Nathan Tinkler has responded to the claims of Newcastle Knights’ Chairman Rob Tew this afternoon.
We stand by the $10 million per year commitment in Sponsorship and Corporate Hospitality guaranteed over 10 years to the club as presented last month. There have been no material variations to the offer and it is now clear that Mr Tew did not understand the original offer.
As we presented to the board, the Tinkler Sports Group were prepared to underwrite the difference between the annual sponsorship of the Club each year and the $10 million. Our offer and guarantee make no mention of membership or ticketing revenue.
It is indeed unfortunate Mr Tew has sought to misrepresent our offer again and indicates he is not interested or capable of determining the value of our proposed commitment.
Go Nathan!
RobTew couldn’t even kick a converson 10 metres out right in front. Tew you do not own the Knights. Can’t wait till monday night, large turnout of members vote of no confidence and members will show you the door and the board.
I’m cancelling my season ticket over this. I expect a full refund and an argument.
Tew and the arrogant Steve Burraston need to be punted.
With Tinkler out, who will pay the accumulated debt of 3 million now?
Patron’s Trust….. what a joke! Where are all these people or companies that are going to throw in money and want absolutely nothing in return, just so the crooked Tew and Burraston can keep their jobs.
Why did Burraton sack Tony Butterfield from Corporate Relations in 2009 and replace him with his son Joel Butterfield??