TK-421

If this was the big negative we fear, and considering BeIN's response so far, I'm surprised hairy hands hasn't said anything yet? I'm sure he would if it looked like this was bad for the takeover. Given the stuff that come out of Qatar through this whole saga, I'd be hesitant to believe they knew nothing of the termination of their license before it happened today.

There's an article in today's Chronic about the Adidas Entertainers Kits... https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-adidas-grandad-kit-18586343 Probably just short of stuff to write about, but would be great to think Adidas would come back onboard after a takeover and produce something similar!

There it is again... "The aim of the day was to take Newcastle to a higher points total than last season". Aye, good luck Steve. Probably rather we lost every remaining match if that's his sole target left for the season.

BBC News now reporting death of Jack Charlton.

Yeah, just watched that. Forget letters, fiancees, WTO reports or disgruntled journalists complaining... if Piers Morgan makes it one of his crusades, its Game Over!

Another one for the ignore list.

I hope you were one of the first two callers near the end , and not the last caller 'johnny' who wanted Bruce to be given a chance after the takeover, and that we weren't sure about him taking the job because of 'the sunderland thing' .

Lovely finish Lazaro Bournemouth are terrible, though.

Some section that section F. Could include almost every human on Earth when it states about including those who could possibly become directors in the future. I guess its the 'influence' bit that's the grey area. Even if MBS is not directly involved with PIF and any running of NUFC, there probably is the fact that he could 'influence' certain decisions given his position with KSA. Maybe thats been one of the fold-ups... PIF trying to convince the PL otherwise?

Wealdstone, you say? I can imagine someone wont be happy about that!

They'll have to start putting something in soon, as the government contribution starts reducing to 60% from August, isn't it? They could be screwed if there are still no crowds by October when the Furlough scheme is due to end, and they have to start paying everyone in full again.

Reckon that concludes the matter. Only a matter of time. Agreed. Cat out of the bag there for me. have SA said they'll allow prosecution of people in their courts? cause if they don't then i could see that being a major issue based on that That seems to be referring to lifting the ban on beIN broadcasting in SA. If that's what they're requiring they may be on incredibly dodgy ground, because there's certainly no offence involved in not allowing beIN to broadcast in SA. i disagree, a major part of the WTO finding was SA blocking legal redress in their own country for violations That doesn't seem to be what he was referring to, he didn't say 'enforce rights', it seems to me that he's referring to beIN not being able to broadcast in SA. "to take their rights" were the words he used, guess we interpret it differently Just watched that clip, pretty sure the words he says are "..and to allow sports rights-holders to protect their rights". Unclear what he actually means, but perhaps it just means they (The PL) wants to see that SA are committed to stopping piracy, and that action is/will be taken if it happens again, as up to now, they have seemingly done little to stop it.

What did they ask? She said she was an MP for Sunderland and asked if NUFC supporters (some of which were her constituents) should have been keep informed, or at least given some sort of update, given its now been ongoing for 3 months. Masters basically said as its (the O&D Test) a confidential process, he couldn't give any sort of updates.

Mackem MP asking questions about us now. EDIT Masters: "No comment" basically.

'Matter of time' stuff this, like.

Nah, they apparently have some sort of contact with the PL, according to GC...

It does seem odd that PIF are going through the O&D Test, yet the line of communication is diverted through the seller (Ashley/his legal team), and apparently down to them to advise PIF if they've passed/failed. However, if he is as desperate to sell this time as is being reported, then hopefully the delay in the processes isn't down to him/his legal team. As for that tweet above claiming 'the club' is preparing for next season, then the people in the club would be the last to know, as it'll all be being dealt with by Ashley's legals anyway.

From a personal point of view, its the place we used the most, but mainly due to the free parking, and living just over the water from it. Its been a good few years since I even ventured into Eldon Square. When we do go to the Metrocentre, its always of an evening when it is/was quieter. Would never go daytime on a saturday/sunday, unless to the cinema. But even pre-covid, it seemed to be struggling with loads of empty units, including some large/prominent ones. Only going to get worse with Debenhams not re-opening over there either.

Creased that the thread is now talking about 90's number ones written by 60's bands with a singer called Reg Presley!

Aye, unless you can try and pull a negative spin on some random story (Mr Edwards). Guess they're readying themselves for an announcement, now... and hoping to be the first to break it.

It all definitely seems the WTO report was the key to this, as since its release and various interpretations, that things are finally moving in the right direction. Whether its all happened since last week, or the PL started asking/telling SA what they'd need to do after the draft was issued, who cares. It seems SA are going to tackle the piracy and we may finally get a decision, and hopefully approval for the takeover. Might be time to stock up on cylindrical metal containers of alcoholical beverage.

Noticed that, but then at the end, Brucie was giving some of them a little pat on the cheek (face) too.

Haha... as his numbers up, he scores

Lemmy Fane coming on.