Are new owners ready to cook up a storm?(UPDATE – 03/07/2009 9:30) I’ve unashamedly lifted some of the most recent rumours from other blogs, sites and friends (don’t we all?) because I’m nowhere near a TV, so unable to confirm or deny rumours about David Craig’s comments on Sky Sports News or any other for that matter.
However, that aside it would seem there is news drifting in off the North Sea about interest from a Central European consortium. The US links are refusing to go away as well. Whether the alleged group of four who began due diligence represent these new groups is not clear.
.com in particular are focusing attention on businessman Ananda Krishnan as potentially being behind the Malaysian bid. Let’s hope so, money isn’t everything but this fella seems to be rolling in it. Can’t hurt can it?
More updates, to quash what could be outrageous rumours or else to potentially articulate hysterical celebrations, will follow…… (more…)
A place for wor Al with new owners?Finally, it would seem we have something we can get our teeth into…
Reports on Sky Sports News are telling us that all current buyers will be given an opportunity to confirm they would be happy with Alan Shearer as manager going forward, should they be successful in their attempts to buy the club. If the vote is unanimous in it’s approval then it’s implied that he would be given the job asap. Quite whether that would be on the basis of a rolling contract or a permanent contract that could be agree by all parties, remains to be seen.
“There could be some movement regarding Alan Shearer at the end of this week or early next week,” Llambias told Journal Live.(more…)
The Profitable Group's Kenny DalglishNewcastle United.
“The Profitable Group can confirm that it has expressed an initial interest in acquiring Newcastle United. A preliminary discussion with the representatives appointed to handle the sale of the club has been held but contrary to some reports no direct talks have been held with either the Owner, Mike Ashley, or the Chairman, Derek Llambias.
The Group consider the leaking of The Group’s interest in this matter unfortunate, and as supporters of Newcastle United seek only to serve in the best interests of the club, the fans and the local community. (more…)
