Mike Ashley decides to keep Newcastle United...
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unrepentant said:
Good news for Toon fans IMO. For all the bluster and vitriol nobody else was prepared to come forward and put their money where their mouth is. They should all get behind Mike now, he's the best chance they have.
I'm sure all the Geordies are looking forward to home games at St McDonalds Park.
hornetrider said:
unrepentant said:
Good news for Toon fans IMO. For all the bluster and vitriol nobody else was prepared to come forward and put their money where their mouth is. They should all get behind Mike now, he's the best chance they have.
I'm sure all the Geordies are looking forward to home games at St McDonalds Park.Well, it is different rep.
The Emirates and Reebok were new stadia and that was their name from inception. And I don't know anyone who actually calls the Oval the 'Brit Oval' unless their name is Gower and they have to on the telly for contractual reasons.
Changing an existing stadium name for the sake of a few quid will NOT go down well with the Toon.
The Emirates and Reebok were new stadia and that was their name from inception. And I don't know anyone who actually calls the Oval the 'Brit Oval' unless their name is Gower and they have to on the telly for contractual reasons.
Changing an existing stadium name for the sake of a few quid will NOT go down well with the Toon.
hornetrider said:
And I don't know anyone who actually calls the Oval the 'Brit Oval' unless their name is Gower and they have to on the telly for contractual reasons.
My point in a nutshell. The fans will call it St James's whatever it's officially called so it doesn't matter. The naming rights will be worth more than a few quid too........ I don't think the fans will care as long as they get back into the Prem.At least Mike isn't doing the ego thing and naming it after himself like Whelan and Madjeski did.
hornetrider said:
Well, it is different rep.
The Emirates and Reebok were new stadia and that was their name from inception. And I don't know anyone who actually calls the Oval the 'Brit Oval' unless their name is Gower and they have to on the telly for contractual reasons.
Changing an existing stadium name for the sake of a few quid will NOT go down well with the Toon.
if it can help them get back into the prem then they'd be idiots not to consider it.The Emirates and Reebok were new stadia and that was their name from inception. And I don't know anyone who actually calls the Oval the 'Brit Oval' unless their name is Gower and they have to on the telly for contractual reasons.
Changing an existing stadium name for the sake of a few quid will NOT go down well with the Toon.
Oh, they're coming straight back up anyway, have you seen the table?
I'll bet you a pound to a penny that all the Geordies are b
hing for Britain on Toon fansites at the prospect of St James losing it's name.
I take the point that they'll all still call it St James, but they won't like it. Not one little bit. (Which is my point... in a nutshell)
I'll bet you a pound to a penny that all the Geordies are b
hing for Britain on Toon fansites at the prospect of St James losing it's name.I take the point that they'll all still call it St James, but they won't like it. Not one little bit. (Which is my point... in a nutshell)
hornetrider said:
Oh, they're coming straight back up anyway, have you seen the table?
I'll bet you a pound to a penny that all the Geordies are bhing for Britain on Toon fansites at the prospect of St James losing it's name.
I take the point that they'll all still call it St James, but they won't like it. Not one little bit. (Which is my point... in a nutshell)
oh i understand that but one of the reasons they are in this mess at the moment is because the fans dont live in the real world, they need to wise up and be a little realistic otherwise they have no hope, its just a name FFS.I'll bet you a pound to a penny that all the Geordies are b
hing for Britain on Toon fansites at the prospect of St James losing it's name.I take the point that they'll all still call it St James, but they won't like it. Not one little bit. (Which is my point... in a nutshell)
NEWCASTLE TO RENAME STADIUM EVERY 30 SECONDS
05-11-09
NEWCASTLE United are to change the name of their historic St James's Park Stadium every 30 seconds, according to the highest bidder.
The previous sign was torn down yesterday and replaced with a scrolling digital screen displaying the constantly changing adverts.
Since the sign was erected it has changed the name of the stadium to that of 12 local minicab firms, a kebab house and a firm that makes scrolling digital advertisement signs.
Club owner Mike Ashley said: "I have huge respect for the fans of this club and I know this will not change the atmosphere here at the - hang on, let's see - Gateshead Nissan Repair Garage Stadium."
He added: "The Jesmond Hair and Nail Salon Stadium remains one of the finest in the country and this new revenue will allow us to upgrade the Singh's Newsagent, Tobacconist and Fancy Gifts stand."
But angry fan Charlie Reeves said: "I'm going to have to buy 30 seconds on the scrolling digital sign just so I can rename it the I am Disgusted With This Scrolling Digital Sign Stadium.
"That said, I have also paid for 10 minutes of The Citroen Saxo, 86000 miles, nice little runner, £1200 ono Stadium."
Ashley said he hopes to have a permanent sponsor in place by next summer, adding: "A group of Sunderland businessmen has tabled a £30m offer, which means we can all look forward to many happy years at Alan Shearer is a Colossal Tit Park."
05-11-09
NEWCASTLE United are to change the name of their historic St James's Park Stadium every 30 seconds, according to the highest bidder.
The previous sign was torn down yesterday and replaced with a scrolling digital screen displaying the constantly changing adverts.
Since the sign was erected it has changed the name of the stadium to that of 12 local minicab firms, a kebab house and a firm that makes scrolling digital advertisement signs.
Club owner Mike Ashley said: "I have huge respect for the fans of this club and I know this will not change the atmosphere here at the - hang on, let's see - Gateshead Nissan Repair Garage Stadium."
He added: "The Jesmond Hair and Nail Salon Stadium remains one of the finest in the country and this new revenue will allow us to upgrade the Singh's Newsagent, Tobacconist and Fancy Gifts stand."
But angry fan Charlie Reeves said: "I'm going to have to buy 30 seconds on the scrolling digital sign just so I can rename it the I am Disgusted With This Scrolling Digital Sign Stadium.
"That said, I have also paid for 10 minutes of The Citroen Saxo, 86000 miles, nice little runner, £1200 ono Stadium."
Ashley said he hopes to have a permanent sponsor in place by next summer, adding: "A group of Sunderland businessmen has tabled a £30m offer, which means we can all look forward to many happy years at Alan Shearer is a Colossal Tit Park."
ray_von said:
unrepentant said:
At least Mike isn't doing the ego thing and naming it after himself like Whelan and Madjeski did.
Next best thing though, giving it the company name. I love Mike Ashley because if anyone knows how to wind up the Newcastle fans it's this man 
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