Wilson Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Feels like its been quiet for ages, think the last 'meaningful' update I remember was that Saudi were taking piracy seriously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 In the past 3 days Raab has identified the 20 bad Saudis and said the rest were jolly good chaps who could fire a British gun in the right direction (mostly). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Is it me or has it been really quiet lately around this from supporters? Guess there not much more to be said really. Because it's gone way way way passed anything we ever expected. I used to be glued to here and twitter when it all started, now I hardly even check at all. The PL have made a fucking mess of this. Same here. I used to be refreshing this thread umpteen times a day, now I am not even thinking about it any more. It might well still happen at some point, but could just as easily be October as any time soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Just feels eerily silent since the Golfmag information What information? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Wonder if there are still people on here who think the PL don't look utterly incompetent about this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Wonder if there are still people on here who think the PL don't look utterly incompetent about this? If the Saudis haven't satisfied the PL's requirements, there's only 3 ways forward: 1) Change the requirements 2) Fail the Saudis 3) Give them more time to make the changes they need to make to satisfy the PL 1) Isn't happening, and nor should it. I'm not in favour of 2) for obvious reasons. Guess we're at 3), which doesn't equate to incompetence at all. Just because nobody has told us anything and it isn't resolved yet doesn't mean anyone is being incompetent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Nothing to suggest that that's what's going on though, except your own conclusions. If the Saudis don't meet the requirements, they should have been failed and allowed an appeal process (which basically would have been a combination of 2 and 3), but it doesn't appear that's what is happening at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 The Saudi's seemingly stepping up against piracy lately seems to suggest they could be making changes to satisfy the PL, no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Boon Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Dickie Masters has either overslept of forgotten about this takeover. Should be strung up by his knackers and tickled to death with a feather duster for being a useless twat . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Nothing to suggest that that's what's going on though, except your own conclusions. If the Saudis don't meet the requirements, they should have been failed and allowed an appeal process (which basically would have been a combination of 2 and 3), but it doesn't appear that's what is happening at all. Why does that not appear what's happening, because nobody has specifically informed you? You realise these things go on behind closed doors, don't you? Or do you genuinely believe that the PL have been sat with all the information in front of them and just been unable to decide anything for 14 weeks? Because that's laughable. That would indeed be incompetence, but there's no reason at all to think that's what's happening. The PL have not liked at least some of what they've seen, probably the rampant state-sponsored piracy in SA which we all in our hearts know is or at least was happening, and that MBS is the chairman of PIF and therefore a person of influence and a potential shadow director of NUFC. Therefore they've had (and may still have) things to sort out. There was no way this could pass in its initial format, so we should be grateful the PL seem to be giving Saudi Arabia a chance to satisfactorily put its house in order. If and when they do that to the PLs satisfaction, this passes. If they fail to do that, this fails. But nobody is just sitting round day after day going "You know what, I'm still not sure. Let's have another look at it tomorrow lads!" Yes, it's incredibly frustrating. But I we've just got to wait it out because changes on a national level probably need to be seen to be happening before the PL can approve this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Nothing to suggest that that's what's going on though, except your own conclusions. If the Saudis don't meet the requirements, they should have been failed and allowed an appeal process (which basically would have been a combination of 2 and 3), but it doesn't appear that's what is happening at all. Why does that not appear what's happening, because nobody has specifically informed you? You realise these things go on behind closed doors, don't you? Or do you genuinely believe that the PL have been sat with all the information in front of them and just been unable to decide anything for 14 weeks? Because that's laughable. That would indeed be incompetence, but there's no reason at all to think that's what's happening. The PL have not liked at least some of what they've seen, probably the rampant state-sponsored piracy in SA which we all in our hearts know is or at least was happening, and that MBS is the chairman of PIF and therefore a person of influence and a potential shadow director of NUFC. Therefore they've had (and may still have) things to sort out. There was no way this could pass in its initial format, so we should be grateful the PL seem to be giving Saudi Arabia a chance to satisfactorily put its house in order. If and when they do that to the PLs satisfaction, this passes. If they fail to do that, this fails. But nobody is just sitting round day after day going "You know what, I'm still not sure. Let's have another look at it tomorrow lads!" Yes, it's incredibly frustrating. But I we've just got to wait it out because changes on a national level probably need to be seen to be happening before the PL can approve this. Well the WTO report or the French court didn't state that and that's what they should be basing their findings on. The one thing that they were found to be responsible for is not doing enough to stop the piracy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Be announced tomorrow after this embarrassment is out of the way. It's like when a new manager comes in to save a club from relegation and the next fixture is the reigning champions away...'I'll watch that from the stands as I don't want to disrupt the preparation' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Rolling over and getting our tummies tickled by the top 6, pundits waxing lyrical about City. This is what the Premier Leagues all about, why the f#%k would the premier league want to approve this takeover and upset the apple cart. For anyone sick of the takeover and claiming they don’t care anymore, this is the reality and rams home more than ever this really is our last fu#%ing chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Because the apple cart is always expanding. It was only a few years ago it was the top 4 not the top 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Because the apple cart is always expanding. It was only a few years ago it was the top 4 not the top 6. They’ve clearly changed the rules since they allowed City and Chelsea to join the party. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Because the apple cart is always expanding. It was only a few years ago it was the top 4 not the top 6. They’ve clearly changed the rules since they allowed City and Chelsea to join the party. Thought that was a well known fact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Reet season over let's get this done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Prepare yourselves for this falling through and an 8 year contract for Bruce for the 'fantastic' job he's done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I'd just continue doing what I've done for the last year or so, ignore NUFC (obviously outside of a serious takeover) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Because the apple cart is always expanding. It was only a few years ago it was the top 4 not the top 6. They’ve clearly changed the rules since they allowed City and Chelsea to join the party. Thought that was a well known fact. Aye, and they'll change the rules again once our takeover is concluded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankles Bennett Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I fully expect this takeover to be rejected by the PL, but I believe the PL are waiting until the current season has ended so there are no games left where fans can turn up outside SJP to demonstrate against their decision. We won't be given an adequate explanation either, it will simply be a case of the EPL saying "no comment, our decision is based upon a confidential process" when asked for an explanation. Is my glass half empty or half full? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I fully expect this takeover to be rejected by the PL, but I believe the PL are waiting until the current season has ended so there are no games left where fans can turn up outside SJP to demonstrate against their decision. We won't be given an adequate explanation either, it will simply be a case of the EPL saying "no comment, our decision is based upon a confidential process" when asked for an explanation. Is my glass half empty or half full? Why would the PL care about fans turning up at st James park? Honestly the theorising in here is ridiculous at times Also I suspect fans would turn up at at James park if it goes thru also so why have you took the negative view? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 It seems more likely to me that a decision has already been made and they’re making sure everything is in order for an inevitable legal challenge. Whatever the decision surely someone will try and challenge it whether it’s Staveley and the Saudi’s or one of their many detractors if it goes our way. Despite it being frustrating as a fan I can’t help being slightly impressed at how the Premier League don’t have a single leak in their camp. There must be all sorts of people involved in the process and there hasn’t been a single indication which way they’re favouring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 It seems more likely to me that a decision has already been made and they’re making sure everything is in order for an inevitable legal challenge. Whatever the decision surely someone will try and challenge it whether it’s Staveley and the Saudi’s or one of their many detractors if it goes our way. Despite it being frustrating as a fan I can’t help being slightly impressed at how the Premier League don’t have a single leak in their camp. There must be all sorts of people involved in the process and there hasn’t been a single indication which way they’re favouring. With regards to leaks, I’m not surprised. The only parties privy to this will likely be masters and the Lawyers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Surely there’s more people involved in the decision making process? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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