BOF Posted May 22, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 22, 2015 Just thought I'd have a look. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Last time Newcastle got relegated VT still had a front page, the articles of which used to show up on Newsnow. For a while Rantin' wrote some articles called "Why we must beat..." which absolutely ruined our forthcoming opposition and were a total fishing trip to get opposing fans to sign up and gob off. When he retired the role I took it on for a while before it all became too much hassle for the Mods to manage. It kind of got one last airing when the Jawdees got relegated, as I wrote the below piece which went on the front page and quite quickly got 10,000 views and became the number 1 read Newcastle article on Newsnow. I might rehash it if they go down again... 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."http://www.villatalk.com/index.php/topic/2966-ashley-newcastle-set-to-join-spl/Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 22, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 22, 2015 Oh I miss those "Why we must beat ..." articles. They were great fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 22, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted May 22, 2015 I hope John Carver still wants the job. I'd love to hear him try and justify why he should have it. One point he's managed (I think). ONE. POINT. It's entirely new levels of shiteness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I will be in a field in Merseyside this weekend, I have prayed to all of the gods and sweet baby jesus for a win for hull and a loss for Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 22, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 22, 2015 A win for Hull and a draw for Newcastle (preferably a late West Ham equaliser) would be much better for topless fat man tear extraction purposes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 22, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted May 22, 2015 Oh I miss those "Why we must beat ..." articles. They were great fun They were. I wrote a "Why we must beat Leeds" one - it was that long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 It makes me sad they wont go down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mammoth10 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I hope John Carver still wants the job. I'd love to hear him try and justify why he should have it. One point he's managed (I think). ONE. POINT. It's entirely new levels of shiteness. Unfortunately he managed 3 against us...they'd be down by now if not for that...damn it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPower_14 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I spoke to a couple of Newcastle supporters at work today who actively want to go down because it will hurt Ashley and hopefully make him sell. Bizarre that you can disenchant your supporters so much that they want to be relegated if that's what it takes to get rid of you. It's not quite Oyston but it's pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 22, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted May 22, 2015 I hope John Carver still wants the job. I'd love to hear him try and justify why he should have it. One point he's managed (I think). ONE. POINT. It's entirely new levels of shiteness. Unfortunately he managed 3 against us...they'd be down by now if not for that...damn it! Of course he did! You can understand why I'd erased that game from my memory 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 He beat Hull as well, so he has at least 7 points . . . still abysmal though, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arj Guy Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Newcastle are a big club and it's always funny seeing big clubs get relegated. Also Newcastle fans are still extremely bitter about the way we took the piss when they went down. They really want us to go down as shown by their behaviour up there when we lost in February. For this reason it would be hilarious if they were to go down again. (in reply to blandy) They all waited coming out the ground remember it very well and funny how things have change.d 3 moths on Yep. And of course they also did their classic rendition of 'you're not laughing anymore' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 So I guess a 5 year deal for Carver tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted May 24, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 24, 2015 They've finished above us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arj Guy Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Oh dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 the only silver lining would be for Carver to get the job permanently!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 The dream is over. Ah well, another season under Ashley oughta do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Their shitness only reinforces our own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arj Guy Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Despite wanting them to go down, Gutierrez scoring to keep them up was a truly fantastic moment and credit to the guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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