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Number 1
16 years ago
11 months ago
3,650
I'm not really keen on the whole monetising newspaper access point, although I can probably understand why Ashley looked at it and thought, "Let's do that". But making that hateful comic the chosen partner is a step too far.

There's also some close ties going on there - as Simon Bird Tweeted recently, one of last week's Sun papers (can't remember which day) contained an op-ed from its City Editor on "Why we should love Mike Ashley". Interesting turnaround really considering that in 2009, Ashley said he felt a Sun article about him partying in a New York club led to threats against him and his family, as reported here: http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/node/42731
Ninja
14 years ago
7 years ago
5,341
Ashley pulls off incredible business deals from time to time. He's managed to get the Sun to charge for interviews when they have never ever done that and he managed to get Wonga to pay £10m a season to call St. James's Park "St James's Park"


Pfft. The Glazers have somehow managed to swindle Chevrolet and Adidas out of more money for kit sponsorship alone than they actually paid for it.
Poe
17 years ago
2 days ago
3,675
Pfft. The Glazers have somehow managed to swindle Chevrolet and Adidas out of more money for kit sponsorship alone than they actually paid for it.


Not denying the Glazers are fantastic businessmen too.
KEZ_7
17 years ago
2 days ago
1,875
My only fear is that people will now take anything NUFC related in The Sun as absolute gospel. Knowing the tripe they've come out with in the past I wouldn't want to be associated with it. Will be interesting to see what happens if they ever slate Pardew/if they're even allowed to!

Can't deny that Ashley is good at what he does (in a business sense of course)
Based Jorge
10 years ago
4 years ago
1,399
Any news on Toon side when Debuchy is gonna get announced to be leaving?
Poe
17 years ago
2 days ago
3,675
When we announce Janmaat.

Which is expected to be tonight.
Shola
16 years ago
5 years ago
2,708
Pfft. The Glazers have somehow managed to swindle Chevrolet and Adidas out of more money for kit sponsorship alone than they actually paid for it.


Weird how Manchester United aren't getting any criticism for having an unethical sponsor.
Number 1
16 years ago
11 months ago
3,650
Weird how Manchester United aren't getting any criticism for having an unethical sponsor.

Tbf, nearly all kit-makers employ sweatshop labourers and have been accused of environmental pollution, the league as a whole is sponsored by a bank that gets accused of some new moral shittery every week, most the league's sponsors have ethical problems and at least one club has been directly accused by the government of paying employees less than minimum wage. Ethics sailed away from football a long long time ago.
Shola
16 years ago
5 years ago
2,708
Apparently reached an agreement with Monaco for Riviere. 8m Euros. - According to the GFN twitter account.
Poe
17 years ago
2 days ago
3,675
Superb news.

One more signing and I'll be happy.

Summer of recruitment is pointless if we don't replace the main amount of goals we scored last season.

If Pardew is freezing out Marveuax, Ben Arfa and Mbiwa they all need replaced too. They need to be sold - I don't want to hear "we couldn't get the last few 'over the line' because big wages were still on our wage bill because Pardew isn't using them correctly.

Hiring a competent manager would solve this, though.
Shola
16 years ago
5 years ago
2,708
MYM played today, I don't think he's being frozen out.

Still hope for another striker. And would love another deep lying midfielder. Would also like a young RB for backup.

Hope Pardew stops being a gimp - and can get Obertan, HBA, Marveaux and Ameobi in the squad and playing well.

Armstrong and Perez played today, where as Campbell played for the U21's so I'm guessing that's the pecking order of young strikers at the minute.
Poe
17 years ago
2 days ago
3,675
Campbell would have made an impact by now if he was going to be a top player, I think. Be game to be proven wrong though.

MYM played with the young'uns and reserves though didn't he? While Steven fucking Taylor got a game in the first half? I'm unsure how the game went btw as I was out so correct me if I'm wrong.
Number 1
16 years ago
11 months ago
3,650
I know we lost but I don't know how much can really be read into it - it was predominantly kids, plus one may recall we got walloped by Leyton Orient in the run up to the season we got promoted from the Championship.

I don't think Obertan can ever be made into a quality player, but the underuse of HBA and Marveaux towards the end of last year was stupid. Maybe things will have been repaired by the summer break... one hopes so anyway.

I know little about Riviere but might have potential. We need one first choice at the least along with him and the soon-to-be-confirmed Janmaat signing.
Poe
17 years ago
2 days ago
3,675
Obertan could be used as a decent impact sub against tired legs, but nothing more.
Shola
16 years ago
5 years ago
2,708
Taylor and MYM started together.

Still think Obertan should be given a shot, he's extremely quick and good technically. He's not done any less than Marveaux.
Poe
17 years ago
2 days ago
3,675
Marveaux is way more creative though - his run in the side around the time just before Ba got sold he was our best player.

And good to see MYM starting at centre back, we should just play him there constantly until Christmas - if he's improved or showing signs of improvement great, if he hasn't maybe start looking at getting another CB in January and letting him leave.

I fear he'll be used as a makeweight if we do try again for Lacazette though.
Number 1
16 years ago
11 months ago
3,650
Middle Eastern retailer reportedly selling this as our new home kit: http://whatculture.com/sport/newcastle-united-201415-home-strip-leaked.php

Not a fan.
Poe
17 years ago
2 days ago
3,675
Nah me neither, couldn't give a fuck as I don't buy them though.
Shola
16 years ago
5 years ago
2,708
Horrible that. Worst home kit I can remember. It's only a kit though.


A few signings made, and suddenly fans are debating if they'd rather have Benteke, Aubameyang or Lacazette.

Reminding me of Norwich last year. Definitely going to be relegated.
Poe
17 years ago
2 days ago
3,675
tbf apparently we've got 15m left to go and buy a striker with so he's probably going to be half decent.

It's probably going to be Carroll
Shola
16 years ago
5 years ago
2,708
It's more how a lot of fans were in meltdown a fortnight ago are now wondering which £15m striker the club will buy - after the club has already spent £20m this week.

I actually don't think Benteke sounds too silly. Lerner will probably be willing to sell, or at least consider a sale. I know he's injured but I don't think that is a major issue any more in medicals. Probably wouldn't be that much more expensive than Remy or Ba in total costs either.

EDIT - Riviere confirmed.
Number 1
16 years ago
11 months ago
3,650
Its always been established we want and need two strikers to replace the departed Remy and Shola. One down is progress towards that so now one to go. We'll see what is the right fit.

I don't want Benteke at the moment because he's going to be injured until October/November, and that puts a lot of pressure on Riverie, Perez, Armstrong and Campbell to carry us until his return. It's a shame as he would be a very useful option, although I'm more amused less by the Newcastle fan reaction and more of those of Aston Villa fans screaming blue murder.
Poe
17 years ago
2 days ago
3,675
Wonder whats holding up the Janmaat deal.
Splash The Cash On Matt Le Tiss
13 years ago
1 year ago
55
I look forward to Emmanuel Riviere weighing in with 7 goals a season. I still think we lack a top striker.
Poe
17 years ago
2 days ago
3,675
We're still in for one more striker I think.
Number 1
16 years ago
11 months ago
3,650
I look forward to Emmanuel Riviere weighing in with 7 goals a season. I still think we lack a top striker.

Still more than Shola and de Jong.

But yes, we do need one more and I think the club are still looking for one more.
Number 1
16 years ago
11 months ago
3,650
It's been reported 2 Newcastle fans travelling to New Zealand for the tour there were on the Malaysian plane shot down in Ukraine yesterday afternoon.

Shocking news. Thoughts and prayers with their families, as they are with everyone else on board that flight.
Shola
16 years ago
5 years ago
2,708
Absolutely awful.
Slashman X
17 years ago
5 months ago
6,000
Premium
1 of the lads had only missed 1 game (including pre-season) since 1973 apparently. Mental. RIP
VP.
13 years ago
1 month ago
25,271
Ben Arfa fined for putting on 342532455st over the Summer.

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