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Sort of OT slightly but Sunderland is the type of city that could benefit massively from regeneration if it's managed properly, there are passionate people pushing it and enthusiastic residents open to it.

The big benefit ex-industrial towns often have is that the land/property/rent is still affordable for "normal" (relatively speaking) people. That means is someone has an idea for a project or business they are more likely to be able to find a place to make it happen. Vaux #2 starting at a micro-brewery and growing into a large production brewery and brew-pub/tasting room over the next few years seems totally managble for example.

It also has a couple of advantages over other cities with a similar recent economic history. A gorgeous coastline, cultural heritage on the doorstep, expansive public transport, a university and of course the people.

Once you have a few things you become known for (here in Portland it was beer and music, and more recently that's expanded to include food, art, distilleries etc) it's about making people aware. A lot of people don't necessarily want to visit the places everyone has been to and are looking for the next undiscovered gem.

Not saying Sunderland will necessarily become that but the potential is there.
It could be a win for everyone.

We get investment into the Club, the Council is open to getting Dell involved in the regeneration of the city to some degree, that will encourage other investment, the city improves, everyone makes money and hopefully some of it is reinvested into the club
 
This is my favourite post from when Newcastle were sold to Mansour's identical twin brother :lol:


The mail are now carrying the story with a quote from an unnamed representative.

The closest working associate to Sheik Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan told Sportsmail on Sunday night that a deal is 'concluded' between Mike Ashley and Sheik Khaled, an Emirati member of the family who govern Abu Dhabi.

The representatives also insisted that the prospective new owner is very keen to keep Rafa Benitez as manager of the club and that the takeover is expected to be done in time for this summer's transfer window.

Sheik Khaled's representatives claim billionaire is close to buying Newcastle for £350million | Daily Mail Online


Think this could actually be happening.
 
Craig Thomson aka @Boo Boy giving his thoughts in the comments box:

Mackems just deal with the cards you were dealt with in life its not Newcastle fans fault that a sheikh billionaire wants to buy us honestly I work with loads of mackems and they are totally obsessed with us it takes over their lives man, I've never met a bunch of fans that pipe us so much and genually believe that they are bigger than us just face facts, you are in the doldrums were you belong, horrible arrogant gobshite breed of people, my grandad fought in a world war with yous lot and said he would rather share a trench with a German than a mackem that's says it all

:lol::lol:

Of course, his grandad was in the Waffen-SS, so that probably explains that last sentiment...
 
This is my favourite post from when Newcastle were sold to Mansour's identical twin brother :lol:


The mail are now carrying the story with a quote from an unnamed representative.

The closest working associate to Sheik Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan told Sportsmail on Sunday night that a deal is 'concluded' between Mike Ashley and Sheik Khaled, an Emirati member of the family who govern Abu Dhabi.

The representatives also insisted that the prospective new owner is very keen to keep Rafa Benitez as manager of the club and that the takeover is expected to be done in time for this summer's transfer window.

Sheik Khaled's representatives claim billionaire is close to buying Newcastle for £350million | Daily Mail Online


Think this could actually be happening.
They were all changing their Twitter username to stuff like Mohammed Bin Geordie :lol:. More like Ashley Bin Kidding.
 
They were all changing their Twitter username to stuff like Mohammed Bin Geordie :lol:. More like Ashley Bin Kidding.

I've actually met the Sheikh involved, I'll tell you about it when I see you ...

... I know it sounds far fetched but I'll show you the photos.

I couldn't post anything on here but I laughed all the way through 'the sale'.
 
This is my favourite post from when Newcastle were sold to Mansour's identical twin brother :lol:


The mail are now carrying the story with a quote from an unnamed representative.

The closest working associate to Sheik Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan told Sportsmail on Sunday night that a deal is 'concluded' between Mike Ashley and Sheik Khaled, an Emirati member of the family who govern Abu Dhabi.

The representatives also insisted that the prospective new owner is very keen to keep Rafa Benitez as manager of the club and that the takeover is expected to be done in time for this summer's transfer window.

Sheik Khaled's representatives claim billionaire is close to buying Newcastle for £350million | Daily Mail Online


Think this could actually be happening.
This is my favourite post from when Newcastle were sold to Mansour's identical twin brother :lol:


The mail are now carrying the story with a quote from an unnamed representative.

The closest working associate to Sheik Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan told Sportsmail on Sunday night that a deal is 'concluded' between Mike Ashley and Sheik Khaled, an Emirati member of the family who govern Abu Dhabi.

The representatives also insisted that the prospective new owner is very keen to keep Rafa Benitez as manager of the club and that the takeover is expected to be done in time for this summer's transfer window.

Sheik Khaled's representatives claim billionaire is close to buying Newcastle for £350million | Daily Mail Online


Think this could actually be happening.

That's from ages ago
 
Can I just ask, do you want this to happen or are you happy with things as they are ...

... if it's neither what would you like to happen?
Of course I want genuine investment because without it we couldn't even compete in the championship. What I don't know is whether this will actually come off ! If it doesn't I don't want to be in the camp 'a la Mags' of utter despair
 
I've actually met the Sheikh involved, I'll tell you about it when I see you ...

... I know it sounds far fetched but I'll show you the photos.

I couldn't post anything on here but I laughed all the way through 'the sale'.

The replies to this are absolutely wonderful. One of them reckons that these blokes aren't buying the club, they're only buying an 80% share. They might not be posting but, I have no doubt they're reading.
 
Of course I want genuine investment because without it we couldn't even compete in the championship. What I don't know is whether this will actually come off ! If it doesn't I don't want to be in the camp 'a la Mags' of utter despair
You are a good poster mate. Relax its happening (I hope fingers and toes crossed) :)
 
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