ianovthetoon Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 As it’s the Premier League that dictates the length of the tests I’d wager there’s no end date on exclusivity and that exclusivity lasts until the result of the tests are determined. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 So he was told the PL is no longer the problem, he's speculating Ashley is the hold up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 So he was told the PL is no longer the problem, he's speculating Ashley is the hold up? Yes, although I'm not sure if it's him speculating, or his source. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I’m not even sure definitively that it’s golfmag on twitter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I just don’t think they’d have passed the OD test without the media knowing about it. This not disputing golfmag has genuine contacts he clearly has, but think this info received is either incorrect or misinterpreted. We would know if this bid had been green lit, and all the evidence suggests it hasn’t yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I’m not even sure definitively that it’s golfmag on twitter Just had a proper look it’s definitely Golfmag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I’m not even sure definitively that it’s golfmag on twitter Just had a proper look it’s definitely Golfmag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I’m not even sure definitively that it’s golfmag on twitter Just had a proper look it’s definitely Golfmag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 So he was told the PL is no longer the problem, he's speculating Ashley is the hold up? If the prospective new owners has passed the test it's probably Ashley that has failed the "selling owner test". OMG, we're stuck with Ashley forever!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Little Waster Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Maybe hes dying of Covid and isnt in a fit and proper state to sign it off ? 🥳 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Richard Bevan didn’t really enlighten, other than to say that he wondered whether Mike Ashley was holding out for the opportunity to go with the higher offer from the US. He said that he thought the plan was to resume the Premier League from the end of June and that German managers were worried that they wouldn’t actually finish the season due to a probable second spike. PS just sitting in my office at my golf club looking at Jordan Pickford arriving… Everything is coming up Mauriss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I just don’t think they’d have passed the OD test without the media knowing about it. This not disputing golfmag has genuine contacts he clearly has, but think this info received is either incorrect or misinterpreted. We would know if this bid had been green lit, and all the evidence suggests it hasn’t yet. It's just completely vague to the point you can interpret it in about 10 different ways. I don't doubt he's been told that though. I mean you could interpret that comment as there belief that the Premier League have asked a question they haven't received a satisfactory answer to therefore it's not them preventing the takeover, it's the people not providing the answer they need. Sent from my ELE-L09 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Weirdly makes sense (Nobody's post) but the question remains as to what Ashley could actually do to effectively tear up the deal that has been agreed. Unless of course he's prepared to take the penalty for cancelling the deal and take the gamble that a bigger bid would cover the cost and more. If that's the case he's going to end up fucking us and himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Sounds like it may be that Ashley isn’t passing PIF’s answer’s on to the PL. It doesn’t say that the deal is no longer with the PL does it, just that it’s not the PL that is holding up the deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Weirdly makes sense (Nobody's post) but the question remains as to what Ashley could actually do to effectively tear up the deal that has been agreed. Unless of course he's prepared to take the penalty for cancelling the deal and take the gamble that a bigger bid would cover the cost and more. If that's the case he's going to end up f***ing us and himself. If he thinks he can afford to take the penalty I think he will be getting a massive shock as potentially you're talking multi-millions in court and maybe even more. The Saudis with their enormous wealth are not people to be messed about. Think it's going to be an interesting few days for information coming out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Sounds like it may be that Ashley isn’t passing PIF’s answer’s on to the PL. It doesn’t say that the deal is no longer with the PL does it, just that it’s not the PL that is holding up the deal. Why wouldn't Ashley pass PIFs answers to the PL? Makes no sence if he want's to sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Sounds like it may be that Ashley isn’t passing PIF’s answer’s on to the PL. It doesn’t say that the deal is no longer with the PL does it, just that it’s not the PL that is holding up the deal. The tweet or the source info within the tweet is open to interpretation as it could mean either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Yeah it’s totally unclear. Not sure why I’m getting involved in the speculation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I think we may see that PR offensive for Mauriss that was alleged by Bloomberg in the next few days There were already hints of it with certain sports outlets implying a 'be careful what you wish for' line in regards to the management structure queries around PIF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Surely the Mauriss deal is a red herring. How would he ever pass O&D Test? How could he evidence the funding source? Everything would need to start from scratch. Could be Ashley using any break in exclusivity to leverage Mauriss ‘bid’ to squeeze more out of the Saudis? What’s a few million when you’re worth billions after all? You're somewhat missing the point: The Qataris don't give two shots about whether Mauriss actually buys Newcastle. They just need to stop the Saudis buying us. Ashley rejecting PIF for Mauriss achieves that, even if Mauriss then fails the tests. The Qataris also don't care if there's court action later between Ashley and PIF. They only have one aim, and dangling an extra few million in front of Ashley achieves that because he'll be swayed by £s, as always. Don't think even Ashley is that stupid in trying to double cross the Saudis not knowing it will not cost him an absolute fortune. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I've just come in and read the last ten pages or so, so I have obtained a kind of "overall understanding" of what has been said. (1) There is no evidence at all that Ashley is now trying to stop the deal, neither is there evidence that he 'could', even if he wanted to (without huge financial losses). (2) The only thing that seems clear is that strong sources say we will "hear this week". (3) Now, I know that after my "27th July" forecast, my reputation is not at its highest, but I have NEVER thought that the bid would not succeed, and there is nothing in these last ten pages of 'dire worry' to change my mind. So . . . (4) It looks like we may get our new owners this week. Come on people - HAVE FAITH !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I've just come in and read the last ten pages or so, so I have obtained a kind of "overall understanding" of what has been said. (1) There is no evidence at all that Ashley is now trying to stop the deal, neither is there evidence that he 'could', even if he wanted to (without huge financial losses). (2) The only thing that seems clear is that strong sources say we will "hear this week". (3) Now, I know that after my "27th July" forecast, my reputation is not at its highest, but I have NEVER thought that the bid would not succeed, and there is nothing in these last ten pages of 'dire worry' to change my mind. So . . . (4) It looks like we may get our new owners this week. Come on people - HAVE FAITH !! Correct, so please stop posting rubbish until the decision has been made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Most of this thread has been terrible, the last 10 pages though, they win hands down for people posting absolute garbage about something they have absolutely no clue about at all. Unless someone has something informative to add don’t bother. And yes this post adds nothing either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Would the PL start O&D test if the deal said that either party could pull out anytime? Guess the PL have used a lot of money on the test. And, i’m pretty sure the buyers would have leaked something to the press if it was true that Ashley is the hold up now. I know Golfmag has been spot on before, but this sounds a bit strange imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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