Ashley --- Carrol not for sale....... at any price!

[Christmas Tree 4851]

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has flashed a defiant message to the Premier League elite: “Forget Andy Carroll – he is not for sale at any price!”

 

The billionaire Sports Direct ­retailer has wasted no time in ­following 21-year-old Carroll’s impressive England debut with an unequivocal “hands-off” warning to a growing list of wealthy suitors.

 

Ashley insists that Newcastle’s rapidly-improving financial position- the club is looking towards profitability in 2011– means they have both the clout and the desire to keep the Gateshead-born ­striker on Tyneside long-term.

 

And Ashley has laughed off suggestions that he could be tempted by the fact Carroll is now being valued in the £20million bracket.

 

A source close to the Magpies chief is adamant that richer rivals such as Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham will not be able to steer Ashley away from his policy simply by waving their cheque books.

 

A Toon insider said: “Mike is fully aware what a valuable asset Newcastle have in Andy Carroll.

 

“But he believes it is on the field where Carroll is the biggest asset to the club.

 

“He knows that any club worth its salt will be looking at Carroll, but he’s not for sale at any price.”

 

In an age when not even ­Manchester United could hold on to Cristiano Ronaldo, it may sound fanciful for Ashley to suggest that Carroll also doesn’t have his price.

 

But Ashley, at least for the time being, is determined to reverse the trend that once saw Geordie ­England stars such as Chris ­Waddle, Peter Beardsley and Paul Gascoigne leave the club in ­pursuit of fame and fortune. Outside the North-East there are ­suggestions that the meteoric rise of Carroll could persuade Newcastle to sell after a difficult couple of years in which their finances have been stretched.

 

But Ashley and his managing director Derek Llambias are in bullish mood as their cost-cutting measures have dramatically trimmed the wage bill and set the club on a path back to ­profitability.

 

The feeling in the Magpies ­boardroom is that survival in the Premier League this season will put the club on a sound economic footing and ensure that top stars such as Carroll will want to stay with Newcastle.

 

Newcastle recently negotiated a new five-year contract with ­Carroll’s agent Mark Curtis that’s worth around £9m. And ­Ashley is determined to ensure that while he remains in charge, keeping Carroll will be a footballing and financial priority.

 

But he is also aware that mixing with England players from the leading clubs could turn his young star’s head and one day he may be presented with a fait accompli with the player demanding to go.

 

But Ashley’s promise to the Toon Army is that Carroll will not be sold simply to make money or to get back the millions he still owed by the club.

 

As Ashley pledges to keep ­England’s latest No.9 another Three Lions striker could be heading out the door.

 

The 19-times capped Alan Smith has started just four of Newcastle’s Premier League games this term and the big earner could be allowed to leave in January if the right offer comes in.

 

The 30-year-old, now operating as a midfielder, cost Newcastle £6m in 2007 and still has 18 months to run on ghis contract.

 

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce and his Bolton counterpart Owen Coyle could both be interested.

[Monkeys Fist 43115]

That's him gone in January then

[OTF 7496]

That's him gone in January then

 

Smith... (fingers crossed)

 

If we did by some small miracle manage to get rid of Smith in January there would be no excuse for not strengthening. With Hughton showing no confidence in Routledge we don't have a natural right winger/midfielder which is quite astounding really.

[StevenL 0]

If I was Ashley I'd take £20 million for him.

 

Not a single quote from MA, glad you posted this story

[Gemmill 46088]

No quotes, but were there any truth in it, I imagine it was along the lines of:

 

"Dont you dare come offering me loads of money for Andy Carroll in January! Just dont even think about it! Thats the last thing I want. "

[Guest alex]

Carroll for sale at the right price tbh.

[Sonatine 11572]

Everyone for sale at the right price tbh.

[Park Life 71]

I'll take 20m ish....If he were for sale, which he isn't, but if he was I'd take around 20m...If he was for sale that is....Which he isn't.

[Guest alex]

I'll take 20m ish....If he were for sale, which he isn't, but if he was I'd take around 20m...If he was for sale that is....Which he isn't.

Yeah, we could buy four Xiscos.

[Park Life 71]

I'll take 20m ish....If he were for sale, which he isn't, but if he was I'd take around 20m...If he was for sale that is....Which he isn't.

Yeah, we could buy four Xiscos.

 

Probably end up with four discos.

[Tom 14013]

In the same gossip section...

 

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is lining up an £8m move for Newcastle defender Jose Enrique and he is also keeping tabs on Magpies striker Andy Carroll. (News of the World)

 

But Magpies owner Mike Ashley has reiterated his desire to hang on to star striker Carroll saying the 21-year-old is "not for sale". (Sunday Express)

 

Selling our best players - this time round will take Mike Ashley back to square one. Questionable because he only thinks of money.

[LeazesMag 0]

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has flashed a defiant message to the Premier League elite: “Forget Andy Carroll – he is not for sale at any price!”

 

The billionaire Sports Direct ­retailer has wasted no time in ­following 21-year-old Carroll’s impressive England debut with an unequivocal “hands-off” warning to a growing list of wealthy suitors.

 

Ashley insists that Newcastle’s rapidly-improving financial position- the club is looking towards profitability in 2011– means they have both the clout and the desire to keep the Gateshead-born ­striker on Tyneside long-term.

 

And Ashley has laughed off suggestions that he could be tempted by the fact Carroll is now being valued in the £20million bracket.

 

A source close to the Magpies chief is adamant that richer rivals such as Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham will not be able to steer Ashley away from his policy simply by waving their cheque books.

 

A Toon insider said: “Mike is fully aware what a valuable asset Newcastle have in Andy Carroll.

 

“But he believes it is on the field where Carroll is the biggest asset to the club.

 

“He knows that any club worth its salt will be looking at Carroll, but he’s not for sale at any price.”

 

In an age when not even ­Manchester United could hold on to Cristiano Ronaldo, it may sound fanciful for Ashley to suggest that Carroll also doesn’t have his price.

 

But Ashley, at least for the time being, is determined to reverse the trend that once saw Geordie ­England stars such as Chris ­Waddle, Peter Beardsley and Paul Gascoigne leave the club in ­pursuit of fame and fortune. Outside the North-East there are ­suggestions that the meteoric rise of Carroll could persuade Newcastle to sell after a difficult couple of years in which their finances have been stretched.

 

But Ashley and his managing director Derek Llambias are in bullish mood as their cost-cutting measures have dramatically trimmed the wage bill and set the club on a path back to ­profitability.

 

The feeling in the Magpies ­boardroom is that survival in the Premier League this season will put the club on a sound economic footing and ensure that top stars such as Carroll will want to stay with Newcastle.

 

Newcastle recently negotiated a new five-year contract with ­Carroll’s agent Mark Curtis that’s worth around £9m. And ­Ashley is determined to ensure that while he remains in charge, keeping Carroll will be a footballing and financial priority.

 

But he is also aware that mixing with England players from the leading clubs could turn his young star’s head and one day he may be presented with a fait accompli with the player demanding to go.

 

But Ashley’s promise to the Toon Army is that Carroll will not be sold simply to make money or to get back the millions he still owed by the club.

 

As Ashley pledges to keep ­England’s latest No.9 another Three Lions striker could be heading out the door.

 

The 19-times capped Alan Smith has started just four of Newcastle’s Premier League games this term and the big earner could be allowed to leave in January if the right offer comes in.

 

The 30-year-old, now operating as a midfielder, cost Newcastle £6m in 2007 and still has 18 months to run on ghis contract.

 

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce and his Bolton counterpart Owen Coyle could both be interested.

 

 

the trend of Waddle, Gazza, Beardsley etc leaving/wanting to leave to fulfill career ambition, WAS reversed you stupid fat fool, until YOU walked through the door

[Guest]

Whch top class Geordies were blooded in and not sold during the sherry era like?

[Guest]

Sheppy* fuckin phone

[manc-mag 1]

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has flashed a defiant message to the Premier League elite: "Forget Andy Carroll – he is not for sale at any price!"

 

The billionaire Sports Direct ­retailer has wasted no time in ­following 21-year-old Carroll's impressive England debut with an unequivocal "hands-off" warning to a growing list of wealthy suitors.

 

Ashley insists that Newcastle's rapidly-improving financial position- the club is looking towards profitability in 2011– means they have both the clout and the desire to keep the Gateshead-born ­striker on Tyneside long-term.

 

And Ashley has laughed off suggestions that he could be tempted by the fact Carroll is now being valued in the £20million bracket.

 

A source close to the Magpies chief is adamant that richer rivals such as Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham will not be able to steer Ashley away from his policy simply by waving their cheque books.

 

A Toon insider said: "Mike is fully aware what a valuable asset Newcastle have in Andy Carroll.

 

"But he believes it is on the field where Carroll is the biggest asset to the club.

 

"He knows that any club worth its salt will be looking at Carroll, but he's not for sale at any price."

 

In an age when not even ­Manchester United could hold on to Cristiano Ronaldo, it may sound fanciful for Ashley to suggest that Carroll also doesn't have his price.

 

But Ashley, at least for the time being, is determined to reverse the trend that once saw Geordie ­England stars such as Chris ­Waddle, Peter Beardsley and Paul Gascoigne leave the club in ­pursuit of fame and fortune. Outside the North-East there are ­suggestions that the meteoric rise of Carroll could persuade Newcastle to sell after a difficult couple of years in which their finances have been stretched.

 

But Ashley and his managing director Derek Llambias are in bullish mood as their cost-cutting measures have dramatically trimmed the wage bill and set the club on a path back to ­profitability.

 

The feeling in the Magpies ­boardroom is that survival in the Premier League this season will put the club on a sound economic footing and ensure that top stars such as Carroll will want to stay with Newcastle.

 

Newcastle recently negotiated a new five-year contract with ­Carroll's agent Mark Curtis that's worth around £9m. And ­Ashley is determined to ensure that while he remains in charge, keeping Carroll will be a footballing and financial priority.

 

But he is also aware that mixing with England players from the leading clubs could turn his young star's head and one day he may be presented with a fait accompli with the player demanding to go.

 

But Ashley's promise to the Toon Army is that Carroll will not be sold simply to make money or to get back the millions he still owed by the club.

 

As Ashley pledges to keep ­England's latest No.9 another Three Lions striker could be heading out the door.

 

The 19-times capped Alan Smith has started just four of Newcastle's Premier League games this term and the big earner could be allowed to leave in January if the right offer comes in.

 

The 30-year-old, now operating as a midfielder, cost Newcastle £6m in 2007 and still has 18 months to run on ghis contract.

 

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce and his Bolton counterpart Owen Coyle could both be interested.

 

Blackburn and Bolton both due to have cash injections n'est ce pas? Think Bolton's owner was saying how they're debt free and he's got millions to invest. Blackburn recently bought out and Allardyce known to like to overspend where he can to pamper his ego. Would be an absolute dream if either of them came in for Smith. Think we can rule Bolton out as potential suitors after yesterday though sadly.

[Tom 14013]

''N'est ce pas'' is a bit poncey

[Kevin 1]

ALAN SMITH IS CURRENTLY AT EWOOD PARK. HES ON SKY SPORTS NEWS NOW!

[manc-mag 1]

''N'est ce pas'' is a bit poncey

 

GCSE French Grade A poncey if you don't mind.

[Tom 14013]

It's a bit redundant once put into google though

[Park Life 71]

It's a bit redundant once put into google though

 

Google is bending all reality.

[Tom 14013]

That or the spliff parky

[manc-mag 1]

You can't live your life by Google tbf.

[Tom 14013]

Nor can you live your life expecting grammatically incorrect French to intellectualise a conversation.

[Park Life 71]

Nor can you live your life expecting grammatically incorrect French to intellectualise a conversation.

 

[KingKev 0]

The problem is now that we're in the Premier League "big clubs" like 'appy 'arry's bunch will have a closer look at the likes of Enrique, Carroll etc.

 

Will be interesting to see when any tempting offers come in whether our great "teamspirit" will convince better players to stay at least until June and help us safing our PL status. Wouldn't be surprised if a couple of players would do a "N'Zogbia/Given" if we're in turmoil by late January.