jdckelly Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 while I'm not in the slightest bit surprised they haven't commented officially I am surprised theres not been some story in one of the newspapers starting with "an unnamed premier league source" or some such hasn't appeared yet to give out their version of events Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankles Bennett Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 It seems pretty obvious that it's the other member clubs that are stopping this takeover and have obviously just told the PL to not give a decision so there can be no appeal against a rejection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 All they have to do is keep quiet and wait for it to die down. :thup: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Having said all I've said, the Premier League's complete lack of communication since the Saudis "pulled out" is obviously a complete joke mind and I don't understand why they have chosen to remain completely silent Yeap, the only valid reason is for legal reasons. They seem to be a bit of a incompetent organisation tbh. Aye but even saying that would be so much better than doing nothing and just ignoring it. Just something like "We understand the annoyance of Newcastle. Unfortunately for legal reasons we cannot discuss the case at the moment. We apologise for the inconvenience" Exactly, it just shows a total lack of respect, which is the most frustrating thing of all IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Got an email back from Catherine Mckinnell : Thank you for your e-mail concerning the failure of the proposed takeover of Newcastle United Football Club. I know many Newcastle supporters are bitterly disappointed at the collapse of this takeover bid. I know how strongly people feel about the Club and the City missing out on this significant investment. At the time of writing the Premier League is yet to comment on this matter publicly. They owe it to the Club’s supporters in Newcastle and across the country to answer the questions many people are raising, which include addressing the key sticking points on the owners’ and directors’ test, the possible involvement of other Premier League clubs and why the Premier League delayed their decision for so long that the consortium lost patience and withdrew. I have therefore written to the head of the Premier League, Richard Masters, to ask him to provide the answers fans deserve in the interests of transparency. I have attached a copy of the letter for your attention and I will let you know when I receive a reply. Yours sincerely Catherine Catherine McKinnell MP Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 My MP, Lucy Powell, Shadow Business Minister has also written to Masters, I got quite a generic response so she must have gotten more than one email here in Manchester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 The Letter to Masters is quite good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Just sent my email to David Davis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Seen a canny few mackems also sticking the boot in that it's (obviously, given the demographic) Labour MPs writing letters to the Premier League. New level of fewm for them now. The Tory representing the massive lads "stronghold" of NW Durham is joining in: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 This is great to see, we are doing all we can , fuck the doubters and I've no idea if it can get answers but at last we are putting up a fight and not let them walk all over us. We are being treated like shit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Having said all I've said, the Premier League's complete lack of communication since the Saudis "pulled out" is obviously a complete joke mind and I don't understand why they have chosen to remain completely silent Because he probably has no valid reason for it to take so long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Has anyone started a proper petition as in the .gov.uk website? They can just ignore this entirely if they choose to but if someone does one now it won't get the same response. https://www.parliament.uk/documents/speaker/digital-democracy/Digi067Change.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Being lectured on another forum (by fans of other clubs) about many of wor lot wanting the Saudis to takeover - how we should all be up in arms against it and pretesting, etc. I know the Saudis are a despotic regime, but as football fans - what can we do? We have no say in who owns NUFC - we are the last to be considered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 They are consistent like, in every article : The Premier League has declined to comment. The Premier League has declined to comment. The Premier League has declined to comment. The Premier League has declined to comment. The only person I've seen ask is that Tyler. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Masters is going to get a canny few letters over the next couple of days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Summat's not right with this fella like. Saw someone say that weird Kate Stewart account has stopped since he showed up anarl? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Has anyone started a proper petition as in the .gov.uk website? They can just ignore this entirely if they choose to but if someone does one now it won't get the same response. https://www.parliament.uk/documents/speaker/digital-democracy/Digi067Change.pdf It has been tried and rejected on the grounds that it's not within the government's remit to intervene in the O&D test. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Here’s Catherine McKinnell’s letter to Masters. https://www.catherinemckinnellmp.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Premier-League-NUFC-05082020.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Masters is going to get a canny few letters over the next couple of days. Well well well, how the turn tables. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Should be calling on mass for Masters to resign Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penn Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Summat's not right with this fella like. Saw someone say that weird Kate Stewart account has stopped since he showed up anarl? Hilarious. I see Wraith's reputation has been pretty much reformed as a result of this farce in the eyes of many. You're all being played in ways you'd struggle to comprehend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Probably would have worked better if we had done this before the deal expired. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Summat's not right with this fella like. Saw someone say that weird Kate Stewart account has stopped since he showed up anarl? Hilarious. I see Wraith's reputation has been pretty much reformed as a result of this farce in the eyes of many. You're all being played in ways you'd struggle to comprehend. Try me, always happy to have my mind expanded. And I can't stand Steve wraith as a sidenote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Who or what is Kate Stewart? This has passed me by Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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