03 Sep 2013 19:48:51
Lots of rumours going around twitter that a Russian oil giant, Mikhail Fridman is in talks with Ashley to buy him out. He is part of Alfa investors group and a few of them have recently moved over to the UK to make more investments. His net worth is $15. 1billion (2011) 41st richest man in the world (richer than abramovich!) god I hope this is true, but the original source was from The Mag, so don't hold your breath, check out the article called "alo alo" or something. I'm guessing the asking price from Ashley would be around £260-£350million. Fridman could easily afford that. But this would probably take place at Christmas or the end of the season, and Ashley won't spend anything in January either to make more profit so he can buy Rangers probably.

Would love this to happen, but I'm not going to get my hopes up.

1.) 03 Sep 2013
I just want to see the back of this regime. Pardew embarrasses himself everytime he is in front of the media. let's face it. The only reason he is in a job is because he is a yes man. He works within ashleys limits and doesn't ask questions. pardew kinnear and gouffran please leave.

2.) 03 Sep 2013
Not true I work with this group Newcastle not on the agenda

150m for Newcastle as it stands USA investors will not deal with Ashley
but will be back when they slump

3.) 03 Sep 2013
Its always the same story but different "investors" cashley is too greedy wants too much for the club which are middle table no chance of european football why would someone want to buy us for 200+ million when you could have exactly the same type of club for half the price (stoke-fulham-everton) etc

4.) 03 Sep 2013
Lets hope there is some mileage in this rumour. When you look at it maybe it makes a little sense. I mean if you were selling your house, would you fit new carpets before selling?

5.) 03 Sep 2013
I would love this to be true with the right investment this club could be massive so please there must be someone out there wanting a club just remember this club is getting 50000 fans winning nothing so if we were winning something you would not be able to get in please someone buy this great club with great supporters and you won't be disappointed

6.) 03 Sep 2013
Why do you want Gouffran out? He's a good player and was one of the better January signings. So what if he's had a couple of goalless games recently? Everyone gets them

7.) 03 Sep 2013
Pardew, Kinnear and Gouffran leave. ? What?

8.) 03 Sep 2013
Yeah i'm wondering were he got the gouffran out as well, and I don't for one minute believe the guy who says he works for this group he wishes more like

{Ed001's Note - depends, the group will employ thousands and work with many times that number, but working with and/for them doesn't mean you would have any idea of their plans!}

9.) 03 Sep 2013
Poster No. 3 - You 'work with this group'? So you have an actual insight as to what Mr Fridman himself is doing.
You must be pretty important and high up in the chain.
Either that or a link short.

10.) 03 Sep 2013
Faircomment, spot on mate.

11.) 03 Sep 2013
If this does happen then Hiddink should replace Pardew!

12.) 04 Sep 2013
This story has more legs in it than a lot of people think. There have been a number of meetings - call them transfer strategy meetings if you like but basically they'll have been regarding whether the squad is good enough to STAY in the EPL. I think the genuine consensus is that it is - and that really is all MA cares about when he's thinking of selling. There'll be no surprises. no 5th placed finish but the team are capable of top 15 as it stands. With no expenditure this year for MA, he'll sell at the end of the season to make a move for Rangers before they reach the SPL (can't help but feel sorry for their fans!)

52000 fans can fit in St James Park. there are sooooo many others around the country that don't get to see the games. Everyone wanted signings and there'd be huge disappointment if we didn't get any. MA knows this. he's got money. if he was staying with the toon he would've spent. It's that simple.

We'll get what we want, and he will leave! And when he does it'll have to be someone with a LOT of money, and I mean a mega-rich businessman because we all know MA won't sell for cheap. If it's not this Fridman chap, it'll be someone similar. Patience patience patience.

13.) 04 Sep 2013
Only way 2 get Ashley out is hit him where it hurt's in his wallet! 40,000 ticket holder's n many more buyin merchandise that keeps this joker sucking us dry it's time we stop fattenin his pockets n show him we mean. business once n for all! Not asking for millions 2 b spent but for our club not Ashley's 2 b run in the proper way! Support the team not the regime mag's 4 life

14.) 04 Sep 2013
Poster about poster 3 Link Short I mean
you describe yourself well sorry you lost your link
All I will say to you his money is NOT going to Ashley
Now you work it out

15.) 07 Sep 2013
Mackems coming on here and pressing every unbelievable button they can.