Joe_F Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 With Gerald Grimstone on the case how can it fail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Gerald Grimstone if he's a politician he's surely Minister for Magic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 My take after this week nothing has changed, the political pressure and moves will continue behind the scenes. Ashley clearly frustrated by lack of movement and getting his money, but crucially no statement from PCP to say it’s over. I notice Staveley’s husband is still liking posts on twitter apparently re takeover, where in a long game and they’re not done yet. In the meantime as much as I hate club in its current guise and was happy to see it and PL rot, I have changed my mind, and believe a solid steady season will aid us get this through. Any flirtation with relegation will only sow seeds of doubt on Saudi side. With the likes of Philip Hammond and senior govt officials lobbying for this we have powerful allies, and the PL will certainly need govt support during coming season. The make up and level of support with this bid will wear the bastards down eventually. Yes, excellent summary of the current position. There is still a lot of 'takeover activity' going on, perhaps more so than at any other stage of the process. Eventually we will be told the final outcome by one (or all) of those actually involved. Meanwhile, though the massive enthusiasm for our great club that I have had all of my life has long gone, I will still watch our team play football with some interest, if not with much pleasure !! I’m actually going 180 and think it will happen eventually. There’s too much noise and things going on. I think eventually they’ll find a way to suit all parties. The government pressuring the PL is massive, I don’t think they’ve the bottle to hold out. EXACTLY !!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Gerald Grimstone if he's a politician he's surely Minister for Magic. Full name is Baron Gerald Grimstone of Boscobel. A chairman at Barclays Bank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I’m actually going 180 and think it will happen eventually. There’s too much noise and things going on. I think eventually they’ll find a way to suit all parties. The government pressuring the PL is massive. I don’t think they’ve the bottle to hold out. I’ll probably change my mind again at some point Unless PIF walk away again They clearly don't enjoy being dictated to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Money talks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Yeah lot of depending factors one being just how much PIF want it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Yeah lot of depending factors one being just how much PIF want it and how much the PL don't. Unless they are ok with the deal but are holding out as long as possible for some for a massive sweetener for themselves, my fear is that they are never going to back down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 It can't be Wraith, can it?! That’s hilarious. Thinner skin than his morbidly obese lover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 It can't be Wraith, can it?! That’s hilarious. Thinner skin than his morbidly obese lover. And clearly wrong, as ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Yeah that's the worst guess possible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I’m actually going 180 and think it will happen eventually. There’s too much noise and things going on. I think eventually they’ll find a way to suit all parties. The government pressuring the PL is massive. I don’t think they’ve the bottle to hold out. I’ll probably change my mind again at some point You know that you're allowed to not be 100% on one side or the other? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Has money mike ever been as active as this, he seems to have gone into overdrive. The fact he’s winding up some of the worst local journalists is even better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 https://twitter.com/moneymikeashley/status/1304757012132134915?s=21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 @MoneyMikeAshley seems to be very well informed (and funny). I'm more inclined to believe them than any of the other commentators. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I love how we are all now looking to a parody account for our news this takeover has driven everyone crazy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 True but the parody account seems to know more than professional journalists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 @MoneyMikeAshley seems to be very well informed (and funny). I'm more inclined to believe them than any of the other commentators. This, I’ve just been reading his twitter account never paid much attention before. It’s certainly very funny and does seem to call stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I’m actually going 180 and think it will happen eventually. There’s too much noise and things going on. I think eventually they’ll find a way to suit all parties. The government pressuring the PL is massive. I don’t think they’ve the bottle to hold out. I’ll probably change my mind again at some point You know that you're allowed to not be 100% on one side or the other? I’m aware how opinions work thanks for asking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Saudis setting up their own sports media company is also a another step in the right direction for us imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I’m actually going 180 and think it will happen eventually. There’s too much noise and things going on. I think eventually they’ll find a way to suit all parties. The government pressuring the PL is massive. I don’t think they’ve the bottle to hold out. I’ll probably change my mind again at some point You know that you're allowed to not be 100% on one side or the other? Yeah, that’s not how the world works in the Internet age. You have to hold one position and HATE the other side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Yeah lot of depending factors one being just how much PIF want it and how much the PL don't. Unless they are ok with the deal but are holding out as long as possible for some for a massive sweetener for themselves, my fear is that they are never going to back down. It depends on whether the govt is actually prepared to turn the screw rather than just advise it might be a good idea. I think the Saudis are going to want some payback for all the investments they've made in Britain so they aren't going to be impressed if the PL keep thumbing their nose to govt advice. That advice needs to be progressed to a kick up the arse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I suppose the govt could threaten greater oversight of the PL if the PL don’t listen to their wishes It could probably do with some extra oversight tbh. It doesn’t seem accountable to anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 If there’s been a government official working to try and get this done behind the scenes as they view it as important trade and the Premier League have still rejected it there’s absolutely nothing that’s changing their minds here man. Any other country in the world once the government puts pressure on it’s getting waved through. Shows how pathetic these tories are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 At least they’re trying I suppose. Doubt labour would have even tried (Chi aside) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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