Ashley or Llambias – Which one is the biggest problem?

Who is the bigger gripe with?
The answer to the question posed in the title will no be something along the lines of “both of them” from some. Fair enough.

Each person who dislikes the pair running our club at the moment has their own reason for it. For some the relationship between fan and board is beyond repair and the wound will only start to heal when the pair of them leave Newcastle for good.

The fans are split, maybe not 50-50, but there is a definite chasm between two sets of fans. The common ground is that they all want what is best for NUFC although the sticking point seems to be how to go about it and who they would like to implement it.

This division between fans is not great to be honest, but it’s something that will go on and on until everyone is happy. Unfortunately that very rarely happens in life, and at Newcastle United it’s even more of a rarity. In fact the only two times in my lifetime the fans, board and team have been pulling on the same direction was under Keegan’s first spell and then again briefly under Sir Bobby, although even what he achieved wasn’t good enough for some and he became a victim of a minority of boo-boys.

I’m digressing now so I’ll get back on point….. The rift between fan and board is beyond repair for some, but it doesn’t mean that things can’t be made that little bit easier. To do that though you need to pinpoint the main part of the problem and eradicate it. For that problem is Derek Llambias.

Now let me clarify before I get some smartarse legal eagle on my case. By eradicate Derek Lambias I don’t mean kill, murder, injure or anything like that. I purely mean get him out of his comfy MD chair at St James’ Park and get him back to doing whatever it is he does best. If I was to guess at what he does best I’d say it would be looking sleazy, acting sleazy and generally being a sleaze.

I can’t stand him. I think he is an odious horrible man with a complex ego and an arrogant persona. In the world of football he’d should fit in well, but for some reason he just doesn’t.

Now I know a lot of people despise Ashley for all he has done and his past actions and so on, but at least he has the ability to put things right. Llambias doesn’t. Can somebody please tell me what he does other than repeatedly put his foot in it?

Now whilst the rift may be too big for some, I personally believe that by replacing Llambias with someone better would give a welcome boost to many fans. Think about it. People liked Chris Mort, and still do, yet he was up to the same old shady stuff that Dekka is. He was just infinitely more likeable in the process of doing so!

Llambias is the one who is responsible for the day-to-day running of the club. He makes the decisions and sorts the contracts. Naturally he’ll be under guidance from above, but you can bet that it’s him who is making these contract offers that are getting turned down.

That is why I think Llambias is the biggest part of the problem. Ultimately the decision is at the top as Ashley hired him, but to try and make amends he should also fire him and get someone in who can engage with fans and not be a general buffoon. It’ll never happen though as Llambias is somehow trusted by Ashley.

Stiil, it was nice to get that off my chest 😉

About toonsy

A lifelong Newcastle fan and current webmaster of this very 'blog who has the sole aim of creating a place by Newcastle United fans, for Newcastle United fans.

271 thoughts on “Ashley or Llambias – Which one is the biggest problem?

  1. No, not really, since Marvin Martin is touted in the transfer market the same as Gameiro and he is at the same club as him and he has been roasting Ukraine since he came on.

    Maybe he doesn’t mind injuries?

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  2. Well I think the ‘negative article’ has been a resounding success as look at the positivity it’s brought out… good vibe!! Also glad Toonsy’s in a good mood 😀

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  3. Marvin Martin looks devastating.

    Two goals in his debut and he made the assist for Kaboul.

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  4. Surprised to see that Ryan Donaldson has been kept on at the club. The young lad has England caps but never seem to get a chance under Hughton and Pardew and I thought he would be released this summer. I only wish our reserves played really competitive games and the progress of these young men would accelerate. Who needs Kevin Nolan?

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  5. DAVE lol,its the only time i go on like when clints on,plus just thought i would go on after you said you were banned thought i would chance my arm,theres time to get removed like 😆 😆 😆

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  6. Batty cant believe your banned aswell are you sure ??
    Ice I have never seen Clint have a bad word about anyone mate he is a decent spud

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  7. Hi fellow Newcastle supporter
    Arsene Wenger does the FFF in Ukraine along Deschamps, admit no interest in Gamiero, shall he play games with media who knows, this would be good as he say Benzema he excites very much and suited to EPL

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  8. Marvin Martin is the one to sign. 😯

    ‘the little Iniesta’ they call him apparently. Two cracking goals there towards the end. We’ve got nee chance. Must say our bloke looked pretty ordinary in the second half and then they started putting the big guns on there was a huge difference in quality.

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  9. Big Dave I hope for some enjoyable news from nufc to excite the fans quick 🙂

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  10. Ice we know you only go on because Clints a mate and a good lad, or maybe clint could pop across to talk to you, I would ask him for ye but I cant 😆

    NufcJacques I hope so mate we could do with something good 😉

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  11. ohh what lady boy? jobe? 😆 I love taking the p1ss out of people 😆

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  12. DAVE ive spoke to him before about it but hes a loyal guy as worky has him brain-washed mores the pity,hope now its on news now he might cast a eye on here and see whats happening,can only hope 😕

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  13. are you there dog or are you in 1 with me ,i can handle the silent treatment of me missus but not you 😥

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  14. im on it batty, shall i put with regards the greatist nufc blog around? :mrgreen:

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  15. DAVE ive spoke to him before about it but hes a loyal guy as worky has him brain-washed 😆 😆 he tryed too brainwash me and dave as well dog 😆 😆

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  16. BATTY ime always with you m8 nee worry aboot,thought you were in the huff as i asked you if you had backed the derby winner,you said nowt 😥

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  17. Ice the sad thing is that he will probably be shafted 😆 but I think he will eventually find out what type of man he is 😯

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  18. hehe, is he a proper bell? Its to late to get into a full grown arguement, I might just spam the blog..

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  19. Some of you guys are crazy, but it is good jokes 😉 ! goodnight newcastle

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  20. Should see me at the matchs Big Dave, proper hoolie like, took all WHU’s top boys last season 😉 😆

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  21. right, im not going to lie, youve got me into this mood, but im going to be a immature little cu’nt 😆

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  22. 😆 Later Ice.

    You need wolfie for these sort of things, hes proper intelligent, but a proper bell to people 😆

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  23. out of intrest, why did you send me to call him a cu’nt? Is it cos all you dont have the balls? 😛 😆

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  24. dave stardust will be mad when i tell him wanky tissue sent me all his perso details 😆

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  25. Why did he send you his personal details? Give em’ me and ill smash his house up 😈 😆

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  26. batty you cant go with out reading my latest comment man 😛
    And you lads got me in the mood for it 😆

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  27. I do, but im having more fun doing this 😆

    nahh its only english and ive already passed it but I have to enter cos of the course im doing

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