Jimbo 175 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 A north-east businessman is planning to launch a £150 million takeover bid for Newcastle United. Rick Parkinson, who has made much of his cash from the textiles industry, has joined forces with four other entrepreneurs and is preparing to make a formal offer for the club. The Northumberland-based multi-millionaire's consortium is willing to pay £90 million to Mike Ashley, the current owner, plus £30 million for transfers and the same amount again for restructuring. Earlier this week, Ashley put the club up for sale at £100 million. He embarrassed the club by inviting bidders to apply by e-mail, with a club statement saying: "Interested parties should contact Newcastle United at admin@nufc.co.uk (or Keith Harris at Seymour Pierce) for further details." It was then revealed that they were open to offers for the entire playing staff. However, Newcastle officials distributed a definitive list of individuals they would prefer to move on at the earliest opportunity, in the hope that a core of the club’s best players can be retained for the Coca-Cola Championship campaign. Managers at home and abroad have been told that a number of Newcastle players with considerable first-team experience are available for transfer with immediate effect. The sale of Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton, Jonás Gutiérrez, Gérémi, José Enrique, Fabricio Coloccini, Obafemi Martins, Shola Ameobi and Xisco is seen as a priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICE690 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 A north-east businessman is planning to launch a £150 million takeover bid for Newcastle United. Rick Parkinson, who has made much of his cash from the textiles industry, has joined forces with four other entrepreneurs and is preparing to make a formal offer for the club. The Northumberland-based multi-millionaire's consortium is willing to pay £90 million to Mike Ashley, the current owner, plus £30 million for transfers and the same amount again for restructuring. Earlier this week, Ashley put the club up for sale at £100 million. He embarrassed the club by inviting bidders to apply by e-mail, with a club statement saying: "Interested parties should contact Newcastle United at admin@nufc.co.uk (or Keith Harris at Seymour Pierce) for further details." It was then revealed that they were open to offers for the entire playing staff. However, Newcastle officials distributed a definitive list of individuals they would prefer to move on at the earliest opportunity, in the hope that a core of the club’s best players can be retained for the Coca-Cola Championship campaign. Managers at home and abroad have been told that a number of Newcastle players with considerable first-team experience are available for transfer with immediate effect. The sale of Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton, Jonás Gutiérrez, Gérémi, José Enrique, Fabricio Coloccini, Obafemi Martins, Shola Ameobi and Xisco is seen as a priority. Just reported in on Sky Sports... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICE690 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Although i'm sure they said 60 Million for transfers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2204 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Another day, another story. Wake me up when September comes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jimbo 175 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 The Mail: Textiles tycoon planning £150m bid for Newcastle United - with £30m set aside for transfers By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 9:01 AM on 12th June 2009 A North East businessman is planning to launch a £150million takeover bid for Newcastle United. Rick Parkinson, who has made much of his cash from the textiles industry, has joined forces with four other entrepreneurs and is preparing to make a formal offer for United. The Northumberland-based multi-millionaire's consortium is willing to pay £90million to current owner Mike Ashley, plus £30million for transfers and the same amount again for restructuring. Rick Parkinson A different Toon: Rick Parkinson wants to transform Newcastle United The Singapore-based Profitable Group - who have former Liverpool player Steve McMahon on their staff - earlier this week has confirmed their interest in buying Newcastle. They have indicated they want to keep Alan Shearer on as boss. In addition, former chairman Freddy Shepherd has been linked with another consortium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2204 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 If he buys us let's hope he knows a bit more about football than Ashley, eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICE690 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Apparently this guy is also interested, seems awfully familiar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 In all honesty the only person that should buying the club is one smart enough to play less than £50m for it. Unless they happen to be oil rich and even their pet hamsters have gold plated limos, in which case they can pay Assley whatever they feel like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Wind-up/publicity stunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44849 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Wake me up when someone's bought us tbh. This is all so fucking tedious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Is that the Irish fucker off Cold Feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10856 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 If he buys us let's hope he knows a bit more about football than Ashley, eh Or nothing about football, but enough about life to know that he knows nthing about football so he'd best employ someone who does know enough about football to run a club, like Chris Mort for example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13863 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 A north-east businessman is planning to launch a £150 million takeover bid for Newcastle United. Rick Parkinson, who has made much of his cash from the textiles industry, has joined forces with four other entrepreneurs and is preparing to make a formal offer for the club. The Northumberland-based multi-millionaire's consortium is willing to pay £90 million to Mike Ashley, the current owner, plus £30 million for transfers and the same amount again for restructuring. Earlier this week, Ashley put the club up for sale at £100 million. He embarrassed the club by inviting bidders to apply by e-mail, with a club statement saying: "Interested parties should contact Newcastle United at admin@nufc.co.uk (or Keith Harris at Seymour Pierce) for further details." It was then revealed that they were open to offers for the entire playing staff. However, Newcastle officials distributed a definitive list of individuals they would prefer to move on at the earliest opportunity, in the hope that a core of the club’s best players can be retained for the Coca-Cola Championship campaign. Managers at home and abroad have been told that a number of Newcastle players with considerable first-team experience are available for transfer with immediate effect. The sale of Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton, Jonás Gutiérrez, Gérémi, José Enrique, Fabricio Coloccini, Obafemi Martins, Shola Ameobi and Xisco is seen as a priority. Probably a stitch-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 A north-east businessman is planning to launch a £150 million takeover bid for Newcastle United. Rick Parkinson, who has made much of his cash from the textiles industry, has joined forces with four other entrepreneurs and is preparing to make a formal offer for the club. The Northumberland-based multi-millionaire's consortium is willing to pay £90 million to Mike Ashley, the current owner, plus £30 million for transfers and the same amount again for restructuring. Earlier this week, Ashley put the club up for sale at £100 million. He embarrassed the club by inviting bidders to apply by e-mail, with a club statement saying: "Interested parties should contact Newcastle United at admin@nufc.co.uk (or Keith Harris at Seymour Pierce) for further details." It was then revealed that they were open to offers for the entire playing staff. However, Newcastle officials distributed a definitive list of individuals they would prefer to move on at the earliest opportunity, in the hope that a core of the club’s best players can be retained for the Coca-Cola Championship campaign. Managers at home and abroad have been told that a number of Newcastle players with considerable first-team experience are available for transfer with immediate effect. The sale of Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton, Jonás Gutiérrez, Gérémi, José Enrique, Fabricio Coloccini, Obafemi Martins, Shola Ameobi and Xisco is seen as a priority. Probably a stitch-up Like the rest of the thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentAxeman 178 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Apparently this guy is also interested, seems awfully familiar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Surely anyone who is actually serious about this wouldnt announce their plans to the world a week before theyve got them sorted and made an offer? Is the world full of Ashley-esque lunatics who have never heard of playing their cards close to their chest? Poker with this lot must be a piece of piss. "I'll see your 10 and raise you 500 did I mention I have a full house, Aces and Jacks?". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7083 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 The exact reason why I've said nout tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 17 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 A north-east businessman is planning to launch a £150 million takeover bid for Newcastle United. Rick Parkinson, who has made much of his cash from the textiles industry, has joined forces with four other entrepreneurs and is preparing to make a formal offer for the club. The Northumberland-based multi-millionaire's consortium is willing to pay £90 million to Mike Ashley, the current owner, plus £30 million for transfers and the same amount again for restructuring. Earlier this week, Ashley put the club up for sale at £100 million. He embarrassed the club by inviting bidders to apply by e-mail, with a club statement saying: "Interested parties should contact Newcastle United at admin@nufc.co.uk (or Keith Harris at Seymour Pierce) for further details." It was then revealed that they were open to offers for the entire playing staff. However, Newcastle officials distributed a definitive list of individuals they would prefer to move on at the earliest opportunity, in the hope that a core of the club’s best players can be retained for the Coca-Cola Championship campaign. Managers at home and abroad have been told that a number of Newcastle players with considerable first-team experience are available for transfer with immediate effect. The sale of Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton, Jonás Gutiérrez, Gérémi, José Enrique, Fabricio Coloccini, Obafemi Martins, Shola Ameobi and Xisco is seen as a priority. Probably a stitch-up Like the rest of the thread one way to ensure clean sheets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10856 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I'd want to know this bidders up to my high standards of moral fibre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Mackem wind-up tbh Although what can you expect if you ask for offers at admin@nufc.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally McFool 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 SMB Wind up http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.ph...6777&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Why would a mackem want to be phtogtaphed in a black and white scarf? Coupled with the fact no Newcastle fans gave a fuck, accustomed as we are to miles of column inches that turn out to be shite, the joke's on him tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10856 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 It's more embarrassing that they're having to explain the joke to their own with flash cards and puppets "who is he though I've never heard of this guy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Flintoff 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Daft cunts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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