One new bidder in for Newcastle United has already said he will install Kevin Keegan as manager.
Alan Shearer - will miss out f Mahjoob successful
Sirous Mahjoob is said to be one of the bidders, and his spokesman has said he will stall Kevin Keegan as manager, and not Alan Shearer, and that he has £40M in transfer money for the new manager. The transfer funds available , if true, has to be great news for the club.
Maybe it’s the appeal of the exciting football Kevin plays, or maybe it’s the fact that Kevin has a lot more experience in football management than Alan Shearer, who was the favorite to take over once Ashley was replaced.
Of course that still may happen and Alan may get the job, because there are supposedly several buyers in now bidding serious money for the club, and that’s another piece of good news, to be sure.
This must be very good news to most Newcastle fans, who have endured nothing but misery over the last several months.
Maarjoob’s spokesman said:
“The money is there. Mr Mahjoob has a healthy interest in football and is bidding to take over an ailing club with a great worldwide reputation.”
“He envisages a clean sweep with Kevin Keegan coming back as manager, this time with his own staff and control of players.”
“Last time Keegan inherited a lot of people he didn’t necessarily want and we don’t want the same situation again.”
“He has nothing against Shearer. He just thinks Keegan retains greater global appeal.”
So there is still a little time to get sorted out an get ready for a real attack on the Championship next season – as long as some deal can be concluded next week – early next week if possible.
We are OK with either Sheerer or Keegan as manager, because both knows all about the club, but some fans may resist Keegan again because we’ll never know when he will next walk out on the club.
That would have to be a concern.
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1 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:03 PM
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2 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:05 PM
The Majoob bit seems to be the made up bit to add glamour to LLambis comments…
3 WELSHMAG // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:08 PM
yeah I wouldn’t get too carried away Ed, I suspect it’s more BS from the sun.
Bringing Keegan back will be stupid if you ask me. It’ll be like going backwards if you ask me.
4 Waldo P. Barnstormer // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:15 PM
its all a load of bull bits.
5 Nick D // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Shearer Will Miss Out If Mahjoob Buys Newcastle
Is Newcastle Sale Imminent? The Newcastle United Blog
Newcastle Close To Completing A Deal – Keegan Back?
Ed you like making work for yourself. You’ve got 3 threads for the same subject!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6 gibbotwg // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:19 PM
is this Sirous Mahjoob guy for real? i cant find anything on the internet about him.
7 chuck // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Dont really want either of them, one is way past his sell by date, the other is a rookie who is still,
on the job training.
Suppose I will get nailed for this anti messianic
attitude, but i am sure there are some who may agree.
8 estechco // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:26 PM
You’re getting sucked in by another garbage story!?!
9 Ericles // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:27 PM
More Sun crap. The weather forecast says it will be pissing turds in Gateshead as well. Enough said.
10 Archie Brand // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:29 PM
I’ve lived in the middle east for 20 years and I’d put money on Sirous Mahjoob being another wind – up. Nobody hear has ever heard of him.
Remember the Mackem Tosser with the scarf?
Then the Profitable Group?
And now Sirius Mahjoob?
All went public with their offers, but if they had actually bid they would have had to sign the non-disclosure agreement where they couldn’t talk about bidding. What does that tell you.
Dont get your hopes up – I reckon Fat Fred is looking favourite at the moment.
Oh – and Toon_Army – go play gladiators somewhere else while the grown ups talk football.
11 bro56 // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:30 PM
it is direct quotes “” from DL so i could be believed. One thing for serial quitter KK is he certainly knows his way out of the 1st Div, probably a good appointment.. TerryMac will be preparing his shell-suit as we speak…
12 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:31 PM
@ Ericles “isn’t it”
13 Bill1954 // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Come on Ed, this is a wind up, the guy doesn’t exist on google so he doesn’t exist full stop.
Another mackem wind up ?
Sirous MahjooB
Look at the capital letters
14 bro56 // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:32 PM
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15 premier // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Sirous MahjooB –smb?
Majoob.com !!!!
16 Toon Chicken // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Here’s an idea – why don’t we give the job to a proper manager instead – someone who actually has a proven track record of success and won’t go storming off in a huff with his ball whenever they don’t get their own way???
17 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:40 PM
@Archie Brand
Non disclosure of deatils regarding NUFC and its finances…
I doublt they give a shit if the bidder outs his intentions…
However Fat Fred was talking also a while back and according to your non disclosure view he would also not be able to discuss bidding…
Still want to talk about football…
18 workyticket // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:41 PM
“The money is there” is the kind of phrase a gutter journalist, a self publicist, or a WUM would use. A serious bidder wouldn’t go to the media with drivel like that.
Chuck, I agree with you completely.
19 bro56 // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Toon Chicken:
who? considering we’re in the 1st Division? Mick Mcarthy?
I cant think of any decent managers who we could approach.
20 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:42 PM
The club needs an older head to manage and steady the NUFC ship 100% cause now it’s unmanned, letting in water and heading toward the bottom of the sea…
21 beyethegreat // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:43 PM
this is probz a wind up by some mackem
22 Mimo // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Coming immediately after the questions asked by civic leaders and fans i am highly suspicious of this story. Llambias could trying to appear busy. Beware!
23 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:46 PM
KK isn’t perfect sure but he could be a useful stop gap manager till Shearer gets more experience under his belt…
Curbs would be a good option now, always does well in the championship!!!
24 Waldo P. Barnstormer // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:46 PM
No one has heard of this bloke nowt comes up on the net its bollox
25 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Forget the Manjoop Nonsense… Biggest load of Rubbish I have heard in a long time, his name may as well be goggle boggle…
I think Alan Curbishly would be a good appointment for NUFC though…
26 Stevo // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:50 PM
If this were to happen I would bring in Howard Kendall – tis the man for the job!!!
27 Toon Graeme // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Im not biting on this one – I will consider it a pile of Sh*te unless proven otherwise.
Isnt this pretty much was the profitable group said – outlines intentions etc etc – we got the money etc etc. Will install manager etc etc.
Forgive me for not jumping on this one and screaming with me hand in the air.
28 Ashton // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:52 PM
This guy is an Iranian businessman he lives in UAE he is real and he got the money and he is very intrested in buying Newcastle United it’s all over the Iranian press
29 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Somthing is happening and HAS TO happen before the season starts, THEY know that, the club WILL be sold but I think it will be left in a right mess and we will be lucky to make the play-offs this year…
30 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Bloody hell, he probably want to bomb us or make nukes at SJP
31 Starkadder // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:55 PM
I haven’t seen anything to prove that this story has any more truth to it than any of the others we’ve had in the last two months, so I won’t believe it until there is a statement on http://www.nufc.co.uk.
As I’ve said on anothe thread, if the sale of Oba Martin’s goes through (and there has been no confirmation from the club of the bid either), then obviously something has changed within the club, but I’m not sure it’s an indicator of a sale. If we do sell any players now, I’m more inclined to see that as Ashley accepting he has the club through next season, and trying to reduce the costs.
Remember, just as a new owner would want to select his own manager, he would aslo want to have his own manager decide the makeup of the team.
32 Mimo // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:56 PM
This “story” highlights the isolation of the Ashley regime in the North East. Their reliance on the national press to get their propaganda out and the sudden climbing off the fence by the local press, reveals Mike Ashaley as an almost total pariah. The sooner he ships out the better because there is no way back.
33 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Anyone seen this!!!
http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=427747
34 HarryWorth // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Mahjoob means Manboobs……..
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=majoob
Sirous MahjooB = SMB
Geddit. Its another “smartarse” mackem hoax so stop giving them the ammo they need and crave to take the piss.
35 the holy grail // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:57 PM
yes granted i dont want kk back like most of you
BUT correct me if i am wrong we wont have to pay his 8mil dismissal clame as he will be back into a job thus saving the club 8mil (you surley cant carry it out if back in2 work), sign him on a 1/2 year deal and dont renew his contract at the end and hand over to shearer at that time.
just a thort to save the club some money which could be re-invested 8 mil in the championship is a lot of money to be saving
36 Ashton // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Toon_Army
That’s racist you should be ashamed of you’r self
37 HarryWorth // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:59 PM
By the waySMB is the name of the source of this rumour and stands for (RTG) Sunderland Message Board
here… (warning -odious smell likely to hit your nostrils if the click on this link)
http://www.readytogo.net/smb/
38 AngerOfTheNorth // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:01 PM
I very much doubt this Mahjoob rubbish. He’s simply a smokescreen to make the other bidders think that someone else has put in a better bid than them and that they therefore need to raise their offers. Similarly, the “sold by next week” stuff simply tells them to up their offers quickly.
None of the stuff Llambias etc releases to the press is for our benefit. Ever. They couldn’t care less if some of the fans haven’t slept for months, they’re simply looking to get as much cash out of the club as fast as possible and then run.
39 Johno Toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:01 PM
If Shearer doesnt get steve coppel would be my choice
40 jim // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Until the club confirms anything its all crap-itll be a mackem hoax again-u know-tryin to kick us while were down-cos they know we will be back one day-their just havin a bit fun with their new plaything-like their sad banners at their last match! SMB’s- I for one never wanted Keegan to leave and nor did most of u at the time-so whether it be Shearer or Keegan or Curbishly or someone else- nowt matters til its confirmed-Ide prefer Keegan over Shearer tho-remember he only signed a 3 year deal last time and didnt get the chance to move us up the table-he never promised wede win anything-he just said he hoped to be competing up there within 3/5 years-maybe he knew he was just thinkin short term til he groomed Shearer or someone else for the role-ide also take Freddy Shepherd the way things are at the minute-none of them are backward steps! We cant go much furthur backward! Well we can if clueless ashley stays in charge!
41 WELSHMAG // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:02 PM
you gotta give it to em that was pretty good.
Just goes to show How Full of f-ing crap the sun are.
42 WELSHMAG // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:08 PM
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/563375-exclusive-iranian-tycoon-
jesus, if this is a hoax it’s one of the best I’ve seen. There’s even direct quotes from the man himself SMB.
Sunderland get a Geordie and we get our very Own SMB.
43 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:09 PM
I honestly thought Relegation and the re-structuring of the club would be a good thing for the club after Fat Fred thought we were Real Madrid but not having a manager or a willing owner has hindered any progress and at the moment league 1 looks a possibility
44 pearceet // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:09 PM
hate to be fussy but after reading this it seems the only reason he wants to buy nufc is to promote Iranian football and not to do good for us
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/563375-exclusive-iranian-tycoon-close-to-newcastle-utd-deal
45 workyticket // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:09 PM
This looks far more like a Mackem hoax.
http://www.letsbuynewcastlefc.com/
46 Mimo // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:11 PM
(The) ” usually reliable source close to the consortium” who is briefing the local media is almost certainly FS. Seems like the local media is forgetting to take it’s medicine because anybody who decribes FS as “usually reliable” needs sedating. The insidious rascals who make up the consortium must be worried that Ashley will not do business with them and this is likely as they truely hate each other. I have to admit amongst the daily pain I managed a smile when they complained that they had bid over the asking price before adding that it was 3 months ago when the club was in the premiership. absoloute jokers or what?
47 bro56 // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:12 PM
yes Toon_Army
not all Iranians make bombs, some make camel seat covers and the rest make sandles.. you daft racist…
48 simon376 // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:12 PM
It is more than likely all rubbish, but if it came off, lets look at the pros.
If Keegan came back and yes I’ve always been a fan of his, maybe, just maybe he could do what he wanted last time and bring Shearer in. I know that isn’t ideal for Shearer as he will want total control, but it would be good training for him. In an ideal world, Keegan could have a DoF type role/Head coach with Shearer taking control of team affairs. Keegan would be able to give great guidance.
Lets face it, in the past 30 years, who are the managers who have brought good football to Newcastle? Keegan and SBR. As much as we would love Bobby back, we know he can’t has more important things to worry about. But with Keegan there again and bringing Shearer on for say another 2 years (remainder of his last contract) with Keegan then moving onto the board.
I would bet if that all took place, we would be the first CCC club with an ave 52,000 atendance. With a good 5 year plan doing that I’m sure we could be in the top 5 of the Prem.
All just pipe dreams I know, but when you are off work, you have time to dream
49 stevep // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:14 PM
Sirius Majoob is a cousin of Abu Majoob who is a popular cartoon figure in Jordan http://abuma7joob.blogspot.com/
This is a complete windup and typical of the Sun who’ll print any old sh!te they’re told
50 hitman // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:15 PM
this is real lads,if arabian business news are running with it,they were the first to break the story about the pompy take over.
51 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:16 PM
@Bro56
and some buy Football clubs… Yeah Right!!!
52 AussieToon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:16 PM
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/563375-exclusive-iranian-tycoon-close-to-newcastle-utd-deal
Looking pretty serious now?
53 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Toon_Army – Your an ignorant TW@T
54 bro56 // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:17 PM
yes, we may doubt Serious Manboobs but DL has been quoted saying a take-over could take place nxt week. we shouldnt mix the stories.
55 NUFC-0809-Oh Dear // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:18 PM
Anyone seen this ?
http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/361138974?-19428
56 G-Man // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Check this out – http://www.arabianbusiness.com/563375-exclusive-iranian.
57 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Yeah when you find out it’s all bullshit, your gona say blah blah blah “I knew it”…
Grow up…
58 bro56 // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Toon_Army..
and some buy football clubs…hopefully!! :>
59 NUFC-0809-Oh Dear // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:20 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Iranian tycoon close to Newcastle Utd deal
Iranian businessman Sirous Mahjoob on Thursday confirmed that he is in the final stages of negotiations to buy English football club Newcastle United.
In an interview with Iranian news agency ILNA, the UAE-based tycoon said that he hoped the deal would help to strengthen Iranian football.
“My purpose in buying Newcastle is to help Iranian football,” he said.
“Without any question my love and passion for my country has made me want to create a bridge and a good relationship between Iranian football and British football. With this I could be part of making Iranian football grow.”
Mahjoob also said that one of his goals was to use Iranian players and coaches at Newcastle, and revealed that he has approached the ‘David Beckham of Iranian football’, Ali Daei, with regards a coaching role at the club.
“Ali Daei is a definite priority for coaching the Newcastle team for the first season,” he said. “Daei is one of my close friends and we have had short conversations together, although we haven’t had serious talks with regards to this. After we purchase the club we will talk with Daei in regards to his presence.”
Daei is a former Iranian football player and coach. He is a former captain of the Iran national football team, is the world’s all-time leading goalscorer in international matches, and briefly coached the national team in its failed attempt to qualify for the 2010 World Cup.
A spokesman for Mahjoob said on Wednesday that he wanted to bring Kevin Keegan back to St James’ Park for a third spell as manager.
On the same day, Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias said that the troubled club – relegated from the English Premier League last season – could be in the hands of new owners “next week”.
60 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:22 PM
To: Aussie mate… This looks like its got legs.
Thats a ‘major player’ site most reliable reference yet.
61 stevep // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:23 PM
what a load of rubbish….
“Mahjoob also said that one of his goals was to use Iranian players and coaches at Newcastle, and revealed that he has approached the ‘David Beckham of Iranian football’, Ali Daei, with regards a coaching role at the club.”
Sure KK would love that, owner appointing coaches & players – toys and pram spring to mind….
Its a wind up
62 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:23 PM
I agree that the Derek Llambias quote has some credibality as if it didn’t it would have been retracted on the offical site by now, but as to who they are cannot be speculated on at this time untill we hear official news…
63 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:23 PM
at toon army… It may be bollx but you will remain an ignorant racist cvnt.
64 sweendog // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:24 PM
His name may mean Man boobs but there looks to be some substance to this.
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/563375-exclusive-iranian-tycoon-close-to-newcastle-utd-deal
65 Chizzy_Toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Afternoon all,
I have just emailed the creator of the above story to ask him a few questions around the creditability of Serious Mahjoob, and whether or not his bid can be taken seriously or not.
I will post his reply when i receive it.
66 Waldo P. Barnstormer // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:25 PM
ive found him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uwOL4rB-go
67 sweendog // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:25 PM
I’d have keegan back in a shot .. but somehow can’t see it happening..
68 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:26 PM
@cam_toon
And you will still be a foul mouthed Retard…
69 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:26 PM
I will repeat what i posted on another thread – this may not be a windup in which case, dont go too far with the mickey taking of the mans name or nationality, this is taken as offensive and he may just walk away.
Different sense of humour with these people and they wont stand for it.
70 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:28 PM
sure your right magforlife… I respect your point…
71 ToonMobile // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Interesting if true –
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/563375-exclusive-iranian-tycoon-speaks-on-newcastle-utd-deal
72 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Army… I reserve my fundamental right to abuse the abusive. Fools like you project a distasteful image onto that of the ‘True’ Toon Army. You deserve to be call on just what you are. An ignorant, small minded, uneducated little CVNT.
73 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Spot on Magforlife. . . !!!!
74 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Anyone heard of the Iranian David Beckham before? It really is quite unbelievable… Did he ever play outside the Middle east?
I’m kind of hoping it is a wind up after reading what he suposedly said…
75 RyanToon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:32 PM
looks like it may be true but im still wary
76 stevep // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:33 PM
@magforlife – yeah I’m sure iranian tycoons are on this site all the time – that website are likely to be reposting the story from the Sun (thats how web journalism works)
KK has an outstanding court case against the club (not Ashley) for 8 million comp – so him taking a job would mean that we’d have to settle out of court first – personally I think it would be a disaster to take him back
Shearer had a chance in those 8 games to show something but failed miserably – I’m not against giving him a chance but he needs time to learn his trade and pick the correct right hand man ( probably not Dowie)
77 UTD111 // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:34 PM
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/563375-exclusive-iranian-tycoon-close-to-newcastle-utd-deal
78 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Ali Daei played for Bayern Munich and Hertha Berlin
79 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:35 PM
@cam_toon
Your either 12 years old, was bullied at school, nervous, or just plain pathetic…
Magforlife hit the nail on the head when he said wind up, you take jokes very seriously though so my guess is you were bullied…
I feel your pain…
80 simon376 // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:36 PM
I also think its out of order to use swearing and name calling on here to other users, but it is still VERY wrong to revert to abuse of people because of where they are from, their colour etc.
We should all be UNITED in our support of the club. People can’t help where they are from and what a small few in their country get up to. Lets just keep this to football talk and have respect for people.
81 DJM TOON // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:36 PM
i’m a little aprehensive about our club being the gateway for aranian football in britain… this guy clearly has high hopes if thats his business plan! the whole middle east are not reknowned for their footballing prowess afteral.
definitly comes across as being a rich mans toy in that sense… but then he harps on about KK and keegan wouldnt stand for any ol tom dick or harry been brought in?
this definitly seems liek the final piece of the take over puzzle… i think this might be it… hold on tight boys and girls… the rollercoaster is about to leave the station yet again!
82 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:37 PM
thanks for that Magfor life, so he wasn’t an unknown player, not quite the big big time but certainly respectable…
83 Stevo // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:37 PM
“Mahjoob also said that one of his goals was to use Iranian players and coaches at Newcastle”
Why? There shite!
84 lesh // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Hang on a sec…. if this guys talking about an Iranian head coach and Iranian players, where does that leave Keegan in this dream?
85 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:38 PM
SteveP – And the press have never printed excerpts from football blogs?
I was simply pointing out that childish piss taking of someones name or nationality doesnt go down well with Middle Easterners, they are proud and it takes nothing for them to see this as a loss of face.
86 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:39 PM
Stevep… I would agree with your comment regarding the sun if it the story was the same verbatim. However, the second article in the broadly respectable business (esp by comparison to that rag the sun) contains distinctly separate ‘direct quotes’. Now it may well be all tat. But Hell Id rather have some hope then nothing at all.
87 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:42 PM
@ Toon_Army.
None of the above .. But Id rather be any day over a biggot.
88 Joseph // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:42 PM
lesh maybe it would be a turn ironic turnaround and he’d be installed as director of football……………….. or this al deil guy would be a board member who knows something about football to ensure no mess ups
89 archie100 // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:43 PM
Worky @42 –
If that is a mackem windup they’re in trouble – the paypal link is live so it would be an offence under section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006….
90 hitman // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:47 PM
stevep, arabian business news broke the story about the pompy take over, that paul hart was getting kept on as manager before ssn,and any papers over here,if you dont believe have a look on there site.they have there finger righr on the pulse out there.
91 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:48 PM
a coach is not a manager… CH is a coach. KK would be manager I guess.
If so a small price to pay for saving the Toon.
Plus on a commercial side the ‘nearish East’ (for want of a better term) is still a relitivlty untapped market. Football in the Gulf, Persia and Middle East is still huge but the market is still unexplored.
92 toonie // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:48 PM
This looks like a fake story. Sirius Majoob does not come-up on any search engine. Pity !!!
93 Stuart79 // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Arabian business also broke the story of the Man City takeover!
I still think it’s shit though!
94 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Toonie, have you read any of the above posts? If you did, you will see that this particular rumour has more substance than any before it.
I am still suspicious but Arabian Business.com dont normally print rubbish.
95 Mick G // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:51 PM
LOOK I know everyone is desperate for news of a sale but this is a JOKE it beggers belief the amount of people who are taken in everytime.Please spend a bit of time in the real world and not glued to your PC.then you might not be taken in
96 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:51 PM
BAsically once Derek Llambias made those comments, (which are probably true) the bullshit started to hit the fan…
Far too many inconsistances for this story to be true, we saw the same things last summer and again this summer, nonsence talk about buyers from the middle east…
At the moment we can only trust what the players and club representatives tell us and even then only 80% at the most is true so for me this article is just journalist trash, hense my comments earlier, total nonsense and highly improbable, which some take very seriously due to their vunerable disposition.
97 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:52 PM
FYI….
‘Ali Daei was named the world’s top scorer in official international competitions by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics’ …And still is the Worlds all time leading goal scorer (internationals)
Whats CH achived? lol
98 Geordiedoonsooth // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:54 PM
God I hope this isn’t true if it is I think we’ll be in a worst state than we are now
99 Chizzy_Toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:54 PM
As per my above comment, i emailed the editor of the Arabian Business story, and his reply is below:
Hi Keith
Our Arabic staff tracked down the lead on a Persian news website.
Unfortunately no further details about the guy himself but we are working on it. The news agency that the initial Persian copy came from is a bonafide source.
Andy
Andrew White
Editor at Large
100 hitman // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:55 PM
they also broke the story about ashley wanting $863 million for the club last summer,and the rest of the antics the barrow boys got up to out there.
101 sahota // Jul 30, 2009 at 1:57 PM
I can believe this Arabian business news website more than SUN. But our condition (every fan of Newcastle) is very critical
We wake up every day and think that we might be taken over today. Whenever some story is broken we just ride on it for sometime till someone shows us reality.
But still being a Newcastle fan I have high hopes and I just pray that situation is sorted out soon. Owner’s first aim should be to get us back in PL , if thats what he is targeting then I am happy.
Just hope for positive guys and don’t yet read much into this news. Just read is but don’t react much or feel very happy. I wish its true but you never know, these papers just LOVE to play with us all.
102 toonie // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:00 PM
magforlife, I hope you are right, but if the guy was ligit how come nobody has heard of him?
103 Starkadder // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:01 PM
The ArabianBusiness.com article does give the rumour a veneer of authenticity and respectability, but let’s not forget… it’s still just a rumour.
Even if this turns out to be true, there is a long way to go yet.
Far more important (assuming it’s true) is that we are accepting offers for our players now (Oba Martins), so our embargo has now been lifted.
Can that be lifted if we are so close to a sale? Surely any new owner would want his own manager to weigh up the squad and decide who comes and goes.
I think we are still more likely to be Ashley’s plaything for a while to come yet.
104 evildick // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:03 PM
i’m surprised they didn’t add in a bit about fans owning the club… or gazza joining the back room staff.
105 Doocey // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:04 PM
Yeah Sirius Majoob doesn’t show up in many search terms besides other people called him. It couldn’t be another Sunderland hoax, they’re not that smart.
106 NUFC-0809-Oh Dear // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:04 PM
A source close to Seymour Pierce confirmed there has been contact between him and managing director Derek Llambias. He said: “Derek is expected to meet him, but this is still very much in the early stages.
“Proof of funds must be the next stage. Nobody is racing ahead of themselves.
“They could be very serious, but we are yet to see proof of funds. There has definitely been dialogue between the two.”
107 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:05 PM
Yes if it is true then we are surely doomed…
Maybe he thinks Top Iranian players will be able to cut the mustard in the CHampionship…
Many others that have come to the club having had Delusion O Granger…
108 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:05 PM
Toonie – i didnt say it was right or true, i wont believe it until it happens but that site is normally spot on but no one is immune to deception.
109 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Chizzy_Toon.. this seems to have more and more weight.
Why would an iranian site post unfounded rubbish. ???
110 NUFC-0809-Oh Dear // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Should Mahjoob be successful in buying Newcastle, he will hand over £40m for new players but wants Keegan appointed as boss.
111 Mag 48 // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:09 PM
Sounds like a re-hash of last Octobers stories.
Gives us something to talk about and take our minds off the performance last night and perhaps buy a few season tickets.I think there giving our chain a yank.
Oh how cynical Ive become.
112 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Nothing on the official site about any of these comments… Untill confirmed it’s all just speculation…
113 Doocey // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Here, it could be a windup or maybe not.
A Sunderland fan has spotted something that could well be very convenient or just coincidental.
|S|irous |M|ahjoo|b|
Hmm….Sirous MahjooB
Could be a wind up, the M is perfectly central.
———-
SMB in pretty exact order. Just a thought.
114 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Saw that one earlier in the day Doocey… No point getting excited over nothing…
I’m more interested in the articles saying Martins is off at the moment as they may be the trigger to show that a buyer has been found, Once Martins is Sold news should follow quickly of a Sale or NON-Sale…
115 NUFC-0809-Oh Dear // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Aparently Marting has shook hands on the deal and the Bassong deal (£8m) will go through as soon as Bent to Sunderland is completed
116 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:18 PM
well im just thinking it doesn’t sound like a hoak.. I mean when did you ever see a Mackem in Iran. lol
117 tommy boi // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:19 PM
|S| irous |M| ahjoo|B| SMB WORK IT OUT
118 Doocey // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:19 PM
Ah right, didn’t know if anyone had spotted it.
Bassong for £8m is good business by us but I’d like to stretch it to £10, mainly because they haggled the price of Darren Bent with Sunderland up about £5m on their original offer. Surely we can do the same ?
119 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:22 PM
hoax.
120 NUFC-0809-Oh Dear // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:23 PM
@ Doocey:
We haggled them up from £6m!!!
121 Starkadder // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Toon_Army @ 111 — exactly!
To allow Martins (and Bassong) to go would mean that all(?) potential buyers had agreed to the sales, the amounts being received, and the payment terms.
I would imagine that this is almost impossible to arrange between even only 2 potential buyers, which should surely mean that we have only one potential buyer, who is very far along the purchase, or this is all down to Ashley getting ready for next season.
Right now I think it’s Ashleys doing.
122 premier // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:24 PM
good spot Doocey LOL
Worlds richest men are listed in Forbes magazine so perhaps you should all chip in to run a for sale ad
123 toonoholic // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:24 PM
out of topic
7.26 Gianfranco Zola believes it would be in Mario Balotelli’s interests for the Inter Milan striker to join West Ham United.
I saw this guy play when he came to usa, in the inter vs ac milan. Hes really quick and a very agile.
Zola really has an eye for talent, but all from the italian league
124 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:24 PM
tommy boi // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:19 PM
|S| irous |M| ahjoo|B| SMB WORK IT OUT
——————————————————–
As per my above comment, i emailed the editor of the Arabian Business story, and his reply is below:
Hi Keith
Our Arabic staff tracked down the lead on a Persian news website.
Unfortunately no further details about the guy himself but we are working on it. The news agency that the initial Persian copy came from is a bonafide source.
Andy
Andrew White
Editor at Large
125 liam85 // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:25 PM
I won’t believe anything till it’s official!!!!!
126 toontony // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:28 PM
From chronicle at the bottom it says group have to provide proof of funds that means they havn,t even looked at the books,then lambias says deal could be done next week,,,bulls**t
And today, we can reveal one of the groups interested in buying the Magpies claims it made owner Mike Ashley an offer in excess of the current asking price three months ago but was ignored.
A usually reliable source close to the consortium, which is unwilling to go public at this stage, told the Chronicle the bid did not hinge on United staying in the Premiership but was subject to due diligence.
However, the group says it did not even get close to studying the Toon’s books at the time, with Ashley not putting the club back on to the market until after relegation from the top flight was confirmed.
Despite being frustrated at Ashley’s lack of urgency, the bidders claim to remain interested and were today set for a second day of talks in London with those charged with selling the club.
It comes as reports emerged in the national media of a Dubai-based tycoon called Sirous Mahjoob making a £100m move to buy the club and bring back Kevin Keegan as manager.
A source close to Seymour Pierce confirmed there has been contact between him and managing director Derek Llambias. He said: “Derek is expected to meet him, but this is still very much in the early stages.
“Proof of funds must be the next stage. Nobody is racing ahead of themselves.
“They could be very serious, but we are yet to see proof of funds. There has definitely been dialogue between the two.”
127 Charlie Toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:33 PM
I can’t believe we’re all getting sucked into this tripe! This is clearly another wind-up which The Sun has tried to make a story out of to try sell their JOKE of a newspaper!
I can’t stand the fact that we’re the laughing stock of English football at the moment. But I know things will get better eventually.
I’m not even going to comment about Keegan because it’s obviously not true.
Selling a football club takes a great deal of time especially one that’s as complicated as ours. Whether it’s next week or next year the club will be sold, so untill then all this speculation is pointless. The best thing we can do is support our team as much as we can!
128 Joseph // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:36 PM
toontony since when is the chron got anything right on the takeover
129 Ericles // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Found Sirous Mahjoob on Facebook via google.
It is a kung fookin wind up! On facebook Sirous Mahjoob comes up with no into other than a photo of Derek Llambias!!!!
130 Ericles // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:45 PM
It is a kung foo king wind up! Went to Sirous Mahjoob on Facebook via Google. It comes up with a photo of Derek Llambias. Looks like another mackem trick from the SMB site.
131 nufcc // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Tycoon is the type of word the Scum of the earth would use
132 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:53 PM
well the chron refers to one of the groups, suggesting more than one. Its possible that they are in a advanced stage and there is simply a late arrival.
133 Doocey // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:55 PM
I think we’re close to a takeover but not with this ” Sirous Mahjoob ” guy.
134 Solaidback // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Maybe the reason there isn’t anything written on google about this guy is because he’s Iranian & we know little about anyone who’s from that area, due to the lack of correspondence coming out of countries like that!!
So what if he wants to bring in Irainian players, they couldn’t do any worse that the bunch of over paid, under acheivers we currently have in the squad, plus the Iran national team – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_national_football_team is 58th in world ranking, that’s comperative to some of our own National teams, like Wales, N.Ireland etc so they’re not that bad at playing football!!
135 Charlie Toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:56 PM
@ Ericles – 125
Yep just typed his name in facebook and it’s a picture of Llambias with a smug smile on his face! Have people seriously not got anything better to do with their sad lives?!
136 Toon_Army // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:57 PM
And in other Iranian News:
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/563382-iranian-police-beat-mourners-at-cemetery-gathering
137 Solaidback // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Ericles // Jul 30, 2009 at 2:45 PM yer full of redbull mate, I’ve just clicked the link to facebook & it doesn’t come up with owt, so why do you need to add more lies to an already hard to believe post??
The only time we might have some good news (not saying it is, but…) and some people just want to make it out to be something its not.. why??
138 Rangerman // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:02 PM
It’s b0llocks lads.
139 Toon Graeme // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:02 PM
If this is a SMB wind up then it just proves how thick the media are!!
140 Solaidback // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:06 PM
Just been on the mackems site & they’re not sure if its a windup or not either, so maybe!!!
Tho it is giving them something else to laugh about us with pix of Ashley flashing his fat guts!!
141 Ericles // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:10 PM
Try again solaidback. Charlie Toon found it as well. Others will no doubt. It is a sad scam that I have told the site about that is all.
142 Solaidback // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:10 PM
Have you seen the article in the Chronicle regarding the bidder who offered Ashley more than his asking price some 3 months ago but was ignored?? – http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/07/30/bidders-claim-nufc-buyout-offer-ignored-72703-24276301/
Aparently they’re in talks with Seymour Pierce now, so that could be another bidder who may get us, not sure who they are but you never know!!!
143 nufcc // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:12 PM
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/07/30/alan-smith-laying-down-law-to-team-mates-72703-24276069/2/
does anyone know how the players did yesterday?
Also i wouldnt be surprised if the club released a statement soon denying all these reports.
144 Paul141726 // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Let’s just, for a moment, take this bid as fact. Don’t you think, that after showing they have the funds for the purchase, they then get a look at the books in due diligence and say to Mike and his co-horts in crime ‘what are you running here’? I think almost anyone interested in purchasing the club would think twice when they see all the BAD monetary decisions made under Ashley.
Then again, if this is a “wind up” surely it’s the best one yet!
Needless to say, I’ll believe the story as soon as Ashley’s desk is removed from the SJP offices and is either placed on a truck for hauling away or burned on Barrack Road
145 tommy boi // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:17 PM
Got to be a windup.
146 Doocey // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Where did the NDA go? Or is that just on Ashley part?
147 Solaidback // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Ericles // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:10 PM sorry mate you were right, I wasn’t logged in so it didn’t give me anything, once I logged in it was there, some tw@t taking the p!$$ again!!!
148 Starkadder // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:22 PM
Not convinced one way or another yet, but there is nothing to say that the Facebook page is a windup, while the story itself is true.
Personally, I think the news about transfer fees being agreed for our players is far more significant right now.
149 Toon Graeme // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Someone Email Sky Sports and tell them about the facebook link etc and that its a mackem wind up and see what happens.
150 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:24 PM
does the NDA not just refer to the state of the books / fanancials of the parties involved. ??
151 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:25 PM
Hughton just been on SSN and he expects player movement out and in by the end of the week but he wont have any involvement in it?
152 Solaidback // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:25 PM
If I was a multi-billionaire & decided to buy a club which 2-3 years ago was worth approx £350m & now going for £100m, I don’t think I’d be too worried about paying an extra £40m for overdraft & £9m a week in wages, as I know that I’d be selling most of the high earners & lowering the wage bill while decreasing the overdraft with anything I got back from selling them!
So why is it so hard for everyone to believe that someone who IS a multi-billinaire hasn’t had the same thoughts & is willing to pay Ashley what he wants because they should also know that if they do spend, say another £100m over the £100m Ashley is after, that once the club is promoted up to the PL again, then it’s value will increase & they will get approx £60m for promotion, so will be no where near out of pocket & have a more valuble asset on there hands!! makes sense to me
153 Solaidback // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:29 PM
magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:25 PM
Just seen that myself mate, so the sale of Martin, Beye & Bassong maybe true & we maybe getting a new owner who’s willing to give KK £40m to buy new players!!
Only doenside I see is, at this rate, the transfer window will be closed before he gets the chance to buy anyone.. lol oh that’s de ja vu from when Ashley brought the club….
154 Toon Graeme // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Unfortunately Hughton is a just a puppet and wont be involved in anything – but be expected to do all the work for the pitchside of things.
Hmmm out and in?
I wonder if Danny Guthrie is gonna do a Insomnia and kick off and claim Hughton insulted him by calling him Peter Guthrie last night! Ha Ha
155 ToonRy // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:35 PM
Ericles // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:27 PM
More Sun crap. The weather forecast says it will be pissing turds in Gateshead as well. Enough said.
Mate already looks like its happened to it. Its Gateshead haha…horrible place
156 JonnyNufc // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:35 PM
LOL just when you think its bottomed out we keep sinking.
An owner who wants to fill the club full of iranians, who are so well known for their footballing ability & knowledge of the English game ofcourse.
157 pubcat // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:35 PM
I Haven’t bothered to try to work it out, but I wonder if there is an anagram out of Sirous Mahjoob that makes it obvious it’s a hoax?
Besides, ‘he’ says in interview he would use the Toon as a vehicle for promoting Iranian football, and add Iranian staff…I’m not at all sure about that.
158 RyanToon // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:35 PM
Hughton is being taken for a mug like all of us lads, he is being ignored like us.
it effin riles me! i tell the!
159 RyanToon // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:37 PM
did Hughton say PLAYERS COMING IN?
160 Toon Graeme // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Feeder club for iranian talent – not many in the prem or championship are there. Thats not a slur – its a fact.
161 THE MAGPIE // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Proof of funds-due diligence-have a chat.
SEROIUSLY BAD JOB MORE LIKE.
162 RyanToon // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:39 PM
If he did i reckon PETER LOVENKRANDS will be signing for us, as last night Hughton has PETER on his mind
163 Toon Graeme // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Ryan – Interesting point mate
164 toonoholic // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:42 PM
no that was a a joke he played on national television ryan toon
165 evildick // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:43 PM
it’s a p1ss take lads. forget it.
166 RyanToon // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:43 PM
http://www.nufc.com/
good piece lol
167 RyanToon // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Always on the ball TG
hello toonoholic
168 Magpie Magoo // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:45 PM
If Mahjoob was smart, he’d bring in Gordon Strachan.
169 RyanToon // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:47 PM
i think this takeover malarky is bull
170 ARSENE FIRE // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:51 PM
whatever happened to non disclosure ?
171 RyanToon // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:52 PM
So when will we appoint our NEW captain?
is it gonna be Smith?
172 toonoholic // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:57 PM
smith looks like a team player finally other than playing with 4 women at one time..
173 Darryl // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Very strange name, SMB yeah – Majoob meaning man boobs…
Sunderland fans taking the piss out of mike ashley for having “serious man boobs” It fits together to easily for my liking.
174 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Hey if anybody wants to watch Nile Ranger in action against france u-19.
http://atdhe.net/8257/watch-england-u19-vs-france-u19
175 RyanToon // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:02 PM
cheers baro
176 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:03 PM
I think this story is true because it is on skysports too. Its basically on every site.
177 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:04 PM
http://atdhe.net/8257/watch-england-u19-vs-france-u19
178 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Del boy causes a shit storm when he doesnt say anything and a tsunami when he does, he has been as big a disappointment as wise unlike our first chairman under Ashley.
179 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:06 PM
You guys this story is true because why would an sunderland fan want to bring back Kevin Keegan.
KK shitted on Sunderland. Its common sense.
180 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Nile Ranger has just come on for England replacing Welbeck from Manu
181 RyanToon // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:07 PM
nile ranger injured? ive just started watching and the picture was on nile?
182 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:08 PM
No Welbeck just got injured.
Nile came on replacing him.
183 ian // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Well maybe some of you will have pleasant dreams tonight for once, and who would like to spoil those?
But in the morning we will still have the same old pillock owner we always had, probably with the last decent players gone too.
Lets all look ahead to an exciting new season.
184 RyanToon // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:09 PM
oh rite wellbeck injured?
185 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Dam!!! How much injuries…… SSHIT
186 Obafan // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:13 PM
I think it is true. My thoughts are:
1. The Arabian press confirmed it by personal quotes (how could Sunderland get into the Arabian Media Group)???
2. Lliambase has to be honnest for once in his life
.
3. Keegan coming back would not be that bad. Remember how we started last season (kind of football) and how quick it dissapeared as soon as Keegan went away. When he has total control he still can do something special I believe.
4. The only thing that bothers me is the input of the Iranian football players and staff. No offence on Iranian football but it cannot be compared with any European footbal (not even the lower leagues as Belgium, Denmark and others).
5. It is bloody time that something happens cause in 1 week time the CHampionship starts and we cannot beat teams who are lower than us.
6. Shearer can become a fantastic manager one day, but he has not got enough experience to get us out of the Championship.
7. Rumours of players about to leave the club are growing within every second.
These are my thoughts on this topic.
187 RyanToon // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:14 PM
ranger just scored but it was ruled out!
booooooooo!
188 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:15 PM
oBA FAN
i AGREE WITH YOU
189 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:15 PM
BBBBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOO
190 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:16 PM
U21s like us last season, poor delivery from dead ball situations and from midfield.
191 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Does anybody know if Nile Ranger will start next season??
192 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:18 PM
sorry U19s
193 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Aye Oba.. Totally agree.
194 Solaidback // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Nowt wrong with Iranian players, there national team is higher up the world ranking than Wales, so they can’t all be that bad!!
You never know, we may get some decent yound talent coming from there as at present it’s an untapped source!!
195 simon376 // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:28 PM
I’ve had SSN on and off for most of the day, where is Mr Caig in all of this? Right or worng, would have thought he would have been on saying something even if its only he is looking into it
196 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Serious Mahjoob said he will give KK 40 Million transfer budget.
And will put some iranians coaches in the backroom staff.He also said he will give the new iranian beckham to Newcastle.
197 stevep // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:30 PM
baro –
“Does anybody know if Nile Ranger will start next season??” – he’s not iranian so no chance
Arabianbusiness have already said they reposted this news story from a persian news site (errr persia doesn’t exist so they obviously mean iranian)
Far to many holes in this piece of cr@p to be true – go back to sleep lads
198 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Hey Mark Viduka is about to sign for Portsmouth
199 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:35 PM
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=843973
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/nufc/Pompey-set-to-offer-Viduka.5510054.jp
http://nz.sports.yahoo.com/football/news/article/-/5764277/portsmouth-close-viduka-report
200 toonoholic // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:36 PM
pompey pot pies anyone ?
ryantoon ya swinger, go do some good social work.
201 Charlie Toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:36 PM
People keep saying ‘WHEN we get back into the Premiership’. I don’t think everyone realises how difficult it will be to get promotion out of the Championship, it’s not a walk in the park and I feel a lot of us will see this a few weeks into the season. There’s more games, all the injuries we had last year will probably be doubled and we are now seen as the biggest scalp in this league. Teams will try twice as hard to beat us than anyone else. We will be very lucky if we win promotion in the first year!
202 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Steve P-
Hey maybe 4 or 5 Iranians on the team not 30.
Kevin Keegan will play his own style.
203 Stardust // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:38 PM
post check
204 Stardust // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:41 PM
5th Attempt.
BENNY T**N – REMEMBER BENNY MOOBS!
HE MUST BE THE ARCHITECT OF THIS WINDUP – EVEN MAHJOOB MEANS MAN BOOBS OR MOOB IN JEWISH (SPURS) – AND HE HAS PRESS CONNECTIONS.
205 toonoholic // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:41 PM
damn wish if benayoun was iranian.
206 Solaidback // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:41 PM
stevep // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Arabianbusiness have already said they reposted this news story from a persian news site (errr persia doesn’t exist so they obviously mean iranian)
Semantic Stevep, maybe the Arabians still class them as Persians & not Iranians!!
207 Stardust // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:43 PM
7th Attempt.
B*NNY T**N – REMEMBER B*NNY MOOBS! (had to change text to get it through its blocking something of this post)
HE MUST BE THE ARCHITECT OF THIS WINDUP – EVEN MAHJOOB MEANS MAN BOOBS OR MOOB in Je*wish (SP*RS) – AND HE HAS PRESS CONNECTIONS.
208 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:43 PM
We need speed like Oba Martins to dominate the championship league.
The fastest defender in the championship league is kyle naughton and kyle walker……..both gone to spurs that is why we need speed.
Nile Ranger and Haris Vuckic.
209 Stardust // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:44 PM
If its him – brilliant wind up – even the Serios Man Boobs and the SMB – B*nny my boy if it was you – Brilliant.
210 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Toonoholic—
Benayoun is Israelian
211 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:47 PM
You wont get 20 games out of Martins with his constant groin problems, needs to lay off the fanny.
212 stevep // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:48 PM
well there’s nowt on bbc or any other reputable news source – load of rubbish if you ask me.
trouble is the press know we’re desperate for any news on what is actually happening at the club so any crap they can put out just starts a frenzy.
Players out
Anyone we can get money for
Players in
Anyone free and cheap wages
Result
League 1
213 Solaidback // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:48 PM
Stardust, did you not read the post higher up saying we shouldn’t start micky taking or being racist, as if this is genuine, it may put off a potential buyer if they or someone they know read stupid, childish commenst like that!!
Why do some poeple thinks its funny to take the p!$$ out of others names, it’s beggers belief!!
214 Doocey // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:50 PM
baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Serious Mahjoob said he will give KK 40 Million transfer budget.
And will put some iranians coaches in the backroom staff.He also said he will give the new iranian beckham to Newcastle.
—–
Totally sums it up for, too good to be true me thinks especially the David Beckham part.
Don’t excited with these guys, there are new owners on the way, it’s just not these lot.
215 simon376 // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:50 PM
Stardust,
Thought about him as well, mind you didn’t know about the other expression for manboobs, but when I saw the name I thought of him and his press links.
All it has done is given me something nice to think about while being on the sick. I don’t think it really will happen, but it makes the day go over a bit quicker
216 Solaidback // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:51 PM
These days I woudn’t class the BBC as a reputable news source not after all the crap they put up on there RSS feed!!!
217 Stuart79 // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Can’t believe that anyone has actually taken this serious!
Obviously a complete wind up!
A piss poor one at that!
218 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Steve P–
You sure its not on no other site.
219 Stardust // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:54 PM
I liked the fact a ridiculous story was associated with llambias real quotes – quite clever if it was him.
220 Solaidback // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:56 PM
Right Im off to watch Al Jazeer news to see if they’re reporting anything.. lol
221 Doocey // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:58 PM
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sirous-Mahjoob/224167220402?ref=search
That’s quite humorous
222 Stardust // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:58 PM
Solaidback – I hope that wasnt a dig at me for mentioning the j*wish connection. I have had to change my wording and insert * as something is being blocked.
BUT B*nny was given stick for his Sp*rs connections for years and he was called moobs – it was an observation SLB no more or less – please stop being so sensitive.
223 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:58 PM
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/07/30/bidders-claim-nufc-buyout-offer-ignored-72703-24276301/
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/563375-exclusive-iranian-tycoon-close-to-newcastle-utd-deal
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/nufc/Dubai-tycoon-39in-100m-Toon.5509636.jp
http://www.nufcblog.com/2009/07/30/shearer-will-miss-out-if-mahjoob-buys-newcastle/
224 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:58 PM
the iranian becks was the reference not new… and thats regarding his ‘mate’ Ali Daei as mentioned above.
He was refering to him in a coaching role. As he still holds the top spot for international goals.. cant be a bad thing.
225 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:00 PM
This rumour cant be true as it never came from Troy Stavers, David Craig or Billy Bunters Donna.
226 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:01 PM
England wins u-19
227 simon376 // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Good one magforlife
228 hitman // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:04 PM
this story first appeared on ILNA agency,i dont think benny or a scruffy makem could pull it off.
229 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Aye hitman… when u seen a machem Iran
230 cam_toon // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:10 PM
lol Makem
231 carrollfan // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:12 PM
Stevep Persia does exist its what Iranians call there own country.
I think this could be a serious potential bidder but it sounds like they are week’s away from any deal. They haven’t even proved they have the funds yet. If lambis is telling the truth (less likely then this story) about a takeover coming next week then its not gonna be this guy that buys it.
232 carrollfan // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Hughton just said on ssn he doesn’t expect any players to come in till new owners found
233 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Just seen the Hughton interview again, he looks like hes on a trading estate, hope he has been for an interview at Ikea or anywhere not related to NUFC.
234 Doocey // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Just heard the Chris Hughton interview there,
He said he expects player movement ‘both’ ways but when asked whether he’s allowed to bring in any players he said ‘no’ and that his responsibility was to keep the team kit and train them.
235 Doocey // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:18 PM
fit * haha
236 magforlife // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:20 PM
I wouldnt even trust him with the kit never mind the team
237 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:21 PM
I wouldn’t even either
238 batty // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Stardust // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:43 PM
7th Attempt.
B*NNY T**N – REMEMBER B*NNY MOOBS! (had to change text to get it through its blocking something of this post)
HE MUST BE THE ARCHITECT OF THIS WINDUP – EVEN MAHJOOB MEANS MAN BOOBS OR MOOB in Je*wish (SP*RS
<<<< thats the 1st thing that went throug my mind star
239 dave 1961 // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:30 PM
lets just all keep calm over this & if its a makem wind up, find out who he is, then go and float his dead body down the tyne
240 stevep // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:33 PM
this aint even on the chronicle site and they’ll print any old rubbish
241 OHurley // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:38 PM
hmm… interesting story to wake up to, but I can’t say I believe a word of it. Not yet, at least. It’s like the fable about the little boy who cried wolf. Well, the Toon Army has heard that cry too many times to really care anymore, I’m afraid. I’m pretty sure I speak for all of us when I say that I don’t buy it yet.
Keegan back as manager… lol. I swear this HAS to be a Mackem plot. Who would POSSIBLY believe this tripe at first glance?
242 OHurley // Jul 30, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Dave1961-
You got any “Italian” friends on Tyneside??
243 toonoholic // Jul 30, 2009 at 6:00 PM
ohurley where in us are u ? if ur on the east coast, u wake up really late
244 dave 1961 // Jul 30, 2009 at 6:16 PM
why use Italian & l would love the pleasure of doing it myself
245 magpie6699 // Jul 30, 2009 at 6:17 PM
As Benny Hill’s wise Chinese gentleman said,
“Road of Cobras!”
246 Isaac Hunt // Jul 30, 2009 at 6:25 PM
emmmmmm ……. “Ever seen a Makem in Iran?” Isn’t that the name of one of our bloggers?
247 Isaac Hunt // Jul 30, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Oh my aching sides!
248 Isaac Hunt // Jul 30, 2009 at 6:27 PM
6699: That’s lacist!
249 sheppyno9 // Jul 30, 2009 at 6:30 PM
its a pile of shite, im not saying the story is, however copy the address below and read the article:
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/563375-exclusive-iranian-tycoon-close-to-newcastle-utd-deal
this is why it is shit:
1. he wants keegan as manager, even before he buys the club he’s on a loser, keegan is not the answer anymore, true fans will be dismayed at this, and will agree with me, yes you’ll have the keeganites who are delighted but his return failed once and it WILL fail again, he will only walk out of the club again when things dont go his way.
2.in the article Mr Mahjoob, states he wants to build Iranian football and wants to mix iranian with British football, apparently he want the beckam of iranian football to be on the coaching staff of newcastle and he want iranian footballer to play for us again, can you honestly see keegan or any manager (other than iranian) allowing iranian footballers to play over here, in fact will you as a newcastle supporter accept that, well i don’t….and its no different to what ashely and wise did by undermining the manager.
if this guy is for real shearer is the man to take the club forward keegan will only ditch us again!!
250 Isaac Hunt // Jul 30, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Let’s get a bloody grip lads. It’s obviously a pile of Shi’ite
251 Isaac Hunt // Jul 30, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Sunni see printed it I knew!
252 Isaac Hunt // Jul 30, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Oo errr. Let’s not upset the Makems!
253 Early doors // Jul 30, 2009 at 6:51 PM
Issac you are on top form as per usual
254 workyticket // Jul 30, 2009 at 7:01 PM
I’ve investigated the Mahjoob story, and it is almost certainly a complete dud.
The source quoted in that Arabian business article, the Iranian Labour News Agency (ILNA) is a site which I am already very familiar with through my political researches, and it has absolutely nothing about a Mahjoob bid for Newcastle.
It could be the best wind-up yet!
255 Widowmaker // Jul 30, 2009 at 7:02 PM
sheppyno9
1. I understand where you are coming from, but we are no Chelsea nor Man U, glory hunters who support NUFC can only be mentals. We are all true fans.
2. I wouldn’t personally care where they are from as long as they are good enough.
He says that “ONE DAY”, he would like that to happen and most of us have dreams that will never come true.
I think Keegan back would be a good idea personally. He has done well with us, Man C and Fulham in the Chamspionship. Once he has the full control, he can be a top manager.
Having said that, I would demand him to explain the situation of his last walk out before coming back tho.
256 Nick D // Jul 30, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Baro
I think most people have
http://www.e-soccer.com/news/news_f.aspx?CategoryID=147
so they already know all these headlines
257 OHurley // Jul 30, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Widowmaker-
I’m inclined to agree with you m8. I think Keegan could have a beneficial impact given the proper authority. I think honestly that MA and his cockney cronies were the sole reason he left. Honestly I can’t blame him. The cockney administration has been SHOCKING. I think Kevin turned his back on them, and not so much the club. He probably had to make a personal call to keep his own sanity intact. Let’s be honest- JFK was a pushover and just happy to have such a massive break. KK is a different story. I think that should a new owner keep him happy, he’ll keep everybody else happy.
It’s all gob5hite though, coz none of this is actually gonna happen.
258 GeordieLander // Jul 30, 2009 at 8:49 PM
If it looks like Sh*t and smells like Sh*t,
then it’s undoubtably Sh*t.
Surely we have learned some valuable lessons from our experiences with idiots like Troy Stavers, Billy Bunter and Stardust.
My opinion is that we take nothing as fact until it’s comfirmed beyond a shadow of a doubt..
Positive Thinking and Keep The Faith !!
259 baro // Jul 30, 2009 at 9:54 PM
I use e-soccer too.
260 IrishToontastic // Jul 31, 2009 at 1:27 AM
Seems like an awful lot of trouble for someone to go to as a windup, apparently sirous mahjoob does exist and is a very well respected businessman over in iran so they could hardly come out and say he’s gonna buy the club if he isn’t (unless the sun printed it) and as for having KingKev back, ask my opinion and i think we’d not be in this mess if Ashley hadn’t brought in that cockney muppet Wise and let Kev do his job….nuff said
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