Trowers Thinks Chairmen Should Show More Respect
The owner of Newcastle United has criticized the conduct and attitude of some of his fellow Premier League chairmen.
"There are quite a few owners of Premier League clubs that are unpleasant to deal with. We have already seen quite a few feuds this season, and I have had to try and make deals with a few of them already, which proved futile. The fact is, that being awkward and unfriendly will not help any of the clubs involved - in fact, it will likely actually hinder them as they won't be able to interact with other clubs aswell!"
"We have seen owners refuse to talk with each other already, and it is ridiculous! How is that meant to help? The only reason for it, is that the owner thinks that because he owns one of the bigger clubs, us smaller clubs should bow down! Luckily I don't think I have made any enemies, but I have helped build quite a few good relations with other clubs. For instance, I feel like me and Guy Fawkes have a good understanding, and I know that he is good to work and co-operate with. I recently agreed a deal with Crystal Palace owner Aiden Murphy, and he was great to negotiate with."
"But on the other hand - and I won't mention any names - there are chairmen that have a terrible attitude, and are difficult to deal with. Already this window, I was close to accepting a bid for one of our star players, only for the other chairmen to be disrespectful, so I changed my mind and rejected the bid. If he had shown a little more class, he would have improved his team immensely, but now I am reluctant to talk with him again."
When asked about any new transfers ins and outs that are close, he added;
"At the moment, there is only one player I am in serious talks for. I have set aside around ?8m for this player, which I feel is justifiable due to the TV rights coming into the club. We are projected to make a large profit.
We have been in talks to sell one or two, but again we are only in one serious discussion. I though we had sold Tiote, but they changed their mind at the last minute, which is frustrating.