Dr Jinx

I would imagine Saudi have had a few years to make a legal case distancing themselves from the BeoutQ thing. I mean, how much could a service like that actually be worth compared to what they make a year with oil and other ventures. What would be the point in it. It’s a frivolous claim at best. Pure political manoeuvring from Qatar who have been isolated since 2017 when the big fallout happened.

Every time it starts looking like there’s a consensus that it’ll be done soon, something pipes up.. I’m guessing the pressure is from the same place (Q) They must be so desperate at this point.

His twitter dealings basically over the last two or three years is posting some bullshit and then in the comments, all nufc supporters posting pictures of chimp hands or calling him a hairy nonce. He has a touch of the Mike Ashley about him.. he’ll say it’s water off a ducks back but inside he’s seething and built up a massive resentment for the club and it’s supporters. If Saudi decide to bid for the tv rights in the near future, he’ll be out of a job too. This whole situation couldn’t be any better to be honest.

This picture should be the thread disclaimer.

Yes Unless they’re dropping in to see the Reubens in Geneva So a private jet from the Middle East going to a place that facilitates all manner of elite banking services = stopping off to jet pool with the Reubens? ? This is not a good start to the week

So we’re watching planes that have nothing to do with anything again? ?

John Stones and Ross Barkley... yeah good players and all but really? That’s who he’s bring in to solve our woes? Pure bullshit that article. He’s currently busy planning a pre season in China. I’d love to have him back but one, he doesn’t break contracts.. not for us and not for Liverpool either. If he agrees to do something he will do it, as his seeing out the contract under Mike Ashley has shown. And two, I think there’s more to the link with Poch to be honest. Not terrible either btw. We know for sure that he would improve on Bruce but if it didn’t really click then we could always go back for Rafa in 2 years time. I’m fairly sure his next job will be his last job, what a way to end his career by building something special here.

Yedlin Krafth Rose Benteleb Fernandez Hayden Murphy Muto Carroll Elliott Darlow They can go. Shelvey Joelinton Gayle Longstaffs Woodman They can have a season to try and improve alongside better players. The rest could/should stay for at least a year or two.

Caulkin is being diplomatic when he says that about no shortlist. If you listen to his podcast he’s got Steve Bruce’s number and phones him up regularly enough. I’m sure they’ve spoken about the takeover but Caulkin hasn’t reported that once. Just as I’m sure that he’s privy to information from the buying side that he’s also not talking about. He’s not going to alienate either of his sources and for what it’s worth I think he likes Steve Bruce so he’s not going to publicly rubbish him by writing pieces about us having shortlists of better managers.

I don’t believe for a minute that he’s outraged by it so he’s basically an arsehole standing behind a cause now. Controversial, get more coverage online etc. It won’t make a difference. If his question was that important, bbc wound have ran that as a story, but they didn’t, so that’s why he released it on his Twitter.

I think his point about the test itself, or as he puts it, “it is what it is”, means that they can’t block the takeover within the confines of the current test. It was a loaded question and he did his best to give an answer that wouldn’t upset anyone on either side. He’s hardly going to say, yeah they’re a bunch of cunts..

Sounds good until you realised he then messed around Keegan, tried to get Sam back and even told him it was a mistake to sack him. Fed up of even talking about him, Ashley that is. I hope all his future investments crumble and SD go down the shitter. And even then, that won’t even make up for half of the 13 years of absolute despair he’s caused. He’s had enough of our mindshare. Fuck him, he’s all but gone

I don’t think he said he wants to live in London. He said he’s living in London at the moment but is open to anything, even a different country. I don’t think he’s been approached yet, but he’s basically saying to whoever, sell me a project to work on and I’ll listen. I’d be delighted if he came in as manager but my first choice is Rafa all the way. To see what he could do with a proper budget..

Jesus wept

Will Hatice Cengiz have any stamps left when Infatuation Junkie goes missing?

Amanda has done a Coleen Rooney and told all the players different things.. now she knows the Longstaffs can’t be trusted

A.S “Hi Steve, can we have a quick chat about how you plan to improve the squad?” S.B “No”

They’re hardly going to say he’s going to be sacked in the summer time. Wouldn’t be good for motivation if they do manage to play the remaining games of the season

Yes, no doubt about that. I was very surprised when we signed him. Very limited player. You pay peanuts you get monkeys

9 pages of comments about him says it all. Easily forgettable once he’s gone. Like it never happened.

The deal is up in the summer, unless they have signed an extension which hasn’t been publicly announced. I can’t see how they could continue. The whole Islam and gambling thing.

Why would they need to come to Newcastle in your scenario ? I'm with you in that I think its happening but I dont get why anyone would need to physically come here ? Publicity? Press shots? Don’t think so. Highly doubt Staveley, The Reubens or anyone from PIF will be basing their office there. I read something about them looking to employ a few directors with experience. Expect an Ian Ayre/Garry Cook type to come in and look to increase commercial revenue. Then there’ll be a director of football. Someone to bring in the names that a coach approves/deliver the strategy that the owners want. They’ll probably bring in someone new to do the Charnley work. I can’t see Staveley being the one doing the press releases, fully expect Yasir Al-Rumayyan to be the one to make the big announcements (or at least his name will be attached to them) as he’s well used to doing that with either PIF or Aramco. Don't think he was on about long term and where they are based, pretty sure he was on about a one-off photo shoot at the ground to announce the takeover I’m not sure they’ll even do that, If I recall correctly, I think City just put out a press release and I can’t remember Roman Abramovic doing anything when he bought Chelsea.

Why would they need to come to Newcastle in your scenario ? I'm with you in that I think its happening but I dont get why anyone would need to physically come here ? Publicity? Press shots? Don’t think so. Highly doubt Staveley, The Reubens or anyone from PIF will be basing their office there. I read something about them looking to employ a few directors with experience. Expect an Ian Ayre/Garry Cook type to come in and look to increase commercial revenue. Then there’ll be a director of football. Someone to bring in the names that a coach approves/deliver the strategy that the owners want. They’ll probably bring in someone new to do the Charnley work. I can’t see Staveley being the one doing the press releases, fully expect Yasir Al-Rumayyan to be the one to make the big announcements (or at least his name will be attached to them) as he’s well used to doing that with either PIF or Aramco.

Say the deal is officially approved over the weekend, say Monday or Tuesday at the latest, the payment part will take a few days so it’s quite likely it will run into the next week. Am totally confident it’s happening now so I don’t mind the wait anymore.

Simon Adebisi ? Thats Kareem innit? Adebisi had that daft little hat perched on his head (edit - did you mean the back of head shot? In which case yeah....I'll let myself out) Correct. Knew it was Oz though.. been years since I’ve seen that