Ketsbaia 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 AS Mike Ashley continues his search for an Arab billionaire to buy Newcastle United, Kuwait businessman Nasser Al Kharafi is the latest name to be linked with a possible takeover. With Ashley apparently determined to make a large profit on the sale of Newcastle United – despite his supposed determination to hand over control of the club following a fans’ revolt against him – United are not attracting much interest among the wealthy elite of the Middle East. Sources in Dubai have indicated Ashley is asking a massive £480m to sell a club he paid just £130m for 16 months ago. Although Ashley also had to invest another £110m to stabilise a spiraling debt, he would still make a huge profit if he can find anyone to pay his alleged asking price. In truth, however, that looks extremely unlikely despite a suggestion from an intermediary working on his behalf that Al Kharafi is interested in becoming Newcastle’s new owner. The intermediary said: “Nasser Al Kharafi has the money to buy the club, but the way Mike Ashley is going about things is wrong. He is actually putting off any interested buyers with the price and his refusal to negotiate. If he genuinely wants to sell he is going about it the wrong way. “At the last estimate Nasser was worth around US$12bn, but he still won’t pay over the odds for the club. Mr Ashley seems to think he can ask what he wants because he is dealing with people who are multi-billionaires, but that simply isn’t the case. As things stand he will be returning to England without a buyer.” Those comments were followed by the now popular claim that a new regime would look to reappoint Kevin Keegan as manager, but given the number of false links over the last few days it remains to be seen whether anything concrete happens. As the world’s 29th richest man, the 63-year-old Kharafi, who made his money in the construction industry and who also owns a number of American fast food franchises across the Arab world, certainly has the money needed to finance a takeover. But there is a growing sense of desperation surrounding Ashley’s trip to Dubai and financial experts in the Middle East doubt whether the sports retailer will be able to attract a buyer quickly. There has been a steady stream of reportedly interested parties since the row with Keegan led to his departure almost a fortnight ago, but they have all been followed by swift denials. Dubai Investment Group were the latest to deny they were interested in buying Newcastle yesterday after Ashley had spent Tuesday night drinking in a Dubai bar with his United cohorts Dennis Wise and Derek Llambias. A statement from DIG said: “Following incorrect media speculation about Newcastle Football Club, Dubai Investment Group can confirm that it is not involved in any negotiations to buy Newcastle Football Club, nor does it plan to do so in the future.” This followed a similar denial from the chairman of Zeebel Investments, Mohammed Ali Al Hashimi, who also responded to reports linking his group with a bid by saying he was “not interested in any (English Premier League club) right now”. Meanwhile, David O’Leary is attempting to put himself forward for the vacant manager’s position at St James’s Park through friends in the media. It is highly unlikely the appointment of the Irishman, who has been out of work for the last two years since he lost his job at Aston Villa, would go down well with supporters. O’Leary, though, has strong connections in London following his successful playing career with Arsenal and the United hierarchy are so ostracised from the club’s supporters they are not scared to make more controversial decisions. Ashley knows the team can not be allowed to drift without firm leadership indefinitely as caretaker manager Chris Hughton is operating in extremely difficult circumstances as he prepares the team for the trip to West Ham at the weekend. If a buyer cannot be found during his business trip to Dubai, Newcastle’s unpopular owner will have to turn his attention back to trying to find a suitable replacement for Keegan, despite the lack of obvious candidates. So it looks like any interest is going to be scuppered by the ridiculous asking price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 The bloke is showing himself to be a first class twat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9775 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 (edited) I'm expecting Ashley to turn up on the next series of Dragons Den: "I'm looking for £481 million for a 100% stake in my company." Bannatyne: "Why do you think I should invest in your company?" Ashley: "I can down a pint in only 15 seconds." Edited September 18, 2008 by Isegrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3355 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Seriously the guys is having a laugh, he's not wanted, he knows it and yet he wants to get his end in one last time, fuck off you cunt Ashley! Although it's a trip to Landan this weekend, I hope those that have the opportunity can continue making life uncomfortable for the bastid and the message can be further conveyed next week against spuds, Ashley you might think you have got the message but the way you're carrying on trying to sell the club, I'd say you're not listening closely enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4386 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I also suspect that his sycophants will get a portion of the profit which sickens me further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMag 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I think that he really doesn't have any intention of selling. He has the ridiculous asking price to intentionally put off any interested parties while at the same time "appeasing" the fans who are happy that he is "trying" to get out of toon. He is going to be around for a while..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I think that he really doesn't have any intention of selling. He has the ridiculous asking price to intentionally put off any interested parties while at the same time "appeasing" the fans who are happy that he is "trying" to get out of toon. He is going to be around for a while..... My thoughts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm expecting Ashley to turn up on the next series of Dragons Den: "I'm looking for £481 million for a 100% stake in my company." Bannatyne: "Why do you think I should invest in your company?" Ashley: "I can down a pint in only 15 seconds." Bannatyne: "I'm in!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flair 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm expecting Ashley to turn up on the next series of Dragons Den: "I'm looking for £481 million for a 100% stake in my company." Bannatyne: "Why do you think I should invest in your company?" Ashley: "I can down a pint in only 15 seconds." Bannatyne: "I'm in!" 'But I am only prepared to offer £350million.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 17 Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 what we need is someone with photoshop skills to put a dragons den pic together with all the middle east investors as dragons and FMA as the other bloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 17 Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm expecting Ashley to turn up on the next series of Dragons Den: "I'm looking for £481 million for a 100% stake in my company." Bannatyne: "Why do you think I should invest in your company?" Ashley: "I can down a pint in only 15 seconds." Bannatyne: "I'm in!" 'But I am only prepared to offer £350million.' Theo Fahitas "i'll offer £180 mill and Peter will offer the same for 100% stake" FMA "why should i pick you over Duncan" Theo and PJ "we are cockneys" FMA " DONE " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm expecting Ashley to turn up on the next series of Dragons Den: "I'm looking for £481 million for a 100% stake in my company." Bannatyne: "Why do you think I should invest in your company?" Ashley: "I can down a pint in only 15 seconds." Bannatyne: "I'm in!" 'But I am only prepared to offer £350million.' Theo Fahitas "i'll offer £180 mill and Peter will offer the same for 100% stake" FMA "why should i pick you over Duncan" Theo and PJ "we are cockneys" FMA " DONE " Had to log on just to post these :rolleyes: Ta ra. As Cilla would say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) what we need is someone with photoshop skills to put a dragons den pic together with all the middle east investors as dragons and FMA as the other bloke This is the best pic I could find inside the den, if someone has some bigger, better ones of both ashley and the dragons with a contestant in front of them get them posted and I'll do a corker. Having bother hosting this Edited September 19, 2008 by Wacky Jnr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH Wanker. Now sell up and sort this mess out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3355 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 That has made my day. Fuck you very much Ashley. Cunt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4386 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 erm.. they did go up hugely on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 That has made my day. Fuck you very much Ashley. Cunt! I thought that... then I thought hang on a minute, losing £300m might just make him that more reluctant to sell up unless he can make a big profit on us to cover his recent losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 17 Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 That has made my day. Fuck you very much Ashley. Cunt! I thought that... then I thought hang on a minute, losing £300m might just make him that more reluctant to sell up unless he can make a big profit on us to cover his recent losses. yep, thats an extra 300mill on the asking price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3355 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 That has made my day. Fuck you very much Ashley. Cunt! I thought that... then I thought hang on a minute, losing £300m might just make him that more reluctant to sell up unless he can make a big profit on us to cover his recent losses. yep, thats an extra 300mill on the asking price! I'm working more on the thought, if he keeps bleeding money there will come a point where he needs to sell up and he will realise his ridiculous asking price is just that, ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 That has made my day. Fuck you very much Ashley. Cunt! Yeah, but he may have bet on them to go down! what a muppet!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 That has made my day. Fuck you very much Ashley. Cunt! I thought that... then I thought hang on a minute, losing £300m might just make him that more reluctant to sell up unless he can make a big profit on us to cover his recent losses. yep, thats an extra 300mill on the asking price! I'm working more on the thought, if he keeps bleeding money there will come a point where he needs to sell up and he will realise his ridiculous asking price is just that, ridiculous. He's almost got £300m on the actual value of the club as it is, and nearly £250m above what he's supposedly put into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 17 Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 That has made my day. Fuck you very much Ashley. Cunt! Yeah, but he may have bet on them to go down! what a muppet!!!!! he may ahve bet on US to go down too, lumped a few mill on and caused all this current shite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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