gdm Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Be careful what you wish for. If Ashley gets big compo he’s not gonna sell. Only reason he’s selling is he needs the money We need to know what his legal action is for first. Yes I know, it was directed to the people saying he wins compo from PL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosenrot Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Are the Premier League so married to the idea of stopping the Saudi’s that they’re going to be happy to pay what would likely be very lengthy and expensive court proceedings? The PL are not a cash rich organisation either, the operation is actually quite small. This could get very tasty, especially in the current climate. One things for sure other clubs will be f***ing furious I believe the clubs can vote to fund the legal action. I doubt cash will be a problem for the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pons Alias Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 So he's already contradicting the 'not about compensation' line. He is Journalistic Bumwarts - Lowe than even Ryder. I believe the clubs can vote to fund the legal action. I doubt cash will be a problem for the PL. I think, if that happens, it will tell quite a lot of the story. Very visibly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Are the Premier League so married to the idea of stopping the Saudi’s that they’re going to be happy to pay what would likely be very lengthy and expensive court proceedings? The PL are not a cash rich organisation either, the operation is actually quite small. This could get very tasty, especially in the current climate. One things for sure other clubs will be f***ing furious I believe the clubs can vote to fund the legal action. I doubt cash will be a problem for the PL. I think if it comes to throwing in tens of millions per club, most of them will think fuck that, let the Saudis have Newcastle after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I’m sure Qatar will be willing to find a way to provide the PL with lawyers or money to defend themselves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Are the Premier League so married to the idea of stopping the Saudi’s that they’re going to be happy to pay what would likely be very lengthy and expensive court proceedings? The PL are not a cash rich organisation either, the operation is actually quite small. This could get very tasty, especially in the current climate. One things for sure other clubs will be f***ing furious I believe the clubs can vote to fund the legal action. I doubt cash will be a problem for the PL. You sure with tv rebates owed due to covid, reduced income and wages at same level. I would doubt clubs will be willing to fund this legal fight at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I'm not bothered what Ashley's motivations are at this stage, if I'm honest. The whole thing feels wrong and corrupt to me and I'd like to see the PL take a kicking about it out of principle, if there's wrongdoing to expose. I reckon this has been coming for some time and is the reason that the Premier League couldn't appoint a new chief executive for more than about 48 hours at a time Nobody wanted to be at the helm for this. That lad who stood down before he started desperately briefing his own personal life to the papers so he could stand down and not have to take on Saudi Arabia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Are the Premier League so married to the idea of stopping the Saudi’s that they’re going to be happy to pay what would likely be very lengthy and expensive court proceedings? The PL are not a cash rich organisation either, the operation is actually quite small. This could get very tasty, especially in the current climate. One things for sure other clubs will be f***ing furious I believe the clubs can vote to fund the legal action. I doubt cash will be a problem for the PL. I can imagine Charnley voting in favour of giving them money for a legal fight against us, incompetent cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 If I am Man Utd I may vote for funding but if I am Leeds why would I? Newcastle owned by Saudi in fact hurt top 6 significantly more than the rest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I’m back to thinking this will go through now by the New Year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 If I am Man Utd I may vote for funding but if I am Leeds why would I? Newcastle owned by Saudi in fact hurt top 6 significantly more than the rest The Leeds owner is friends with the Qatari’s. They will vote to provide funds. As for everyone else, no one knows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I’m back to thinking this will go through now by the New Year. I think there's definitely reason to feel optimistic at this point. There's clearly still a chance we'll get the outcome we all want and money does usually win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 If I am Man Utd I may vote for funding but if I am Leeds why would I? Newcastle owned by Saudi in fact hurt top 6 significantly more than the rest There's not a club in the league that values potentially millions of pounds of lost revenue higher than keeping the PL organisation afloat in the event they have to pay out significant compensation. It would be quicker, simpler and cheaper for them just to form a new organisation and let the existing one take the fall. No matter what though it's going to be wonderfully messy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 https://news.sky.com/story/mike-ashley-hires-leading-lawyers-for-battle-over-blocked-newcastle-united-takeover-12071693 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Apparently all the prospective owners have been passed but the Premier League won’t sign off as they fear someone else will be in charge, I.E. MBS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 We'll eventually get these Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 RESET THE POLL And where's Penn when you need a dose of healthy negativity, ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 As usual the BBC don't seem to be in a rush to report this NEWS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 That Shields Gazette article sounds promising. Christ, this may be happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Apparently all the prospective owners have been passed but the Premier League won’t sign off as they fear someone else will be in charge, I.E. MBS. Where is this from mate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Apparently all the prospective owners have been passed but the Premier League won’t sign off as they fear someone else will be in charge, I.E. MBS. Technically the only mechanism the PL have to resist the sale is by failing one or more of the prospective directors under rule F.1.1.1. If the PL have actually passed them there would be nothing to prevent the sale going through, so I think the Shields Gazette have probably misinterpreted that point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 The PL's legal insurers could potentially end up deciding this. I think there is a very good chance that they will take one look at this mess and require the PL resolve it out of court. Can't believe no one picked up on this. All this talk of suing the PL out of existence seems a bit silly; there is no way an organisation with the kind of liability exposure that the PL has doesn't have extensive legal insurance. The point that they may end up being the true wielders of power is an interesting one, and not to be discounted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Apparently all the prospective owners have been passed but the Premier League won’t sign off as they fear someone else will be in charge, I.E. MBS. Where is this from mate? https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/revealed-reasons-mike-ashley-has-instructed-legal-examination-newcastle-united-takeover-tests-premier-league-2970679 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Shields gazette isn’t exactly a bastion of Journalism mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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