Scotty66

The puma deal was only a short term extension anyway wasn't it that was due to end early next year iirc? If that was coming to an end personally I think it ties in more with the takeover that Ashley would connect himself to it in someway until everything is finalised. I guess the new owners want to make their own deals if and when they take over. Of course Ashley could have consulted them before making a long term deal with someone else but maybe they said they want to sort that out later? Hence why Ashley got a deal in for himself in the meantime. There's a hundred and one reasons and we just have to wait and see how it all unfolds. I won't be getting worried about this kit deal, at the same time as I won't be getting excited (takeover related)

Said he had his DM's turned off for last 4 days but NUFC360 posted a screenshot of a DM from him 2 days ago. Not sure what the fuck is going on. Geordiedentist also retweeted moneymike saying that Geordiedentist own tweet is bullshit?!

There's no way on Earth that was Ashley himself

Didn't Mimms say she knows fuck all as she's been pm'ing journos to get info? I know who I believe...

Where art thou mimms, feed us our daily bread.

Ant and Dec retweeting today's LK article, seems they've suddenly become more vocal about the situation. Another tactic from Ashley and his legals?

I am still struggling with the concept of them establishing the standing to bring the claim - to demonstrate that the claimant here has suffered a loss (in proper terms) from the anti competition actions of the Premier League. The process is also nowhere near as simple as it is made out in that article. A loss is very broad though, surely the fact that the new buyers publicly announced they would strengthen the team, facilities and surrounding area means the the club and city are losing out.

Big 6 are just gonna say to masters "you're on your own now"!

Surely if this gets passed quickly this can only help our case?

Again nailed on by Mimms when he said Ashley's lawyers/legal team were looking at exploiting a different route.

Correct me But the fact you feel the Saudis have to compromise and the PL need bigger balls to tell the big 6 what to do is exactly why Ashley and fan groups threatening legal action will be huge. The PL rejected our takeover in ways that wasn't legal. That definitely matters. Correct me if I'm wrong but from everything I've read the PL never rejected the takeover never mind it being illegal, they asked for additional information about the make up of the proposed directors of the potential purchasers buying the club which the Saudi's apparently declined to do. That's what the PL said. However our club said it was rejected and that all relevant documents was given to the PL when asked. Hence why Ashley has hired lawyers. Honestly I think if it genuinely couldn't be passed due to the Saudis then Ashley wouldn't bother. Also if the lawyers looked at it and realised the PL made a fair decision then they would say sorry Mike you're wasting your time with this one. They see something and I truly think that it's that the PL have not done things by the book.

But the fact you feel the Saudis have to compromise and the PL need bigger balls to tell the big 6 what to do is exactly why Ashley and fan groups threatening legal action will be huge. The PL rejected our takeover in ways that wasn't legal. That definitely matters.

Someone might have pointed this out before but Money Mike Ashley follows only one on twitter; a PR agency called KBA (Keith Bishop Association). Under their clients they list both Newcastle United and Sports Direct: https://www.kbapr.com/clients/ In fact, a lot of the brands listed are owned by Mike Ashely (Frasers Group). How I wish I was this far behind. Imagine what he is going to be like when he finally gets to 2020... Going to see Leicester win the Prem first

Customers are able to engage in legal action if it affects their costs or the quality of the product. this is why it is fan led. I think it can be forced through faster this way. Wonder if its something to do with the statement last night about the PL charging fans 14.95 and Ashley not agreeing with it. No idea how you can relate the two regarding our takeover but it's just so random for Ashley to say that and today we get this.

This guy. Incredible timing

Could be that the legal team know just how powerful twitter can be. They want somewhere that puts pressure on the PL without doing it on their own twitter accounts, it would look quite unprofessional for De Marco to suddenly start tweeting publicly about how bad the PL are ?‍♂️

That letter demands a response by the PL by 4pm on November the 3rd. It also requests all documents from the PL, emails texts and even what's apps Imagine the corruption in those.

Hats off to Mimms like. End of last week he said stuff was going to be released/made public within days and he's nailed it. This after weeks/months of not hearing anything (last thing was Ashley hiring the lawyers iirc?)

Ties in perfectly with what Mimms said. Either they are they same person or Liam Kennedy has a reliable inside source.

So the PL still not wanting to play ball? Why issue thst letter if things are close to being sorted?

Could just as well be Ashley knows the PL can't get out of the takeover now, the lawyers have made it clear that they have to accept it one way or another and Mike just wants to get as many fuck you's into them before he does leave. Edwards knows nothing and is just speculating.

Mike Ashley NEVER releases a statement. Mimms comes along and says a statement is coming and Ashley releases a statement within days No idea if there are more to come but you can't fault the inside info.

Agree. Even if a statement doesn't come this week just let things play out. Ashley or the buyers can change things at the last second, that doesn't mean his info is fake. All will come clearer with time. I enjoy seeing what his posts have to say, much better than thinking or discussing Bruce and our rancid football at the minute.