SUPERTOON Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 That Sean ingle from the guardian also said decision in days on Friday night before any of the latest piracy news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 It feels like every journo under the sun is suddenly tweeting positive things based purely on the piracy stuff that came out yesterday. I'm not convinced, still, that any of them have any information. Yeah I'm sort of leaning that way a bit. Feels like they've made the same connection fans have to the piracy news, not necessarily heard anything. But I'd love to be wrong What other connection could there be though? This may be quite negative, but what if they have intially failed the tests? And this tougher stance on piracy and buying up shares in BT etc. Is a sort of look at us cleaning up our act. Prem looks better for denying it in light of quite obvious issues, Saudi go away and do all the necessary changes for a smoother process for prem etc. Like I say, pretty wild and negative outlook but too many times have we seen every reporter jump on any any bit of news and the deal was as good as signed months ago. Edit: the above post maybe changes things slightly sorry. Didn't realise some journalists had came out with it first. Ok I'm all in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 It feels like every journo under the sun is suddenly tweeting positive things based purely on the piracy stuff that came out yesterday. I'm not convinced, still, that any of them have any information. Yeah I'm sort of leaning that way a bit. Feels like they've made the same connection fans have to the piracy news, not necessarily heard anything. But I'd love to be wrong What other connection could there be though? This may be quite negative, but what if they have intially failed the tests? And this tougher stance on piracy and buying up shares in BT etc. Is a sort of look at us cleaning up our act. Prem looks better for denying it in light of quite obvious issues, Saudi go away and do all the necessary changes for a smoother process for prem etc. Like I say, pretty wild and negative outlook but too many times have we seen every reporter jump on any any bit of news and the deal was as good as signed months ago. I’m almost certain we would have heard if they had failed, their is a list of people wanting this to fail, not to mention Mike Ashley would have been straight out with a statement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 It feels like every journo under the sun is suddenly tweeting positive things based purely on the piracy stuff that came out yesterday. I'm not convinced, still, that any of them have any information. Yeah I'm sort of leaning that way a bit. Feels like they've made the same connection fans have to the piracy news, not necessarily heard anything. But I'd love to be wrong What other connection could there be though? This may be quite negative, but what if they have intially failed the tests? And this tougher stance on piracy and buying up shares in BT etc. Is a sort of look at us cleaning up our act. Prem looks better for denying it in light of quite obvious issues, Saudi go away and do all the necessary changes for a smoother process for prem etc. Like I say, pretty wild and negative outlook but too many times have we seen every reporter jump on any any bit of news and the deal was as good as signed months ago. "Go away, tidy up your act, we'll let you buy Man United next year". That type of thing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 It feels like every journo under the sun is suddenly tweeting positive things based purely on the piracy stuff that came out yesterday. I'm not convinced, still, that any of them have any information. Yeah I'm sort of leaning that way a bit. Feels like they've made the same connection fans have to the piracy news, not necessarily heard anything. But I'd love to be wrong What other connection could there be though? This may be quite negative, but what if they have intially failed the tests? And this tougher stance on piracy and buying up shares in BT etc. Is a sort of look at us cleaning up our act. Prem looks better for denying it in light of quite obvious issues, Saudi go away and do all the necessary changes for a smoother process for prem etc. Like I say, pretty wild and negative outlook but too many times have we seen every reporter jump on any any bit of news and the deal was as good as signed months ago. "Go away, tidy up your act, we'll let you buy Man United next year". That type of thing? Jesus I hadn't even thought of that angle that is inherently worse! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 It feels like every journo under the sun is suddenly tweeting positive things based purely on the piracy stuff that came out yesterday. I'm not convinced, still, that any of them have any information. Yeah I'm sort of leaning that way a bit. Feels like they've made the same connection fans have to the piracy news, not necessarily heard anything. But I'd love to be wrong What other connection could there be though? This may be quite negative, but what if they have intially failed the tests? And this tougher stance on piracy and buying up shares in BT etc. Is a sort of look at us cleaning up our act. Prem looks better for denying it in light of quite obvious issues, Saudi go away and do all the necessary changes for a smoother process for prem etc. Like I say, pretty wild and negative outlook but too many times have we seen every reporter jump on any any bit of news and the deal was as good as signed months ago. "Go away, tidy up your act, we'll let you buy Man United next year". That type of thing? We may as well join the jock league if that happens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 It feels like every journo under the sun is suddenly tweeting positive things based purely on the piracy stuff that came out yesterday. I'm not convinced, still, that any of them have any information. Yeah I'm sort of leaning that way a bit. Feels like they've made the same connection fans have to the piracy news, not necessarily heard anything. But I'd love to be wrong What other connection could there be though? This may be quite negative, but what if they have intially failed the tests? And this tougher stance on piracy and buying up shares in BT etc. Is a sort of look at us cleaning up our act. Prem looks better for denying it in light of quite obvious issues, Saudi go away and do all the necessary changes for a smoother process for prem etc. Like I say, pretty wild and negative outlook but too many times have we seen every reporter jump on any any bit of news and the deal was as good as signed months ago. "Go away, tidy up your act, we'll let you buy Man United next year". That type of thing? We may as well fold if that happens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 This may be quite negative, but what if they have intially failed the tests? i think it more likely, considering how long this has gone on, that they've either failed the tests or been told they'd fail unless they addressed piracy which they've now done EDIT: what i mean by the first bit is they failed and were given a chance to rectify the issue as that's one of the clauses in the PL tests, you have 21 days to sort your shit out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Has George said out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 This may be quite negative, but what if they have intially failed the tests? i think it more likely, considering how long this has gone on, that they've either failed the tests or been told they'd fail unless they addressed piracy which they've now done Personal hunch is that PL have said 'we find it hard to differentiate KSA and PIF' and PIF have started off with a standpoint of 'Prove we are different' and then the two parties have gradually discussed each others positions, PIF learn more about what PL want from any discussions and PIF commit to using their influence to enable change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Has George said out? No, think he said after last time he wouldn’t be saying anything till it’s official anymore after getting fans hopes up last time only for nothing to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Getting a strong sense of deja vu. "Any day now..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 This may be quite negative, but what if they have intially failed the tests? i think it more likely, considering how long this has gone on, that they've either failed the tests or been told they'd fail unless they addressed piracy which they've now done Personal hunch is that PL have said 'we find it hard to differentiate KSA and PIF' and PIF have started off with a standpoint of 'Prove we are different' and then the two parties have gradually discussed each others positions, PIF learn more about what PL want from any discussions and PIF commit to using their influence to enable change. Thing is KSA or PIF have not been seen as being directly involved in the transmission of the piracy so don't think this is the case. KSA were blamed for not doing enough to stop the piracy though and the news release yesterday and the fact that BEin transmissions are being allowed into the country indicates that they are now addressing this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejeck Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 It's happening! If Hope is now saying so after distancing himself from a positive report last week which had his name on it, then I think this is more than just speculation. "appears nearly certain" "it's not nearly certain" "Never felt more confident" Oh, Hopey cokey cokey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Can't wait for the "Next Week" post. We know it's coming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Can't wait for the "Next Week" post. We know it's coming That's normally Friday. Until then, "imminent / soon" are to be used when describing this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Can't wait for the "Next Week" post. We know it's coming Hope has already used "early next week" if that counts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejeck Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 If its true that they seem to he bending over backwards re piracy etc to get this through, they must be pretty bloody serious about their intent and I mean that beyond just the purchase of the club but their plans for it. Never doubted that for a minute. Saudis don't do things by halves, if NUFC is going to be associated with them, they'll want to win the league regardless of FFP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Nice one. Cheers for posting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Would the WTO report have forced the Saudis to address the piracy issues or could they just have ignored it if they so wished? If the latter then the Premier League should be pleased that the Saudis wanted to buy us as it has given them leverage in getting the Saudis to address the issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Totally could have ignored it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I’ve said a few times, don’t underestimate the role the government have played in this, Hope has got that right. On top of it I hate Tory governments, especially this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Totally could have ignored it. Totally agree. They could have just hid behind the national security get out clause if it wasn't for the need to placate the EPL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Totally could have ignored it. Totally agree. They could have just hid behind the national security get out clause if it wasn't for the need to placate the EPL. If they were not trying to buy NUFC they would have done fuck all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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