Happinesstan Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 6 hours ago, RS said: It’s great PR and gets the general public on the clubs side. Painting the EPL in a bad light even if they have nothing to hide. Until we win and forget all about it. PL corruption? Don't know nowt about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 The irony of going to one of Bozza Johnson's Tory MPs and asking them to promote transparency and good governance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, mrmojorisin75 said: The irony of going to one of Bozza Johnson's Tory MPs and asking them to promote transparency and good governance Don’t forget though, Johnson is a populist and if he thinks that keeping football supporters happy, and not just NUFC supporters, he might see transparency in football as a winner for him. There’s also the Saudi money that pours into the country, he’d welcome more of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 hour ago, FloydianMag said: Don’t forget though, Johnson is a populist and if he thinks that keeping football supporters happy, and not just NUFC supporters, he might see transparency in football as a winner for him. There’s also the Saudi money that pours into the country, he’d welcome more of that. Is the Newcastle saga likely to impact that really tho? Genuine question btw, I know the Arab nation hold a great deal of weight to honour and may see this as a sleight but similarly they need to invest in the west as much as we need investment, so they could well just move on quickly. I know they've stuck it out thus far but would losing it mean a great deal to their overall investment portfolio or their reputation, it's hardly front page news? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, 1964 said: Is the Newcastle saga likely to impact that really tho? Genuine question btw, I know the Arab nation hold a great deal of weight to honour and may see this as a sleight but similarly they need to invest in the west as much as we need investment, so they could well just move on quickly. I know they've stuck it out thus far but would losing it mean a great deal to their overall investment portfolio or their reputation, it's hardly front page news? Buying a PL club is a small purchase in regard to their overall investment portfolio, however given the popularity of the PL worldwide it’s, in its self, a very significant purchase. The exposure it will give to the Saudi brand is huge something no other league can provide. They could move on of course, however in the sporting/ football world, where? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Aye, fair point, let's hope so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, 1964 said: Is the Newcastle saga likely to impact that really tho? Genuine question btw, I know the Arab nation hold a great deal of weight to honour and may see this as a sleight but similarly they need to invest in the west as much as we need investment, so they could well just move on quickly. I know they've stuck it out thus far but would losing it mean a great deal to their overall investment portfolio or their reputation, it's hardly front page news? From Johnson's point of view, PIF purchasing NUFC and investing into the local area (as happened with ManCity) is the easiest and cheapest way for Boris to say at the next election, "look how I kept my promise to the North East - I said we'd bring investment to the North East and here it is!" This is why I would think that Johnson would/should be very pro-active about helping the takeover be completed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 2 hours ago, 1964 said: Is the Newcastle saga likely to impact that really tho? Genuine question btw, I know the Arab nation hold a great deal of weight to honour and may see this as a sleight but similarly they need to invest in the west as much as we need investment, so they could well just move on quickly. I know they've stuck it out thus far but would losing it mean a great deal to their overall investment portfolio or their reputation, it's hardly front page news? There might be the possibility that if the takeover goes through - PIF might invest in other sporting institutions in the UK in other sports. If PIF perceive themselves to be 'unwelcome' in UK sports then obivously they will take their spondooleys elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Cant fault the logic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankles Bennett Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Montey said: From Johnson's point of view, PIF purchasing NUFC and investing into the local area (as happened with ManCity) is the easiest and cheapest way for Boris to say at the next election, "look how I kept my promise to the North East - I said we'd bring investment to the North East and here it is!" This is why I would think that Johnson would/should be very pro-active about helping the takeover be completed. But the North East is traditionally a Lsbout stronghold. He may take the point of view that whatever he does that won't change so why bother supporting the takeover!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, Ankles Bennett said: But the North East is traditionally a Lsbout stronghold. He may take the point of view that whatever he does that won't change so why bother supporting the takeover!!! If he gets the takeover I will vote for him this one time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Edwards talking about £100m potential compo for Ashley, compo from who exactly? £100m would bankrupt the PL would it not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 He means £100m profit on the sale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) Surely Edwards doesn't mean 100m profit on the sale of the club because, as we all know thanks to him, the sale of the club is dead and has been for nearly a year. Edited July 5, 2021 by Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Wilson said: Surely Edwards doesn't mean 100m profit on the sale of the club because, as we all know thanks to him, the sale of the club is dead and had been for nearly a year. Unless he means Mauriss has moved in at the last minute. Again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 10 minutes ago, The Janitor said: He means £100m profit on the sale. sorry, just re-read it, you're right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Link? Is it club valued at 250m and 100m profit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, Wilson said: Surely Edwards doesn't mean 100m profit on the sale of the club because, as we all know thanks to him, the sale of the club is dead and has been for nearly a year. In what way is it dead? Even the most obsessively negative people have come to realise recently (and particularly VERY recently) that it is, and always has been, VERY MUCH ALIVE !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Lazarus said: Link? Is it club valued at 250m and 100m profit? it's just a tweet, he basically says the legal case is a free hit, win and he gets £100m+ profit, lose and he's had an excuse to not invest for the last 18 months or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, manorpark said: In what way is it dead? Even the most obsessively negative people have come to realise recently (and particularly VERY recently) that it is, and always has been, VERY MUCH ALIVE !!! It's only what Edwards is claiming. That's what @Wilson means. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) Never ending Edited July 5, 2021 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) “Dear Amanda "Thank you for your email letter regarding the takeover of Newcastle United FC. As part of the fan-led Review into football governance I, along with the panel, have heard 100 hours of oral submission from fan groups and others and certainly from fan representatives the lack of transparency in decision making has been a recurring theme. Newcastle United Supporters Trust gave an excellent account on behalf of fans at the club and its content has been noted and will now be considered as I begin to formulate my recommendations. "However, the Review, and my chairmanship of it, is separate to Government and my involvement in issues that are occurring now is, I am afraid, beyond my jurisdiction. The Review will set out a future path for football building on both the success and failings of current structures. I must therefore counsel that if you require intervention in the proposed takeover of Newcastle United you must redirect your request to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden and/or the Minister of Sport Nigel Huddleston. I have been contacted on email and social media but hundreds of Newcastle fans. Sadly, I am unable to reply to them all but would like to thank them for getting in touch. If you are successful in your bid, you will gain an impressive, passionate fan base who care deeply about their Club. It is the nation’s football fan base that stretches from non-league to Premier League that makes English Football the best in the world and why we on the panel are determined to make recommendations that protect it for the long-term future. "With best wishes "Tracey Crouch MP." Edited July 5, 2021 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Why can't it just end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Just now, ToonArmy1892 said: Why can't it just end. Puke has sold his soul to the devil to keep us in purgatory (and himself in a job). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 24 minutes ago, manorpark said: In what way is it dead? Even the most obsessively negative people have come to realise recently (and particularly VERY recently) that it is, and always has been, VERY MUCH ALIVE !!! Jesus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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