paddy 17 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Indian tycoon Anil Ambani will fly into the UK on Monday with his sights set on taking over a Premier League club. Newcastle are top of his hit list but he will have to see off competition from a branch of the Abu Dhabi royal family. (Daily Express) Owner Mike Ashley said in an interview with Newcastle's official magazine in August that only players with Kevin Keegan's approval would be bought - contradicting the club's recent statement about their ex-manager. (Various) Real Zaragoza coach Marcelino Toral has ruled himself out of the running to succeed Keegan. (Daily Mirror) Newcastle want Gianfranco Zola as their new coach, despite the former Chelsea striker being one of the frontrunners for the West Ham job. (Guardian) Newcastle have also put another West Ham contender, Slaven Bilic, top of their list. (Independent) LATEST WEST HAM GOSSIP West Ham remain keen on Croatia coach Slaven Bilic as their new manager but they have yet to interview him. (Daily Express) Bilic says he is "not going anywhere" and has ruled out becoming manager of either West Ham or Newcastle. (The Sun) The Croatian Football Federation has threatened legal action if West Ham try to speak to Bilic before the game against England on Wednesday. (Daily Mirror) The Hammers will interview Dane Michael Laudrup on Monday but Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Donadoni are the frontrunners. (Sun) Hammers director of football Gianluca Nani is keen for Zola to be given the job because he fears he would be forced out if Bilic is appointed. (Daily Mail) TRANSFER RUMOURS Cardiff are keen to sign Ched Evans if the Manchester City striker finds himself out in the cold after the change of ownership at Eastlands. (Daily Mirror) Birmingham will sign Tottenham midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng on a three-month loan deal on Monday. (Daily Mail) Plymouth are keen to seal a loan deal for Stoke midfielder Glen Whelan. (Daily Mail) OTHER GOSSIP England defender Rio Ferdinand is still struggling with a back injury and may not be fit to face Croatia on Wednesday. (Daily Express) France coach Raymond Domenech will be sacked if his side do not beat Serbia on Wednesday after they suffered a shock defeat by Austria. (Daily Mail) Aston Villa will give a new contract to Stiliyan Petrov. (The Sun) Birmingham remain hopeful that midfielder Sebastian Larsson will sign a new five-year deal with the club. (Daily Mirror) Chelsea midfielder Deco believes the only reason Robinho swapped Real Madrid for Manchester City could be money-related. (Daily Mail) David Dein's resignation as chairman of Alisher Usmanov's Red and White Holdings could pave the way for a possible takeover of Arsenal by the Russian billionaire. (The Times) Back to top AND FINALLY Manchester City's prospective new owners ADUG want to create club-branded energy drinks, fast-food outlets, phone cards and even cars and scooters. (Daily Mail) New Manchester City signing Robinho told Real Madrid chairman Ramon Calderon he would "rather be a travelling salesman or sell cakes at the fair" than stay at the Spanish giants. (Daily Mirror) England keeper David James touched the ball six times in the 2-0 win over a defence-minded Andorra. (Daily Star) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Good ( well, maybe) if there was mor ethan one party interested in the club. But, for some reason I get the idea that Mike is one to dig his heals in and not sell unless getting whatever he is asking for it. I'm hoping that he gets enough stick that he can't be arsed with the hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Newcastle's own web archives prove Kevin Keegan is right - FACT! By Simon Bird 8/09/2008 kevin keegan Kevin Keegan will use evidence from Newcastle's own club publications to back up his £8m claim for constructive dismissal. Newcastle chiefs set about trashing Keegan at the weekend with briefings aimed at tarnishing his reputation - a move that will trigger more revulsion from fans. Owner Mike Ashley and his directors claimed Keegan had no responsibility over new signings. But Keegan yesterday insisted: "When I joined Newcastle it was made clear to me I would have the final say on player movement." And Mirror Sport has built up a strong case to prove the club's statement is misleading - using their own website archive. Fact: Ashley told Newcastle's official magazine last month: "If the deal is right - that means the right player who Kevin wants - we will do the deal. Kevin is very particular on who he wants." Fact: Wise told the club website on February 1: "He (Keegan) will say yes or no. He has the final word. No-one else. I am not going to do things like bring players in behind his back." Fact: Later that day, in a piece billed as an exclusive with the club's TV station, Wise added: "A lot of people have got a little mixed up with the reason I'm here and we need to straighten that out quite quickly. I'm not here to be involved in the first team." Fact: On January 29 then chairman Chris Mort stated: "Kevin will be responsible for ALL matters related to the first team." Fact: Keegan, proving he is being consistent in claiming he was in charge of transfers from day one, said on April 24: "If they bring players in who are not my players I wouldn't be managing this club. Ashley and Executive Director Dennis Wise are in the ludicrous position of having to claim they were misquoted by their own club officials to wriggle out of the row that led to Keegan's walk-out. The club is now left with little choice but to appoint a friend of Wise as their new boss who will take the title of 'coach'. That has led to Wise's former Chelsea team-mates Gus Poyet and the charismatic Gianfranco Zola becoming front-runners for the St James's Park job, along with Didier Deschamps and Spaniard Jose Camacho. One candidate, Real Zaragoza boss Marcelino Toral, has ruled himself out of the running. He said: "It doesn't matter what the team is, or how much money they have, no club will take me away from Zaragoza. I have made a commitment." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6701 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Indian tycoon Anil Ambani will fly into the UK on Monday with his sights set on taking over a Premier League club. Newcastle are top of his hit list but he will have to see off competition from a branch of the Abu Dhabi royal family. (Daily Express) Being fought over by two of the richest people in the world.... very nice dream.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14021 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm still holding out for Curry Bovril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 It's still all bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No idea 0 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 heres a statement from the Indian side "We have denied this earlier and we have no plans to take over Newcastle United or any other English club," "All these media reports are inaccurate. "Our position is that nothing has changed and we have been wondering why these stories keep surfacing in England. "We have not expressed interest in Newcastle. There is nothing in the latest stories. It's a non-starter." Gaurav Wahi head of Corporate Communications for Ambani's parent group Reliance Also in Dubai there has been reports that DIC are not interest in Newcastle at all but as of yet nothing offical have been said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 heres a statement from the Indian side "We have denied this earlier and we have no plans to take over Newcastle United or any other English club," "All these media reports are inaccurate. "Our position is that nothing has changed and we have been wondering why these stories keep surfacing in England. "We have not expressed interest in Newcastle. There is nothing in the latest stories. It's a non-starter." Gaurav Wahi head of Corporate Communications for Ambani's parent group Reliance Also in Dubai there has been reports that DIC are not interest in Newcastle at all but as of yet nothing offical have been said. Maybe would-be buyers are hoping things will get so bad at SJP that Ashley will be wanting to get rid at any price in a week, or so. Basically squeezing the fat lad until the pips squeak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 heres a statement from the Indian side "We have denied this earlier and we have no plans to take over Newcastle United or any other English club," "All these media reports are inaccurate. "Our position is that nothing has changed and we have been wondering why these stories keep surfacing in England. "We have not expressed interest in Newcastle. There is nothing in the latest stories. It's a non-starter." Gaurav Wahi head of Corporate Communications for Ambani's parent group Reliance Also in Dubai there has been reports that DIC are not interest in Newcastle at all but as of yet nothing offical have been said. Maybe would-be buyers are hoping things will get so bad at SJP that Ashley will be wanting to get rid at any price in a week, or so. Basically squeezing the fat lad until the pips squeak! If i had cash thats what I'd be doing, maybe even hire some arseholes myself to put the shits up him, if I wanted it bad that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm thinking Ashley will be having a January sale where everything must go and then he'll sell the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm thinking Ashley will be having a January sale where everything must go and then he'll sell the club. @ the logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6701 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm thinking Ashley will be having a January sale where everything must go and then he'll sell the club. What scares me with that prospect is his 'friendship' with Kelmsley... How much of our decent talent could be bargained off to Spurs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31594 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm thinking Ashley will be having a January sale where everything must go and then he'll sell the club. What scares me with that prospect is his 'friendship' with Kelmsley... How much of our decent talent could be bargained off to Spurs? I don't think Kemsley has a role at Spurs any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6701 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm thinking Ashley will be having a January sale where everything must go and then he'll sell the club. What scares me with that prospect is his 'friendship' with Kelmsley... How much of our decent talent could be bargained off to Spurs? I don't think Kemsley has a role at Spurs any more. I know... but you're suggesting everything to do with this club is done above board. It's Mike Ashley remember If we don't manage to oust Ashley before Januart, it'll be Michael Owen to Spurs IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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