thomas

Same. Tried a few vpns but nowt on desktop. Mobile 5G is fine.

They've been part of Staveley's attempts since she started, Saudi Arabia hadn't, so think it's just that they didn't want to get cut out/Staveley didn't want to cut them out. Reubens have clear interest in the region, and could be Staveley wants in on that for instance, so a bit of a quid pro quo. Could be anything, absolutely nothing I would worry about in the way you suggest. What did I suggest? People reading some strange shit into what I write lately Their involvement seemed unnecessary is all but your explanation and mojo's make sense.

Was it discussed/explained why the Reuben brothers were needed to go in on this when the Saudis have more money than god?

This is the most watched sports league in the world. Their reach will be a bit further than match going fans. Maybe a while down the line their reputation within the game leads to a world cup in Saudi Arabia. The question wasn't really about reach. I'm still questioning how the purchase of a club changes national perceptions. You're going from "lots of people will know they own the club" to "people will soften their stance on saudi arabia" without showing the work. Also, why do that to get a world cup when Qatar got one through corruption and bribery at likely a far cheaper price than a club?

I don't understand how image cleaning works with a purchase like this given that 99% of match going fans aren't in the kind of social/power spheres to really apply change to UK policy towards Saudi Arabia "Say what you will about the murderous regime that owns 80% of the club but they do put on a good halftime show. Let's talk about easing sanctions like." I'm oversimplifying not to paint that as anyone's actual argument but to say that's just how I see it in my head and it seems ridiculous.

people thinking saudi ownership is a low point appear not to have considered the fact the takover has given Lee Ryder's professional career a new purchase on life when surely the doldrums of suspended football had it on its last legs

her knockers sit a little higher as well

This is absolutely moronic and damn right thick. Not in the slightest, if MA could get away with the things the Saudi's have done to advance himself and his businesses, I have zero doubt he wouldn't think twice. yeah but in terms of non-hypotheticals there's a demonstrable, incontrovertible difference between a shady national businessman with bad jeans has done and what someone wielding the full economic and military force of one of the richest countries on earth has done

The Riyadh of the North

I feel like the whole thing is a rejuvenation project for them, not just owning a club for marketing's sake. If being competitive at the top was the only concern there had to have been much better options - including in other leagues - in terms of time and investment required to be competitive. Even at 2x or 3x our price.

stopped reading the question here tbh.

it's fucking time HTT[/member] thomas[/member] pizza(s) ordered loose sweatpants put on loved ones notified

:lol: perfect

It's absolutely happening. He's going have his brain implanted in the stomach-window of a cyborg Charnley like the knock-off Krang he is.

Do you lot go after anyone at these times? Black athletes for example. There aren’t really that many attempts at public shaming or scolding that I’ve seen tbh. The easy mega rich targets like Bezos, Gates, Tim Cook and the like were smart enough to start positive pr spin from the get go.

Imagine falling hook, line and sinker for an answer of "why footballers, of course!" to the question "what group of people need to get called out for their avarice and relative inaction in this time of need?" They're in the public eye. That's the nature of their employment. And a few do lead a flash lifestyle. So they make a perfect distraction and great first choice whipping boy whenever someone starts asking about what the wealthy are doing in times of crisis. But their sums are (relative) loose change in the sofa cushions of the mega millionaires and billionaires that no one talks about and it's infuriating.

If he wants back in the 3 commas club anytime soon he needs to sell. Would kill for Russ as an owner like :lol:

If he wants back in the 3 commas club anytime soon he needs to sell.

The season will be suspended before the weekend. It was academic from the time the Arsenal players were quarantined.

:lol: a pandemic stepping in at the last minute to deny Liverpool a title is the funniest shit imaginable and I don't even particularly dislike Liverpool.

oo look at us, look at us, we can lock down our population. pathetic.

vomit in human form.

Vomit in word form