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Everyone just needs to wait for official confirmation or verified news. The post in the forum maybe right and he might genuinely have a source. We have all probably fell for so called ITK with their sources at some point over the period of the takeover (especially when it looked a real possibility). The information was posted on Sunday and we are now into Wednesday, but still no official announcement. I can’t see there being a set announcement date/ time for the decision to be released (please correct me if that’s incorrect), so the question for me is if someone off a forum has been given correct actual information that a decision against the Premier League has been concluded, then why has this not been officially released. Also if someone from a NUFC forum has the information, then you would imagine one of the media outlets would probably have sources with the same information also. He also seems to have backed down a bit, now saying the information is correct to the best of his knowledge. Why also put false information out to try and catch a mole, especially when anyone can read that forum. Just seems a bit suspect to me, we shall see though.

As I said he wasn’t going to wait. If a job was available that fitted the profile then he would be willing to take the opportunity. I do think though if he had the choice to choose between Everton and us under new ownership, then he would probably choose here (even with his home being very close to Everton. Another thing do we know if the Consortium are still seeing Rafa as their preferred choice? I know last year it was reported he was, but one thing crossed my mind today, that the Consortium and Ashley have obviously been working closely together for a good while now. Has Ashley been telling stories/problems with Rafa (he’s certainly the type who would) and this has made the Consortium think again. Of course, it could just be that the Consortium can’t give the guarantee that the takeover will happen and/or when it will happen in the event it does get the green light. Looks like Rafa 100% wants the job and the hold up has only been due to the massive fan backlash.

Usually I would say you’re right, but I suspect that he may have deals lined up in Saudi for Sports Direct on the back of the takeover. He has also been a pretty regular visitor to the Middle East this past year. Just got a sneaky feeling this is in the offing, as he’s fought like crazy for this deal and has also refused to talk to any other potential buyers.

if Ashley’s reported bold statement a couple of weeks ago is because he knows that the evidence his legal team holds is absolute dynamite (I don’t have a scooby obviously before someone chirps in), then you can bet your bottom dollar he will go full in for the kill on all fronts. We will just have to wait and see as despite a rumour, we don’t even know if the CAT case will even be in play, come this week’s decision. Frustrating the wait is, best just to let the legals play out and see how it plays out.

The first legal decision will be out this week. If the rumours (I still will wait and see for definite first after the shit rumours we have had aplenty this year), that although a decision against the Premier League will not mean either case will be won by a long way, it will be a definite positive as it will show that a Judge has agreed that the evidence/documentation/arguments submitted by Ashley’s legal team is strong enough for the CAT case to proceed. On the other hand if the judge sides with the Premier League and throws the CAT case out, then this has to be a big blow, even though the arbitration case has still to be held. Ashley and his legal team have deliberately attempted a ‘pincer movement’ by putting increased pressure with initiating the CAT case, with the threat of highlighting alleged corruption involving a number of parties. This may or may not leave the Premier League in a totally precarious position, with the only get out being to make a deal. It’s viral in my opinion that this threat is still in okay come this week. We need the screw with the pressure to keep being screwed ever more tightly. We wait and see hopefully for an early announcement this week for the decision.

You will get a minimum of 5 million (more likely 8) for Gayle off a Championship club (where he has a proven record for being one of the top scorers in the division), far more than zero that’s for sure. He will be away this Summer.

Who would be.

A list of players whom were worth fuck all in transfer value. Diame was offered a one year deal but didn’t accept.

come back when he has actually signed a new deal. Then we can discuss.

Ashley is no way going to let a player walk for nothing man when he can get money. He will be away this summer with Ashley getting cash in his pocket instead of fuck all. You can paint it anyway you want, but that’s the reason he was given a new contract. Ashley would never lose an opportunity to cash in.

The reason contracts have been given is to have the option of actually being able to make money from any sales instead of walking away for nothing. The valve of the three you mention is probably at the 15 million mark in sales. Ashley is noway going to let players go for nothing when he can get decent money.

Seems like the rumour mills are ramping up again to last year’s levels. Luckily I’ve learned the hard way just to not get sucked in anymore. Still surprised there hasn’t been anything really with the usual anti journalists brigade coming out with their negative exclusives so far, especially with the legal action ramping up (apart from Luke last week l).

no surprise either, horrible snidey little cunt that he is

not a big fan of him either, unfortunately I could say the same for quite a few of the squad. It’s what we are though with Ashley

Have to say I’m still not convinced. No brainier to give him a contract as would have been crazy seeing him walk for nothing. Rafa obviously saw potential to buy him (unless he was another 5th or 6th choice on the famous list), but was quick to see him loaned out after.working with him the first season. He certainly does some good things, some of his crosses have been top notch and couple of good goals. He’s 26 and I’ve just not seen any level of consistency over a prolonged period. Few glimpses here and there. With the new contract and if the takeover (and pointless theorising as we know most of the team would be upgraded within a year or two) does not get the green light, then with the alleged possible low transfer budget, it’s probably worth seeing for next year if he can develop to give a level of performance over a more consistent period. No takeover and he will be playing at the start of the season. If the progress is still not being displayed, then he can be moved on for a fee. By then though, if no takeover, I won’t really be paying much interest anymore.

you cannot communicate/facilitate/scheme with outside parties not involved in a confidential and NDA takeover application. That is totally against competition law before any rules are even considered. Ashley’s legal team are alleged to have the supporting evidence that the involvement of outside parties is clear, As such, if this evidence is available and implicates the involvement of these outside parties, then it certainly does 100% justify this CAT case.

Was it not the Premier League were stating that the issue was already being dealt with within the arbitration case?

that Ashley’s legal team do actually have incriminating evidence of enough substance for a judge to allow the case to proceed. IF it is true on the other forum, then that is pretty significant.

aye he looked impressive as he did when I watched a Chelsea game towards the back end of the season. What I found funny was that Lee Dixon was slaughtering him for the first 15 minutes of the game. Mind never liked Dixon since the Ginola carry on in the league cup match down there.

Pretty sure that in a lot of legal cases in general that deals are agreed to avoid court action. So I think that would be a yes.

This decision could be massive, and in my opinion the first genuine indicator of whether the NUFC (Ashley) and the legal team actually have solid and incriminating evidence in their actual case. It’s still not certain even then that the case would still be won, but if the Premier League request for the case to be basically thrown out is rejected, then it is least a positive sign that the judge making the decision thinks there is enough evidence/argument for a court /legal panel (do not know where the case goes) to consider and make a judgement. If the Premier League succeed, then there will obviously be a massive meltdown incoming, but the questions will then be directed (and rightly so) about the strength of the evidence gathered and presented by Ashley’s team. I know the arbitration is separate, so again nobody can be sure of what’s being presented. I’m just hoping that the decision this week gives support that the Ashley legal team does have the necessary evidence to move the case forward and create more pressure.

it is brilliant, only moan I would have is the lack of players from the 50s and earlier. I might have missed him (as couldn’t pick him out when I looked - be better seeing a much larger print mind), but couldn’t see Len White who scored 153 goals for the club and my mother who went to all the games and got my brother and I season tickets with her as soon as we were the right age to go (my dad was in the merchant navy and away 10 months of the year as most fans would be introduced by their father) said that he was outstanding. Also would argue a few are not really worthy of being included (just me being fussy probably). Fabulous effort though especially recreating the memorable moments associated with a few players.

I think this may well be happening as from looking like an imminent announcement it’s gone very quiet. We know Ashley doesn’t give a fuck what we think, but most other clubs are very much in mind of the opinion of their support especially when this is very vocally displayed. No better example of this than the English ‘Super League’ outcry. When the vast majority of your fans are against the appointment of the person who is in charge of the team, it’s very hard to ignore. Doesn’t matter that our fans think he’s a good choice. Everton fans simply don’t want him and that has to be making the Everton board having probable second thoughts. Edit: Could be the sudden silence is that they are just working on the overall package (we know Rafa will certainly be ensuring his requirements and plans for the club are agreed and probably documented in any contract)) which could take a few days. I’m just going off that it is usual nowadays for when the media are reporting that it’s close, that it’s usually the case it’s then announced within the next couple of days (often the same day). The fact the odds have went out (he was 1/12 two days ago), the media have went rather quiet and that the vast majority of Everton fans are so against this; makes me think it’s far from certain. Soon find out mind.

I used to watch, but find it now an absolute fuckfest. I sometimes watch the Gibbo/Supermac part as that is really only focussed on the team. Both have decent stories from days gone by also. The one positive is that there is a decent amount of cash raised for the food bank, which is genuinely a great thing. The podcasts themselves especially the now ‘Fab 4’ I just find unwatchable.

yeah same here just checked