Kaizero

Beyond voting for a government that could condemn the nation and not work with them on trade and other issues, there's not much to do with the Saudis having their fingers in almost every pie these days. As Kanji says, the heightened scrutiny they might be under if they own a successful football club might be a positive with regards to pushing their culture into this century. The nation being more isolated rather than a part of a more global society would be much more negative for its people. On a personal note, I have no issue with working with Saudis.

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Your point being? Two points: - The NY Times journalists who won a Pulitzer for their investigation in state funded terrorism know about Saudi Arabia. The analysts at the Department of Treasury in the US know about SA. This guy does not. - Do you boycott petrol too? Of course he does...he knows it from the NY Times journalists (and other sources). He is the Chief Sports writer for The Guardian ffs. You and I know enough about Saudi Arabia anyway to make an informed choice. I have no control over boycotting petrol. If I could buy ethical petrol I would. I will continue to boycott NUFC. Buy an electric car if you care so much May well do the next time we change car. Was Saudi Arabia a drastically different country last time you bought a car? Fair point but I think you're stretching your argument a little. I think there's a difference between essential car use and voluntarily paying to watch a team directly funded by the SA regime. Why? you are providing them with money and you have a choice not to by getting an electric car. Both fundamentally have the same benefit to Saudi Arabia by either buying petrol or spending money with the club. Edit: I for one will continue to consume petrol and spend money with the club. I do not have a choice whether to drive or not*. I may buy an electric car next time out...bloody expensive last time I looked. I do have a choice about putting money into NUFC. *I actually cycle to work and it's the Mrs who drives the car so she is funding the beheaders not me. Generally cheaper. Than a five year old Mondeo? Used cars But yes, if you're talking used cars petrol cars lose value quicker than electric and would thus be cheaper - for the up front price. Though the money saved on not buying petrol would change the final calculation regardless, and depending on the laws and regulations in the UK being similar to what I'm used to (Norway) you'd also save on not paying tolls, cheaper taxes, insurance and other expenses.

Your point being? Two points: - The NY Times journalists who won a Pulitzer for their investigation in state funded terrorism know about Saudi Arabia. The analysts at the Department of Treasury in the US know about SA. This guy does not. - Do you boycott petrol too? Of course he does...he knows it from the NY Times journalists (and other sources). He is the Chief Sports writer for The Guardian ffs. You and I know enough about Saudi Arabia anyway to make an informed choice. I have no control over boycotting petrol. If I could buy ethical petrol I would. I will continue to boycott NUFC. Buy an electric car if you care so much May well do the next time we change car. Was Saudi Arabia a drastically different country last time you bought a car? Fair point but I think you're stretching your argument a little. I think there's a difference between essential car use and voluntarily paying to watch a team directly funded by the SA regime. Why? you are providing them with money and you have a choice not to by getting an electric car. Both fundamentally have the same benefit to Saudi Arabia by either buying petrol or spending money with the club. Edit: I for one will continue to consume petrol and spend money with the club. I do not have a choice whether to drive or not*. I may buy an electric car next time out...bloody expensive last time I looked. I do have a choice about putting money into NUFC. *I actually cycle to work and it's the Mrs who drives the car so she is funding the beheaders not me. Generally cheaper.

Maybe they’ll help run the club, having seat(s) on the board? They were involved prior to the Saudis coming on board.

Was locked out for probably a good 24 hours on both mobile and wifi. If it matters, I'm in Norway with Telenor on wifi and Telia on mobile (the only two proper service providers over here).

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.

The Athletic. And that was in December of 2019. Can assume it’s run down some since and will be a sliding / declining scale. Think loki679[/member] said any employee in China can quit with a thirty day notice and no penalties?

That happened months ago. It's because of this from this morning: I mean, that to me reads like two rich people making fun of "Jack"

Will try to make this one.

I mean, I love him and all that, but there's one that's just an error and you can see it on his own reaction

Actors won't be getting paid for doing nowt. Neither will golfers, I expect. It's a really dumb inclusion in that list, which in itself is rather stupid as a whole.

Yikes, not a good look for him. Lad is destined to finish his career in the lower leagues. Why? He's already 29, not much time left to spend in the lower leagues. Especially not for someone talented.

As I mentioned, Nyland (Villa keeper) was interviewed in the Norwegian news and he was amazed at why they've not been asked to take wage cuts, and that other players he has spoken to had said the same, and that they were pushing the clubs for it but the clubs were holding back for some reason.

Ørjan Nyland and other Norwegian PL professionals were on the Norwegian news all flabbergasted at why they've not been asked to have cuts to their wage like in other countries, saying they and other players they've spoken to want to do it but not been given the option by the clubs yet, and they don't understand why.

I mean, at the current point in time FIFA is considering extending expiring contracts so it's obvious that NUFC will be leaking stories about signing players on a free we likely can't sign on a free.

Can't make it, family related. Have fun the rest of you!

Most Norwegian clubs have put their players on leave, they're now getting the same benefits from the government (up to the same maximum level as others) as "normal" people and are forced to accept short term jobs if offered to continue getting said benefits. Downside for the clubs are that per Norwegian law, after 14 days on leave they'e allowed to sign for another club if that club says they'll pay full wages. Seems to be a gentlemans agreement between most players and clubs in Norway, but some differences as certain clubs have kept their foreign players on the payroll as they don't qualify for benefits from the Norwegian state being foreign nationals - as well as players clubs are afraid will fuck off to other clubs after 14 days. Also read Messi, Pique and others have turned down getting a 50% wage cut during the period there is no football.

I'll play

Could always hold him, on remand. By not allowing him to turn up to work or discriminating against him until proven guilty, they'd be breaking Norwegian law. Guy was obviously very guilty, but still. Difficult situation for Molde to be in either way.

I mean, OGS and Molde did nothing wrong there. Guy was charged with rape, got to play whilst the case was ongoing as being charged does not equal guilty - however, when he was found guilty, he was immediately released by the club and then he fled the country. The club or OGS had nothing to do with that. You could possibly argue that he should have been suspended with the case ongoing, but what if he'd been found innocent? Suspending him essentially just fully assumes that he will be found guilty.

"What goes through your mind before a shot like that?" "To be honest, I just get the ball and think "shoot!" I love Haaland

Haaland gets another.