I think that last part is the most accurate

Sports Direct are doing it for the hits on their website. They know they've no chance of getting him, but at least the company can get some publicity by saying they want him (and maybe impress some barcode fans).

Posted By: King on May 15th 2013 at 20:34:15

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Doesn't this amount to Newcastle tapping up Rooney? (Other Football) - King, May 15, 20:24:00
- Yeah but it'll surely never happen. (n/m) (Other Football) - protheroe fitzgibbon, May 15, 20:26:48
  - Yes I agree, but what they're suggesting in the story is against the rules (n/m) (Other Football) - King, May 15, 20:29:05
    - All seems abit strange,iirc they were in for rooney when he went to man.u ,just seems very (Other Football) - protheroe fitzgibbon, May 15, 20:32:37
      - Ashley getting a bit of free publicity whilst smoothing off the Geordies at the same time (n/m) (Other Football) - Huge Small, May 15, 20:35:13
        
        You'd think so,or maybe increasing their share price if they're aplc? (n/m) (Other Football) - protheroe fitzgibbon, May 15, 20:38:18
      - trying to flog season tickets? (n/m) (Other Football) - matt in london, May 15, 20:34:44
      - I think that last part is the most accurate (Other Football) - King, May 15, 20:34:15

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