Danh1

Yeah, I think the PL have got themselves into a real shitshow and wish the whole thing just didn't exist. They've obviously got themselves a cartel of powerful opponents to the takeover (the chosen few PL clubs, Qatar via BeIN Sports, others with an axe to grind) who they really don't want to put offside - if these interests weren't applying extraordinary pressure on the PL then the takeover would likely have been approved within the aforementioned 4-5 weeks. I doubt if they are worried about getting sued by those who want to stop the takeover, but they obviously risk commercial arrangements (with the likes of BeIN) and risk a potential revolt from those leading PL clubs (who they may fear leaving the PL to form a new European super league). But, whilst the PL may wish to bow to those powerful interests (forcing the takeover to not happen) they don't have a clear (or even token) set of criteria against which they can justify stopping the takeover, meaning if they do they know they will get sued into oblivion. They can't afford to define a specific reason for rejecting the takeover because that will give Ashley and the buying consortium a tangible thing to sue the PL over (because it will very obviously be a justification that won't stand up in court). This leaves the PL under the impression they are in an impossible position - but, the problem they have not reconciled themselves to is that, laws (in this case mostly commercial law, but likely some regulatory laws too) trump other commercial risks. If/when the PL are forced to say "rejected" and forced to give a reason then they risk a substantial lawsuit from Mike Ashley, the buying consortium, and potentially other interests who stand to lose from the takeover not happening (e.g. Newcastle City Council, Reubens, others). Even if the PL decides that the potential lawsuit is going to cost them less than the cost of pissing off BeIN Sport (Qatar) or the preferred clubs, the lawsuit could still cause the PL to go bankrupt because the amounts of money are so huge. The PL have only got themselves to blame for this - it is through their negligence and incompetence that they did not anticipate the consequences of the ODT (as it is written) and did not properly manage the process from the beginning. They also failed to hold other clubs, those that were purchased prior to the current ODT, to the same standard - and courts take a dim view of hypocrisy. They stuck their heads in the sand, probably assuming that fat-Mike would screw up the deal and they wouldn't have to worry about it, and know they're royally fecked! In reality what they need to do is accept their medicine, approve the takeover, and then pucker up to kiss the arses of BeIN and the lead PL clubs for the next decade by way of apology. That is the only way they save this - otherwise they may cause the whole Premier League to collapse. They've screwed this up so bad they may cause the league itself to cease to exist (due to lawsuits, loss of lead clubs, loss of sponsors, loss of broadcasting revenues). This post excites me. If we can’t have our takeover then I hope the PL suffer big time.

I hope that this pressure we are applying as a fan base doesn’t blow over when Bruce starts signing players and talks about moving on. Personally I won’t watch another match, literally couldn’t stomach it. NUFC or not.

Don’t understand why Stavely’s fella is tweeting that randomly...

I wonder how many of them are slaughtering us for valid reasons..... Couldn’t give a fuck either way really.

Nearly 80k have signed that petition now, class that.

Undercover Mackem!

Why are my hopes up again man? Don’t want to feel as low as I did last Thursday, easily the lowest I’ve ever felt as an NUFC fan (too young for 96).

These lot sit on their arses and do nowt to get rid of their owners yet this will be their 3rd takeover since Ashley bought us.

I know it’s been said but fucking crazy how every party involved in this takeover wants it to go through, but the PL won’t allow it. Ashley, PCP, Reubens, PIF and the fans/city all want it.

That bloke outside the Premier League HQ is some boy. Would love it if there was a good few hundred causing havoc, shame it’s so far away.

Aye - check your spam folder.

How great would it be if someone high profile like Shearer came out and criticised the PL? Sadly seems like all our ex players and managers etc don’t have the balls.

Two things guaranteed in a Bruce interview. 1. “Dust ourselves down” 2. Always interrupts the interview, basically every question. Prick.

And some of the PL’s sponsors.

Really hope when the next TV rights comes round, Saudi Arabia tell the PL to stick it up their arse and continue to ban them corrupt cunts Bein.

Get paid 20k a week more to not have to play for the Brucesaurus at Mike Ashley FC. Don’t blame him one bit.

Hope so like.

Also - hope PIF buy Milan and resurrect Serie A. It would hurt but it’d piss the PL clean off.

Puke Edwards will be begging us to support his fat cunt mate.

The league is corrupt and rotten to the bloody core. still raging over this and not sure I’ll ever get over it. We finally had it - we finally had a buyer ready to free us from Ashley and Ashley finally agreed to it - we had a buyer paying all cash and wanted to invest enormous sums in the club and region in this global pandemic. There was going to be job and wealth creation. We finally had it ffs and some group of people and a dozen clubs stopped it for their own self interests. It’s sickening man. What’s the point in football if this is really what it all boils down to? Couldn't agree more. Now that it's just starting to sink in, I feel sick to my stomach about it. Right now it feels like our club may never get an opportunity like this again. God almighty :anguish: Sickening. This is why I couldn’t give two fucks about any other takeover, despite everyone in the world saying stuff like “you got what you wanted”. To have the carrot dangled in front of us before being snatched away is fucking shocking, for no reason other than the PL sucking up to them corrupt cunts Qatar as well. I don’t think I’ll get over it tbf, will always feel like we’ve been robbed as a club and a city of key investment from people that genuinely want to make a difference.

The vile Tories couldn’t give two fucks about us up here unfortunately.

Feeling extra angry tonight. Would celebrate Masters’ death just as much as Ashley’s. Fucking prick.

Pete Graves is full of shite.

What decision? They never made one “Lack of”, my apologies

Chi has wrote a letter to Masters, criticising him for the length of time it took to make a decision and accusing him of leaving the club at a disadvantage. Also saying that the area has missed out on vital investment. Great stuff!