Sean Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Ive managed to switch off and pay no attention to the club lately just seen this. Anyone fancy giving a quick summary of what the fuck is going on? Does it seem like another pretend sale? Or does it actually look real this time? Looks plausible atm, my subjective reason for thinking this being: - Someone on here said half a season ago that they'd heard from someone close to the club that a sale to an Arab buyer was likely/agreed in principle if NUFC remained within the PL. - Mike Ashley has taken a huge hit on Debenhams, he's having problems with landlords who aren't taking his shit re: House of Fraser, SD shares have absolutely tanked compared to 5 years ago, he's sold and leased back SD's home to inject capital into the business. Looks like he has alot on financially and selling NUFC would free up cash and time for him to focus on his main love which is retailing tat to charvers. - The Sheikh who has allegedly bought us tried to buy Liverpool last summer for £2bn. For £350m and with serious investment NUFC makes total sense - decent stadium, huge fanbase, large catchment area, world class manager already in charge. How much money would it even take to catch up to a team like Spurs or Arsenal? Certainly a hell of a lot less than £1.65bn (the difference between buying us and buying Liverpool), especially with Rafa in charge. - On the Rafa contract front things have been are eerily quiet, unusually so. We know for a fact Rafa has been meeting with Ashley for a few days so to not hear anything is strange. This is Mike Ashley, if he wanted rid of Rafa he'd be giving him the cold shoulder and would not bother speaking to him let alone meeting with him. - Rafa not saying anything when normally he'd be laying his cards out on the table in the media to put pressure on a Board - it indicates something is up...almost like the club is on the verge of being sold and there's NDAs in place meaning Rafa has to keep stum. - Yesterday the Sun claimed NUFC had already been sold. - Yesterday a host of one of the Middle East sports channels, someone with supposed links to the Emirati royal family, tweeted that the sale has been agreed. All makes sense. Obviously could all be nothing too. Thanks for the info, would be amazing if this were true. However I've just seen the reports suggesting this is a ploy to up the price/put pressure on potential buyers. Seems classic Ashley tactics so I'm switching off. Can't be bothered getting my hopes up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I'd be surprised if Bishop has ties with members of the Emirati royals, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 It would explain why Ashley delayed the squad holiday to Vegas till next season. He'll not need to fork out for it if he sells Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 So this is all a load of PR bullshit from Ashley's camp to try to get someone else to pay his inflated price/demands. What a fucking surprise. What the fuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Don't remember any reports of a deal being done during the Staveley saga. There were bids, but it was never happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Can hear a light aircraft overhead fwiw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Can hear a light aircraft overhead fwiw UFO sightings is my favourite stage of takeover rumours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Can hear a light aircraft overhead fwiw I don’t know what’s a serious post anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Don't remember any reports of a deal being done during the Staveley saga. There were bids, but it was never happening. Aye. This is why this feels different. It’s never even come close to being ‘done’ before Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Statement from Zayed group, via the S*n. "It reads: “In response to numerous reports in the world media this morning, we would like to comment as follows. “We can confirm the representatives of his Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan are in discussions with Mike Ashley and his team about the proposed acquisition of Newcastle United Football Club. “We view it as an honour to have the opportunity to build on the strong support, history and tradition of the club. “We have agreed terms and are working hard to complete the transaction at the earliest opportunity" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Well shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie john Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 This is doing my brain in! I think the best thing I can do is take a couple of bottles of brandy and hid under the stairs with the lights off. Please can someone wake me up when something (anything!) has happened? Until then, me being in the dark and being pissed, is about the same as the rest of you guys! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Terms agreed according to their statement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 ooohhhhhh fuuuuck this has been a wild 24 hours man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Terms agreed! Oh my fucking god Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperFlat Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Chancers, man. Have to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Think my dick is in my brain because my head hurts due to the lack of sleep and this roller coaster stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Can hear a light aircraft overhead fwiw I don’t know what’s a serious post anymore. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Think my dick is in my brain because my head hurts due to the lack of sleep and this roller coaster stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Luke Edwards now saying that the club is on the verge of being sold... wish these cunts would make up their minds. That doesn't sound like he's changed tune From that and his article, the bullshit stuff is from someone else looking to buy the club isn't it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Must. Not. Hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Oh fuck off. No way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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