning all they want. any set of supporters would be moaning if they had an arsehole like ashley running their club.

 

beyond embarrassing.

 

I don't want to go down this road tbh, or mention them, but all my comments were always based on the fact that they chose to be ambitious , whereas most other clubs, even some who also have the resources, do not choose to be ambitious. That is all it was.

 

It would appear that I will now have to accept the bulk of my life supporting this club has been nothing more than a huge let down, unless he sells quickly to someone worthwhile. We never even won the League Cup, at least we played well in the 1976 Final. And I saw all 6 home legs of the Fairs Cup in 1969.

 

That is my last post in this thread or at least I intend it to be.

Edited May 10, 2010 by LeazesMag

[Park Life 71]

Mike Dubya Ashley.

[Monkeys Fist 39222]

[Barney 0]

When they were writing this statement on Saturday, I wonder how they thought it would go down.

 

This was released yesterday.

 

There is no fucking way there's more than a day's work in that statement.

 

Written at 3am in Floritas on the back of a napkin, tbh.

[accadacca 0]

http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20100509/nu...2240137_2047576

 

NUFC Statement

 

NEWCASTLE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

 

MAY 2010

 

Introduction

 

The Board of Newcastle United Football Club whilst celebrating winning the Football League Championship 2009-2010 are aware that the next season in the Barclays Premier League presents a challenge to all at the Club. The Board recognises that one of the greater elements of this challenge is to promote stability throughout the organisation. This great club has not won a major trophy since the 1969 victory in the European Fairs Cup. The first challenge is to maintain Premier League status.

 

Given the situation, and the fact that Newcastle United have continually been misrepresented by the national media over the past decade, the club now feels that it is the correct time to send a clear message to its magnificent supporters who have kept faith with the club over the past forty years and also to send out a clear message to all branches of the media about the club's plans for the next five years both on and off the field of play.

 

Finances

 

The Club presented its financial report to Companies House this April for the year 2008/2009. The financial report shows that there was an operating loss of £37.7 million for that year and an estimated loss for 2009/2010 of £32.5 million. Newcastle United also has an overdraft of £20 million that is fully committed. It is clear to the Board that no organisation can be successful, until the financial position is stabilised.

 

The Board have therefore structured a five year plan in which the ultimate goal will be to ensure that the club is run at a "break even" manner by the year 2015/2016. The club also wishes it to be known; in an effort to stop the untrue rumours and stories that emanate from outside Newcastle United that:

 

• The Board have set a five year plan to promote core values of credibility, viability and sustainability both on and off the field of play at Newcastle United.

 

• The Board will concentrate on Newcastle United's stability by promoting from within where possible.

 

Football

 

(a) Manager

 

Chris Hughton is the Manager of Newcastle United Football Club and has a contract in place until the end of the 2010/2011 season.

 

All media articles and interviews regarding footballing matters will come through the Newcastle United Media Officer, and be answered by the Manager and/or coaching staff with the Manager's authority. The Manager can give interviews in respect of footballing issues and any other sporting issues that the press may be interested in around Newcastle United Football Club.

 

No interviews will be given by any members of the Board in respect of any footballing issues.

 

( Players

 

The first team squad that won the Championship this year will form the basis of the team for next season in the Premier League. There is no plan for new capital outlay on players.

 

The only individuals who will talk about player issues will be those connected with the football administration of the Club i.e. the Manager/Assistant Manager by way of either direct interview or through prepared statements via Newcastle United Football Club's Media Officer.

 

There will be no comment from the Board regarding the purchase of players.

 

There will be no comment from the Board regarding the sale of players.

 

There will be no comment from the Board regarding ongoing contract talks with players presently at Newcastle United Football Club or with those that the club may enter into negotiation with.

 

There will be no comment from the Board regarding current pay structures at Newcastle United.

 

There will be no comment from the Board regarding players at other clubs in respect of their "interest" at playing for Newcastle United.

 

There will be no comment from the Board to players' agents regarding any of the above whether those agents are acting for their clients in a buying or selling capacity.

 

Player Agents:

 

(a) Buying Agents:

 

The Board will not make any comment to the media regarding any players that they are seeking to purchase. The Board will deal with agents on their fixed terms of business and part of those terms will include clauses relating to privacy.

 

( Selling Agents:

 

The Board will not comment to the media regarding any players being sold by Newcastle United and the Board will deal with agents on the usual terms of business including explicit terms of privacy.

 

Promoting regional football

 

The Board and supporters are aware that Newcastle United currently has a footballing academy brimming with talent, skill and dedication. As part of Newcastle United's quest for a team that truly represents the values of the Geordie nation the club will look to promote, where it can, from within and for the academy to become a leading light as one of the best if not the best in the UK.

 

The days when players such as Alan Shearer, Steve Bruce, Peter Beardsley and Michael Carrick had to leave Newcastle to begin their illustrious football careers elsewhere are over. Newcastle United is more than aware of the great passion for the game of football that exists locally and is intent on ensuring that every great Geordie footballer has the opportunity to play for his home team club.

 

Media

 

The Board at Newcastle United wish to reiterate the points made above that there will not be at any stage in the future any comments coming from the Board regarding any issues surrounding Newcastle United save for prepared statements that are issued by the Newcastle United Media Officer.

 

Once again, for the sake of clarity, this does not affect the Manager and coaching staff talking to the press/media about footballing matters on an everyday basis. The Board are being absolutely transparent in respect of this policy and would ask that the press/media direct any future questions that they may have regarding Newcastle United to our media officer.

 

The Future

 

In simple terms this is a transparent policy that will feed through and inform all aspects of the running of Newcastle United Football Club's first team. There will be no comments from any member of Newcastle United's Board in the future regarding any issues surrounding Newcastle United to the press/media at large.

 

The only persons dealing with such information to the media will be, as has been stated before, the Manager/coaching staff talking about footballing matters and issues or from prepared statements from Newcastle United's Media Officer.

 

The Board at Newcastle United have issued this statement to the public to set out clearly to one and all the current financial situation and to state clearly that every effort will be made by the Board to achieve a "break even" financial situation by 2015.

 

Newcastle United Football Club is an organisation that holds a special place in the hearts of Geordies worldwide and the Board understands that it is they who are the spiritual torch holders of Newcastle United Football Club.

 

The Board has made this statement so that all those involved with Newcastle United be they supporter, member of the media or an individual with an interest in football can be aware of what the Board will strive to achieve over the next five years.

 

 

alot of this is common sense but to seriously think not spending money is not going to undermine the already poor financial position is feckin madness.

[Kevin 1]

You guys need to chill the fuck out ? I think you're looking into this a bit too much.

[Craig 6328]

Please tell me those daft sods at N-O aren't still defending that useless fat cunt?

 

As for all those 'so-called' pundits on BBC, Sky Sports etc. who said they didn't know why were were still moaning and should get behind Ashley....

 

Really?

 

 

The vast majority agree it's a complete balls up. Some are trying to look on the bright side though, and some are fucking idiots. Examples...

 

Reading the whole statement again after a few hours calming down, it doesn't seem that bad.

 

Yes, it's badly written and says some stuff they should have kept quiet, but the key points about bringing through young players and not spending beyond our means are things a lot of people have been looking for.

 

If that is the long term strategy...then its fine by me.

 

I agree it's a very poorly written statement. I just don't think there are grounds for panic yet.

 

I'm fine with the statement tbh.

 

People are overreacting and media are fuelling the fire. Everyone loves us having a go at the board and the passion/contraversy/drama that goes with it.

 

In my view much of the statement is aimed at the media and agents. I would be ery suprised if ch did not approve of this statement. Up to now the board and him have been working very well.

 

I am quietly confident that people will be pleasantly surprised.

 

Common sense starting to hit the thread after the initial 'ZOMFG WE'LL HAVING NOTHING TO SPEND' outbreak.

 

I really do fucking despair if these are the comments of Newcastle United fans..

[Guest Barrack Road]

[Monkeys Fist 39222]

You guys need to chill the fuck out ? I think you're looking into this a bit too much.

The voice of reason

 

GTF Kevin

[Monroe Transfer 0]

Shall I start the "Championship season 2011-2012" thread?

Edited May 10, 2010 by Tecato

[trophyshy 6481]

only if it's official.

[Guest Barrack Road]

Shall I start the "Championship season 2011-2012" thread?

FC United of Newcastle 2013/2014 thread being even more forward thinking.

[NJS 4026]

alot of this is common sense but to seriously think not spending money is not going to undermine the already poor financial position is feckin madness.

 

Take out "No new capital outlay" and I think you're right and it isn't that different to any of their previous statements about the academy and running the business "Properly" - both of which sensible people would support.

 

Unfortunately that one phrase which I suspect they thought they could hide, sounds the death knell for the entire plan and the club itself.

[Barney 0]

Football League agrees £48m parachute payment deal with Premier League

 

Maybe a bit of forward planning by our wise owner.

[Monroe Transfer 0]

It's insane to be honest. I find it hard to believe they'd be that stupid.

 

I don't trust them in the slightest though - so perhaps we will get a few million, as I don't take anything they say at face value.

[Asprilla 96]

I don't want to go down this road tbh, or mention them, but all my comments were always based on the fact that they chose to be ambitious , whereas most other clubs, even some who also have the resources, do not choose to be ambitious. That is all it was.

 

It's hard to argue with this.