Guest godzilla Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 He might be making some decent points, but a decision is haste who the f*** is he kidding. He might not be so diplomatic and understanding if it was his own club being f***ed around. There’s definitely a change in narrative where if this test fails, we’ll be patronised and told it’s for the best. However 2 years down the line the Saudis will be lauded as the saviours of a more fashionable club, and meanwhile we’ll be told where lucky that Mauriss chose us to leverage the club with 350 millions worth of debt. Yeah funny how this is coming out four months down the line, can't remember Douglas or other media pointing this out when the takeover was announced or the weeks/months which followed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Personally I don't care how long it takes, when it goes through we'll have our club back. I wouldn't really care too much either if I knew 100% it's going to go through. Unless we'll have to wait for years or whatever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Twitter (I know) saying that it's been failed Could be a bit more specific like. Internet says it’s on. No idea how to add a screenshot here, but the account is Maintain St James Park Reading their tweets makes it clear that it's balls though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Have just seen a documentary of MBS and can just say I don't want him as our owner anymore. He's really a horrible person. This is not what I want for our club anymore. Realised I didn't know too much about him before and now understand lots of protests against him. I've always thought better he owns us than any other team. Not anymore. The club could be great with all that money, but I'd rather we be bought by someone else even if it does mean we don't get that kind of money. Still want rid of Ashley, but what we asked for was an owner who tried his best and want the club to compete. I'd be satisfied with that. Reject this takeover and move on to the next bidder as soon as possible. Sorry if it's already in this thread but what documentary? Is it available to stream? Well, I'm from Sweden and saw it on swedish TV. But it's from an american journalist, Martin Smith, and is mostly in english. Think the swedish coments in it is replaced in whatever country it's showed in. It's in two parts and is called: MBS, the saudi crownprince. It gives some perspective to things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Fair from Douglas. Careful what you wish for... I mean what if they don't do thorough enough tests and the consortium all falls apart?, firstly that's ludicrous, and second who would notice compared to current ownership? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Have just seen a documentary of MBS and can just say I don't want him as our owner anymore. He's really a horrible person. This is not what I want for our club anymore. Realised I didn't know too much about him before and now understand lots of protests against him. I've always thought better he owns us than any other team. Not anymore. The club could be great with all that money, but I'd rather we be bought by someone else even if it does mean we don't get that kind of money. Still want rid of Ashley, but what we asked for was an owner who tried his best and want the club to compete. I'd be satisfied with that. Reject this takeover and move on to the next bidder as soon as possible. The only way to ever improve the world we live in is to (how can I put it) 'embrace' and 'deal and communicate' with rulers and countries that are currently like Saudi Arabia, there are plenty of them. A huge way to achieve our objectives with these countries is to trade with them (ideally not weapons!) and something like 'world sport' is a very good way to get/keep this process going. If we as a country reject these people, then they (and the fate of their people) will never improve. Don't think he will improve. All he want is power, and thoose who stands in his way will be dealt with. He don't like people who doesn't do what he wants. He is like Ashley x 100. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 The only way to ever improve the world we live in is to (how can I put it) 'embrace' and 'deal and communicate' with rulers and countries that are currently like Saudi Arabia, there are plenty of them. aaah yes like we did with south africa during apartheid You can pick many examples from any of the 'big old countries', certainly a few from us in the UK, but that is history, it is not how it would work in the modern world. Why would you choose to seek out examples from the long past, just to try and make some point. Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejeck Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Twitter (I know) saying that it's been failed Could be a bit more specific like. Internet says it’s on. No idea how to add a screenshot here, but the account is Maintain St James Park Reading their tweets makes it clear that it's balls though Is that not another one of Burnsie's accounts? If so, it'll be bollocks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I don't think many people would want Saudi if they had a selection of owners to chose from, or even if the current one wasn't as shite as Ashley. But sadly we are where we are. I would probably still pick Saudis ahead of most others tbh. If they're good enough partners for our govt, Amanda and the Reuben bros, they are good enough for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I don't think many people would want Saudi if they had a selection of owners to chose from, or even if the current one wasn't as shite as Ashley. But sadly we are where we are. I would probably still pick Saudis ahead of most others tbh. If they're good enough partners for our govt, Amanda and the Reuben bros, they are good enough for me. Well that's quite a dodgy set of moral role models, but each to their own Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I don't think many people would want Saudi if they had a selection of owners to chose from, or even if the current one wasn't as shite as Ashley. But sadly we are where we are. I would probably still pick Saudis ahead of most others tbh. If they're good enough partners for our govt, Amanda and the Reuben bros, they are good enough for me. Very true, very well put. (cue the Saudi haters . . ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I don't think many people would want Saudi if they had a selection of owners to chose from, or even if the current one wasn't as s**** as Ashley. But sadly we are where we are. I would probably still pick Saudis ahead of most others tbh. If they're good enough partners for our govt, Amanda and the Reuben bros, they are good enough for me. Exactly these journalists now preaching we should be wary of their motives can fuck off. I’d happily see them purchase the club without passing the test, and then just fold the club to fuck off the PL. These journalists would be better off investigating which clubs are actively pulling Masters strings to prevent this and also what extent Bein are medalling behind the scenes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I don't think many people would want Saudi if they had a selection of owners to chose from, or even if the current one wasn't as s**** as Ashley. But sadly we are where we are. I would probably still pick Saudis ahead of most others tbh. If they're good enough partners for our govt, Amanda and the Reuben bros, they are good enough for me. Exactly these journalists now preaching we should be wary of their motives can fuck off. I’d happily see them purchase the club without passing the test, and then just fold the club to fuck off the PL. These journalists would be better off investigating which clubs are actively pulling Masters strings to prevent this and also what extent Bein are medalling behind the scenes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 He might be making some decent points, but a decision is haste who the fuck is he kidding. He might not be so diplomatic and understanding if it was his own club being fucked around. There’s definitely a change in narrative where if this test fails, we’ll be patronised and told it’s for the best. However 2 years down the line the Saudis will be lauded as the saviours of a more fashionable club, and meanwhile we’ll be told where lucky that Mauriss chose us to leverage the club with 350 millions worth of debt. Fair comment from Douglas taken in isolation but just have a look around at the other owners of PL clubs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I don't think many people would want Saudi if they had a selection of owners to chose from, or even if the current one wasn't as s**** as Ashley. But sadly we are where we are. I would probably still pick Saudis ahead of most others tbh. If they're good enough partners for our govt, Amanda and the Reuben bros, they are good enough for me. These journalists would be better off investigating which clubs are actively pulling Masters strings to prevent this and also what extent Bein are medalling behind the scenes. Exactly! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 So it isn't automatic promotion for the top two from the championship. They just earn the right to go directly into the ODT process? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 So it isn't automatic promotion for the top two from the championship. They just earn the right to go directly into the ODT process? Technically, yes. Though I'd firstly imagine they're a little more lenient as the clubs have already passed the FL's O&Ds' test, and secondly I'd expect (ha!) the PL will take an ever-increasing interest in the owners of any clubs in the top half of the table as the season progresses to the point that if there were any real concerns, they could be raised with those clubs very early. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I don't think many people would want Saudi if they had a selection of owners to chose from, or even if the current one wasn't as s**** as Ashley. But sadly we are where we are. I would probably still pick Saudis ahead of most others tbh. If they're good enough partners for our govt, Amanda and the Reuben bros, they are good enough for me. Exactly these journalists now preaching we should be wary of their motives can fuck off. I’d happily see them purchase the club without passing the test, and then just fold the club to fuck off the PL. These journalists would be better off investigating which clubs are actively pulling Masters strings to prevent this and also what extent Bein are medalling behind the scenes. I would actually like this to be investigated - for exactly the same reason I want Hunter Biden to be investigated. This conspiracy theory is as bad as any of Trump’s ridiculous notions... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I don't think BeIN are medalling at all, they're clearly not one of the top 3 broadcasters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Just find it utterly bizarre that the prospective management structure of the club is the issue holding everything back PIF have a multi-billion business portfolio, with NUFC forming just a very small part of it. They're not amateurs when it comes to acquisition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Triple check your refrigerators and make sure they're working properly. They'll rename Thursday 'CANDAY'. #CANS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Surely clubs change their management structure every now and then, do they always have to run it through a long check by the premier league? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I don't think many people would want Saudi if they had a selection of owners to chose from, or even if the current one wasn't as s**** as Ashley. But sadly we are where we are. I would probably still pick Saudis ahead of most others tbh. If they're good enough partners for our govt, Amanda and the Reuben bros, they are good enough for me. Exactly these journalists now preaching we should be wary of their motives can f*** off. I’d happily see them purchase the club without passing the test, and then just fold the club to f*** off the PL. These journalists would be better off investigating which clubs are actively pulling Masters strings to prevent this and also what extent Bein are medalling behind the scenes. I’d say you’d be more of an idiot to continue to want Sports Direct FC to represent our great city, in a league who clearly would only value us as being continued cannon fodder for the big 6. But each to there own I’m sure you’ll be amongst the thousands who continue to rock up and happily take it up the arse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Triple check your refrigerators and make sure they're working properly. They'll rename Thursday 'CANDAY'. #CANS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Just find it utterly bizarre that the prospective management structure of the club is the issue holding everything back PIF have a multi-billion business portfolio, with NUFC forming just a very small part of it. They're not amateurs when it comes to acquisition We don't know that it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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