Jinky Jim

See our benefactor has offered £50 million to save Philip Green’s High Street.......or would like to buy the lot off him for a cutdown £250 million.......about what he’s getting if the PL stops arsing around

Go into Profile.....Modify Profile......Buddies/Ignore list......then add him to it.

You beat me to it........let’s hope the takeover happens before January 31st or we’re in deep shit.

I’m going to have “mimmsy” tattooed on some part of my anatomy?

Thanks Mimms

Personally I think it if it was 100% dead in the water we would have a leak from somewhere saying so or even a statement from seller/club/buyer. But we have had a statement from the buyer. They stated "we have come to the decision to withdraw our interest in acquiring Newcastle United Football Club". I don't see how much more explicit they could be? This hasn't actually been made public. What's been made public is that Ashley has engaged QCs to potentially pursue the Premier League over the legitimacy of their non-approval of the takeover. These are two very, very different things. The latter does not require the consortium to still be involved or interested. Again, there's been absolutely nothing to suggest that the Saudis are still interested or pursuing this. Genuinely not a single morsel of evidence. The takeover attempt no longer exists, and there's no good reason beyond blind optimism to think otherwise. You’ve joined the wrong forum.....here’s the link to the forum you want..... https://www.readytogo.net/smb/

I joined NUST a few months ago cos i thought they might represent the supporters better if they had a voice backed by large numbers...i cannot however accept any supporters organisation that says the PL are acting reasonable.......They havn’t done that during this last 7 months

The Reuben/qpr situation, Mimms, Money Mikes Cryptic messages, Liam Kennedy’s positive spin in the shields Gazette.....something is definitely happening

I hope I’ve seen out my Ban?.....time to rejoin and feel positive again.

Cheers Mimms......please put any other info on Positive Optimism Thread....you won’t get any grumbles on there.

Please continue......only thing to keep me going these last months.....why not post in the POSITIVE OPTIMISM Thread, so only those believers will read it ?

Go to your profile.......modify profile......ignore list is there...........type person you want to ignore and add him/her to your list.

Asking about a debate in Government time about the future of our national game, guess what Rees Mogg’s answer was:- “ Jacob Rees-Mogg responded on behalf of the Government: "I must confess that the detailed workings of the Football League is beyond my remit and realm of knowledge. Had he asked about the County Championship, I would have been better placed to answer.” "However, I think he should ask his own committee for this debate as it would be very well subscribed and a matter of great interest to many members."...Typical Government Response to a genuine concern and scrutiny.

So apparently Football needs an independent regulator.....so who came up with this lot:- Who is part of the group putting the manifesto forward? David Bernstein - former FA and Manchester City chairman Gary Neville - former England and Manchester United defender Denise Lewis - British former Olympic heptathlon gold medal winner Andy Burnham - Mayor of Greater Manchester David Davies - Former FA executive director Helen Grant - Conservative MP Lord Mervyn King - former Bank of England governor and ex-Aston Villa director Greg Scott - Lawyer And what the hell is the Mayor of Manchester doing in this group apart from representing one of the “big 2”

Has anyone been on RAWK since the announcement from the Premier League...unbelievable...their arrogance is staggering......just a short example of some of the stuff put up....” Quite bizarre that the 'smaller clubs' love attacking Liverpool and Utd, whom without them wouldnt exist in their current form”

Watkins and Barkley....two very astute signings.....nearly relegated but an owner who is providing the funds to make sure they are not going to be involved in this years relegation scrap...sad isn’t it.

With my record......I’ll stay clear of this thread for a while...it’s jinxed enough?

Sorry to sound pedantic or ignorant....I know tweets are on twitter but what do I call them on the forum! Posts, man. The name on the button. Ok, thanks...will do from now on..Ta

Sorry to sound pedantic or ignorant....I know tweets are on twitter but what do I call them on the forum!

Although i agree that our takeover is trivial(as you point out) compared with the world problems at the moment......Football, never the less, is a major part of our life as we “sleep,eat and drink” every aspect of the clubs (Mis)fortunes. Some of us have been lurking this forum for years and only recently started to contribute, some are relatively new members and some of us are susceptible to every positive tweet we read, be it on this forum, twitter or any other media outlet.....personally I believe every positive tweet i read (to my own cost).....i always appreciate any news that come peoples way, even if it turns out to be a bit ambitious with its authenticity, but I’m sure these folk are quite convinced that they might have some up to date info and wish to share it....its then up to us to decide whether we want to believe it or not.....i like HTT’s long essays, i find them interesting and informative.....HOWEVER i wish he wouldn’t play the “it’s bullshit” tweet after raising our hopes that he might just have some info that might be correct....it’s no good saying “you know me” as a follow up afterwards...the damage has already been done!!......I would like to continue to read this thread in the hope that mebbies, just mebbies, there might just be a takeover before i fall off this “mortal Coil”....SUMMING UP, please people don’t publish you’re “funny” tweets......It’s no longer a joking matter. If you or anyone is damaged by the contents of some random post of mine or anyone else’s for that matter on any platform never mind page 326 of a thread on a NUFC forum dedicated to the subject that is all things related to the takeover, then you’re damaged beyond repair and need to maybe stay away from this topic altogether. I fear for anyone whose world will be crushed if in the next 2 weeks the takeover doesn’t go through which needs to go through after all this now for their sake the most of anyone, even if it’s too late now for any takeover to undo the damage already done. If only I said 14 months and not days instead... what damage I’ve caused man! Unlike you HTT, I actually read ALL of your long tweets(and usually enjoy them)......if you had read the message in my tweet you will have noticed that I am fully committed to all news, however fanciful, about the takeover....I do I find it very difficult not to check in regularly to see if there are any updates, no matter how unlikely the present takeover might be...what I can’t get into my mind is pollsters throwing info into tweets then saying a while later it’s all bullshit and if you know me you know I’m just egging you all on....I’m afraid I don’t know any pollsters enough to know whether they actually may have second, third or fourth hand info or simply enjoy winding up readers......AND no, I’m not going to stop reading this thread.....after all I did ( to my regret) start it all those months ago.

Although i agree that our takeover is trivial(as you point out) compared with the world problems at the moment......Football, never the less, is a major part of our life as we “sleep,eat and drink” every aspect of the clubs (Mis)fortunes. Some of us have been lurking this forum for years and only recently started to contribute, some are relatively new members and some of us are susceptible to every positive tweet we read, be it on this forum, twitter or any other media outlet.....personally I believe every positive tweet i read (to my own cost).....i always appreciate any news that come peoples way, even if it turns out to be a bit ambitious with its authenticity, but I’m sure these folk are quite convinced that they might have some up to date info and wish to share it....its then up to us to decide whether we want to believe it or not.....i like HTT’s long essays, i find them interesting and informative.....HOWEVER i wish he wouldn’t play the “it’s bullshit” tweet after raising our hopes that he might just have some info that might be correct....it’s no good saying “you know me” as a follow up afterwards...the damage has already been done!!......I would like to continue to read this thread in the hope that mebbies, just mebbies, there might just be a takeover before i fall off this “mortal Coil”....SUMMING UP, please people don’t publish you’re “funny” tweets......It’s no longer a joking matter.

Eventually got a response fro my MP.....decided to use real name Incase she’d ever heard of “Jinky Jim” What did confuse me was a reference to “ I have seen the recent email sent to Newcastle fans from the Independent Football Ombudsman”.....When did that happen.....did i miss it. Dear David, Many thanks for taking the time to write to me. I appreciate that many Newcastle fans were hoping this takeover bid would go ahead and can understand their sense of disappointment. This was entirely a matter for the parties concerned, with no involvement from Government. Ministers did not hold any discussions with sports national governing bodies or sports rights holders on the potential sale of Newcastle United FC. Any sale is a matter for the interested parties, and for the Premier League to assess under its Owners’ and Directors’ Test. I have seen the recent email sent to Newcastle fans from the Independent Football Ombudsman and agree with their conclusion that the Premier League should make a statement on this case. I am pleased that the Ombudsman has committed to advising the Premier League to provide a statement. There must be clarity on why there was a significant delay in a decision being made, and on the reasons why the consortium decided to withdraw their bid. I would like to assure you that Saudi Arabia remains a human rights priority country for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, particularly because of its use of the death penalty and restrictions on women’s rights, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and freedom of religion or belief. It is right that the UK Government continues to raise its concerns with the Saudi Arabian authorities using a range of Ministerial and diplomatic channels of communication, including its Ambassador and the Embassy team in Riyadh. The Foreign Secretary raised the UK’s concerns with Saudi Arabia during his visit in March this year. I’m sending out a regular newsletter and updates on the COVID-19 crisis, do let me know if you’d like to receive them. Stay well – Alicia Alicia Kearns MP Member of Parliament for Rutland and Melton Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee and National Security Strategy Joint Committee

Married in to Hexham aristocracy and has a couple of properties up here, and a massive Toon fan apparently. This is ON. Is taunting the membership not a criminal offence?

The Conservative candidate has. Sent my letter to Alicia Kearns...MP for Melton and Rutland...True Blue area with a majority of 30000....see if I get a response from her or see if she couldn't care less about the North-East

On BBC News site......"Roma: US billionaire buys Italian club in £532m deal"...........if the PL arn't careful Serie A will be the top league in Europe