Dr Jinx Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Can’t wait for this takeover economy to be done with. It really grates that certain individuals have been making a living out of all this while we ultimately suffer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 2 hours ago, manorpark said: I doubt if he has ever said a single thing that is "true" in his entire life. To some people LYING becomes an addiction, as in his case. He just cannot help it, poor little sod! Clubs sold Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, RS said: Clubs sold Yes, we all know that, but he doesn't appear to know that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Don't know why but hearing all of this England is galvanising the nation with their performance. Government personnel talking about how great it is and exactly what everyone needs. All the while the exact opposite is happening with NUFC and nobody gives a flying fuck. This takeover honestly does consume a lot of my thinking, I can't comprehend this not happening because the future for NUFC is afaic dead otherwise. It may be true of other clubs, but talking just about nufc for a moment. This stuff really has widespread effects on the region not just through investment, but the general mentality and attitude of people. Even people who aren't fans per se can feel when the vibes are good and things ride on a crest of optimism. How utterly powerless we are right now. People like Masters deciding what is sound and legit for our club, as we sit here a festering pile of shit and a laughing stock from playing staff down to academy, dilapidated stadium down to lacklustre training facilities. I'm sick of it tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 9 minutes ago, NE27 said: Don't know why but hearing all of this England is galvanising the nation with their performance. Government personnel talking about how great it is and exactly what everyone needs. All the while the exact opposite is happening with NUFC and nobody gives a flying fuck. This takeover honestly does consume a lot of my thinking, I can't comprehend this not happening because the future for NUFC is afaic dead otherwise. It may be true of other clubs, but talking just about nufc for a moment. This stuff really has widespread effects on the region not just through investment, but the general mentality and attitude of people. Even people who aren't fans per se can feel when the vibes are good and things ride on a crest of optimism. How utterly powerless we are right now. People like Masters deciding what is sound and legit for our club, as we sit here a festering pile of shit and a laughing stock from playing staff down to academy, dilapidated stadium down to lacklustre training facilities. I'm sick of it tbh. Bang on. Hope Denmark win on pens tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 This takeover would have gone through by now, had PIF been taking over Man United or Liverpool. Goes without saying PL is a cartel ran by the big 6 and TV companies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie1892 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 this may have been asked but what are the possible ramifications if Ashley just says fuck it and sells the club officially to them? Would the premier league then go through the rigmarole of trying to expel us from the league etc? or dock points? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Cookie1892 said: this may have been asked but what are the possible ramifications if Ashley just says fuck it and sells the club officially to them? Would the premier league then go through the rigmarole of trying to expel us from the league etc? or dock points? "No Comment" Probably make a song and dance about punishments, but as soon as Saudi cheque clears silence will prevail Edited July 7, 2021 by gjohnson amusement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, Cookie1892 said: this may have been asked but what are the possible ramifications if Ashley just says fuck it and sells the club officially to them? Would the premier league then go through the rigmarole of trying to expel us from the league etc? or dock points? The main issue is that any buyer would absolutely not buy the club in that scenario. It would be a huge gamble. PL would probably do fuck all tbh but would never ever happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 She’s done more interviews about a club she doesn’t own than the actual owner has done in his entire time here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 What happens if arbitration fails will be interesting to hear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, Scotty66 said: What happens if arbitration fails will be interesting to hear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 She's doing quite a lot of talking now, for someone who apparently thinks "arbitration will be lost", according to the likes of that prick Edwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 It does seem strange considering she has previously said she can't say anything due to an NDA. Does she simply not give a shit anymore (which is a risk as she could be sued) or has she been given the all clear from lawyers to speak about it, in which case surely that would only be once an agreement has been reached? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 9 minutes ago, Scotty66 said: It does seem strange considering she has previously said she can't say anything due to an NDA. Does she simply not give a shit anymore (which is a risk as she could be sued) or has she been given the all clear from lawyers to speak about it, in which case surely that would only be once an agreement has been reached? It's nothing case specific though, is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I actually can't bring myself to watch any of these Staveley interviews because hearing such positive words from her about what could happen to the team and area would just break me if the deal fell through. Honestly not sure I could cope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Talking about all of the great stuff that will happen doesn't seem a very bright idea if you think its going to fail. I'm encouraged by this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Seems like a good way to stir the fans into action to try to force through the transparency. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, Wandy said: Talking about all of the great stuff that will happen doesn't seem a very bright idea if you think its going to fail. I'm encouraged by this. It is going to help build outrage if arbitration is lost Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Linton Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Big Geordie said: This takeover would have gone through by now, had PIF been taking over Man United or Liverpool. Goes without saying PL is a cartel ran by the big 6 and TV companies The government did block Sky from buying Man United a good few years back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, morpeth mag said: It is going to help build outrage if arbitration is lost I guess there is the chance of that. Pretty cruel tbh. And do the fans need any more stirring anyway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 10 minutes ago, Joey Linton said: The government did block Sky from buying Man United a good few years back. The monopolies and mergers commission blocked it on the basis that it would be anti-competitive. Our situation is sort of the opposite of that, our case is that the deal has been blocked, at least in part, due to potentially an anti-competitive influence from the big 6. They might not have minded as much if it had been one of their club being taken over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Linton Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 25 minutes ago, Jackie Broon said: The monopolies and mergers commission blocked it on the basis that it would be anti-competitive. Our situation is sort of the opposite of that, our case is that the deal has been blocked, at least in part, due to potentially an anti-competitive influence from the big 6. They might not have minded as much if it had been one of their club being taken over. Yeah, it was more the idea that it would be waved through without issue if it was one of them and that TV companies make the decisions. Clearly not true there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I think it's a stretch to say that's "clearly not true" there's plenty to suggest that TV companies have substantial influence over the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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