gdm Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Wandy said: Yeah, saw that one too. The barrier to overseas investment is down, perhaps? Friday's was the big one for me though. The message I took from it was "waiting for the green light". Now, people can scoff, and I'm not saying that it means it's definitely happening, but I'd say an agreement of some kind could be on offer, mainly from Ashley's side. Sign it to make the CAT go away? De Marco's body language and facial expression is that of someone steadfastly focused on waiting for something to happen. Resting back, arms folded, shirt cuff pulled back to reveal his watch. And he is staring intensely at the word "green". All to a backdrop of traffic lights, all on green. On his right is a table with a watch and a pen. He was basically saying an agreement is on the table waiting to be signed off, but there is a time constraint to getting that deal done before things get ugly. And that deadline is the day before before arbitration starts, because if that goes ahead then so does the CAT, if the jurisdiction verdict allows it. Oh yeah, and the street is Medina Villas. You know, THAT Medina. In Saudi Arabia. Where any google search of the name brings up an image of the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, a mosque with a massive green dome. Wow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I'll like just for the detail. Could do better than most pundits in fairness with that research Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 By the way, the list on the window of those empty premises in De Marco's tweet says "Now Recruiting". And below it, if I'm not mistaken, is the word "manager". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) If his tweets are takeover related, he definitely goes out of his way to find things that will drop hints to it like. Edited June 15, 2021 by Miggys First Goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, Wandy said: By the way, the list on the window of those empty premises in De Marco's tweet says "Now Recruiting". And below it, if I'm not mistaken, is the word "manager". Loving the insight How do you know for definite that the word is "GREEN" and how do you know its "MEDINA VILLAS" ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 So the positives are- Rafa still out of work De Marco tweets Loads of rumours Ashley very happy Keith's spin No kit deal announced No shop yet Planes and boats all over Bruce's silence Any more ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Wild guess but I wonder if these subtle hints by Di Marco is perhaps his way of telling us that the Premier League's attempt at getting the CAT thrown out was rejected and that this was the 'barrier' that had been knocked down. The timing of the dates makes me wonder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Robster said: Loving the insight How do you know for definite that the word is "GREEN" and how do you know its "MEDINA VILLAS" ? The place is he looking at is called Hixon Green, and it's on the corner of Medina Villas & Church Road, in Hove. Do a Google Maps search of Hixon Green, Hove. If you look at the photo, he also included the reflection of the street sign for Medina Villas (next to his right arm). Edited June 15, 2021 by Wandy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Like I say, I believe that at least 95% of his tweeted photos over the last 10 months have had bugger all to do with NUFC. But I just feel there is something in this one, lol. He knows that his twitter audience is NUFC fans and that everything he posts is analysed. He can't be so unprofessional as to go leaking info left, right and centre so he drops a bit of info in just now and again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, Wandy said: The place is he looking at is called Hixon Green, and it's on the corner of Medina Villas & Church Road, in Hove. Do a Google Maps search of Hixon Green, Hove. If you look at the photo, he also included the reflection of the street sign for Medina Villas (next to his right arm). Fair enough. It's an odd photo to post mind, if it's not some secret takeover message. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Just now, Robster said: Fair enough. It's an odd photo to post mind, if it's not some secret takeover message. I thought it was quite arty actually. Reminded me of when I did my GCSE in photography many years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 If he has really done all of that deliberately, then I for one would like De Marco to be the next manager of NUFC. Imagine how he'd signal his pre match team selections through the spectrum of artistic photographs, or perhaps interpretive dance. What a press conference that would be. As opposed to Steve Bruce telling us what he once thought whilst he was on the toilet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 It’s close. Saudi Human rights atrocities being posted on bbc front page. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-57492219 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Not being negative or positive here just a general query. Where does Rafa having further talks with Everton and clearly wanting the Everton job fit in with all these rumours that it’s nearly done? https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/everton-step-up-rafa-benitez-talks-as-interest-in-nuno-espirito-santo-appears-to-cool-s09q5dj3g he’s either not that fussed about us like everyone thought or the takeover isn’t close at all and he’s taking what’s available. Seems strange people getting hyped about a de Marco tweet or a rumour from a barber but willing to just ignore the consortium’s number one target about to go elsewhere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Because we’re all basically bullshitting about what’s really going on. We haven’t a clue and in all reality we could be in September reading about Bruce’s injury crisis plunging the club into a relegation battle just as much as we’re waffling on about rumours and Twitter pics of shops and barriers meaning the takeover is close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 33 minutes ago, gdm said: Not being negative or positive here just a general query. Where does Rafa having further talks with Everton and clearly wanting the Everton job fit in with all these rumours that it’s nearly done? https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/everton-step-up-rafa-benitez-talks-as-interest-in-nuno-espirito-santo-appears-to-cool-s09q5dj3g he’s either not that fussed about us like everyone thought or the takeover isn’t close at all and he’s taking what’s available. Seems strange people getting hyped about a de Marco tweet or a rumour from a barber but willing to just ignore the consortium’s number one target about to go elsewhere Aye that’s is not a good sign, if he goes there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Danh1 said: Aye that’s is not a good sign, if he goes there. Just the fact he’s in talks with them isn’t a great sign for the takeover tbh. It’s as I expect, ignoring all the bullshit and supposed confidence we are where we have always been - Waiting on the result of arbitration which really could go either way strap in etc Edited June 16, 2021 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) Do any of us know if Rafa is their number one target if it happens? They might have someone else in mind. Rafa returning could be a bullshit rumour, so maybe don’t believe that one either. Edited June 16, 2021 by reefatoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 If I were him I’d be talking to them as well. In his doorstep, in the prem, ambitious and have money. If he’s even considering holding off for this basket case of a club shows he does want to be here. Rafa works best when he’s loved by the fans, even if Everton accept him they’ll never love him. Not like here, Liverpool or Valencia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, reefatoon said: Do any of us know if Rafa is their number one target if it happens? They might have someone else in mind. Rafa returning could be a bullshit rumour, so maybe don’t believe that one either. Using a rumour to disprove other rumours is a stretch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 12 hours ago, Scotty66 said: To be fair the PL never gave any indication there were any red flags because even the Government thought it was going through. Little be known the PL were just stalling, and that was the very start of them doing so. The govt. or Johnson? I only ask because what Johnson understands is generally far from the truth. Just ask Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, reefatoon said: Do any of us know if Rafa is their number one target if it happens? They might have someone else in mind. Rafa returning could be a bullshit rumour, so maybe don’t believe that one either. Very widely reported. Sure caulkin said it too, I’m sure he talks to both sides. Add the fact Rafa been in constant contact with Newcastle players etc. Edited June 16, 2021 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Just now, gdm said: Very widely reported. Sure caulkin said it too who talks to both sides. Add the fact Rafa been in constant contact with Newcastle players etc. All rumours still. No different to any of the others you perceive as bullshit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, reefatoon said: All rumours still. No different to any of the others you perceive as bullshit. Caulkin who we know talks to both Staveley & Rafa writing it in a reputable outlet like the Athletic is a little more substantial than interpreting a De Marco tweet and someone’s mate’s barber ffs. Mon tae fuck man, it’s vastly different Edited June 16, 2021 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: The govt. or Johnson? I only ask because what Johnson understands is generally far from the truth. Just ask Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe It was some Lord (can't remember his name) who was told it would be done "in the next few days", who then passed that info to Johnson who then replied "excellent" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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