PaddockLad 2,779 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 38 minutes ago, spongebob toonpants said: The way I m looking at it is when the deal inevitably falls through I will smugly proclaim relief that we aren't owned by the disgusting Saudi regime. If the impossible happens I won't give a toss. I'm revelling in the hypocrisy. Won't happen though.... Think this is me too Am wondering if Staveley did actually have the money first time round and when Ashley turned her down she went running to the Saudis to back her?...or were they there all along?.. 🤔 Link to post Share on other sites
Monkeys Fist 7,400 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 If we’re rid of The Cunt in the next few weeks, and money is even a tenth as plentiful as we hope, I can see Rafa back here. Last time Stavely ( yes @RobinRobin, would ) was after us, she held discussions directly with him, and it was clearly stated they very much wanted him to stay. He was a big part of their plan. As has been mentioned, if he did return, he’d hit the ground running. ( It’d also be a huge “fuck you” to Ashley, which is nice). I also think that given his age, and how long it could take to build the club in to what he and us desire, he could see it as his Grand Project, moving upstairs if he tires of coaching. The “hitting the ground running” part is the most important here- he knows the club, 99% of the squad, and the region. New owners will see the value of that, and in a straight choice between him and Forrest Plump, it’ll be curtains for Crisp Boy. I’m almost allowing myself to believe 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Isegrim 1,902 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 Whoever they go with is hopefully someone with a broader view on things not just someone asking to sign expensive players. The whole infrastructure of the club needs to be looked at after falling behind over the last 15 years. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Monkeys Fist 7,400 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 Bruce- “ There’s not many broader than me, eh?” 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Rayvin 1,333 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 How is Rafa getting on in China anyway? Link to post Share on other sites
sammynb 447 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, Rayvin said: How is Rafa getting on in China anyway? No one will be playing football there for a while, so perfect time for him to GTFO. Link to post Share on other sites
Alex 5,903 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 hours ago, wykikitoon said: I think short term until the end of the season we obviously have cabbage heed. This is just mental thinking who is going to replace him etc. Mental. I think it would be reasonable to keep Bruce until the end of the season given where we are. With that in mind I hope their first act is to sack him with immediate effect 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Howay 2,339 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 3,136 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 That *click* sound was the opening of a delicious can. 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites
ewerk 6,502 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) Just like when the mackems got bought over and they got the fans in to install the new seats I think we should have an open day where the fans get to come in and rip down every piece of that shitty Sports Direct branding. Edited April 16, 2020 by ewerk 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dynamite 1,220 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 I wouldn’t be surprised if the sports direct adverts stay. Especially if Ashley thinks the club will do a Man City in the coming years Link to post Share on other sites
ewerk 6,502 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 I doubt it, inflated advertising deals are one of the ways to get money into the club while avoiding FFP rules. Link to post Share on other sites
Howmanheyman 4,627 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Alex said: I think it would be reasonable to keep Bruce until the end of the season given where we are. With that in mind I hope their first act is to sack him with immediate effect 3 Link to post Share on other sites
TheGingerQuiff 1,678 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 He'll already have his eye on some sad high street brands that covid pushes to desperation. Link to post Share on other sites
wykikitoon 1,008 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 Fcuk me, it could be the sun, but I am having heart palpitations! BTW, when is @Gemmillop. Stay safe safe sweetheart, hope it goes ok x Link to post Share on other sites
essembeeofsunderland 399 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 Has ‘Arry ruled himself out yet? Link to post Share on other sites
Gemmill 2,828 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: Fcuk me, it could be the sun, but I am having heart palpitations! BTW, when is @Gemmillop. Stay safe safe sweetheart, hope it goes ok x Had a check on Tuesday and put straight on a list for the op which was yesterday. All fine, cheers for asking. A bit sore but just watching the fucking telly (again!). 7 Link to post Share on other sites
essembeeofsunderland 399 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 20 hours ago, Tdansmith said: It's a matter of time before failed crystal palace owner simon jordon say's he was correct all along about ashley selling, richard keys will no doubt say the new owners should never go back to Rafa, rio ferdinand will design a thawb and kevin nolan will say he never wanted to manager NUFC. This takeover situation will give Jordon another opportunity to say we’re only a big club in Newcastle .He’s the only one ,apart from the mackems,who goes on about certain clubs being bigger than others. Link to post Share on other sites
The Fish 813 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 37 minutes ago, ewerk said: I doubt it, inflated advertising deals are one of the ways to get money into the club while avoiding FFP rules. Aye, they'll come down. If for no other reason than £2m for the amount of the stadium that's covered is a fucking piss take. Link to post Share on other sites
Dougle 360 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 https://www.ft.com/content/3facc407-200f-4e7c-9914-79b4baece119 A Financial Times take on things. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Anorthernsoul 861 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 21 hours ago, Tom said: This is the takeover thread. Dont try that shit again. You're like Francisco Franco. Link to post Share on other sites
Alex 5,903 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Kid Dynamite said: I wouldn’t be surprised if the sports direct adverts stay. Especially if Ashley thinks the club will do a Man City in the coming years As well as what ewerk said, I just get the feeling he needs the money so isn’t in that strong a bargaining position. Given his history I can’t imagine him selling unless he thought he had to Link to post Share on other sites
Meenzer 4,187 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Anorthernsoul said: You're like Francisco Franco. He one of our new signings like? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ewerk 6,502 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 I’m not sure if he needs the money tbh. The only reason he’d want that amount of cash was if he were going to buy up Sports Direct shares. Which is a real possibility at the moment when the price has tanked. Link to post Share on other sites
Monkeys Fist 7,400 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, Alex said: As well as what ewerk said, I just get the feeling he needs the money so isn’t in that strong a bargaining position. Given his history I can’t imagine him selling unless he thought he had to Which will make this all the sweeter- he’s going because he’s in trouble. I hope he loses the fucking lot, and ends up drinking White Lightning from the bottle in a park. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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