And to address the football side of your post...

You're now saying that the board of Newcastle DON'T have a huge say on the footballing fortunes of the club because the club is a particular size? Make your mind up.

Posted By: Boris Johnson MP on August 17th 2008 at 02:13:23

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so, say the board allowed a fans vote for the next takeover (NCFC) - pants, Aug 17, 00:52:30
- I think we're fine as we are for now. (NCFC) - NCFC4life, Aug 17, 01:00:48
  - Where did you speak with Munby? (n/m) (NCFC) - Bristol Graham, Aug 17, 01:14:29
- i wouldn't trust fans with anything quite honestly (n/m) (NCFC) - Charles21, Aug 17, 00:57:51
  - Neither would I. Trouble is, I don't trust the board either! (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 01:08:58
    - I don't know what to think now. I've spent a lot of this evening (NCFC) - pants, Aug 17, 01:18:48
      - Well how can you have an answer to that (NCFC) - Mr Creosote, Aug 17, 01:27:41
        
        Have the board done a good job up to now? (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 01:33:12
        
        LOL! (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 01:37:16
        
        How simplistic. (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 01:40:57
        
        Claptrap. (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 01:46:00
        
        I've never had a conversation with you before (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 01:49:58
        
        That's because it's close to impossible for a club their size to get relegated (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 02:06:30
        
        And to address the football side of your post... (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 02:13:23
        
        They do have a huge say (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 02:18:12
        
        So where does our wage bill compare to our league position? (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 02:22:35
        
        It does, sure (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 02:30:16
        
        Is this true though...? (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 02:33:25
        
        Doncaster had a webchat last summer (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 02:40:05
        
        Yeah but as soon as we sold Ashton (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 02:46:30
        
        By *similar* I mean profit, I guess, minus wages, agents fees, (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 02:50:10
        
        Here's the webchat I was referring to: (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 02:45:39
        
        I think that the N Mead who asked the question is Creo (NCFC) - KentonCanary, Aug 17, 09:30:11
        
        Calling people names? (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 02:09:44
        
        Ditto your complaint about 'sanctimonious cunts'. (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 02:11:05
        
        You'll find that I apolgised for any offence. Twice. (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 02:16:01
        
        Yes, true (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 02:19:39
        
        No hard feelings? (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 02:24:21
        
        Peace. (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 02:26:21
        
        *BIG GAY HUG* (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 02:28:25
        
        No danger of that! :-D (n/m) (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 02:30:42
        
        "not least because it does the legend that is Boris Johnson something of a disservice" (NCFC) - Brandonio, Aug 17, 01:49:33
        
        But however offensive he is, he is a legend (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 02:08:49
        
        LOLZ (n/m) (NCFC) - Bristol Graham, Aug 17, 01:53:33
        
        Can I just say that I vote Labour? (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 01:51:14
        
        LOL (n/m) (NCFC) - Bristol Graham, Aug 17, 01:44:17
        
        I'll withdraw that last remark, apologies. (n/m) (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 01:42:42
        
        didn't really agree either way...but I chuckled at the comment...haha (n/m) (NCFC) - Brandonio, Aug 17, 01:43:25
        
        I try and be pretty fair and amenable on here (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 01:45:01
        
        I can't stand sanctimonious cunts either. (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 01:46:43
      - You can't demand they resign unless there's a realistic alternative (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 01:25:12
      - I still support the board...today is a day when questions need to be asked (NCFC) - Brandonio, Aug 17, 01:25:08
    - Oh for fuck's sake. (n/m) (NCFC) - Boris Johnson MP, Aug 17, 01:18:21
  - I agree with Charles (NCFC) - mathiehattrick, Aug 17, 01:01:37
  - I'm trying to see what solution would be the right one (NCFC) - pants, Aug 17, 01:01:14
    - No they didn't. (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 01:11:18
      - I meant when souness left, he said they could have a say in the next guy (NCFC) - pants, Aug 17, 01:13:51
        
        But he was never the fans' choice (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 17, 01:19:23

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