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More importantly, the length of time in discussion means that they obviously have not 'failed it' either !! Either you pass a test or you don't! For some odd reason we seem to be somewhere in between. That should be impossible. Think doing a test at school, a test for your driving licence or any other test. Would you ever get the answer "You haven't passed, but you didn't fail"? Im the same with the car, if its fails its MOT I scrap it and get a new one. The new owners will be trying to resolve the issues that the Premier League are asking them to resolve. There could be no other logical reason for such a lengthy delay. That is why I see the takeover as being so very definitely successful . . . in due course !!

More importantly, the length of time in discussion means that they obviously have not 'failed it' either !!

How old were you when it started? My Dad told me about it when I got old enough. He started by saying - "now, a few years before you were born . . . "

Yes, I mentioned this a while back. I see the 27th July as the very last day approval will be given, hopefully it will be before that, otherwise we could really lose out on some top players. As if the premier league care if we miss out on top players. The Premier League are not our enemy, though I can understand why some may feel like they are at present! We are one of their clubs, and we are about to become one of their major clubs. I do think they will want to try and get this done in the interests of fairness, before Deadline Start Day of 27th July, and (logically) I think that this is what will happen.

Yes, I mentioned this a while back. I see the 27th July as the very last day approval will be given, hopefully it will be before that, otherwise we could really lose out on some top players.

Worrying, very worrying. EXCEPT - we don't know enough to 'know' whether this actually is worrying (takeover rejected/toys thrown out of pram) OR whether it means takeover agreed and PL agree to Saudi plans. For F**ks sake . . SOMEONE in authority SAY something !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do people agree with me that the Takeover verdict will have to be announced (at the latest) when the summer Transfer Window opens on July 26th?

Source - https://www.ft.com/content/38cd4b7e-32fd-11ea-a329-0bcf87a328f2 The article states "The UK could also include sanctions against citizens of Saudi Arabia implicated in the murder of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018". I don't think the PIF had anything to do with that.

Fantastic news - REAL progress at last !!! It has to be good news, very good news. Think about it, there is no way he would come away from a face-to-face meeting with the Premier League having been told "we don't want you / your money is no good here / go away". It will be (can only be) the final acceptance of their bid . . . FANTASTIC NEWS !!!

Fantastic news - REAL progress at last !!!

Yep, it’s completely killed any excitement and enthusiasm. I can understand that feeling, totally. However, when you see Amanda talking on Sky Sports News (and every news channel) saying "We the new proud OWNERS of Newcastle United" etc . . . and her outlining the new club objectives, the new members of the board, the plans for a new Training Ground, the plans for the Stadium, and answering questions positively about "where they intend the club to be within three years and the type of players and manager they intend to have" . . . THEN YOU WILL FEEL DIFFERENTLY. I'm SURE, you will be excited again! I know I will !!!

No rumours, but the absolute simple logic of their financial situation, now and ongoing, is that administration is almost inevitable. Not sure how you've worked that one out like. Well, if you don't know that just wait and see, it won't be long!

No rumours, but the absolute simple logic of their financial situation, now and ongoing, is that administration is almost inevitable.

By the same token, to play devil's advocate, do you see why making a point of saying you'll keep it private has got the seagulls flapping their wings? I'd argue just saying he acknowledged the letter would have been suffice. The second you talk about 'keeping it private' it gives a connotation that there is vital information being shared. Fairly sure that's exactly what happened, only the 'private' comment was later in response to people wanting to know what the letter said. Absolutely right they keep it private AND I'm pleased they told us it happened. Agree entirely, NUST will be a massively useful organisation to us all (even those who don't 'like' them . . ) going forward. Well done them.

That is almost word-for-word exactly what I have written on here more than a few times. I was told to "get real" !! I haven't changed my mind.

NOT KNOWING IS THE "NEW NORMAL". I don't know if I could cope without "not knowing" in my life, when I wake up in the morning . .

Correct on some points, wrong on others. Basically, we are members of the Premier League and should have been treated with RESPECT. It is too late now, for that. There would have been no reason for them not to communicate with us, once or twice, without them breaking ANY 'confidentiality'. Too late now, we know our place. People and organisations do not just have to do the "bare minimum" in life, there is never a need or requirement to just only do the bare minimum, ever. It is about "standards of behaviour" (ie, respect) and that should govern how a decent organisation behaves. THAT is what I mean, doing only what is absolutely required of you (the bare minimum) is not how this important organisation called the Premier League should behave!! (that is not us fans - or me in particular - 'behaving entitled', we should expect more/better)

Correct on some points, wrong on others. Basically, we are members of the Premier League and should have been treated with RESPECT. It is too late now, for that. There would have been no reason for them not to communicate with us, once or twice, without them breaking ANY 'confidentiality'. Too late now, we know our place.

The Reubens and Staveley have to be part of the test, as they are going to own, and run, the club!!

It would appear not, the Premier League have refused to say anything in public, to us or anyone else. They have always said this is for "confidentiality" reasons. There would have been no confidentiality risks in them 'respecting' us supporters by saying to us something like . . "We are still going through the tests. We appreciate your concerns, but we have to get it right. You will be advised of the results of the tests when they are completed . . . Thankyou". No breaches in confidentiality there. They didn't do that, because they couldn't give a sh*t about us at all.

Yes, the Premier League have refused to say anything in public, for "confidentiality" reasons. What a pack of lies! There would have been no confidentiality risks whatsoever in them 'respecting' the fans by saying something like . . "We are still going through the tests. We appreciate your concerns, but we have to get it right. You will be advised of the results of the tests when they are completed . . . Thankyou". Perhaps someone can tell me where the breach in confidentiality is in there please ??

Trafford is the jewel in their crown. The ones that always get mentioned on our "so-called" National TV News Stations, are the Trafford Centre and Lakeside. Lakeside only gets mentioned because it is "down South" and about 15 years ago it lied that it was "the biggest indoor shopping centre in Europe" (which it never was, Metrocentre was, and is, that) but of course the Southern Parochials still remember the lie !!!

There is nothing pointing towards Ashley staying. He is already gone WE just don't know it yet !!!

Yes, she will be the initial 'front-person' doing the interviews, making presentations of the way forward, ambitions of the club, etc. The current court case she is involved in could well inhibit this though. But, I'm sure she'll give it a go! Howay man , any fucker will do. No way, in my dreams she always does the first interview / announcement!

Yes, she will be the initial 'front-person' doing the interviews, making presentations of the way forward, ambitions of the club, etc. The current court case she is involved in could well inhibit this though. But, I'm sure she'll give it a go!