26+6=1
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This would be the perfect time for Ashley to take over the 'basket of assets'. All he needs to do is force the issue on his compo. If they are missing wage payments they are teetering on the brink.
Ashley then does a Chuckles Green with the new Duff & Phelps and he has a debt-free newco. Newcastle Utd was no good for Ashley as the investment required to get to European football out-weighed the advertising potential. Ashley could present himself as the saviour who was always a 'real ranjurs man' and the support would lap it up. He could then advertise in European football at a fraction of the investment required at Newcastle..
Would make no sense for Ashley not to topple Sevco at the moment as the last thing he would want is them winning the league and getting CL money.
Ashley then does a Chuckles Green with the new Duff & Phelps and he has a debt-free newco. Newcastle Utd was no good for Ashley as the investment required to get to European football out-weighed the advertising potential. Ashley could present himself as the saviour who was always a 'real ranjurs man' and the support would lap it up. He could then advertise in European football at a fraction of the investment required at Newcastle..
Would make no sense for Ashley not to topple Sevco at the moment as the last thing he would want is them winning the league and getting CL money.