Wonder what ten Hag must be making of all this.
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Jim has just waltzed in and plonked his todger on the table for all to see. Disruptor indeed.
wow, no messing here
Not necessarily… the 18 month timeframe refers to the period when the Glazers CAN’T force Ratcliffe to sell.
Thereafter, they can try to force him to sell via the drag along clause if (1) someone bids for the entire club and (2) that offer is accepted by the Glazers…. BUT Ratcliffe had the clause put in so he has first refusal to match said offer and take the lot. It would have to be a hugely over priced bid for him to pass on it… noting his clear plan so far and that he’s got £4Bn liquid assets (l.o.l.) and could easily raise the rest if he had to. This isn’t a passing fancy to him, this is what most multi-multi-multi-billionaire United fans aged 71 would do… say “I’m buying the lot and turning this club around before I go”. He will.
And his action/actions so far are perfectly in line with most of his business activities… decisive, strong, no short cuts.
To paraphrase Andy Tate … “second half of this
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Probably one of the best appointments we could make.
So, we've gotten and about to poach another personal from an oil club. Who's next?
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I’m not sure id say this about many appointments but he’ll absolutely be worth a release fee.
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Oh yeah, it's heating up now! 
I’m getting Ashworth 69Who else is getting a Ratcliffe #7 jersey for the 24-25 season?
The concept of 'gardening leave' only works on paper. Having first hand experience of corporate tactics, there are numerous ways Ineos/Ratcliffe can 'consult' with Ashworth whilst on said 'leave'.
Yup. Pay consultancy fee. Or just invite him to a dinner or two. A phone call here an email there etc and it’s devilishly tricky to then pursue a former employee over it too.
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In tomorrow's news: Newcastle rolls over anyway
If an employee wants to leave you there’s not much you can do.
It really does feel like the beginning of something great...please be true
It’s going to happen imo. Going back at this point will be hard.
Odd about him being outside Howe’s inner circle. Seems Newcastle are making the mistake of giving the manager more power than the DoF.
Pre-Ratcliffe era United vibes.
We'll no doubt set up some email addresses for him to communicate ashleftthetoon@ntlworld.com for example
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There goes our summer transfer budget
Am I the only one surprised that there would be a compensation fee regarding Ashworth?
What if he just tenders-in his resignation?
What if he just tenders-in his resignation?
There goes the neighbourhood
I’m pretty sure he can tender his resignation and se out the pre agreed gardening leave anyway.
It’s not a player, he can’t be forced to stay and be trusted to play his best. Every chance he half asses it and Newcastle lose anyway
How much does a sporting director earn?
Surely he's not on a weekly 6-figure salary
Surely he's not on a weekly 6-figure salary
£2M a year, we will probably increase it a bit.
I make more than that in a day
He has a contract, no? Can't just walk away like that without mutual agreement.
Let’s talk
12 months gardening leave is preposterous even if he's working behind the scenes, hope that doesn't happen.
Are you looking to be acquired?
I'm getting Ratchworth 679!
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It's much easier to just pay compensation. Newcastle will agree to something well within what we can pay, we need him and Berrada working on the future of this club as soon as possible without uncessary limitations, and whatever compensation we pay is nothing compared to the revenue increase we would see if the club ran at an elite level.
The symbolic effect of Man Utd getting the very best in the league quickly and efficently at a reasonable compensation can't be ignored either.
I have no doubt that INEOS dont give a feck about paying full whack to Newcastle so that Ashworth can start in June, especially at the pace the story has been moving. Ashworth has more than likely wanted to go for a while and all scenarios have been considered.
Theres no pennypinching and unnecessary dragging out of things unlike some other owners…
Theres no pennypinching and unnecessary dragging out of things unlike some other owners…
Oh I thought I read they had 69% of the club. So hes bought 25% of their 100% of B shares. Didnt he buy 25% of A shares as well.
I read it here dated before JR buy link
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