UncleBingo Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: They’re happy to turn a blind eye to sportswashing when they’re lapping up corporate freebies. To be honest I think all this sports washing talk is laughable. I honestly think the Saudi’s are trying to introduce sports to their younger demographic and also diversify away from oil. If they get some good publicity in the process then I’m sure they’ll happy take it, but I think this sports washing narrative is completely over played. Vision 2030 is trying to promote a softer and more secular image of KSA on the world stage, and like it or not, NUFC are very much part of that process. It's classic sportswashing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Just now, UncleBingo said: Vision 2030 is trying to promote a softer and more secular image of KSA on the world stage, and like it or not, NUFC are very much part of that process. It's classic sportswashing. Why is that a problem? If they’re trying to improve themselves and are using us as a platform to showcase this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Improve their image, not improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Why is that a problem? If they’re trying to improve themselves and are using us as a platform to showcase this? If they wanted to improve themselves, they could stop persecuting/beheading people. Crazy I know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Improve their image, not improve. 100% this. Mad that some people cannot see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, UncleBingo said: If they wanted to improve themselves, they could stop persecuting/beheading people. Crazy I know. They will get there eventually, like we did a few decades ago… When we aren’t still to this day killing and persecuting people that is… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, UncleBingo said: Vision 2030 is trying to promote a softer and more secular image of KSA on the world stage, and like it or not, NUFC are very much part of that process. It's classic sportswashing. They can crack on with it and hopefully with tourism from the western world, they’ll gradually soften their stance like other gulf states. Edited May 14, 2022 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 honestly, couldn't care less. is it even intentional? at worst it's the subtlest of nods to our majority owners, big whoop. they should pull down Leazes terrace whilst the snowflakes are at maximum fume. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Can someone explain how this 3rd strip will deliver the sportswashing message? I genuinely think that if people weren’t aware of this media driven furore then 90% would not make the connection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, RS said: Can someone explain how this 3rd strip will deliver the sportswashing message? I genuinely think that if people weren’t aware of this media driven furore then 90% would not make the connection. It won't.. its just another social media pile on by the same faces.. 99% of the population don't give a shite. Learning that social media isn't real life helps put it into perspective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghandis Flip-Flop Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 39 minutes ago, UncleBingo said: 100% this. Mad that some people cannot see it. As someone who recently left the RAF after just over 22 years, I also find it odd how quick people living in this country love to criticise what’s going on in Yemen. Given that we have effectively been lobbing high explosive at Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and Libya uninterrupted for the past 30 years. People who love quoting Amnesty are going to lose their shit, when they get around to reading their assessments of what we and our allies got up to over there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ghandis Flip-Flop said: As someone who recently left the RAF after just over 22 years, I also find it odd how quick people living in this country love to criticise what’s going on in Yemen. Given that we have effectively been lobbing high explosive at Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and Libya uninterrupted for the past 30 years. People who love quoting Amnesty are going to lose their shit, when they get around to reading their assessments of what we and our allies got up to over there. Or we're pretty pissed about that too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ghandis Flip-Flop said: As someone who recently left the RAF after just over 22 years, I also find it odd how quick people living in this country love to criticise what’s going on in Yemen. Given that we have effectively been lobbing high explosive at Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and Libya uninterrupted for the past 30 years. People who love quoting Amnesty are going to lose their shit, when they get around to reading their assessments of what we and our allies got up to over there. Who mentioned Yemen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 34 minutes ago, HUGZ said: honestly, couldn't care less. is it even intentional? at worst it's the subtlest of nods to our majority owners, big whoop. they should pull down Leazes terrace whilst the snowflakes are at maximum fume. Just missed cuck for the trifecta with snowflakes and fume. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghandis Flip-Flop Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 It’s the main thing mentioned by the jouro's (sorry actually quoted the wrong post ?) alongside Khassoghi, which is why yesterday I mentioned what had happened to a journalist at the hands of our other ally in the region in the last week. The western media depiction of everything that goes on in that part of the world, paints an over simplification of everything. No mention of other major State actors using the Houthi rebels to conduct a proxy war etc etc. I guess I’m saying I find a lot of the West's moralising to be in particularly bad taste given our continued conduct on the International stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, veriaqa said: A hint that the new owner wants a new badge...? Maybe like this.... Hide contents Top wumming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macphisto Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Optimistic Nut said: Why is that a problem? If they’re trying to improve themselves and are using us as a platform to showcase this? I liked that post because is it not stating the obvious? In the post itself he didn't state that was a problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigValley Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I dont care . I just love my club again. And that’s enough for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nun tumblers Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I support nufc... i like the new away tops and they"ll fly of the shelfs, I"ll be asking the g/kids which one they want for their birthdays / xmas. As for rtg hahahaha.....bless, Over a hundred and odd years they've averaged a bigger attendance than the toon about 6or7 times...never mind eh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Ah man, don't fuck with the badge. It is perfect. I have so much attachment to it. I know it could technically be improved, but it is iconic and part of the clubs culture which should be maintained. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 (edited) Fwiw, I wouldn't be able to buy any Newcastle merchandise with Saudi advertising on it. Edited May 14, 2022 by David Edgar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, UncleBingo said: If they wanted to improve themselves, they could stop persecuting/beheading people. Crazy I know. Thats been their culture for about 1500 years though UB. Its just not going to change overnight, as abhorrent as it is. As much as we want it to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 The thing about beheadings is, the Saudis need to know when to start and when to stop. Nows the time to stop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 minute ago, MrRaspberryJam said: The thing about beheadings is, the Saudis need to know when to start and when to stop. Nows the time to stop. You’ve found a new niche haven’t you. You go champ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaymag Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, MrRaspberryJam said: The thing about beheadings is, the Saudis need to know when to start and when to stop. Nows the time to stop. I hope Howe gets asked this Monday and he looks directly into the camera, as it slowly zooms in and he says. 'Please stop, its time to stop........thank you' Edited May 14, 2022 by Awaymag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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