ScottishMagpie Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 W Surely if there was any chance of this group taking over Benitez would have been hanging g around if it was going to be anytime soon Not if they want their own man. I just cant see this being the case myself like Unless they promised Mourinho the job or something. I know i kmow Funny, I've been thinking about this this evening.... making some big leaps in my logic but here goes...…. it's well known that Jose has 1) affection for this club 2) is looking for a 'project' 3) is highly thought of in the middle east (maybe more so than Rafa is?) pure guesswork on my part 4) is linked to the job in some way If I was Jose I would have had my representatives contact BZG a few weeks ago about the possibility of working with them should they take over (kind of like it was Rafa who got in touch with us, we didn't go looking for him) Managers at that level know what they want and go for it. Rafa was perfect for us but I can see Jose doing well here (provided not under the fat cunt obviously). Would rather have Mikel Arteta, Roberto Martinez or Eddie Howe instead of Jose Mourinho though! Agree that all 3 would be good options but, and maybe I'm doing BZG a disservice but don't think they'd be looking at/considering any of them. Think they'd go for a Jose as big headline grabbing statement of intent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 W Surely if there was any chance of this group taking over Benitez would have been hanging g around if it was going to be anytime soon Not if they want their own man. I just cant see this being the case myself like Unless they promised Mourinho the job or something. I know i kmow Funny, I've been thinking about this this evening.... making some big leaps in my logic but here goes...…. it's well known that Jose has 1) affection for this club 2) is looking for a 'project' 3) is highly thought of in the middle east (maybe more so than Rafa is?) pure guesswork on my part 4) is linked to the job in some way If I was Jose I would have had my representatives contact BZG a few weeks ago about the possibility of working with them should they take over (kind of like it was Rafa who got in touch with us, we didn't go looking for him) Managers at that level know what they want and go for it. Rafa was perfect for us but I can see Jose doing well here (provided not under the fat c*** obviously). Would rather have Mikel Arteta, Roberto Martinez or Eddie Howe instead of Jose Mourinho though! The blokes record is one of the best, like him (I know not many do including me) or loathe him he would be a better option than any of the three you mention Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I think Jose would be great here and would act a lot differently to how he was at Man U. He's feed off the Sir Bobby link and being at "Bobbys House" as he calls it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 What if the incoming owners didn't want Rafa but also didn't want to start on the wrong foot with the fans, would it be conceivable that they get Ashley to do the dirty work as part of a deal? I mean it's not like Ashley could be hated any more than he already is. ... or, what if Ashley is going for a scorched earth policy and trying to cause as much heartache and grief for the fans in some sort of sick 'last laugh' on his part before selling up? ... or maybe, just maybe, fuck all's going to happen again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Anything of note happening lads, or are you back to filling page after page with your favourite cookies? BZG group may or may not release a statement this week, content unknown We'll know the content if there's no statement Cheers lads. Good to see club is on the up. Have we signed Rafa any new players yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 W Surely if there was any chance of this group taking over Benitez would have been hanging g around if it was going to be anytime soon Not if they want their own man. I just cant see this being the case myself like Unless they promised Mourinho the job or something. I know i kmow Funny, I've been thinking about this this evening.... making some big leaps in my logic but here goes...…. it's well known that Jose has 1) affection for this club 2) is looking for a 'project' 3) is highly thought of in the middle east (maybe more so than Rafa is?) pure guesswork on my part 4) is linked to the job in some way If I was Jose I would have had my representatives contact BZG a few weeks ago about the possibility of working with them should they take over (kind of like it was Rafa who got in touch with us, we didn't go looking for him) Managers at that level know what they want and go for it. Rafa was perfect for us but I can see Jose doing well here (provided not under the fat c*** obviously). Would rather have Mikel Arteta, Roberto Martinez or Eddie Howe instead of Jose Mourinho though! The blokes record is one of the best, like him (I know not many do including me) or loathe him he would be a better option than any of the three you mention What would happen with Mourinho is that he would blame his mistakes on everybody else, fall out with everybody and leave in two seasons. I rather we go for someone young and hungry who could stay for many years. Arteta would be my prefered choice even though he lacks experiense. Think Howe would be exellent aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 https://twitter.com/MoneyMikeAshley Parody account but it could be fucking true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 W Surely if there was any chance of this group taking over Benitez would have been hanging g around if it was going to be anytime soon Not if they want their own man. I just cant see this being the case myself like Unless they promised Mourinho the job or something. I know i kmow Funny, I've been thinking about this this evening.... making some big leaps in my logic but here goes...…. it's well known that Jose has 1) affection for this club 2) is looking for a 'project' 3) is highly thought of in the middle east (maybe more so than Rafa is?) pure guesswork on my part 4) is linked to the job in some way If I was Jose I would have had my representatives contact BZG a few weeks ago about the possibility of working with them should they take over (kind of like it was Rafa who got in touch with us, we didn't go looking for him) Managers at that level know what they want and go for it. Rafa was perfect for us but I can see Jose doing well here (provided not under the fat c*** obviously). Would rather have Mikel Arteta, Roberto Martinez or Eddie Howe instead of Jose Mourinho though! The blokes record is one of the best, like him (I know not many do including me) or loathe him he would be a better option than any of the three you mention What would happen with Mourinho is that he would blame his mistakes on everybody else, fall out with everybody and leave in two seasons. I rather we go for someone young and hungry who could stay for many years. Arteta would be my prefered choice even though he lacks experiense. Think Howe would be exellent aswell. He wins things and has a proven record of success at all levels. We might not be in a position to choose anyway if the takeover doesn't happen as I'm certain Mourinho wouldn't be here and I don't think the other three would come either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I think Jose would be great here and would act a lot differently to how he was at Man U. He's feed off the Sir Bobby link and being at "Bobbys House" as he calls it. I think so too. He also hasn't ruled it out. He did mention his next job would be a project but at a club with ambition that matched his. Doesn't fit currently. Might with new ownership. Still a tough ask coming in after rafa adoration wise. It could really backfire and we know he wouldn't take any rejection well. His link to bobby would pull him through any objections. Under any normal circumstances we would be over the moon at the proposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Mag Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 This thread tomorrow when there is no statement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 This thread tomorrow when there is no statement To be fair the tweet say next few days. So likely Friday. The local rags said maybe tmrw but since when have they known anything. I fully expect the statement to just be a simple. "We are still interested things are progressing, we are hopeful." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 This thread tomorrow when there is no statement To be fair the tweet say next few days. So likely Friday. The local rags said maybe tmrw but since when have they known anything. The radio bloke who posted about the supposed update wrote an article for the Gazette recently, maybe hes tipped them off or maybe I'm full of wine grasping at straws made out of good ol' plastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Statement from BZG "Bad news is, the deal's off. Good news is, Midhat's finally changed his fucking phone number". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Someone said "Friday" a fucking month ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMagpie Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Statement from BZG "Bad news is, the deal's off. Good news is, Midhat's finally changed his fucking phone number". Edit: first bit ain't funny! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Dynamite Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Might be massively wrong but the fact that it’s a pre-written statement instantly makes me feel that it’s bad news. We really have tried but dealing with Ashley is a nightmare etc.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Might be massively wrong but the fact that it’s a pre-written statement instantly makes me feel that it’s bad news. We really have tried but dealing with Ashley is a nightmare etc.... The people on Twitter who apparently talk to Midhat say it’s bad news. We just aren’t going to get any good news this Summer are we Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Little Waster Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Maybe they're going to buy Sunlun instead ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Might be massively wrong but the fact that it’s a pre-written statement instantly makes me feel that it’s bad news. We really have tried but dealing with Ashley is a nightmare etc.... The people on Twitter who apparently talk to Midhat say it’s bad news. We just aren’t going to get any good news this Summer are we No one is talking to him man Annoyingly mate it looks like they are. It’s hard to sort out the real messages from the Odin- type ones though. Why this Midhat guy ever replies to anyone though is beyond me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Might be massively wrong but the fact that it’s a pre-written statement instantly makes me feel that it’s bad news. We really have tried but dealing with Ashley is a nightmare etc.... The people on Twitter who apparently talk to Midhat say it’s bad news. We just aren’t going to get any good news this Summer are we No one is talking to him man Yeah the video call was his twin And his number on their own website where they got it from isn’t his. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I think it's going to be a positive statement personally ManDoon on 4th July. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Might be massively wrong but the fact that it’s a pre-written statement instantly makes me feel that it’s bad news. We really have tried but dealing with Ashley is a nightmare etc.... The people on Twitter who apparently talk to Midhat say it’s bad news. We just aren’t going to get any good news this Summer are we No one is talking to him man Annoyingly mate it looks like they are. It’s hard to sort out the real messages from the Odin- type ones though. Why this Midhat guy ever replies to anyone though is beyond me. Really? but why would he be telling people shit, it's weird Mate I have no idea. It’s a bit weird and shows a lack of judgement if you ask me. People have been phoning him at midnight Dubai time ffs. He must have known what he’d be in for when he started replying. Utterly embarrassing that anyone has text or phoned him mind. Completely out of line. Hard to tell which messages are real and which photoshopped though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Plenty of websites that let you easily create fake chats, no Photoshop needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gonzo Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Pinched this from Twitter. Bin Zayed Group statement - "It is with regret that we must accept defeat in our attempts to buy Newcastle United. The deal has become far more convoluted and expensive than our initial discussions with Mike Ashley suggested. We have found him to be intransigent, inconsistent and impossible to deal with." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gonzo Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Hope it’s bullshit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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