Gemmill 34948 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I think I'll listen to the assorted luminaries on Talksport talk shit about this on my way home tonight. I do hope it's someone particularly stupid like Jason Cundy or Patrick Kinghorn. 182238[/snapback] Talking of the Talksport loons, have you ever heard Gab Marcotti rave about Obafemi Martins ? Its practically a jizz-fest. 182251[/snapback] Haven't heard it Jimbo. He's usually got nowt nice to say about us though, so it'll make a change him having to compliment one of our players! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I'd love to see a battle between Cossacks and Janissaries as a kind of metaphor for us vs. Chelsea, if this happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I think I'll listen to the assorted luminaries on Talksport talk shit about this on my way home tonight. I do hope it's someone particularly stupid like Jason Cundy or Patrick Kinghorn. 182238[/snapback] Talking of the Talksport loons, have you ever heard Gab Marcotti rave about Obafemi Martins ? Its practically a jizz-fest. 182251[/snapback] Haven't heard it Jimbo. He's usually got nowt nice to say about us though, so it'll make a change him having to compliment one of our players! 182256[/snapback] Jumping the gun a bit there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GafferTape 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I think you're right, it's beyond the "possible" stage, I believe it means "imminent" or "intended" !!!!!!!!!!! 182254[/snapback] It's going a bit like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 What will LeazesMag talk about on N-O now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6317 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 from teamtalk.... Newcastle cool on takeover talk Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is expected to resist any takeover bid by the Jersey-based Belgravia Group. Shepherd: Unlikely to sell up A statement released to the Stock Exchange on Monday morning confirmed that Belgravia are investigating the possibility of launching a bid for the club. It is understood they are in talks with former chairman Sir John Hall over his 28.8% stake, while his son Douglas, Shepherd's deputy, controls a further 12 per cent. However, the feeling on Tyneside is that Shepherd, who has increased his stake to almost 28% in recent years, will scupper any plans for a takeover should the potential purchasers secure the Hall family's holding. Stock Exchange rules mean the acquisition of a 30% share of the club, which has a current market value of around £81million, would trigger a formal takeover bid, although it would then be up to the remaining shareholders to decide whether or not to accept. Shepherd, who has shown little sign of wanting to take Newcastle back into private ownership, seems unlikely to sell up. Sir John revealed in June that he had received "expressions of interest" in his shares, and speculation named US hedge fund Polygon as one of the interested parties at the time. Newcastle plc were adding little to the debate on Monday, saying only: "The club's position remains the same as it was in June when we were first informed that Sir John Hall was in talks with other parties. "We communicated our position to the market in June and we have nothing further to add." Belgravia's statement came after speculation at the weekend that it could formalise its interest in Newcastle. It said: "Following recent press speculation, The Belgravia Group ('Belgravia') confirms that it is examining the potential opportunity of acquiring Newcastle United plc... which may or may not lead to an offer for the Company being made by Belgravia. "A further statement will be made if appropriate." However, a spokesman for the group insisted that the discussions are at a "very preliminary" stage and that any offer is a long way off. He said: "It is at a very, very early stage. In terms of a timetable, it is far too early to say." The news caused a buzz on Tyneside amid suggestions that a successful bid would lead to millions being ploughed into the team. Mark Jensen, editor of fanzine The Mag, said: "The club certainly is not in the greatest state it has ever been in when you look back to the Bobby Robson era in its pomp and we were competing in the Champions League. "It is maybe not a case of apportioning blame, but when you look at the current squad, it's a bit thin on the ground. "We can maybe put out a decent first XI if we get a striker in, but we have got to move forward now, and if a new investor can help that, then that can only be good." Belgravia Group is a private company which has diverse interests including construction, hospitality, aviation and sports marketing. Today's news had a positive effect on the club's share price, which rose nine pence to 70p within two hours of the announcement. Commentators have predicted at offer of between 10% and 15% above the market value of the shares, which would see the Hall family rake in between £35m and £40m. Sir John, who made around £70million from the sale of the MetroCentre, bankrolled the club's return to prominence after completing his own takeover during the early 1990s. Source: http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...1433319,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 What will LeazesMag talk about on N-O now? 182261[/snapback] Stealing my beautifully crafted posts for use over there, eh, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Just took this photo on the Coast Road, do you think it means something ???? 182248[/snapback] Gold 182253[/snapback] Frankincense, & Myrrh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkinthedog 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Can it be true? Does this mean I will finally see my dream realised of players' hands being chopped off for uncommited performances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Can it be true? Does this mean I will finally see my dream realised of players' hands being chopped off for uncommited performances? 182267[/snapback] Let's hope Given doesn't have a howler if that's the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26581 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 If this is indeed a rich Sheikh who wants to give us millions and FS scuppers the deal by refusing to sell I will kill him personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 If this is indeed a rich Sheikh who wants to give us millions and FS scuppers the deal by refusing to sell I will kill him personally. 182271[/snapback] Join the back of the que, marra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 If this is indeed a rich Sheikh who wants to give us millions and FS scuppers the deal by refusing to sell I will kill him personally. 182271[/snapback] You might want to come back and edit that post a few hours before you intended to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 What will LeazesMag talk about on N-O now? 182261[/snapback] Stealing my beautifully crafted posts for use over there, eh, eh? 182263[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Can it be true? Does this mean I will finally see my dream realised of players' hands being chopped off for uncommited performances? 182267[/snapback] Let's hope Given doesn't have a howler if that's the case. 182269[/snapback] The last howler i had was your mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26581 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 If this is indeed a rich Sheikh who wants to give us millions and FS scuppers the deal by refusing to sell I will kill him personally. 182271[/snapback] You might want to come back and edit that post a few hours before you intended to do it. 182274[/snapback] You heard nuffink, ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Can it be true? Does this mean I will finally see my dream realised of players' hands being chopped off for uncommited performances? 182267[/snapback] Let's hope Given doesn't have a howler if that's the case. 182269[/snapback] The last howler i had was your mother. 182277[/snapback] Out of your league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 182275[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy 1 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) V's Edited August 21, 2006 by Fordy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 V's 182284[/snapback] You made my dream reality. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy 1 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 couldn;t find a better cossack on short notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GafferTape 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I want to make a poll to see the general reaction to this (cos i'm fun like that), but I fear i won't be able to think of witty enough options and it'll die on it's arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26581 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I want to make a poll to see the general reaction to this (cos i'm fun like that), but I fear i won't be able to think of witty enough options and it'll die on it's arse. 182287[/snapback] Anything with fiddy in it will have them rolling in the aisles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I want to make a poll to see the general reaction to this (cos i'm fun like that), but I fear i won't be able to think of witty enough options and it'll die on it's arse. 182287[/snapback] Anything with fiddy in it will have them rolling in the aisles. 182288[/snapback] Favourite sheik? The Fake Sheik. Sheik Yerbouti Sheik up of the playing staff Milk Sheik Oh Freddy why have you fore-Sheiken us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I want to make a poll to see the general reaction to this (cos i'm fun like that), but I fear i won't be able to think of witty enough options and it'll die on it's arse. 182287[/snapback] Anything with fiddy in it will have them rolling in the aisles. 182288[/snapback] Favourite sheik? The Fake Sheik. Sheik Yerbouti Sheik up of the playing staff Milk Sheik Oh Freddy why have you fore-Sheiken us? 182290[/snapback] *Shakes head* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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