Dr Gloom 21915 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Well Leicester showed it's possible but I wouldn't bet on it. Top 8 next season would be mission accomplished and then some. All depends on the level to which is backsd though, obviously. If Ashley were to splash the cash, who knows? I'd be pleased with an investment of around £70-100m from the fat twat and even with that, there's a lot of hard graft near the big boys. Leicester was a fairy tale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2964 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Justin Barnes, who has never worked in football and will not be employed by the club, has been named as a lieutenant to help run the club. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/06/15/mike-ashley-drafts-trusted-abrasive-lieutenant-help-run-newcastle/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_tw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 On the face of it, we've been stung by these types before. But I'm glad someone most likely more competent than Charnley is overseeing negotiations (admittedly with a sea of caveats). Could also potentially mean that Penfold is on probation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 On 08/05/2017 at 6:15 PM, Dr Gloom said: I don't believe we'll see another Leicester story happen again any time soon fwiw You got any more of these bold predictions you want to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 7 hours ago, adios said: On the face of it, we've been stung by these types before. But I'm glad someone most likely more competent than Charnley is overseeing negotiations (admittedly with a sea of caveats). Could also potentially mean that Penfold is on probation. Could also mean deals that have no pretence of protecting the interests of NUFC and make the Rangers deals look harsh on Ashley and Sports Direct. I might have too much expectation of Charnley, but it would be much easier for Ashley to not even have those conversations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitbafan 0 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 On 16/06/2017 at 2:07 PM, Happy Face said: Could also mean deals that have no pretence of protecting the interests of NUFC and make the Rangers deals look harsh on Ashley and Sports Direct. I might have too much expectation of Charnley, but it would be much easier for Ashley to not even have those conversations. Wrt the Rangers deal, Ashley seems to have capitulated, new deal in place for 1 year only (down from 7 years) and a much more even split in profits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
247 597 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Anyone got a feeling that this Barnes was brought in because Charnley was struggling with transfers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13863 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 1 hour ago, 247 said: Anyone got a feeling that this Barnes was brought in because Charnley was struggling with transfers? Maybe they've cottoned on that they need more than one bloke trying to run every facet of a Premier League football club. I can imagine everyone there reporting to Charnley for everything under the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 13 hours ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Maybe they've cottoned on that they need more than one bloke trying to run every facet of a Premier League football club. I can imagine everyone there reporting to Charnley for everything under the sun. Probably a similar situation with Carr whereby even if he was a good scout did he have the support network required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13863 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 17 minutes ago, Alex said: Probably a similar situation with Carr whereby even if he was a good scout did he have the support network required? Aye, possibly. That philosophy extended to the coaching staff under Pardew and McClaren where it seemed like there was about 4 coaches and then Beardsley working with the kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 43 minutes ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Aye, possibly. That philosophy extended to the coaching staff under Pardew and McClaren where it seemed like there was about 4 coaches and then Beardsley working with the kids I think there post-Allardyce (where Ashley probably had some justification in thinking the staffing was excessive) and pre-Rafa (hopefully, at least) it's been an issue throughout the club in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13863 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 4 hours ago, Alex said: I think there post-Allardyce (where Ashley probably had some justification in thinking the staffing was excessive) and pre-Rafa (hopefully, at least) it's been an issue throughout the club in general. Allardyce had a "Performance Director" I believe, didn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Had about 12 nutritionists, the fat cunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33180 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 On 2017-6-22 at 3:27 PM, Alex said: Had about 12 nutritionists, the fat cunt Heard the manager's office toilet took a severe hammering when Allardyce was at the club, it even had it's own confidential helpline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonatine 11375 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 You can't buy taste. Or class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) He's some boy. Seriously man, it's not the first time something like this has come out about his senior management meetings. Odd culture to have at a company. Edited July 3, 2017 by Howay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5220 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 This man runs our football club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 i lke him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21915 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 i know a guy who does PR for SD. sounds like an, erm, interesting place to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Is that not an oxymoron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
247 597 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) Lad... sort of. Who remembers the story about Llambias losing a bet with Ashley and had to run across SJP naked Fuck sake man Edited July 3, 2017 by 247 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21915 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 "Mr Ashley was like no other client that anyone at Merrill Lynch had ever come across," he said. "By way of example, his ability to express boredom and frustration during client meetings knew no limits, including various episodes where he would lie underneath meeting room tables to 'have a nap'." "Notwithstanding the venue and the consumption of alcohol, I note that Mr Ashley was able during the evening to conduct other business, including making decisions in regards to player transfers on behalf of Newcastle United." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I honestly don't think I'd mind that, if we hadn't been a shit show for his tenure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 No wonder people laugh at this club with an owner like that it just adds more fuel to the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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