Ameritoon Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 This isn't really new, but I noticed NBC News did their own reporting on this, which is pretty rare for a major US news outlet talking about Newcastle. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/rights-record-questioned-saudi-takeover-epl-s-newcastle-united-edges-n1185976 The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — a key ally of the Trump White House — is planning to take 80 percent of the club, according to a spokesperson for the British billionaire Reuben brothers, who are themselves planning to take a 10 percent stake. British financier Amanda Staveley will take the final 10 percent through her company PCP Capital Partners, the spokesperson said, before indicating the deal is currently being reviewed by the Premier League. Documents filed at Companies House — the United Kingdom's company registrar — indicate the legal framework for a deal has been put in place. When NBC News approached Newcastle United, the Saudi fund and Staveley, they did not respond. The Premier League said it had "no comment." First time I've seen an official spokesperson say anything, it's always just been "sources." Not that it means much, but encouraging they're willing to put some sort of official comment out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Yet I couldn't care less about Everton, never have done or known anybody that did. Fuck them. They can hardly moan. 2 titles, an FA Cup and a Cup Winners Cup in the 80s and an FA Cup as recently as 95. Haven’t been in the second tier since the 50s (only four years in their entire history). They’ve had it fucking easy by comparison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Us this summer transfer window: Burns is Mike Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemagpie Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 https://twitter.com/tr_efc/status/1251152994025893888 Love the comment right at the end where this soft cunt contradicts it all by saying it's the best day out of the season coming to Newcastle. https://twitter.com/tr_efc/status/1251163600716062725 Utter prick Hope the little cunts face is on every lamppost in town next time we play Everton at home. He might not like the experience so much afterwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I think the spokesperson was Jamie Redknapp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky Jim Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/newcastle-united-takeover-saudi-arabia-mike-ashley-amanda-staveley-epl-a9469211.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 "The financier has put together a group of figures on both the football and non-football side, in plans that go back some time." Just seems so unlikely that Rafa wouldn't be involved in that framework. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 "As early as next week". Almost came. Pure guesswork mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Great article! http://www.true-faith.co.uk/takeover-fake-news/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 "As early as next week". Almost came. Pure guesswork mind this place will be a mess if we hear nothing official for a couple of weeks, especially with the lockdown still going on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Great article! http://www.true-faith.co.uk/takeover-fake-news/ Was going to post this yesterday but dont like Micheal Martin particularly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Yimentov Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Great article! http://www.true-faith.co.uk/takeover-fake-news/ Was going to post this yesterday but dont like Micheal Martin particularly. I had an argument with him when I was 8. I said Ginola was right-footed; he said left-footed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Come on my new overlords get this fucker done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Great article! http://www.true-faith.co.uk/takeover-fake-news/ Was going to post this yesterday but dont like Micheal Martin particularly. He's right about the press and Barney Ronay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 "As early as next week". Almost came. Pure guesswork mind this place will be a mess if we hear nothing official for a couple of weeks, especially with the lockdown still going on. Yup. 13 years and people can't wait 3-4 weeks ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 "As early as next week". Almost came. Pure guesswork mind this place will be a mess if we hear nothing official for a couple of weeks, especially with the lockdown still going on. Yup. 13 years and people can't wait 3-4 weeks ffs It’s the last little tease that’s the killer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemagpie Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 "As early as next week". Almost came. Pure guesswork mind this place will be a mess if we hear nothing official for a couple of weeks, especially with the lockdown still going on. Future tense? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Here we go with this...going to get a load of this when the takeover is complete you would imagine Remember, this is the twitter bollocks thread about the takeover. Take your moral arguments elsewhere.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Barca's new manager said he wants him next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Barca's new manager said he wants him next season. Can’t see Barcelona’s manager being there at the start of next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Listening to transfer rumours outside of the transfer window is maddening enough but listening to transfer rumours while the world is on lockdown AND the takeover isn't even complete is positively insane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 And also a joy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 If you find joy in listening to fake reports then go ahead and do you. It's not my place to criticize that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 The whole thing is joyous, even the ridiculous fake transfer rumours. Just sit back and enjoy. We need to shake off the constant negativity over everything. Hopefully very soon those days will be gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 I’m interested in transfers once they’re done, lost patience for rumours a long time ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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