Whitley mag

First out of the traps.....Simon Bird who would have guessed. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/senior-advisors-saudi-crown-prince-22311611

Think a lot of people have received abuse when posting info, even a respected journalist like Caulkin, who’s intentions are genuine and well intentioned. Your information is interesting and appreciated by the majority, as it again seems well intentioned. This takeover process has tuned a lot of people into aggressive loons.

Word spreads fast or it’s common knowledge. https://twitter.com/GustavoMetral/status/1279511093686255616

The golf club meeting must have gone well.

Nope it was some character responsible for the e mails, Al Qasabi I think. He’s an acting govt minister and on PIF board.

How come the chairman of PIF is able to fly in to the U.K. and none you f***ing geeks noticed ? Edit broonlass you might have been on to something on Thursday.

Shame Luke Edwards didn’t know that, he’d investigated the Mauriss link for weeks before breaking his story.

I would agree the fact the SNP Politician is ignoring all questions relating to his pantomime performance during the week, would testify that cash for questions is alive and well. However, it’s important where all clued up where a lot of these stories re the takeover are coming from and who’s behind them. As a fan base we’ve been accused of being paranoid at times over this, however the above article would suggest where far from that.

This part in particular rings very true when looking at what’s happened recently with SNP and journalists. ‘This allegedly involved recruiting prominent figures to criticise the bids in their own countries, thus giving the impression they lacked support at home‘. ‘Authorities are said to have recruited journalists and bloggers to promote negative stories in the states, Australian and international media, and organising grassroots protests at rugby matches in Australia. ‘The leaked documents also revealed that a group of American PE teachers had been recruited to ask congressmen to oppose a US World Cup on the grounds the money would be better spent on high school sports’.

Their corrupt alright and if you have any doubts over the lengths they’ll go to. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6003677/Qatar-World-Cup-bid-team-accused-sabotage-plot-against-2022-rivals.html

I'm pretty sure he's already aware. You would think so but the fact they appear to have been calling the shots for 13 weeks would suggest despite being unscrupulous they carry a lot of influence. Though that credibility is purely down to the 500 million at stake, the fact remains the PL are allowing themselves to be held over a barrel by a people accused of bribery and corruption.

Not sure if this story has any impact overall, but surely it highlights to Masters and co the unscrupulous nature of the Qatari’s. They do seem a special bunch capable of bribery at the highest level to get their way.

He’s a Bein pundit f*** me, they've got some diabolical pundits. Surprised they haven't got Pardew on board yet tbh, if that's the standard. Keysey and Gray love your old skool British dinosaurs like big Sam and Reidy. Jobs for the boys.

I think the Staveley trial might have more clout with the FA with Barclays calling her investment firm "not credible". Could well see the PL holding back to see what comes out of the trial before making a decision seeing as they are the proposed investors in NUFC. Highly unlikely and that case may not conclude until October. I think you can dismiss the defence calling her firm as not credible, as purely a tactic to undermine her claim.

Some of his quotes in that article don’t even make sense, just sounds like a ramble prompted by his friends at bein. Undoubtedly got an envelope for his trouble.

Just more Craig Hope shit stirring he’s got a reputation for it.

By all accounts now the consortium are back answering questions re the takeover, it certainly seems like that the communication issued last week from Saudi Arabia has caused a further delay. It seems like the acting Saudi minister Al Qasabi dropped a clanger by saying all anyone had to do was e mail them. I don’t think this will have undone all the measures they seem to be putting in place, but consensus among the media seems to be it hasn’t helped. This Al Qasabi aswell as being a minister is also member of the PIF board, let’s hope this is not the link which collapses the separate entity argument. The good news from our point of view is that he’s not a nominated director for the board of NUFC. However, still looks very clumsy and no doubt this ties in with telegraphs article on seeking clarity of relationship with government. As Masters said earlier this week they just want to see a positive response from Saudis to WTO report, they have every chance to seal this deal let’s hope there’s no more gaffs from this Al Qasabi bloke.

Do the cnuts think this is 1990 again, desperate times for them absolutely loving it.

Clearly has the same view as most people following masters appearance in front of Select Committee.

I thought Saint-Maximin needed a rest according to Brucey, not like him to say one thing and do the opposite.

I would imagine the telegraph article is referring to this gentleman’s role. It would tie in with what Jacobs was saying yesterday, they probably want confirmation if he will have any involvement or influence.

No they’ll just concentrate on matters that affect the football club I would think.

Let’s get the top of that football tree fu#%ing shaking.

Can I ask, are all members made aware of the contents or just the senior members? I don't blame for you trying to open a formal dialogue with the league, I'm just curious how those type of things work in what is a fans group. Just the executive board members not the plebs. Just be a courteous reply I would have thought similar to the Kashogi fiance received. He stated today that the matter was confidential so be absolutely gobsmacked if it was anything else. This your not missing out on anything I would suggest, just a bog standard holding reply saying their views will be taken on board. Joke aside though think they’re doing the right thing keeping it private, all opponents of the deal have leaked letters to press, shows a bit of respect and will give them credibility with PL for any future dealings.

Can I ask, are all members made aware of the contents or just the senior members? I don't blame for you trying to open a formal dialogue with the league, I'm just curious how those type of things work in what is a fans group. Just the executive board members not the plebs.