Shearergol Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 It sounds like more preparation for the arbitration than some kind of killer blow. Arbitration being headed up by someone who basically works hand in hand with the premier league? It's maybe not the killer blow but the knife is pretty deep right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 On the one hand this is massive as it proves all the doubters wrong that Ashley and all involved are clearly still pushing for this to go through. On the other, it sounds like we are fucked and there is far to many hurdles and corruption to overcome and it's going to be a waste of everyone's time. Especially as we're going to be relegated now anyway which means most likely it was all for nothing anyway All Saudi has to do is reinstate BeIN and we can all get on with our lives And settle a couple of massive court cases. And pay a shed load of compensation. Otherwise, yay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Does this mean the bloke who'll be overseeing arbitration is in the PL / Qatar / Liverpool's pocket? We've tried to have him removed but failed. Am I understanding this correctly? No, but he effectively advised the PL on the O&D rules which are now being disputed by NUFC, the club presumably arguing that he would not be objective in a case where the club is disputing the appropriateness of those tests. We do now know for sure what was reported at the time. PL argue that KSA ultimately controls PIF, KSA has been involved in piracy and therefore KSA and PIF fail the O&D test (this if putting to one side another unfortunate incident in Istanbul). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 So basically we wanted the chairman of the arbitration panel removed which has been denied. They do however have to release the findings in public although the key personnel will be kept anonymous, so shouldn’t be any shenanigans. I still don’t see how we can win here if it’s all down to the director issue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobS Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 also good that the EPL cant hide it all, so the whole thing will have to be aired out, and they cant just bury it, hopefully that also will help with the fairness required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 My only real concern is when arbitration will take place, the rest is waffle and blatant corruption from the EPL for not wanting the findings made public Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 However Mike Ashley tells SSN he is “fighting tooth & nail & wants to give NUFC fans what they deserve.” Yet refuses to sack Bruce, the tit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 This still on then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 It’s all manoeuvring isn’t it? We’ve made a stink about one of the panel members being biased, and forced it out into the open, presumably in an effort to ensure there’s even more scrutiny on the process. Means nought in terms of the likelihood of the takeover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Doesn’t say to me that the Saudis have ‘walked away’ mind you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 This still on then? "The Saudi takeover of NUFC no longer exists as a going concern. Ashley is pursuing damages on the grounds of restraint of trade. No-one should give a shit whether he gets what he wants on that front." IMTTS said no. Think this statement proves he is, as suspected, full of shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 This is huge in the sense that it's going to be made public though, although I don't see it helping the actual takeover happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 All sides are still pushing for the takeover, which was starting to be doubted. So that's good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 However Mike Ashley tells SSN he is “fighting tooth & nail & wants to give NUFC fans what they deserve.” Yet refuses to sack Bruce, the tit. Quote from the Premier League: As Newcastle United are no longer a member of the Premier League we see no reason to continue with these tests Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candi_Hills Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 "fighting tooth and nail for a takeover". The words of a man willing to lower his price if relegated? Let's hope so. Howay Mike, turn the cnut dial up to 11 and get this done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 However Mike Ashley tells SSN he is “fighting tooth & nail & wants to give NUFC fans what they deserve.” Yet refuses to sack Bruce, the tit. As far as Mike Ashley is concerned, all NUFC fans deserve is misery, so to be fair, he's doing well at providing that to us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 This still on then? "The Saudi takeover of NUFC no longer exists as a going concern. Ashley is pursuing damages on the grounds of restraint of trade. No-one should give a shit whether he gets what he wants on that front." IMTTS said no. Think this statement proves he is, as suspected, full of shit. I'd imagine there will be a few posters go ghost on the back of this information. Doesn't hurt to have an opinion or want to think a certain way, but name calling arguing opinion as fact just makes you look a bit daft in the long run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 My mate sent me a message saying that we had lost the case altogether. My heart sank until I came on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Anyone who thinks this is just for compensation is just thick basically. The Club shall continue to actively pursue its claim in the arbitration and calls on the EPL to resolve the matter in a speedy and transparent way that does not prevent the substantial investment into English football, and the North East region, that the proposed takeover would bring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Timing of this statement is convenient considering all the pressure on Bruce this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Timing of this statement is convenient considering all the pressure on Bruce this week. Oh, we absolutely would not be publishing a lengthy statement on our website and talking to SSN about what is a reasonably inconsequential judgement if Bruce wasn’t shitting the bed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Yeah, I take back what I said about DeMarco just trying for compo. The good news is that the Saudis are still on board. The bad news is that the odds seem massively stacked against Ashley winning his case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 This still on then? "The Saudi takeover of NUFC no longer exists as a going concern. Ashley is pursuing damages on the grounds of restraint of trade. No-one should give a shit whether he gets what he wants on that front." IMTTS said no. Think this statement proves he is, as suspected, full of shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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