Gallowgate Toon Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Class tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 What still doesn't add up is the stuff about whether or not the PL have actually 'rejected' the takeover. Do you think, at this point, it's a case of Ashley/NUFC simply interpreting their actions as having rejected the takeover - I.e. it's been 'rejected' in all but name and progress from this point is impossible - even though the PL might argue that they haven't officially done so? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 What still doesn't add up is the stuff about whether or not the PL have actually 'rejected' the takeover. Do you think, at this point, it's a case of Ashley/NUFC simply interpreting their actions as having rejected the takeover - I.e. it's been 'rejected' in all but name and progress from this point is impossible - even though the PL might argue that they haven't officially done so? It will be a constructive rejection argument Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Aye that’s my guess. In the same way Keegan resigned but won his case for ‘constructive’ dismissal. Quite ironic really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I can't think of a more perfect bookend tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 thank fuuuuuuuck this is back on was worried things would get boring Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Are the Premier League so married to the idea of stopping the Saudi’s that they’re going to be happy to pay what would likely be very lengthy and expensive court proceedings? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 What still doesn't add up is the stuff about whether or not the PL have actually 'rejected' the takeover. Do you think, at this point, it's a case of Ashley/NUFC simply interpreting their actions as having rejected the takeover - I.e. it's been 'rejected' in all but name and progress from this point is impossible - even though the PL might argue that they haven't officially done so? Then I suppose that's where his legal team need to earn their money. Whilst the PL may not have formally 'rejected' it, despite what Ashley says, by their own rules if they haven't had the requested information (as they claim), then they should have disqualified the 'director' i.e. PIF. However, Ashley is arguing that the club has sent through evidence of the separation between PIF and the KSA, so again, if that is not good enough for the PL, then by their rules, surely they should have disqualified PIF, which as majority director/shareholder must lead to a rejection? Hopefully its part of the narrative, and will lead to an approval at some point. #Clutching Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I can't think of a more perfect bookend tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Are the Premier League so married to the idea of stopping the Saudi’s that they’re going to be happy to pay what would likely be very lengthy and expensive court proceedings? There's surely some upper bound they're willing to give over as some kind of token gesture to make all this go away but there's no chance Ashley would settle for anything short of the full selling price he was about to get Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Are the Premier League so married to the idea of stopping the Saudi’s that they’re going to be happy to pay what would likely be very lengthy and expensive court proceedings? The PL are not a cash rich organisation either, the operation is actually quite small. This could get very tasty, especially in the current climate. One things for sure other clubs will be fucking furious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 But but Edwards said Ashley has given up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 What still doesn't add up is the stuff about whether or not the PL have actually 'rejected' the takeover. Do you think, at this point, it's a case of Ashley/NUFC simply interpreting their actions as having rejected the takeover - I.e. it's been 'rejected' in all but name and progress from this point is impossible - even though the PL might argue that they haven't officially done so? Then I suppose that's where his legal team need to earn their money. Whilst the PL may not have formally 'rejected' it, despite what Ashley says, by their own rules if they haven't had the requested information (as they claim), then they should have disqualified the 'director' i.e. PIF. However, Ashley is arguing that the club has sent through evidence of the separation between PIF and the KSA, so again, if that is not good enough for the PL, then by their rules, surely they should have disqualified PIF, which as majority director/shareholder must lead to a rejection? Hopefully its part of the narrative, and will lead to an approval at some point. #Clutching I don't think you're clutching that much, I think that's probably the crux of the argument. If it's true that the PL avoided making a decision to pacify those parties who were heaping pressure on (broadcast partners and elite organisation members), then surely that's what 'our' lawyers will be instructed to prove? I wonder what their hourly rate is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 We should probably all just keep quiet until we find out what Penn[/member] thinks tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 What still doesn't add up is the stuff about whether or not the PL have actually 'rejected' the takeover. Do you think, at this point, it's a case of Ashley/NUFC simply interpreting their actions as having rejected the takeover - I.e. it's been 'rejected' in all but name and progress from this point is impossible - even though the PL might argue that they haven't officially done so? Then I suppose that's where his legal team need to earn their money. Whilst the PL may not have formally 'rejected' it, despite what Ashley says, by their own rules if they haven't had the requested information (as they claim), then they should have disqualified the 'director' i.e. PIF. However, Ashley is arguing that the club has sent through evidence of the separation between PIF and the KSA, so again, if that is not good enough for the PL, then by their rules, surely they should have disqualified PIF, which as majority director/shareholder must lead to a rejection? Hopefully its part of the narrative, and will lead to an approval at some point. #Clutching I don't think you're clutching that much, I think that's probably the crux of the argument. If it's true that the PL avoided making a decision to pacify those parties who were heaping pressure on (broadcast partners and elite organisation members), then surely that's what 'our' lawyers will be instructed to prove? I wonder what their hourly rate is. Will be in the thousands per hour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Said this before we could end up going full value of club plus costs incurred to keep it going. That’s £400m or £20m a club that has to be paid off it of each clubs share of the tv income Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 After that flurry of activity last week, it's gone very quiet again. This was timed perfectly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Bill Bush legging it and now this. Seems like the screw is tightening. Not sure he did. Think he got a promotion actually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I know nothing when it comes to legal proceedings, so forgive me, but how much of this upcoming legal challenge will be played out in public? I'm not expecting Judge Judy and live coverage, but will we get a sense of what's going on, or will it all be behind closed doors? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Are the Premier League so married to the idea of stopping the Saudi’s that they’re going to be happy to pay what would likely be very lengthy and expensive court proceedings? The PL are not a cash rich organisation either, the operation is actually quite small. This could get very tasty, especially in the current climate. One things for sure other clubs will be fucking furious If the PL has the financial support of those other clubs they'll be alright. £10million off each of them should see them alright. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Bill Bush legging it and now this. Seems like the screw is tightening. Not sure he did. Think he got a promotion actually. He's leaving his full time post but will do some ad-hoc work as an adviser to the CEO and Board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Are the Premier League so married to the idea of stopping the Saudi’s that they’re going to be happy to pay what would likely be very lengthy and expensive court proceedings? The PL are not a cash rich organisation either, the operation is actually quite small. This could get very tasty, especially in the current climate. One things for sure other clubs will be f***ing furious If the PL has the financial support of those other clubs they'll be alright. £10million off each of them should see them alright. Aye can see them being happy with that, we’ll be fucking hated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Are the Premier League so married to the idea of stopping the Saudi’s that they’re going to be happy to pay what would likely be very lengthy and expensive court proceedings? The PL are not a cash rich organisation either, the operation is actually quite small. This could get very tasty, especially in the current climate. One things for sure other clubs will be fucking furious If the PL has the financial support of those other clubs they'll be alright. £10million off each of them should see them alright. Can't see many clubs happy to lose 10/20million just to keep the PL going. Would imagine if the PL lose and have a massive bill, the clubs would let them go to the wall and just set up a new league organisation...Ultra League or something along those lines Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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