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March to June 2020 - NEWCASTLE UTD fc

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QUOTE="Ericsgate, post: 31537489, member: 42657"]
As an impartial observer of North East Football this reveals a fundamental difference between the two clubs and supporters. Undoubtedly this fuels the impression the clubs forge on a national scale and in the media.

There is a romantic notion with Newcastle that captivates people. Difficult to pinpoint it but we see it in the mythical number 9 shirt, the associations with transcend figures such as Keegan and Robson.

The “atmosphere”, which has been largely absent over the last 10 years but it is almost a trademark association with Newcastle that somehow and some way is still attractive to a billionaire prospective buyer.

That is what got under the skin of such a renowned super coach as Benitez and beguiles people who want to buy into it.

As north easterners we all recognise Sunderland has a the same traits and associations but it never comes to national or international prominence in the way it does at Newcastle.

it’s a peculiar phenomenon, really, that somehow has outlived a 13 year reign of asset stripping under Ashley.
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Jesus christ your patter is absolutely shite. Give it a rest man.
 
Secret Visage said:
Does Martin Samuel have any links with Ashley and his PR people (KBA?)?

Wonder if this could be Big Mike's first, indirect, response to the one sided stream of info?

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Possibly, he’s had this ‘what’s £40m to a billionaire’ schtick before (well, it was £10m last time).

Well that works both ways, mate.
 
Secret Visage said:
Does Martin Samuel have any links with Ashley and his PR people (KBA?)?

Wonder if this could be Big Mike's first, indirect, response to the one sided stream of info?

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Could be, Staveley seemed to push the button early the last time but i think it’s as good as done, unfortunately.
Holden said:
Whey man, check out this absolute f***ing whopper...

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Nee way I’m clicking on that heap of shite.

Knowing nods and winks iirc
 
Carrick18 said:
First time they went down they got rid of basically all the mercenaries they'd accrued (Martins, Viduka, Owen) as a few were out of contract. He managed to hold on to the ones with spine and a bit of ability and supplemented it with loan signings and good Championship players on the cheap.

The second time, yes he had a boatload of cash to spend, but he also had a manager that got value for money on the big-ticket players. Ritchie and Gayle were the main goalscorers for around 20million. I'd reckon most owners would take the odd bad signing for a few million if you get most of your big moves right.
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Whilst i totally agree with the above how is this lucky. Astute stewardship would be more accurate.
Sima said:
He did nothing to warrant getting it in the first place tbf.
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That may be true however he has done well in my opinion.
 
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Biffo The Bear said:
Whilst i totally agree with the above how is this lucky. Astute stewardship would be more accurate.


That may be true however he has done well in my opinion.
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Exactly. Good to see one of the sensible mags on here recognises it regarding Bruce. Unfortunately you'll be shouted down by the lovesick.
 
mr chuckles said:
99. 9 of the mags couldn't give a flying fuck and we'd be the same. Football fans are only bothered about what happens on the pitch.
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@fyl2u would disagree with that, as would SD
Sima said:
How many beheadings of children has Mohammed Bin Salman authorised? I’m genuinely curious.


How about in the last month:
  • Trying to keep his stores open by arguing they are essential services
  • Furloughing our entire non-playing staff to save money when we made a significant profit last year.
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And as a last laugh he's selling you to a group of people the modern world despise, that makes him look like a saint.
 
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The moral objections to Ashley will not be carried forward as Newcastle embraces the cash of one of the world's most heinous regimes and a raft of embarrassing Arabian costumes will ensue.
I could be wrong of course....
 
Sima said:
How many beheadings of children has Mohammed Bin Salman authorised? I’m genuinely curious.


How about in the last month:
  • Trying to keep his stores open by arguing they are essential services
  • Furloughing our entire non-playing staff to save money when we made a significant profit last year.
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Terrible absolutely terrible, you were right to boycout with that beast in charge.
 
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