blondejamtart Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Breaking news on SSN - Mike Ashley has issued a statement saying he wants to sell Newcastle! Maybe KK had the right idea getting out when he did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Loverman Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Breaking news on SSN - Mike Ashley has issued a statement saying he wants to sell Newcastle! Maybe KK had the right idea getting out when he did... Statement issued on NUFC's website, interesting article by Ashley: http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1392670,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 As a team I always want to do well, it was a good read. Basically saying that the old format of a manager doing all the business at a club being too much. we at HMFC are trying to do the same, however Vlad insists on picking the team also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Be nice if Romanov wanted out of Hearts! Any Saudi Arabian billionaires out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Be nice if Romanov wanted out of Hearts! Any Saudi Arabian billionaires out there? Maybe Mike Ashley wants to buy Hearts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 To be fair having previously been very critical of Ashley I think that is a very refreshing read. I wonder if we will ever get transparency from Romanov along those lines http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1392670,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footieman Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 It will be interesting to see what the Geordies reaction to that statement is. Most football fans just want to know whats going on at their club and personally I think that statement makes a pretty refreshing read. I also couldnt help but see the parallels between Newcastle and ourselves, with every passing paragraph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSean Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 To be fair having previously been very critical of Ashley I think that is a very refreshing read. I wonder if we will ever get transparency from Romanov along those lines http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1392670,00.html Like you said, a very refreshing read. He's set his plan out, told the fans what he inteds to do and even said he'd sell the club if that's what the fans want. If only our owner was as open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footieman Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Like you said, a very refreshing read. He's set his plan out, told the fans what he inteds to do and even said he'd sell the club if that's what the fans want. If only our owner was as open. I think if he had come out and said this was his plan from the start then they probably wouldn't find themselves in the situation they curently are. Maybe something any future club owners could learn from the whole mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSean Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I think if he had come out and said this was his plan from the start then they probably wouldn't find themselves in the situation they curently are. Maybe something any future club owners could learn from the whole mess. I think so. If he went in to the same length to explain the clubs debts and overall position, I don't think the fans would have much complaint. Definately something that new owners may have to do if they are not going to treat the club like a plaything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastkingofscotland Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Reads like the words of a sensible man at the end of his tether. Shame that a guy with his money can no longer make a meaningful difference at a football club, or at least not in the timescales demanded by the fans. Shame that anyone should not be able to take their kids to a game without being warned they face assault. Shame that there's so little honesty of this ilk left in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Very refreshing read but please no one draw comparisons with us. He's spent nearly ?250m of his own money. It's nothing like what we have to put up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I think if he had come out and said this was his plan from the start then they probably wouldn't find themselves in the situation they curently are. Maybe something any future club owners could learn from the whole mess. Totally agree and it's something our very own 'leader' was 100% guilty of as well. It's almost like they think have to lead the fans up the garden path initially to garner support and carry favor before letting us all down with ludicrous appointments and baffling decisions. When in reality if they were honest and up front with their plans and strategies to begin with many fans would respect them and understand the timescales and policies being put in place. Is it because they are so arrogant and egotistical that they can't be transparent in the first place ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 He's spent nearly ?250m of his own money. It's nothing like what we have to put up with. I suspect he will be looking to recoup a fair chunk of that from the Chinese / Indian / Asian consortiums who will soon be sniffing about ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Ashley and Vlad are similar in that they wont p1sh their fortunes away,they want to make the clubs priofitable(eventually),though I am very happy that Vlad hasnt bought million pounds worth of players to worsen the debt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Ashley and Vlad are similar in that they wont p1sh their fortunes away,they want to make the clubs priofitable(eventually),though I am very happy that Vlad hasnt bought million pounds worth of players to worsen the debt. But VR's spending did worsen the debt. Where have you been for the past 2 years ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Very upfront statement. Sometimes fans can get to passionate about their team and this should not result in threats of assault on anyone and/or their families. Although not a NUFC fan, I think I, as well as most Hearts fans, can see the similarities between both our clubs. The two exceptions being the millions chucked at it by the respective owners and the obvious interference from Mr Romanov. Let's hope for a sensible and realisitc outcome for everyone at NUFCs' sake. Bigman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSean Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Ashley and Vlad are similar in that they wont p1sh their fortunes away,they want to make the clubs priofitable(eventually),though I am very happy that Vlad hasnt bought million pounds worth of players to worsen the debt. Totally different though. Being realistic you need to spend ?30M in the Premiership to stand still, never mind improve. Look at Everton for the proof of this. In the SPL, ?2M would make a massive difference to any team outwith the Old Firm. ?2M spent wiseley would and should be enough to gaurantee 5 or 6 teams 3rd place at a canter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Fair play to Ashley. I read it that he's said, "I've piled in loads of money and can get it back. I've also got a sound medium-to-long term plan I'm trying to get in place. You Geordies are hung up on some romantic notion that a wee bloke with a cleft chin and a mad stare is some kind of Messiah and, because he won't play my game with my money, you now want him out. (And in the process, you're so unpleasant that you're threatening my kids' safety.) Well, sucks to you - 'kin do what you damn well want. I'm outta here first chance I get." Am I close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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