How come Ashley just doesn't sell?

[HughieG]

I don't get it. Nine years ago when we were relegated (wasn't to be the last time under him ffs) he wanted out badly. He explicitly said that he hated the business of football and didn't understand it. If he hates it so much, why hasn't he sold the club yet?

[AP69]

Because he's a proven liar and makes an absolute mint out of us
Free advertising for his tat with millions on hold on his interest free loan he uses as a noose around the club's neck when he pretends he wants to sell
Minimal investment in the squad over 11 years and very few questions on where all the money has gone (sky money, season ticket)
Would you sell?

[Zippity]

Because he's a proven liar and makes an absolute mint out of us
Free advertising for his tat with millions on hold on his interest free loan he uses as a noose around the club's neck when he pretends he wants to sell
Minimal investment in the squad over 11 years and very few questions on where all the money has gone (sky money, season ticket)
Would you sell?

Exactly this.

[HughieG]

Because he's a proven liar and makes an absolute mint out of us
Free advertising for his tat with millions on hold on his interest free loan he uses as a noose around the club's neck when he pretends he wants to sell
Minimal investment in the squad over 11 years and very few questions on where all the money has gone (sky money, season ticket)
Would you sell?

I realize that there is a financial aspect. I also know he doesn't tell the truth easily. My point is that if he genuinely hates the club and the ownership - regardless of what he says 'cause that can't be trusted - why would he stay in it?

I guess my point was more philosophical... He's got money enough for a million lifetimes. Why waste precious time of his life doing something he hates whilst making a whole region of people miserable. Maybe it's the latter that he gets off on.

[AP69]

I think it's just the money mate
Don't think he gives the fans hatred a second thought as its a business hes put on the back burner that's making millions with minimal effort
It appears the more you have the more you want with Cashley

[toptoon]

I think he does want to sell.

However, one condition has to be met - his valuation of the club.

He wants his money back and he wants a fair price for the club. I´ll be unpopular now, but I think 300 million is a fair price (it could be bought for 280 million).

The ´he´s got plenty of money and so why doesn´t he get rid´ argument doesn´t come into it. You don´t become rich by thinking that way and the only pressure to sell is coming from the supporters (i.e. not the banks, etc.).

[HughieG]

You don´t become rich by thinking that way

You might become miserable though in which case money doesn't matter - to most people. But I know that for some people, money (as much as possible) equals happiness and I'm sure Ashley is one of those people. Not that having money isn't nice.

[Jammy89]

I think he does want to sell.

However, one condition has to be met - his valuation of the club.

I agree with this. I really think he wants to sell and had we had the £300 million value met he'd of been gone - sod who it was etc.

[liikape]

Because he's a proven liar and makes an absolute mint out of us
Free advertising for his tat with millions on hold on his interest free loan he uses as a noose around the club's neck when he pretends he wants to sell
Minimal investment in the squad over 11 years and very few questions on where all the money has gone (sky money, season ticket)
Would you sell?

I agree with this one. He doesnt actually have to do anything and he gets free advertising.

[tooslomofo]

I think that Ashley uses the club owing him money against his tax
Free avertising
And makes a bit of lucre

I think he still holds a grudge against us fans
And likes watching the pain
We’re like ants under his magnifying glass