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:'( :'( :'( Less of that shite in this thread thank you.

Absolute disgrace I wouldn’t put it past this regime hawking them to corporate scousers. At anytime this is unacceptable and makes us look small time, but when capacity is limited to 2 thousand ? If any of them tickets end up in the hands of Liverpool fans when our lot can’t get in it’ll be a f***ing outrage. Of course they'll be hawking them off to the Scousers. They did that when we played them a couple of seasons ago despite 1000s of NUFC fans not even being offered the chance to buy a ticket. The crowd will probably be 50/50 that day. Thankfully I'll be nowhere near the place. Agree completely another reason why this regime is rotten to the core, they’d happily sell out their own supporters for a few extra quid. They've taken these down now and said it was a "mistake". I understand a % of the tickets available will go to hospitality but should go to existing hospitality holders not general sale, should be a small percentage but they absolutely should not be selling them like this, and certainly not before they have even engaged on their plans for the return of fans let alone before they have communicated it. Mistake my arse, but fair play for bringing this to people’s attention. Looks like you’ve had a result in getting them to take it down. Selling corporate tickets to visiting fans, or even giving them the chance to buy them would have been the ultimate insult to our fan base.

Love the fact he’s actually replying to our fans now. He certainly knows what he’s doing with these tweets, the bloke could be a hero. Chris S Gem stone @Chris9Stocker 3h Nick mate, either turn off the radiator or turn it right down otherwise that Edwardian light fitting will get wasted by a red hot radiator. Or you could just move the light.... Having said that, it probably doesn't get lower than 22 degrees in BrightonWinking facein the winter! Nick De Marco QC @nickdemarco_ Replying to @Chris9Stocker Good point! It’s off now as I’m not there but I shall move it when I go back

Absolute disgrace I wouldn’t put it past this regime hawking them to corporate scousers. At anytime this is unacceptable and makes us look small time, but when capacity is limited to 2 thousand ? If any of them tickets end up in the hands of Liverpool fans when our lot can’t get in it’ll be a f***ing outrage. Of course they'll be hawking them off to the Scousers. They did that when we played them a couple of seasons ago despite 1000s of NUFC fans not even being offered the chance to buy a ticket. The crowd will probably be 50/50 that day. Thankfully I'll be nowhere near the place. Agree completely another reason why this regime is rotten to the core, they’d happily sell out their own supporters for a few extra quid.

It's not really a disgrace like is it? Have they (The Trust) bothered to do anything useful with their survey results yet? Follow up action planned? It absolutely is a disgrace if any season ticket holder can’t attend a game because some corporate scousers with plenty of cash are allowed in ahead of them. Whilst it’s a 2 thousand limit every season ticket holder where possible should be given 1st choice on these tickets.

Absolute disgrace I wouldn’t put it past this regime hawking them to corporate scousers. At anytime this is unacceptable and makes us look small time, but when capacity is limited to 2 thousand ? If any of them tickets end up in the hands of Liverpool fans when our lot can’t get in it’ll be a f***ing outrage.

Aye possibly it certainly seems that NCSL and Kennedy have confirmed at the very least that De Marco is working on the takeover in next 3 weeks. So he’s just been making bread up to this point? Possibly a bit of painting and doing his new apartment out aswell.

Aye possibly it certainly seems that NCSL and Kennedy have confirmed at the very least that De Marco is working on the takeover in next 3 weeks.

f*** does that mean I interpret that as De Marco is now about to put all the evidence together and present it. I suspect either arbitration date has been set, or it’s at least sit down with the PL time to thrash this out.

Could have been worse I could have said toon army

Liam Kennedy in reply to De Marco’s tweet. Liam Kennedy @LiamJKennedy23 "The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus..."

I hope this man is as good as the hype. He must be realising by now he has the weight of the Geordie nation on his shoulders. I have a sneaky feeling though Shaheed Fatima QC may play a very big part in proceedings. She is very highly rated and experienced in the Middle East. She might be the ace when it comes to separating PIF and the Govt. Bring it fucking home and give us all the best xmas ever.

Ignore the first part of this article as clearly Bentalab coming back could only be considered as not positive. However, on the theme of Middle East relations, takeover observers are apparently watching developments. In returning for stopping the blockade of Qatar, let’s hope the piracy argument can be buried and take that out the equation. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/revealed-former-player-offered-back-19403503

As this is the positive takeover thread, the biggest impact regarding Qatar would be the reinstatement of bein in Saudi Arabia. I’m not saying that will happen, however it could potentially be a game changer in relation to takeover. By linking the state to pif the PL were clearly trying to bring the takeover down over piracy, this would remove that obstacle.

I have little doubt that we would have heard a little something from Mimms this week if IMTTS hadn't been such a self satisfied dickhead. Must admit I haven’t quite understood what’s gone on there, but agree it would be nice to get Mimms back on board. I think we all enjoy the itk stuff, and it’s a shame if one person has spoilt it for the rest of us.

Glad to see this thread bumped again, hopefully it brings us some good luck before xmas. Just listened back to Liam Kennedy on Tuesdays podcast, he specifically stated “significant legal movement by this weekend”. Now this must have related to NCSL so was definitely expecting some sort of update today. Could be a number of reasons nothings broke today, but think we’ll hear something from these lads in very near future.

I would not be in the least bit surprised if he returned with a bit of a bang in the near future.

The trouble now is I’m struggling with what the PL actually is, who would want this razzmatazz ? If you consider the PL is 20 stakeholders, who out of the 19 clubs wants us to be filthy rich, and ambitious ? Would the PL board want us to be successful, if they were truly interested in the growth of the league then you would say yes. However, the top 6 seem to hold all the power and make no mistake Masters and Hoffman are aware who put them in place. I would say at this point it’s clear Fenway, Woodward, Levy and Bruce Buck at Chelsea are running the show. Therefore, I just can’t see where we have any allies within the PL for this takeover, hence why anti competition rules are clearly being breached and an independent body should be appointed to deal with ownership.

Let’s see tomorrow if there’s something from NCSL on this, the PL said they couldn’t afford legal action. If mimms was right and the buyers are funding them they might get a nasty shock.

100% This is all just noise! PL don't seem rattled all and feel very comfortable with their case. The positivity has 100% left the building. I'm not trying to look at it from a negative standpoint to be honest. I would just love to know that the effort that everyone from the buying side is putting in, is having some effect. Just to play devils advocate would the PL trying to now obstruct the arbitration process not suggest they’re not 100% confident in their position. I still maintain if the PL were that confident they would have rejected deal instead of just delaying and kicking it down the road.

It seems Nick de Marco is rallying every option available to put pressure on the premier league. The Chronicle, the fans (NCSL), MP's, himself and whoever else... What’s really starting to rile me is the fact PL claimed they offered arbitration, however as we all know this was purely a delaying tactic on their part. Now the club wants arbitration I’m presuming on the whole process, there trying to delay and hinder the process by all accounts. When all parties including the most important people ourselves want this to happen, it fucking stinks to high heaven the lengths they are going to stop it happening. I’m hoping the NCSL’s next action is to begin legal action, the PL seem to think they can block them doing this but maybe this can be the David v Goliath case that brings it all tumbling down.

Hatrick of posts reply from Alan Campbell. Good morning Thank you for contacting me regarding Newcastle United, the failed takeover bid and the actions of the EPL. I do share your concerns about this matter, in particular ‘Project Big Picture’, which could see the Premier League reduced by two teams, more power given to the 'big six' clubs and the League Cup and Community Shield abolished. As you may be aware last year the Government promised to set up a fan-led review of football governance, which will include the owners’ and directors’ test. I believe the Government needs to get started on this review as soon as possible, so we can deliver a governance structure for football that is modern, accountable and above all, puts fans at the heart of their clubs. As part of this review, I believe it will be important to consider who should be able to own a football club, as well as what information ought to be in the public domain regarding ownership, finance and structure. With specific regard to NUFC and the NCSL action, again I share your concerns. I have recently written as requested to the CEO of the EPL and the Sports Minister to raise your concerns and I will of course contact you again upon receiving a response. Best wishes Alan Sent on behalf of Alan Campbell MP

Sounds like these meetings between PL and govt might be another angle of attack in any legal action. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mps-nust-call-further-newcastle-19395579

Newcastle Consortium Supporters · 1h Well done NUST’s Greg Tomlinson joining fans demanding answers from govt & Richard Masters! Well done to @ChronicleNUFC for blowing more holes in a fictional fairytale! UNITED as a fanbase demanding transparency and expedition! Black #NUFC #NUFCTakeover

I might have thought that had I not listened to him the other night. He definitely said there’d be movement I’m presuming by NCSL by weekend.