Klaus

Yup though i doubt this will happen. It might even be worth NUST or other fan groups, putting statements out there, to at least recommend why there shouldn't be any flags in the ground. The last thing i want is Saudi using the club as a soft propaganda platform. Like it or not, sportswashing is about improving the image of Saudi on the global stage, and the match next Sunday will have a lot of international attention.

This is a thread we need to have. Seeing our fans waving the Saudi flag outside the ground, did not sit well with me at all. Yes, it was only a few daft young'ins, but i bet we see more of similar shit next weekend against spurs.

Gerrard would be so uninspiring man We would just be his stop gap for the Liverpool gig, and the media would treat it as such.

When I said haters, I was referring to media etc, not just fans from other clubs. The scrutiny around this will be huge, considering it is essentially State wealth. I look forward to the Panorama/Guardian special.

The tea towel/head stuff I expected from the mungs. But the flag itself, represents something much worse. It certainly makes me uncomfortable, and the takeover challenges my moral compass enough as it is.

Seen some images on whatsapp, of our fans waving the Saudi Flag outside the ground yesterday We don't need to add fuel to the fire, with the Human rights stuff etc. The regime is abhorrent, waving the flag around is not a good idea and the haters will jump on anything they find.

We need an empire builder, not just a short term manager, who's heart isn't necessarily in the job. Rafa would have been perfect imo

Numpty at work suggested Tim Sherwood he's a bit special

They will probably start campaign groups, and write to Amnesty International etc. The irony being that lasses are probably better off in Saudi than Sunderland.

A few were rattled at work yesterday mind Mackems have always had a chip on their shoulders, but now is a whole different level.

I would like to see us make a real statement in January. That these owners are really serious about spending some real money, and want to push the club towards the top (eventually). Just looking forward to a transfer window again

We couldn't do it any other way

Fair play to those on here who kept the faith regarding the takeover like. I lost all hope months ago

Fair play to those on here who kept the faith regarding the takeover like. I lost all hope months ago

get in

Who would actually be leading the press conference? Assuming they have one. Or would it just be a written statement, do we think?

Football crossed the morality line a long time ago.

Shib is also bouncing. It's been a good day all round

Why do so many in the media world seem to hate us? It's like he wants the club to suffer

Aaaa man

People are only taking the piss when they mention mbappe ffs

Has Keith Downie been spotted outside the ground yet?

GIF time?