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I think you will find the the PL come out and say that that believe MBS controls the PIF and wouldn’t sit the test.

More precisely it’s the whole SA that is subject to the test. Now let’s think, how to prove that “a country” can pass all the requirements? A country? Everyone in SA? No, it’s just the owners of the PIF, the whole country doesn’t own the PIF. There will be trustees that PIF are putting forward but in reality the rulers will own the PIF. So who is it? And why are these people not prepared to take the test. I just don’t know why it took so long to get to that single question.

Morally yes, but legally what is there that would make him fail? There must be something that would make him legally fail otherwise I’m sure they would have him involved. If he controls the state and the state controls the PIF then he would control NUFC. Who owns the PIF? It is ok putting up all the directors but what about the owners part of the owners and directors test? All this talk but really this is the crux of it. He wouldn’t need to sit on the board of directors of nufc but surely he needs to pass the owners and directors test.

Am I missing something but why is MBS not prepared to take the OD test? And more importantly why would he fail?

I think MBS would have been the ultimate controlling party and the PL knew this. Maybe MBS didnt fancy being put through the test. All this talk of the PIF or the state being a director is BS really cos MBS woudl still be the controlling party. I just don't think they would ever pass these tests if MBS didn't want to take part.

I reckon the deal is £340m anyway as that ties up the 5% 17m deposit. He wouldn’t risk it for £10m would he?

Or PIF havent been givng suitable answers.

Quite fundamental who is the decision maker really. Thats why these tests were introduced, wasn't it Leeds at some point where no one knew who owned the club? If they cannot answer those questions then there is something very wrong from the PIF side of things. I mean the PL need to know who to test.

Its happening. https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/12415316/persons-with-significant-control

Don’t wield the ban Hermmer.

Lools snowflakes the lot of you. Caused me a heart murmur that did. Thought I’d share.

Totally got me that.

£30m onerous wages provision, basically writing off future wages this year on players who will never play again. The total loss is really £15m not £45m. Sly accounting trick I think.

Must be why Colos meeting was postponed till today. Mbiwa signs and Colo goes.

Think you need to read what he actually posted.

Aren't we paying 96% of his wages though?

Loved this game. Get in there.

Getting sick of this to be honest. Pardew wasting the biggest talent this club has had for years. Stupid.

We will sign Nolan Roux. Itk and everything.

He has a good kick on him. Its one of his strengths really so there's no reason why he won't sort it out. Keegan said that his kicking was exceptional.

Enrique started the same with a extended period on the bench. Didn't turn out to bad in the end. He will come good I'm sure.

Do we have a mystical league of itk's like spurs do, a forum for those truely in the know where we all consult on our in the knowness? I await my invite!

My brother who goes to the games has told me he has been talking to some gadge who claims to be Adam Llambias, son of. He said that the young french guy we have nailed on to sign is Nolan Roux. Even my Brother doesn't believe this guy is Llambias son so probably bollox. But maybe Maiga is not the one all set to join us in January.

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He meant Maiga pretty sure of that. Was rumoured we had agreed a deal a few days before he said that so too much coincidence for this to be bollox. I reckon we have him.