You have to laugh (part 2)

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[quote=“Fran”]

Alan Shearer is a five star legend [/QUOTE]

:eek:

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Any chance Wolves or Birmingham will buy him now? Or would he move to Scotland? Can’t see too many teams coming in for him.

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All the Sunderland flags in The Bank, Dropping Well etc to be replaced by Newcastle ones?

Former Sunderland shareholder Charlie Chawke has confirmed he is putting together a syndicate to bid for Newcastle.

Newcastle announced earlier this week that at least three interested parties had met the 100million asking price set by current owner Mike Ashley.

Negotiations are continuing but no deal has yet been done and Chawke views the prospect of buying the St James’ Park outfit as ‘a very viable option’.

Chawke was part of the Drumaville Consortium which took over Sunderland three years ago but is no longer involved at the Stadium of Light following Ellis Short’s buy-out.

The Dublin publican is in optimistic mood and also has the support of Louis Fitzgerald, another member of the Drumaville Consortium.

He told Irish radio station RTE: "We’re putting a syndicate hopefully together to do just that (bid for Newcastle).

"We had a great time in Sunderland. We got seven Irish people and one English person together with a syndicate and we succeeded in acquiring Sunderland.

Viable option
"We had three great years there but unfortunately we’re gone now. It’s sold out to an American and we’re looking for options and Newcastle is a very viable option at the moment.

"It’s on sale for about 100million which is about 500million less than what it was worth a year and a half or two years ago.

“We have to look at options other than Sunderland and Newcastle would fit very nicely into our portfolio.”

Chawke is not in direct talks with Ashley but has opened discussions with his legal and financial people.

Asked how the interest had come about, he replied: "We had friends in

Sunderland who were looking at it for us, through our accountants here in

Dublin.

“What we’re trying to do at the moment is put together a syndicate of people who are interested firstly in football and then investing with us in Newcastle United if possible.”

Asked how many people he was looking to have in the syndicate, Chawke said: "We’re thinking about possibly the same as we had in Sunderland, about eight people maybe, depending on what money we can get.

"It’s a great club, it houses 52,000 people. It’s a great city, Newcastle.

“It’s a bit like Dublin - vibrant, full of fun… all the best things in life are there. It makes perfect sense if I could just swing it.”

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Makes me want to vomit.

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Ashley will lose amount of money over this the fool. I wonder how much he bought the club for? I think it was around the 350m mark. In fairness if i’d a spare 100m i’d love to buy Newcastle Utd. I think it would be a great investment.

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Fooking hell. That’s the most ridiculous thing in the world. Ever.

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Philippe Albert will play with Adare FC for a season as part of this deal.

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Could you not use your family connections to get Damien Duff a loan move to Holycross for the year?

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Ya I’d sell every player they have for whatever they’re worth. Play a team of young fellas on youth contracts for a season while raking in the gate receipts. Then after I’ve made all my money back I would sell St James Park for a handsome profit :thumbsup:

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Looks like there could be a players revolt at Newcastle

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Theres a few of them fairly fucking revolting alright. Joke of a club, Charlie Chalke wants his head examined.

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Charlie should run a mile from this*

*- If it all possible.

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Newcastle lost 6-1 today to…

Leyton Orient.

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[quote=“farmerinthecity”]Newcastle lost 6-1 today to…

Leyton Orient.[/QUOTE]

Chris isnt phased

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Our pre-seasons a success says HughtonJul 27 2009

by Stuart Rayner, The Journal

THERE was good news for Newcastle United supporters after their team humiliated at Brisbane Road on Saturday: Pre-season is going very well.

The Magpies were humbled and embarrassed when a first-choice side save for the injured Nicky Butt and the rested Steve Harper were beaten 6-1 at Leyton Orient.

But having banned his players from speaking after the game, caretaker manager Chris Hughton insisted that football-wise, Saturdays blip apart, Newcastles pre-season has been a success.

Newcastle had a 100% record in pre-season before the weekend, but their defensive deficiencies were laid bare by a League One side assembled without a transfer fee being paid.

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Playing for a club with no manager, no captain, no new signings and effectively no owner is a difficult task, but some of their lamentable defending made a mockery of Hughtons post-match comments.

This is probably the only blip weve had pre-season, its gone very, very well, he said.

Weve managed to limit the injuries weve had. Apart from Nicky Butt with his thumb weve got a full compliment of players which means were certainly doing something right in pre-season.

There isnt anybody thats showed in training or the games up until Saturday that theyre not very much behind me. It was just a day to forget.

It was a real down and a real disappointment but for every part of pre-season so far the groups been a good group and its going to have to be.

Its a very tough division with tough places to go, more games and, as weve seen in the last few seasons, the quality is very, very high.

Hughton forged his reputation as a

coach, and has shown little inclination for management. Nevertheless, he says he has been enjoying his third stint as Uniteds caretaker boss in under a year.

Up until 3 oclock on Saturday Ive very much enjoyed the challenge, he said.

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Alan Shearer has confirmed that he will be back at the BBC next season and will not return to St James’ Park to resume his role as manager of relegated Newcastle United.

Shearer, whose eight games in charge failed to prevent relegation, confirmed he will see United kick-off their opening Championship match at West Bromwich next Saturday from a BBC studio as a TV pundit.
‘At this moment that’s what I’ll be doing, talking about the match which is live on television,’ he said.
‘Of course, things can change but I’ve heard nothing from anybody at Newcastle. I’ve another year of my BBC contract and obviously I’ve got to think about the future.’

Although Keith Harris, chairman of investment bank Seymour Pierce, is negotiating with an unidentified foreign buyer thought to be a financial services company, sources close to the deal admit there is a strong possibility it may not go through.

Harris, appointed by Ashley to find a buyer, returns from holiday next week. But discussions with the potential buyer have been slow and there are growing doubts about the deal. The club are hampered by a wage bill that last year cost 65million and although Michael Owen has moved to Manchester United, there are still at least eight players on more than 65,000 a week.

Projected income for next season is not expected to cover wages and although Harris has dismissed the prospect of going into administration, the inability to sell highly-paid players is a stumbling block.
Caretaker boss Chris Hughton will be in charge at The Hawthorns, barring a dramatic breakthrough in sale negotiations.

Harris was not concerned by the withdrawal of the Profitable Group last week as they were not seen as serious bidders but unless the anonymous foreign buyer shows intent soon, Newcastle will spend another season under the reluctant ownership of Ashley.

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Are they bringing Joe back?

http://breakingnews.ie/sport/kinnear-makes-magpies-claim-421379.html

Joe Kinnear today claimed he has been offered a two-year contract by Mike Ashley to resume his role as Newcastle manager.

Kinnear said the offer was put to him two weeks ago but he had told the club’s owner he would not be able to return to work for at least three months.

Currently recovering from a heart complaint, he made the startling allegation on BBC Radio Five Live.

Kinnear said: “I have been offered a two-year contract and it is something I am mulling over at the present time.

“I have told Mike I am not going to go back to football for at least another three months and we will look at the situation then.

“I told him I would refuse to go back for pre-season friendlies as I was not up to it for medical reasons.

“I needed to take time out and re-assess the situation and take it from there. But obviously in another three months the picture might be completely different.

“In the meantime if Newcastle feel the need to go and get another manager then so be it.”

Newcastle officials were unavailable for comment when contacted about Kinnear’s claim this afternoon.

Kinnear arrived on Tyneside last September in the wake of Kevin Keegan’s departure.

The Magpies won four of the 20 games for which he was in charge before he succumbed to heart problems hours before a 3-2 Barclays Premier League victory at West Brom.

Kinnear needed further surgery, which ruled him out for the rest of the season, and Newcastle won just once more in their final 13 league fixtures, the last eight of them under caretaker boss Alan Shearer.

Shearer remains the favourite for the job with the club’s fans, but the former Magpies striker looks set to resume his role as a BBC pundit after failing to be offered a new deal by Ashley, who has been left hamstrung by his as-yet unsuccessful efforts to sell the club.

When asked whether Shearer was Ashley’s preferred choice for the manager’s post, Kinnear replied: “I am not sure about that. I haven’t discussed Alan Shearer at all any time.

“I was definitely offered the job a couple of weeks ago.

“I sat down and spoke in depth to (club chairman) Derek Llambias and the offer was a two-year contract.”

Ashley has been unable to find a buyer for the club since suffering relegation to the Championship on the final day of last season but Kinnear revealed work remains on-going behind the scenes in an effort to reach a deal.

“It is an on-going situation,” he said.

“They are trying their hardest to sell it and anyone who has suggested they are buying it have not come up with the goods.

“The first consortium that does Mike will sell but it has got to be at the price he wants."

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Well, there’s Ashley’s problem then. Why’d he appoint a ventriloquist with a green furry Duck to sell his club. No wonder there’s been no serious interest. :smiley:

[quote=“Rocko”]Are they bringing Joe back?

http://breakingnews.ie/sport/kinnear-makes-magpies-claim-421379.html

Joe Kinnear today claimed he has been offered a two-year contract by Mike Ashley to resume his role as Newcastle manager.
[/quote]

I though Joe had a dodgy heart, not a malfunctioning brain. Is he mad?

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Is it time to stop laughing?

BREAKING NEWS Newcastle appoint Chris Hughton as manager on an 18-month contract. The club is no longer for sale.

Well done Chris :clap:

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Just when you think they’re starting to cop on…

Newcastle have confirmed that their stadium will be renamed “sportsdirect.com@StJames’ParkStadium” until the end of the season, according to BBC Newcastle.

The temporary rebranding follows a controversial announcement from the club’s under-pressure owner Mike Ashley that the ground’s naming rights would be offered to businesses in an attempt to raise funds.

The managing director Derek Llambias told the BBC: “We will showcase Sports Direct until the end of the season. I’m sure we’re going to get a sponsor in for next season.”

Llambias admitted that the way the plan to sell naming rights was put to fans could have been handled better, but said the decision was important for the club’s future.

“We could have worded it better, and that’s why we came out yesterday to explain what we’re trying to achieve,” he said.

“With the renaming it was always going to be whatever brand it was, at St James’ Park. For the remainder of this season, we already have sportsdirect.com on the Gallowgate so we’d like to take that branding through the rest of the stadium.”

Llambias said that any future naming deal would still include the phrase “@StJames’Park”.

“In our reign, absolutely, it’s just adding to the name. If this brings in a good chunk of money to the club, that goes straight to the team, so it’s a revenue we should look at.”

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Steven Taylor suffers ‘broken jaw’ after bust-up with Andy Carroll
Taylor likely to be out for at least ‘two weeks’
Altercation allegedly came after exchange of text messages

The Guardian, Tuesday 23 March 2010 01.31 GMT

Steven Taylor has been widely reported to have suffered a suspected broken jaw in a training-ground incident involving his Newcastle team-mate Andy Carroll.

The former England Under-21 captain, now 24 and who was returning from a long lay-off with a knee injury, will be out for at least “two weeks” but more likely the rest of the season.

Newcastle refused to comment on reports that the injury was a result of a disagreement with Carroll. Rumours circulating on Tyneside have suggested that the pair, both of whom were boyhood Newcastle supporters, had been involved in an altercation that came about after an exchange of text messages. The club are reportedly carrying out an internal investigation.

The alleged incident will be an unwelcome distraction to the Newcastle manager Chris Hughton as he prepares for the match at Doncaster Rovers tonight.

Carroll, who scored his 15th goal of the season with the equaliser at Bristol City on Saturday, had been included in the squad although it has been suggested he has a damaged hand and may not play.

Taylor, recently named Newcastle’s Sport Personality of the Year, injured the knee during the 2-2 draw at West Bromwich in January and has been missed.

However Joey Barton could make a first appearance for the first team since September, although he is expected to begin the match on the bench. The controversial midfielder has been sidelined with a serious foot fracture and has since seen his attacking central-midfield role filled by Danny Guthrie.

Barton, though, is likely to play some part after being included in Hughton’s squad for the trip to south Yorkshire today. “Joey’s been training very well,” said the manager, whose players aim to extend their lead at the top of the Championship but could be in for a tough night against Sean O’Driscoll’s play-off hopefuls.

“Guthrie’s recent form in central midfield has given us another option in the middle,” added Hughton, well aware he will also be without the injured Alan Smith . "But we’ve always said we’d like Joey back fit and involved again.

“Whether that involvement sees Joey get parts of games or whole games between now and the end of the season, we don’t know. But I’d rather have him available than not available.”