Rebirth 1994: Football Situation

Chapter 568 Europe 2003 Belongs to You
Like all Newcastle fans, Sheppard was also stunned by the news that came overnight. Mr. Shepard had gone on vacation after the season ended, and he was still fantasizing about Newcastle's participation in the next season's competition. With good results in the European Champions Cup, maybe the revenue from the Champions Cup can make up for more than half of the club's deficit.

As a result, after hearing the news, Sheppard was caught off guard, especially since he himself was still on vacation abroad, and it was too late to rush back to Newcastle immediately. When John Hall announced his support for Pei Wei Afterwards, Shepard's failure seemed doomed.

Shepard was not surprised by John Hall's move. In fact, the two had a good personal relationship. Otherwise, Hall would not have urged him, as the second largest shareholder, to take over Newcastle when he announced his retirement. However, with the deteriorating performance of Newcastle United and Shepard's inability to tolerate Hall's intentional or unintentional interference in the back, the relationship between the two has gradually deteriorated, and they have even become at odds. At this time, they announced their support Pei Wei is no surprise.

If you can understand it, you can understand it, but this doesn't mean that Shepard will forgive Hall's "betrayal", at least in his view, it is a betrayal.

"I can't be the chairman of Newcastle, but I can't let a non-Newcastle be our pride - the chairman of Newcastle United! Newcastle's team should be in charge of Newcastle, Hall, are you already confused? Do you think that an outsider will sincerely restore Newcastle to its glory? They just use Newcastle United as a tool for profit!"

On the way back to Newcastle in a hurry, Sheppard gritted his teeth and thought: "No, I will not allow such a thing to happen, and we cannot allow our pride to become a tool of businessmen... That Chinese has 60.00% 70.00 What about the shares, as long as it does not exceed [-]% five, then he cannot fully control the club!"

"Damn, why should I sell my 5.00% shares for such a small profit? If the 5.00% shares are still in my hands, then I can stick to it alone... Now, I can only find a way to stabilize The other minority shareholders, just ask them not to transfer their shares...they will, they are all Newcastle locals who love the club and will not let an outsider have the opportunity to control the entire club."

Shepard thought comfortingly, feeling even more anxious.

"Damn it, why did I choose to go on vacation at this time... They are so insidious, they must have seen me go on vacation before launching it, it is really insidious... let alone let them succeed!"

After finally rushing back to Newcastle, Sheppard convened an emergency board meeting with other shareholders overnight, regardless of his age and fatigue from the journey. However, the situation made him feel not so optimistic. Many people took a wait-and-see attitude. After all, these small shareholders have been John Hall has always been the leader. Now John Hall has clearly supported Pei Wei, and the purchase price offered by Pei Wei is also very good. Not everyone is so exclusive.

More importantly, after understanding Pei Wei's resume, especially after seeing his miraculous experience of turning a newly formed club into a domestic giant in China, these die-hard fans of Newcastle who yearn for the championship began to vaguely feel that it is better to change another club. A chairman who can bring victory, even if he is a foreigner, is not such a difficult thing to accept...

Forced into desperation, Shepard could only issue a brief statement the next day: "The board of directors will meet shortly to consider this bid. The current shareholders of Newcastle are asked not to take any further action."

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"He's still resisting."

After reading this statement, Pei Wei threw away the newspaper in his hand: "But I think he has considered the seriousness... After all, I have an absolute advantage in the shares, and I have the right to re-appoint a new chairman. The point is that he cannot resist."

"He won't give up easily." Hall sighed: "I have been an old friend for decades, and I know his character very well... It seems that I have to talk to him."

"Not for the time being." Pei Wei shook his head: "I don't think it would be a wise decision for you to go to him at this time... He's on fire right now, it's hard for him to listen to your words, let's talk about it after a few days in the cold, now seven The month is not up yet, we still have plenty of time."

Pei Wei was right. In the next few days, Sheppard, who had lost his chance, frequently attacked in the media, hoping to restore the decline, and his attacks seemed to be quite violent.

On June 70.00th, Sheppard said in the "Daily Express": "Unless Pei Wei can control more than [-]% of the club's shares, otherwise he can't do anything."

The next day, Shepard made a statement in the "Echo": "He can't completely control the club, he can't change the resolution, the club's terms or the agreement. Yes, now he is the largest shareholder, but again How? Sky TV is now the largest shareholder of Manchester United."

Next, his words became: "He has spent more than 6000 million, but he will spend more, because he will not only bid for my shares, but also for all other shareholders... I don't believe him Can do it, and even if he could, I doubt how much money he'll be able to spend in the transfer market after paying so much for Newcastle...maybe he'll sell Some players to cash out? You must know that Newcastle's current players are all very good. Without them, we would not be able to enter the European Champions Cup."

"Haha, our Chairman, Mr. Shepard, is beginning to waver now." Pei Wei said with a smile: "He has begun to let go, because he has now realized that the other shareholders are not with him... the biggest mistake he made Just sold 5.00% of the shares in his hand, and now his shares are only 20.00% [-]... Hehe, a mere [-]% of the shares has become his biggest weakness. I can skip him and directly acquire other small shareholders stock, and he still won't be able to stop me from taking control of the club."

"Then it's time for me to talk to him," Hall said knowingly.

"No, Sir, not only you, but also me, let's go together." Pei Wei said with a smile.

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After waiting at the appointed place for nearly an hour, Pei Wei and Hall saw Shepard approaching angrily, but Pei Wei and Hall, who had been left alone by Shepard for an hour, were not upset On the contrary, Shepard was very excited.

"I hope to get your shares." Pei Wei said straight to the point.

"No, it's impossible!" Shepard waved his arms: "I will never allow Newcastle United to fall into the hands of a non-Newcastle! Absolutely impossible!"

After shouting this sentence excitedly, Shepard turned to Hall again: "I really didn't expect that you would do this! Have you forgotten our oath at that time? We want to make Newcastle regain its glory in our hands !"

Hall shook his head and did not speak. Pei Wei next to him spoke. He said sharply: "When are you planning to reproduce the glory? The era of 1900? In that decade, Newcastle won three top league titles... or 50 The era? Newcastle won three FA Cup titles in the 50s... What about the rest? You must know that Newcastle's most recent championship was in 1969... Newcastle is not short of money or people, why can't they always get good results? Achievements? There is no championship in 44 years. What is the problem of Newcastle? The people of Newcastle are extremely eager for glory, but how many people in this world have experienced those glory? Maybe you are one, and Sir Hall is also one. Unfortunately, the current Newcastle fans are too young, not as young as you were born."

Pei Wei's harsh words made Shepard's face turn red and turn pale, and Hall next to him didn't look too good. After a long while, Shepard was finally discouraged and sat down on the stool, saying helplessly: "Even if there is no With my shares, you can also control the club...why come to force me, an old man..."

"I'm not forcing you, but for a club, going public is not a very good choice... There are too many shareholders and too many constraints, and it is enough to consume all the energy on how to calm internal conflicts... Moreover, listed clubs must be restricted by 'balance of income and expenditure'. Even if I want to invest more, I can't do it... What I need is a club that can devote all its energy to developing the club, not a whole day A club that wants to discuss issues with major shareholders."

"But how can I know if you will use the club to create benefits regardless of the team's performance immediately after you have gained full control of the club? Without the shares, we have no way to restrict you... What reason do you have to reassure me?" Shepard calmed down and asked calmly.

"I can't make any promises to you." Pei Wei shook his head: "But I think you should know me a little bit now...With my wealth, do I need to use a football club to make a profit? You know, a football club The income is not too high, especially compared with the investment."

After a pause, Pei Wei threw out the last sentence: "I dare not say how many championships I will bring after I take over Newcastle, but I can guarantee that Newcastle fans can feel hope and happiness."

These words broke Shepard's last line of defense, and he shook his head weakly: "Okay, you won, and I agree to your acquisition request...From today, Newcastle Club belongs to you."

Pei Wei laughed sincerely: "No, Newcastle belongs to Newcastle people... As for me, I am just a manager."

PS: Update for vote 280... Good night everyone.

(End of this chapter)