NurembergVillan Posted May 24, 2009 Moderator Share Posted May 24, 2009 Newcastle United could join a rejigged Scottish Premier League as early as the 2010-2011 season, owner Mike Ashley announced this evening following his club's relegation from the English Premiership. The SPL has long been dominated by Celtic and Rangers "the Old Firm" and the prospect of northern English clubs joining them would lead to increased TV revenue and a dramatic rise in international interest. With Europe an increasing obsession, clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool desire a reduction in the size of the Premiership. But in Scotland's case an INCREASE in the size of the league by adding northern giants such as Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Blackpool would give the league added appeal. No one should doubt the seriousness of Newcastle's intentions in heading North. Mike Ashley, Newcastle's majority share-holder, said on Sunday that a move was "inevitable", adding that he felt "let down" by both Sky Sports and the Football Association whom he claimed had given him "assurances" that Newcastle would avoid the drop. But defeat against Champions of People's Hearts, Aston Villa, put paid to those "promises". Brian Quinn, Celtic's chairman, claimed at Celtic Park on Sunday that the top Premiership clubs "relish" the prospect of joining the Old Firm, a view endorsed by a fat man with no shirt on outside Villa Park after Newcastle's lacklustre defeat. The Premier League insist there are "no plans" to change the structure of the 20-strong division. But with Newcastle no longer under their jurisdiction the Toon Army would be free to move to the Scottish league where Ashley claims they would "get the love and respect" they "deserve". Jumping borders may concern UEFA, not to mention the Scottish and English FAs, but Newcastle know their lawyers would have a case at Brussels where, in a world altered by Bosman, they could argue restraint of trade and movement. UEFA might struggle to explain why Monaco can play in the French League, Cardiff City and Swansea in the English but Newcastle cannot in the SPL. "This club deserves to be in the Champions League year-on-year", Ashley concluded, "and a move to Scotland - our natural home some would say - means our amazing fans would get what they deserve". The SportsDirect mogul went on to add that "the additional revenue generated would benefit the Scottish game immensely. I'm sure that the Scottish fans would be grateful to have us there and we'll show English football what they're missing. We were badly let down this season. Sky Sports and the Football Association promised me that they would ensure our Premier League survival if I appointed Alan Shearer as Manager for a publicity stunt. Now I'm left feeling that I've been made to look a right "publicity stunt" myself." Clicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b23avfc Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Go for it. I couldn't care less what such a "big club" do. As long as it doesn't affect us that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted May 24, 2009 Author Moderator Share Posted May 24, 2009 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARTICLE HERE IS A COMPLETE FABRICATION AND THE QUOTES ATTRIBUTED TO MIKE ASHLEY AREN'T TRUE AND WEREN'T MADE BY HIM. IT'S A BIT OF FUN WITH NO INTENTION OF CAUSING ANY HARM. THANK YOU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcblogger Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mammoth10 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Bell-end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mammoth10 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Oooops just read the disclaimer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB22 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Brilliant. And well done today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokVilla Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Shame you had to put in the disclaimer- I think you would have had more than a few bites on this ! You had me going until the Blackpool line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villadude Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Shame you had to put in the disclaimer- I think you would have had more than a few bites on this ! Yeah that's what I was thinking! Should have left that out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salutsunderland Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARTICLE HERE IS A COMPLETE FABRICATION AND THE QUOTES ATTRIBUTED TO MIKE ASHLEY AREN'T TRUE AND WEREN'T MADE BY HIM. IT'S A BIT OF FUN WITH NO INTENTION OF CAUSING ANY HARM. THANK YOU. I don't believe the disclaimer. Brilliant stuff - which I have plugged at Salut! Sunderland - short link - with an obvious credit to Villa Talk. As my pal said yesterday, you were the heroes of our day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RightSaidFreda Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 VERY funny! Mind, knowing them, they might do it. They're sure to find some way to think they can still qualify for the Champions League. From another delirious Sunderland supporter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereford-Villan Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Top story on News now!! Newcastle fans will be committing suicide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 25, 2009 Moderator Share Posted May 25, 2009 10,000 reads. Blimey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew'sMilitia Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 It was the bit about SKY and the Premiership giving assurances that they wouldn't go down that made me start sniffing for a conspiracy theory...! It'll only be a matter of a few years before there is another re-jig - but I think it'll be the old firm teams coming south to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptCubbio2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Good bugger off to the SPL League, He ruined Newcastle United FC. I think they'll have a big if chance of getting promoted back to the Premier League Leicester City FC mean while I hope we get in the top 4 this coming season I follow them you see I hate Coventry City FC. Hope you'll make me welcome on here first new post Kind Regards CaptCubbio2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCVillan Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I think this talk has rather tapered off as I haven't heard anything else of it, but it would be rather remarkable (and very humorous) if Newcastle thought they could better make their mark moving over to the SPL than repromoting and trying to make strides in the Premier League. A 10th place finish is better than a 2-4th place finish in the SPL in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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