TRon Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thinking out loud....... What exactly would the PL have to be worried about in terms of MBS having influence/control over? Its obviously not the supplier of the half time pies....so what is it? Undue influence on tv rights? commercial sponsorships? regional influence? Honestly don't think the PL themselves would have been that bothered, it's probably pressure from other clubs and Qatar that has seen them resisting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I have no clue about it, but would mbs being involved effectively make the club 'state owned'? Is that allowed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 LE will be on TalkSport 14:16 for anyone interested in what he has to say. Heeeere we go! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Why would anyone voluntarily listen to Luke Edwards? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Can't believe the NUFC writers are going for a Mike Ashley final season redemption arc. Ballsy, fair play if they pull it off. 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Lotttt of belt-tightening measures going on in KSA at the moment so I still don't think it's a given that they'll be back in one way or another. Still, it'd be nice to see the PL dragged through the s*** for their handling of this whole affair. Wouldn't it be fair to say that this is not a frivolous purchase but a key part of MBS Vision2030 plan? Are they cutting back on this project too? This keeps getting mentioned but I don't see how it has anything to do with the potential acquisition of NUFC. The main concerns with regards to Vision 2030 are: to diversify the economy away from oil (if this is related to that, there are far better options ROI-wise than buying a football club, especially in the current climate), improve the health sector, improve education, promote tourism (again can't imagine this would be enriched through buying nufc), facilitate more recreation activities and improving infrastructure. Hard to argue that buying the club ties into any of those goals in my humble opinion. Will the sports broadcasting right not form part of the diversification? They've recently created their own Sport broadcasting company so I'd have though having your own team within the the most watched league in the world will be the crown jewel for that. Furthermore, it's pretty fucking clear that Sportswashing works and they have proved the soft power they have over the government, which is handy when it comes to trade deal negotiotions for Brexit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 What does Luke mean by Mike just wants truth to come out, being the main reason for legal challenge? If PL have lied or overstepped their boundaries, then the truth coming out should surely allow for the takeover to progress positively? If all parties are still keen of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankles Bennett Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Lotttt of belt-tightening measures going on in KSA at the moment so I still don't think it's a given that they'll be back in one way or another. Still, it'd be nice to see the PL dragged through the s*** for their handling of this whole affair. Wouldn't it be fair to say that this is not a frivolous purchase but a key part of MBS Vision2030 plan? Are they cutting back on this project too? This keeps getting mentioned but I don't see how it has anything to do with the potential acquisition of NUFC. The main concerns with regards to Vision 2030 are: to diversify the economy away from oil (if this is related to that, there are far better options ROI-wise than buying a football club, especially in the current climate), improve the health sector, improve education, promote tourism (again can't imagine this would be enriched through buying nufc), facilitate more recreation activities and improving infrastructure. Hard to argue that buying the club ties into any of those goals in my humble opinion. But the Saudis are planning on investing in the region and owning the football club gives them a link to the region. They will use oil money to invest in projects that will provide an income stream so they are no longer reliant on the oil especially when electric cars are the way forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Why would anyone voluntarily listen to Luke Edwards? He has a very punchable voice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Why would anyone voluntarily listen to Luke Edwards? and/or Talksport ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Why would anyone voluntarily listen to Luke Edwards? He has a very punchable voice. He has a very punchable existence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Can't wait to hear what MMA says about him talking shite on TS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Luke Edwards thinks Ashley is doing this because he's staying. Aye, right... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Rather listen to a fucking screwdriver than Luke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Steve Wraith doesn't know shit about shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Rather listen to a fucking screwdriver than Luke. Wouldn't mind listening to a screwdriver been inserted into Luke's temple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Except they probably don’t review clubs every year. Exactly. Not a chance they do this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 At least he's not Alan Oliver. That's about the only thing going for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Why the fuck is there a PL source? After everything that's happened/been threatened? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 He's annoying as hell Bein. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 He's absolutely gagging to piss on everyone's chips whenever there is anything slightly positive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 To be fair, this is a follow up. Just more of the PL not making any kind of decision... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 "You'll have to ask MA" says journalist whose actual job it is to ask questions and report back to the public. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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