Gazc 7,098 Posted December 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, Tsunami said: The good news is that Ashley may well have got a buyer who is pretty 'firm'( that's the interest, and not what you are thinking) and he is hoping that the deal can be done before the end of the January transfer period. Difficult is whilst this is going on there will be no transfers in or out, and the deal will probably be done late in the month, and "not enough time to get any deals" over the line as Ashley likes to say. We will see. His best present to us will be to leave, get out, and change the ownership on the 1st January. Wonder if he fancies going back to Rangers as surely he still has the stand named after him. He is tying up our retail department day after day in litigation just because he can , he is an absolute horrible specimen, it would be good idea for him to set foot in Ibrox as he wouldn't leave under his own steam , he is despised up here every bit as much as he is on Tyneside. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted December 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gazc said: He is tying up our retail department day after day in litigation just because he can , he is an absolute horrible specimen, it would be good idea for him to set foot in Ibrox as he wouldn't leave under his own steam , he is despised up here every bit as much as he is on Tyneside. I have read chapter and verse how he weaselled his way into Rangers , getting control, getting the stand naming, the merchandising, the rights and putting Lambias in to run it for him. Lambias I read, I think in Keagans recent biography, was the most horribleist person he ever had to deal with. Some reputation eh, he came to us to be Managing Directory on the basis that he headed up a Casino. Sounds about right for him. Incidently, it was also rumoured the we go Pardew only cos he was cheap as he owned a lot of money gambling it away in Lambias's Casino. I'll leave my thoughts out on Wise. Lets hope we are both rid of the High Street saviour pretty soon. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balderdash&piffle 720 Posted December 4, 2018 41 minutes ago, Tsunami said: I have read chapter and verse how he weaselled his way into Rangers , getting control, getting the stand naming, the merchandising, the rights and putting Lambias in to run it for him. Lambias I read, I think in Keagans recent biography, was the most horribleist person he ever had to deal with. Some reputation eh, he came to us to be Managing Directory on the basis that he headed up a Casino. Sounds about right for him. Incidently, it was also rumoured the we go Pardew only cos he was cheap as he owned a lot of money gambling it away in Lambias's Casino. I'll leave my thoughts out on Wise. Lets hope we are both rid of the High Street saviour pretty soon. I know you said it in jest Dave, but saviour. This a man that perpetuates zero hours contracts and the minimum range, or as our Government call it 'The New Living wage', the lowest of the lowest followed closely by Amazon and most of our Supermarkets. By the way the living wage is £10.35 and £11.25 in London 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midget 162 Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) So Glasgow offered rasmus Jensen 10k and a bike JUST to sign for the season, how do they have the face to plead povertity in the speedway star just a few weeks earlier?? Desperately trying to buy the league trophy, and in doing so stuffing up every other club In British speedway. All you get out of riders now when negotiations take place is Glasgow have offered this...... As if the sport isn't in enough trouble without Glasgow pulling tricks like this. Let's just hope they win something next year or who knows what desperate measures they'll make next. Sadly though I can't see them winning anything with the team they have put together, sarjent at 2, starke at 4 an two week reserves that's way two long of a tail. Edited December 4, 2018 by Midget 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Midget said: So Glasgow offered rasmus Jensen 10k and a bike JUST to sign for the season, how do they have the face to plead povertity in the speedway star just a few weeks earlier?? Desperately trying to buy the league trophy, and in doing so stuffing up every other club In British speedway. All you get out of riders now when negotiations to place is Glasgow have offered this...... As if the sport isn't in enough trouble without Glasgow pulling tricks like this. Let's just hope they win something next year or who knows what desperate measures they'll make next. Sadly though I can't see them winning anything with sarjent at 2 starkeat 4 an 2 week reserves that's way two long of a tail See this is what I mean first it was double his wages then its £10k now it's £10k and a bike chinese whispers or what :-)) Edited December 4, 2018 by mac101 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midget 162 Posted December 4, 2018 Just now, mac101 said: See this is what I mean it was double his wages then its £10k now it's £10k and a bike chinese whispers or what :-)) Double his wages, plus the 10k. No Chinese whispers. Just facts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cupidstunt 92 Posted December 4, 2018 cook sarj jensen starke lawlor chessell vissing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Midget said: Double his wages, plus the 10k. No Chinese whispers. Just facts. when did the bike come into it as you just added that anything else lol maybe will be 2 bikes by the season starts unless you can provide facts it's all hearsay and that is a fact Edited December 4, 2018 by mac101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,098 Posted December 4, 2018 13 minutes ago, Midget said: So Glasgow offered rasmus Jensen 10k and a bike JUST to sign for the season, how do they have the face to plead povertity in the speedway star just a few weeks earlier?? Desperately trying to buy the league trophy, and in doing so stuffing up every other club In British speedway. All you get out of riders now when negotiations take place is Glasgow have offered this...... As if the sport isn't in enough trouble without Glasgow pulling tricks like this. Let's just hope they win something next year or who knows what desperate measures they'll make next. Sadly though I can't see them winning anything with the team they have put together, sarjent at 2, starke at 4 an two week reserves that's way two long of a tail. Hilarious just hilarious, you should consider doing stand up you are a natural. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted December 4, 2018 1 minute ago, Gazc said: Hilarious just hilarious, you should consider doing stand up you are a natural. He is a midget no chance of that maybe dwarf wrestling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uluru 80 Posted December 4, 2018 Well, it might be true, it might not. I'm taking the Worky moans and Tigers' howls of derision with equal quantities of salt. But if I was going shopping with ten grand and a new bike under my arm, I reckon I'd be wanting to get a bit more in exchange than a 25-year-old Danish journeyman who has only pushed his 6.56 average at Plymouth in 2013 average all the way up to 6.59 last season. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singy13 372 Posted December 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, Uluru said: Well, it might be true, it might not. I'm taking the Worky moans and Tigers' howls of derision with equal quantities of salt. But if I was going shopping with ten grand and a new bike under my arm, I reckon I'd be wanting to get a bit more in exchange than a 25-year-old Danish journeyman who has only pushed his 6.56 average at Plymouth in 2013 average all the way up to 6.59 last season. Flippin heck averages averages averages.....don't use them to decry a rider it doesn't add up.....all of us who saw Ramus perform in the latter part of Comets triumphant season had evidence aplenty of his crowd pleasing input....a joy to watch for sure...........stuff the averages. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singy13 372 Posted December 4, 2018 14 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Now seriously starting to think my cash will be stopping in my pocket this year... and if Ashley sells Newcastle I might even get my season ticket back and kiss the shale goodbye... Bloody hell......don't leave us pls.......especially to support NUFC...sublime to ridiculous for certain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, mac101 said: when did the bike come into it as you just added that anything else lol maybe will be 2 bikes by the season starts unless you can provide facts it's all hearsay and that is a fact Honestly I know the two deals were not that far apart on points money, it was the "add on's" and fringe benefits that swung the deal, and again being honest I did not get to find out what those "add on's" were (and if I did I wouldn't be putting it out on here that's for sure) but at the end of the day Workington's last offer fell short so that was the end of it, and again at the end of the day if Glasgow can afford it they can offer what they want with as many bells and whistles attached. It is between the rider and the club and that's it. In fact even if they cant afford it they can still offer what the want. Ultimately a rider will do what he perceives as to what is best for himself and his career and there isn't much loyalty in sport these days and that is any sport for that matter not just Speedway. Finally you know what my grump was, (and it wasn't the deal) so I wont rake over those coals again. Mr Uluru from down under has made a valid point as too has Sing13 and Glasgow have paid over their monies and they will take their chance on a rider who is a hot property at the moment and definitely a talent on a bike and like most Danes is a consummate professional who; and again if I am totally honest was a pleasure to work with last season and always gave 100% effort; when others sometimes spat the dummy, So I do hope he kicks on this season and the Glasgow fans get see what he can do. #SpecialJ I will watch his progression through the sport with interest, he's a genuine kid (and his old man is a good lad too) and a talented Speedway rider whose aggression and control on a bike was fantastic to watch. Regards THJ Edited December 4, 2018 by TotallyHonestJohn Missed out word 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted December 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Honestly I know the two deals were not that far apart on points money, it was the "add on's" and fringe benefits that swung the deal, and again being honest I did not get to find out what those "add on's" were (and if I did I wouldn't be putting it out on here that's for sure) but at the end of the day Workington's last offer fell short so that was the end of it, and again at the end of the day if Glasgow can afford it they can offer what they want with as many bells and whistles attached. It is between the rider and the club and that's it. In fact even if they cant afford it they can offer what the want. Ultimately a rider will do what he perceives as to what is best for himself and his career and there isn't much loyalty in any sport these days and that is any sport for that matter not just Speedway. Finally you know what my grump was, (and it wasn't the deal) so I wont rake over those coals again. Mr Uluru from down under has made a valid point as too has Sing13 and Glasgow have paid over their monies and they will take their chance on a rider who is a hot property at the moment and definitely a talent on a bike and like most Danes is a consummate professional who; and again if I am totally honest was a pleasure to work with last season and always gave 100% effort; when others sometimes spat the dummy, So I do hope he kicks on this season and the Glasgow fans get see what he can do. #SpecialJ I will watch his progression through the sport with interest, he's a genuine kid (and his old man is a good lad too) and a talented Speedway rider whose aggression and control on a bike was fantastic to watch. Regards THJ As Gerry Facenna said in his tv interview it was with a few different sponsors help that they managed to secure some of this years riders so if the sponsor wants to write off some money he is free to do so whether it be vans rolling chassis Kevlar's engines which are all given back at the end of the season it’s really up to them 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites