maze Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Anything other than blind optimism in these 'announced on Tuesday' rumours? Where are these rumours? I read that on RTG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Toon Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Every day we live, is another day closer to Ashley fucking off. Feels close but could be so far away. Regardless, ive #cans chilling most times anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pons Alias Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Mike Ashley has authorised Charnley to bid up to £11.99 to take over Saudi Arabia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Anything other than blind optimism in these 'announced on Tuesday' rumours? Where are these rumours? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Being such a manc fan you just know that's going to kill him inside too, good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 #بلومبيرغ Saudi Public Investment Fund formed a team to search for promising opportunities to invest in companies whose market value was affected by a crisis #كورونا No idea how legit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 #بلومبيرغ Saudi Public Investment Fund formed a team to search for promising opportunities to invest in companies whose market value was affected by a crisis #كورونا No idea how legit. Using the wrong cruise company if it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 BBC running the Khashoggi fiancé story for the third time, slightly different quote this time. It’s almost as if some agency was releasing press releases on her behalf.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carrick18 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 BBC running the Khashoggi fiancé story for the third time, slightly different quote this time. It’s almost as if some agency was releasing press releases on her behalf.... I don't care if it's Qatar releasing the story. It's one we should be discussing seriously. It's not enough to simply acknowledge wrong-doing. A man was murdered for criticising a regime. That does not deserve death. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I hope it keeps getting brought up cos then I can have my cake and eat it, the sportswashing will fail and everyone will still think saudi arabia are cunts and they'll still have given my club loads of money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 It’s the lead story on BBC Sport, somebody is cranking up the pressure on the premier league. I’m sure they’d like to say no to the takeover, hopefully the money and the threat of legal action will persuade them to let this one go through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 If they block the takeover PIF & co will absolutely drown them in legal proceedings, Staveley already successfully sued Barclays for ridiculous amounts. At a time when PL coffers will have been decimated I can't see them blocking it even if they wanted to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 BBC running the Khashoggi fiancé story for the third time, slightly different quote this time. It’s almost as if some agency was releasing press releases on her behalf.... I don't care if it's Qatar releasing the story. It's one we should be discussing seriously. It's not enough to simply acknowledge wrong-doing. A man was murdered for criticising a regime. That does not deserve death. Dr David Kelly !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 BBC running the Khashoggi fiancé story for the third time, slightly different quote this time. It’s almost as if some agency was releasing press releases on her behalf.... I don't care if it's Qatar releasing the story. It's one we should be discussing seriously. It's not enough to simply acknowledge wrong-doing. A man was murdered for criticising a regime. That does not deserve death. Why should we ? It’s got nothing to do with football, if your going to attach the murder to the purchase of the club then also discuss it in relation to live nation, Warner brothers and other Saudi purchases. No one is disputing the murder is horrendous, it’s the hypocrisy that the sale of nufc should be stopped whilst all these other deals go throughout without a murmur. The one thing this deal won’t be stopped on is human rights, it would put the premier league at odds with the policy of the U.K. government. What is blatantly happening here is human rights lawyers are using the high profile nature of this sale to gain publicity, as they know the Saudis buying stakes in other companies just doesn’t draw the same attention. You can’t blame them for this as this is their job, however what I strongly object to is the notion that we should sacrifice the chance of a lifetime for our city and club, If this was blocked these same people would move on to their next cause and wouldn’t give a s%#t about us. So whilst I acknowledge and understand the human rights aspect, ths hypocrisy expecting us to be line drawn in the sand with Saudis doesn’t wash with me and many others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 BBC running the Khashoggi fiancé story for the third time, slightly different quote this time. It’s almost as if some agency was releasing press releases on her behalf.... I don't care if it's Qatar releasing the story. It's one we should be discussing seriously. It's not enough to simply acknowledge wrong-doing. A man was murdered for criticising a regime. That does not deserve death. Why should we ? It’s got nothing to do with football, if your going to attach the murder to the purchase of the club then also discuss it in relation to live nation, Warner brothers and other Saudi purchases. No one is disputing the murder is horrendous, it’s the hypocrisy that the sale of nufc should be stopped whilst all these other deals go throughout without a murmur. The one thing this deal won’t be stopped on is human rights, it would put the premier league at odds with the policy of the U.K. government. What is blatantly happening here is human rights lawyers are using the high profile nature of this sale to gain publicity, as they know the Saudis buying stakes in other companies just doesn’t draw the same attention. You can’t blame them for this as this is their job, however what I strongly object to is the notion that we should sacrifice the chance of a lifetime for our city and club, If this was blocked these same people would move on to their next cause and wouldn’t give a s%#t about us. So whilst I acknowledge and understand the human rights aspect, ths hypocrisy expecting us to be line drawn in the sand with Saudis doesn’t wash with me and many others. Spot on Whitley Mag. 100% agree with you here, everything you said is spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 This just highlights the state of football in general for me. People should be asking, why does Newcastle need to make a deal with the devil in order to compete? Who's fault is that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Beginnings Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I understand it I really do but its blatant opportunism using the name of NUFC There are some dark arts at work here, making this top story the week/day before the decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Beginnings Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 BBC running the Khashoggi fiancé story for the third time, slightly different quote this time. It’s almost as if some agency was releasing press releases on her behalf.... I don't care if it's Qatar releasing the story. It's one we should be discussing seriously. It's not enough to simply acknowledge wrong-doing. A man was murdered for criticising a regime. That does not deserve death. Why should we ? It’s got nothing to do with football, if your going to attach the murder to the purchase of the club then also discuss it in relation to live nation, Warner brothers and other Saudi purchases. No one is disputing the murder is horrendous, it’s the hypocrisy that the sale of nufc should be stopped whilst all these other deals go throughout without a murmur. The one thing this deal won’t be stopped on is human rights, it would put the premier league at odds with the policy of the U.K. government. What is blatantly happening here is human rights lawyers are using the high profile nature of this sale to gain publicity, as they know the Saudis buying stakes in other companies just doesn’t draw the same attention. You can’t blame them for this as this is their job, however what I strongly object to is the notion that we should sacrifice the chance of a lifetime for our city and club, If this was blocked these same people would move on to their next cause and wouldn’t give a s%#t about us. So whilst I acknowledge and understand the human rights aspect, ths hypocrisy expecting us to be line drawn in the sand with Saudis doesn’t wash with me and many others. Spot on Whitley Mag. 100% agree with you here, everything you said is spot on. Nail on head Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 This just highlights the state of football in general for me. People should be asking, why does Newcastle need to make a deal with the devil in order to compete? Who's fault is that? Any new owner at anytime we can do little about, Ashley can sell to who he wants, they then have pass the fit and proper test , something again we cant influence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Five Live doing a piece on this now. Dan Roan says it'll go through and I think he said likely to be resolved this week. Very negative piece in general, though (although to be fair it had the BBCs usual 'balance', ie presented their obvious opinion in great depth and then quickly acknowledged the existence of counter-arguments). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 BBC running the Khashoggi fiancé story for the third time, slightly different quote this time. It’s almost as if some agency was releasing press releases on her behalf.... I don't care if it's Qatar releasing the story. It's one we should be discussing seriously. It's not enough to simply acknowledge wrong-doing. A man was murdered for criticising a regime. That does not deserve death. Why should we ? It’s got nothing to do with football, if your going to attach the murder to the purchase of the club then also discuss it in relation to live nation, Warner brothers and other Saudi purchases. No one is disputing the murder is horrendous, it’s the hypocrisy that the sale of nufc should be stopped whilst all these other deals go throughout without a murmur. The one thing this deal won’t be stopped on is human rights, it would put the premier league at odds with the policy of the U.K. government. What is blatantly happening here is human rights lawyers are using the high profile nature of this sale to gain publicity, as they know the Saudis buying stakes in other companies just doesn’t draw the same attention. You can’t blame them for this as this is their job, however what I strongly object to is the notion that we should sacrifice the chance of a lifetime for our city and club, If this was blocked these same people would move on to their next cause and wouldn’t give a s%#t about us. So whilst I acknowledge and understand the human rights aspect, ths hypocrisy expecting us to be line drawn in the sand with Saudis doesn’t wash with me and many others. Spot on Whitley Mag. 100% agree with you here, everything you said is spot on. Nail on head Because we argued Ashley was a human rights abuser and used that angle in some of our protesting. Makes us look a tad hypocritical if we say nowt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pons Alias Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 If these articles also pushed for the UK to isolate Saudi Arabia in terms of **all** trade, it would be fair. As they don’t , there is hypocrisy at play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 BBC running the Khashoggi fiancé story for the third time, slightly different quote this time. It’s almost as if some agency was releasing press releases on her behalf.... I don't care if it's Qatar releasing the story. It's one we should be discussing seriously. It's not enough to simply acknowledge wrong-doing. A man was murdered for criticising a regime. That does not deserve death. Why should we ? It’s got nothing to do with football, if your going to attach the murder to the purchase of the club then also discuss it in relation to live nation, Warner brothers and other Saudi purchases. No one is disputing the murder is horrendous, it’s the hypocrisy that the sale of nufc should be stopped whilst all these other deals go throughout without a murmur. The one thing this deal won’t be stopped on is human rights, it would put the premier league at odds with the policy of the U.K. government. What is blatantly happening here is human rights lawyers are using the high profile nature of this sale to gain publicity, as they know the Saudis buying stakes in other companies just doesn’t draw the same attention. You can’t blame them for this as this is their job, however what I strongly object to is the notion that we should sacrifice the chance of a lifetime for our city and club, If this was blocked these same people would move on to their next cause and wouldn’t give a s%#t about us. So whilst I acknowledge and understand the human rights aspect, ths hypocrisy expecting us to be line drawn in the sand with Saudis doesn’t wash with me and many others. Spot on Whitley Mag. 100% agree with you here, everything you said is spot on. Nail on head Because we argued Ashley was a human rights abuser and used that angle in some of our protesting. Makes us look a tad hypocritical if we say nowt. I never argued Ashley was a human rights abuser tbf, all I ever complained about was that he destroyed our football club. So personally I don't see any hypocrisy in my stance. As for the Khashoggi thing, that was terrible, but it was discussed to death across the world at the time. Life has moved on since then, and as far as I know, Saudi Arabia are back onside with Britain politically, so why would I piss against the wind to my own detriment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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