Scotty66

Bullshit article imo. The stuff they quote about Ardiles is not true (mis quoted) as said by himself.

Is that the one who posted on twitter at the end of last week about the deal is done? Had over a million followers but didn't really seemed to get picked up by the media over here.

Rafa would make Stones better when Guardiola couldn't? I feel as though Stones knows if he makes a mistake he's out of that Man City team. Rafa would put an arm around him and make him part of the backbone of a new look Newcastle. Stones has been poor of late but I definitely think there is a better player in there. I don't think Rafa is known to be one to do that. I do think Rafa would get something out of him though, much like he did with Lascelles. I'd have Stones here as a long-term replacement for Fernandez perhaps, but on paper I don't think he's a signing that would immediately oust any of our starters. Could probably be a project trying to help him find his confidence again. True, many players have said Rafa often comes across as distant instead of a shoulder to cry on. I just feel Stones would feel less pressure playing under Rafa. The only concern I would have is perhaps his injury problems reoccurring, but I definitely think he would be a positive signing.

Rafa would make Stones better when Guardiola couldn't? I feel as though Stones knows if he makes a mistake he's out of that Man City team. Rafa would put an arm around him and make him part of the backbone of a new look Newcastle. Stones has been poor of late but I definitely think there is a better player in there.

His videos on Fifa Ultimate Team where he shows what you really get after spending shitloads of money are class. Most youtubers make it look like you can get Ronaldo and Messi in a few packs. He rightly shows its an absolute con and should be avoided at all costs.

Both players would be class here. Rafa would make them even better players.

I've seen other reports and comments that they absolutely want to be bigger and better than Qatar in everything they do. I think MBS has a massive statement to prove and signing big name players to take the limelight away from Qatar (Man City) is more than possible. Qatar are PSG. UAE are Man City. Also, these lot will want NUFC appeal to everyone in Saudi Arabia. There is no way they won't go all in. You're correct, my mistake. From what I understand the rivalry they have with Qatar is more than UAE? Either way, MBS wants to be the biggest and best.

I've seen other reports and comments that they absolutely want to be bigger and better than Qatar in everything they do. I think MBS has a massive statement to prove and signing big name players to take the limelight away from Qatar (Man City) is more than possible.

But just realised it’s a bank holiday so Tuesday Friday for me. Officially confirmed by the PL to the buyers after the executive meeting Tuesday then 3 days for money transfer.

GC has absolutely had it confirmed to him. The fact he kept talking about it being "official" in his tweets was him saying as much as he possibly could. Reading through them all it's so damn obvious ?

They will only comment on it once it has been confirmed by the new owners surely? That's how it reads to me.

The Saudi Prince is still a director though

That flight radar is incredibly accurate. A chopper flew over my house at the exact time it did on flight radar ?

I think they just picking up from what that indy account said. This is the problem with crap accounts like that.

Same. Razors Mrs joining him for drinking sessions isn't exactly gonna help....

Aye he does at that Says the PL is only focused on project restart but then basically says the buyers are wondering what the hold up is ?

Just had a notification on my lock screen.. "Sky Sports - Newcastle takeover - Premier League refuse.." Shit myself ?

Why do you think that, considering he regularly replies publicly when people ask him for an update? Just look at his profile. I don't doubt that he has replied to you, but that if he did know that it's all done, he'll still be saying to you and everyone else that it's still with the PL. One message from him saying it's done and it will be all over twitter with the screenshot ending his source connection with Staveley.

To be honest even if it is done Caulken won't admit to it in a DM from someone he doesn't know on twitter. He's well in there with Staveley and he's not going to piss on his own bonfire. The info he releases seems to be somewhat given the nod from his source. That's why he's reliable, and I'd be very very surprised if we hear from him confirming its all done before a statement from them.

If we want to be taken as a serious threat in all competitions then we need a squad full of quality players. Having someone like John stones on our books is exactly what we need. Until we get Champions League football we can't turn our noses up at these type of players.

Just seen a clip of the coming weeks motd where they are talking about big names coming to the Premier league. Ian Wright talks about how he could see Mbappe at Man Utd and Liverpool. Shearer then asks him (with a smirk) about seeing him at Newcastle Big Al knows something!

Would love to see Shearer back as it's much deserved. Not sure how it would conflict with him being a pundit. Doubt he would want to do both and not sure if he could?

Can you give some examples of things they've posted that have subsequently turned out to be "spot on"? Thanks. I explained it poorly. It seems they post news items that can be found elsewhere, however they are very careful what they post, and don't want to post rumours as such but events related to PIF that as far as I can see are spot on. They don't seem to post rumours just for clicks on their site.

Has that site posted anything that hasn't come true? Everything I've seen has been spot on so far, they seem to post stuff related to the takeover, albeit a few days later than all the journos etc, but this appears to be the first time they've posted a rumour before anyone else.

Seems more like, after PL approval, its the legal stuff, ie Barclays and money transfers. When it us all done 100% it will be announced. I would expect Barclays to be notified of a change of owner after it has been approved. Can't think why they would need any of that info if there is still a chance that the sale doesn't go through.