Chapter 252 Time! Action Begins!!
After firing the current head coach Allardyce, Mick Ashley was like a buzzing green-headed fly, waving money anxiously to find a "famous coach" who could save the Magpies from the abyss of relegation!
Because the fat man deeply understood that if the team's performance continued to decline, then Newcastle's market value would fall to the lowest limit in history!
Such an outcome is undoubtedly an unbearable disaster for Mick Ashley who is determined to make a fortune!
Unfortunately, Allardyce's angry roar had already let the whole world know what kind of person the boss of Newcastle is.
Stupid, selfish, ignorant of football, only want money...
At this time, no famous coach who is capable of saving the team is willing to take over the mess of Newcastle!
The army is demoralized, the chairman is alienated, and there is a financial crisis...
In such a big background, whoever comes is a fool!
Even if he is a [world-class] coach, he will probably be infamous for falling into this mud pile...
The funny thing is that Mick Ashley, who returned with a setback, even set his sights on Li Tongfan!
This made Lao Li smile bitterly!
Ashley hoped that Li Tongfan could "help his brother" at the critical moment. He only needed to coach for half a season to pull Newcastle out of the relegation abyss, and Lao Li could get a reward of 5 million pounds...
However, how could the sultry man who wanted Ashley to get out quickly agree?
"...I am very grateful for your trust...Well, I am flattered, but Mr. Ashley, I don't think the English Football Association will agree to your request. You know, the European Cup finals will start in four months, and I must ensure the interests of the England team in 2008..."
Disappointed, Ashley listened to the advice of the team's coaching staff and moved the retired former Magpie star Alan Shearer with the righteousness of "Newcastle's survival"!
The latter hurriedly took office and became Newcastle's acting head coach!
Soon afterwards, the anxious Mick Ashley accelerated his pace of selling Newcastle!
On February 2, the official website of Newcastle Club announced that the club owner had appointed Mr. Martin Brighton as the chairman of the club, who was specifically responsible for the sale of the Magpies!
According to the Liverpool Post, Martin Brighton is currently the chairman of British Airways PLC. He will form a new management team with Newcastle General Manager Puslo, Commercial Director Ian Ayre and Financial Director Philip Nash to be responsible for the sale of Newcastle...
The newspapers are full of news that a certain consortium is interested in acquiring Newcastle!
The rumors of the acquisition have made Newcastle people numb! The fans of the Magpies have long stopped putting their hopes on the shameless fat man who vowed to lead the team to glory 7 months ago...
On February 9, St. James' Park was full!
The fans in the stands held up a prayer slogan "Alan, please give us hope"!
The fans of the Magpies hope that Alan Shearer, the former hero on the field, can put on a suit and stand on the coaching bench to lead Newcastle out of the abyss of suffering!
However, Shearer was indeed a god at St. James Park when he was a player, but as a head coach...
After 90 minutes, Newcastle lost the game 1:2! With the goals of Brazilian midfielder Elano and Swiss teenager Grenson Fernandes, the opponent Manchester City team boarded the return bus with laughter!
"The Magpies are broken-winged, and the glory is gone!!!"
"Shearer can't save the Magpies, Newcastle ranks at the bottom"
"The former European powerhouse fell into the relegation zone, who is the culprit? "
...
The media's criticism of Mick Ashley can't alleviate Newcastle's crisis at all!
There is a cloud of despair hanging over St. James Park!
At this time, Li Tongfan felt that he had to take action!
After 26 rounds of the league, Newcastle has ranked last in the Premier League standings. If they can't take over the Magpies as soon as possible, then even if they can't bring Newcastle into the European League with their ability to win every game, they may not be able to do so!
And if after the end of the season, they can only help Newcastle to stay in the league and lose the qualification to participate in European competitions, it will undoubtedly cause huge financial losses!
Such an outcome is an unbearable disaster for both Newcastle and Li Tongfan!
Because the huge broadcasting share and financial income brought by participating in European competitions are the key to Li Tongfan's plan to realize Newcastle's revival!
You must know that at this moment, in order to accumulate money, Lao Li is so eager to wipe his ass with a lump of earth!
Even if the acquisition of Newcastle is barely successful, what about the team's transfer budget next season? Who will pay the players' wages? Who will repay the team's due debts?
Everything needs to be solved by the pound printed with the Queen's banknotes!
In the 2007-08 season, Newcastle must be brought into the European arena!
Even the UEFA Cup! !
This is Li Tongfan's bottom line!
So, Li Tongfan appointed "Dog-headed Military Advisor" Torosi Tangjie to contact Mick Ashley for the second time to test the bottom line of this fat man!
200 million pounds!
This is the latest price given by the Newcastle sales team headed by Martin Brighton!
Although it is 250 million pounds less than the first time Mick Ashley opened his mouth, it is definitely not something that Lao Li can afford!
Wait one more round!
Be more patient!
On February 24, the 27th round of the Premier League resumed!
Newcastle lost to Birmingham 0:1 in an away game. The team's points have opened up a five-point gap with Derby County, which ranks second from last...
"The Dog-Headed Military Advisor" negotiates for the third time!
One hundred and fifty million pounds!
Well, it’s reduced by 50 million, but according to Li Tongfan’s current strength, he still can’t afford it!
After acquiring about 20% of the shares from small shareholders in the initial stage of the league, although he made additional income from coaching the England national team and later signing several large endorsement contracts, Li Tongfan's savings in the bank were stretched to the sky. Just over 60 million pounds...
However, time has been stretched to the limit and cannot be delayed any longer!
Li Tongfan faced two choices——
Loan financing!
Or find partners to jointly acquire!
The first method is obviously not feasible!
Yes, there are many people on this planet who can get hundreds of millions of pounds in one-time loans from banks with their personal assets and credit, but Li Tongfan is obviously not one of them!
Not to mention that the sultry man had dozens of bad credit records when he was laid off in China two years ago. Even if Li Tongfan had good credit, no bank would be willing to lend 100 million pounds to a football coach... …
Even if he is the invincible Madman Li!
We have no choice but to take the second path - looking for partners for joint acquisitions!
Lao Li has very high requirements for his partners!
First of all, it must be someone who truly loves Newcastle, not just for fun like those oil tycoons from Arab countries! In this way, two people working together will have a common language and avoid "fighting" in qualifying!
Secondly, the partner should have high prestige in Newcastle! This will reduce public opinion resistance to the acquisition and ensure that his acquisition will not be resisted by Newcastle fans...
After limiting the screening scope, Li Tongfan finally set his sights on one person!
Not only does this man have financial resources, he is not only full of love for Newcastle, but more importantly, he was once the savior of the Magpies and has the same prestige as God in the hearts of Newcastle fans!
The best candidate!
The man began to take action, because it was not easy to convince that person to come to Newcastle again!
Invisible undercurrents are surging, and everything is about to get better!
Newcastle fans are experiencing the last darkness before dawn. Unfortunately, they don't know that happiness is about to come!
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The Premier League continues!
On March 1st, Newcastle returned to form and drew with the Premier League powerhouse Everton 0:0 in an away game!
This draw brought some comfort to the Magpies fans, but unfortunately Newcastle's ranking in the league standings did not change because of this hard-won draw!
Demotion seems to be the inevitable outcome!
Acting head coach Alan Shearer held a press conference after the game and shamefully apologized to all the fans who support and love Newcastle!
Facing this sincere and magnanimous man, Newcastle fans chose to forgive with tears!
All the disasters were caused by the stupid fat man named Mick Ashley who was greedy for money. Now everyone’s only hope is that this terrifying devil quickly leaves the St. James Park Stadium...
The further you roll, the better!
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On March 12, Magpie’s new management team suddenly announced a piece of good news——
"...Yes, someone has begun to have substantive contact with us. He hopes to become the new owner of Newcastle... Things will be answered soon!!" Newcastle's new chairman Martin Brighton was interviewed by reporters. Shi Hongguang said: "The future owner of the club will definitely be a gentleman who will make all Newcastle fans happy. I don't think anyone will guess that it is him... Haha, I want to bless Newcastle, because it is Like a Cinderella who has gone through endless hardships, she will finally welcome her Prince Charming... But I'm sorry, I can't reveal his identity for the time being..."
Martin Brighton's declaration aroused the curiosity of the entire English football world!
For a traditional strong team like Newcastle with a long history, all people in England are paying attention to its fate!
"PolyGram Group of the United States acquires Newcastle! 》
"Mysterious wealthy Syrian businessman takes over Newcastle..."
"Indian billionaire intends to save magpies!" ! ! 》
"The royal family of the United Arab Emirates descends on St. James' Park"
Compared to the English media’s gloating and random speculation, Newcastle fans had mixed reactions to this——
"...Hell, I just hope that damn fat man Ashley gets out of here, as long as there is a new boss, it doesn't matter who it is..." This is the view of Newcastle taxi driver Walter!
"...I hope the new boss will be a gentleman who truly loves Newcastle. We have a glorious tradition. Teams like Newcastle should go to Europe and compete in the European arena instead of struggling in the relegation zone..." Newcastle University professor Hendry was worried!
"...If the new boss is still the same as that fat guy Ashley, hum..." A native Newcastle miner bulged his biceps and grinned to reveal his gleaming white teeth: "...We I don’t mind giving him a taste of the power of the fans..."
“…I hope Newcastle can still be in the hands of the British after the sale, instead of becoming a plaything of the rich like Manchester United or Chelsea…” A white-haired old fan shed tears in front of the interview camera!
In the end, the old fan’s speech obviously represents the views of most Newcastle fans!
As a Premier League team with a long history, the proud English gentlemen hope that Newcastle can always flow with English blood! ——
Oh my god, several brothers invested 12,000, Xiaodao is so greedy!
I will work hard!
It’s the last few days, brothers support me!
The climax is coming soon!