leamram Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 I was wondering what Newcastles net spend under Ashley was and found this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 40 minutes ago, i-Ram said: Funny old game football. Mike Ashley might have to pay as much as £50m to buy our club, squad, and the freehold of the stadium too. Meanwhile a club 80 miles to the north are worried tonight that their £52m investment in an average full back might be at risk because he allegedly regularly has problem keeping his sausage in his shorts. I was going to say Trippier was his surname, not an order. Then I realised you meant a different full back, in a team on the opposite side of the country, for whom Trippier is the basis of his defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 I wonder what has made him change his mind? There was obviously the mention of him before, but that was more due to the fact that we were available, he'd just sold Newcastle and had a load of black and white ties already in his wardrobe. There was never any real confirmation that he was interested Now there is reportedly real interest, and he's "preparing a bid" that would beat the existing one, why the wait? Is it because actually on the pitch we're doing better than any really thought we would and he might not have to spend years owning a League One team? I don't really get it. The reported bid is in the figure that has always been reported. And we've been available for months, so much so that the administrators were putting their email address on Twitter so if you fancied buying a club, just drop them a few lines. Just seems like strange timing, and if he was really interested this could have all been dealt with a while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathcairns Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 54 minutes ago, Sparkle said: Well he’s shown his hand has he - this can’t be a bad thing in our circumstances - no idea if it comes to anything but it would take away my nagging concern at having Rush back at the club That was my concern too, having rush back didnt sit easy with me either. DCFC1388, jimtastic56, Derby4Me and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbados Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Kernow said: I wonder what has made him change his mind? There was obviously the mention of him before, but that was more due to the fact that we were available, he'd just sold Newcastle and had a load of black and white ties already in his wardrobe. There was never any real confirmation that he was interested Now there is reportedly real interest, and he's "preparing a bid" that would beat the existing one, why the wait? Is it because actually on the pitch we're doing better than any really thought we would and he might not have to spend years owning a League One team? I don't really get it. The reported bid is in the figure that has always been reported. And we've been available for months, so much so that the administrators were putting their email address on Twitter so if you fancied buying a club, just drop them a few lines. Just seems like strange timing, and if he was really interested this could have all been dealt with a while ago. It’s his business MO. He waits until the 11th hour and swoops in, bowling everyone else out of the way. jimtastic56, GenBr, r_wilcockson and 2 others 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Nixon saying no bid when he asked not long ago? Could Admins just be trying to push up the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11696/12511258/mike-ashley-preparing-50m-takeover-bid-to-buy-Derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Topram said: Nixon saying no bid when he asked not long ago? Could Admins just be trying to push up the price? No . He hasn’t bid yet but is going to “Former Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is preparing a formal £50m offer to buy Derby County.” Edited January 7, 2022 by Curtains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhectoring Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, jono said: Total rubbish. There is no debt to Wycombe or Borough .. just allegations and an unresolved claim . Any buyer can accept those as part of the risk they take on when they buy. If Nixon said that then he is more ignorant than I thought. If there’s anyone would ignore the claims it is Ashley El Chappo too perhaps jono 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 37 minutes ago, Keepyuppy said: ... it’s a huge club in the North East... Indeed. One of the biggest! Regards Curly Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase116 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 No bid, but in talks with admin the last 48 hours, thinking he’s waited to last minute not to get into a bidding war, agree what he needs to pay, and bobs your uncle, takeover completed very quickly. That’s my take on it anyway. Ellafella, Derby4Me, r_wilcockson and 5 others 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Derbados said: It’s his business MO. He waits until the 11th hour and swoops in, bowling everyone else out of the way. Hopefully it's part of his MO to get things concluded quickly then. I hope he knows the ins and outs and isn't going to spend weeks analysing it before submitting whatever has been prepared. Those two Scottish businessmen that were involved early on but walked away were linked to Ashley. Perhaps they retrieved all the information for him, then 'withdrew' so Ashley could assess without putting his hat in the ring. Derbados, Andicis, LeedsCityRam and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) Why does the astute businessman who held his nerve and got £300m - when he was told he wouldn't get £200m - burning a hole in his pocket, wait to see what deals look likely, and keep his cards close to his chest? When he can wear a Derby jacket to the game and spout how loaded he is to anyone who will listen? Edited January 7, 2022 by Chester40 i-Ram, PistoldPete, DCFC1388 and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyram Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 40 minutes ago, rammieib said: Year upon year of mediocrity, a fan base completely disgruntled, a stadium falling apart (there is a great tweet out there about a fan who took his own screwdriver/screws to fix his seat), crap football and no desire on what to achieve in the future. Yes I want the club run on a sensible ship but do we honestly want this bloke to be the one who does it. Has anyone actually read about how Sports Direct treat their staff up in Chesterfield? If you haven’t - just Google it. Sorry but Appleby and co over this guy any time of the day. Oh and whoever posted that one of the positives was selling to a Saudi Prince… made me laugh for sure. Last time I poked my nose out of my front door, Shirebrook wasn't in Chesterfield MK-Ram and GenBr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Just now, Chester40 said: Why does the astute businessman who held his nerve and got £300m - when he was told he wouldn't get £200m - burning a hole in his pocket, wait to see what deals loom likely, and keep his cards close to his chest? When he can wear a Derby jacket to the game and spout how loaded he is to anyone who will listen? What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresOnlyWanChope Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 29 minutes ago, ram59 said: I've got to agree that Ashley ruined Newcastle, a great club with a recent history of winning the league, cup and european competitions multiple times, just before his ownership of the club or maybe not. He will be interested in getting a return on his investment, which means getting Derby into the Premier. He was criticised at the toon for his lack of capital investment investment in the stadium and training facilities, these investments aren't guaranteed to bring success, as we can show. Fortunately, our ground and training facilities can survive for a few years without any major investment. So, any investment he makes, would be towards strengthening the squad and/or coaching staff. Newcastle were not doing much just before Ashley took over, and they were in big debt I think. Ruined seems a strong word. Derby4Me and Kathcairns 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresOnlyWanChope Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, Gritstone Tup said: Newcastle United have never won a trophy of note. Ashley kept them in the Premier league for the most part and financially stable. Given their history I can only think that his tenure was one of the most successful. They also won the championship after being relegated which is more than Derby have achieved in recent history. Kathcairns, Andicis, Derby4Me and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimtastic56 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 55 minutes ago, Ramos said: Can’t wait for the stadiums new name….. The SportsDirect Arena at the the House of Fraser pride park football stadium for football. Ashley could build a new stadium , in the Spurs mould and tell Mel to do one. There is a lot of available land around Shirebrook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbados Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 I hear Gibson is meeting with Rick Parry as we speak at this devastating news. . . jimtastic56, MackworthRamIsGod, Sparkle and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 minute ago, TheresOnlyWanChope said: Newcastle were not doing much just before Ashley took over, and they were in big debt I think. Ruined seems a strong word. Indeed. At least with Ashley we know he has the money and we know he wants to make money by making the club 'successful'. Derby4Me, jimtastic56, Kathcairns and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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