Kid Icarus Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Neville really is a reactionary tool like. The 'integrity' of the Premier League ffs. What integrity would that be? I'm all for slagging off MBS to the hilt, but there's literally nothing the teams in the Saudi league are doing that hasn't been done countless times before here there and everywhere. It's unbelievable how clueless and naive that bloke is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Neville really is a reactionary tool like. The 'integrity' of the Premier League ffs. What integrity would that be? I'm all for slagging off MBS to the hilt, but there's literally nothing the teams in the Saudi league are doing that hasn't been done countless times before here there and everywhere. It's unbelievable how clueless and naive that bloke is. He wasn't that arsed about the integrity of the National League when they started plowing money into Salford, paying ridiculous fees and wages for the level & having League 1/Scottish Premiership players playing at a much lower standard. He couldn't even do that very well either it took them a couple of seasons and a few managers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Neville really is a reactionary tool like. The 'integrity' of the Premier League ffs. What integrity would that be? I'm all for slagging off MBS to the hilt, but there's literally nothing the teams in the Saudi league are doing that hasn't been done countless times before here there and everywhere. It's unbelievable how clueless and naive that bloke is. I read it as, oh shit another top 4/5 contender is benefiting ring the alarm bell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 21 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Neville really is a reactionary tool like. The 'integrity' of the Premier League ffs. What integrity would that be? I'm all for slagging off MBS to the hilt, but there's literally nothing the teams in the Saudi league are doing that hasn't been done countless times before here there and everywhere. It's unbelievable how clueless and naive that bloke is. Is there another example of a state providing financial assistance to a Premier League team by acquiring several of their players? Obviously there's no proof of that, but that's what the accusation is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Yorkie said: Is there another example of a state providing financial assistance to a Premier League team by acquiring several of their players? Obviously there's no proof of that, but that's what the accusation is. Closest thing would be Real Madrid, and the rezone of the training ground to allow them to flog it for €400m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 14 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Is there another example of a state providing financial assistance to a Premier League team by acquiring several of their players? Obviously there's no proof of that, but that's what the accusation is. They are buying players like any other club do. They aren’t paying extortionate sums for said players either. (Wages aside). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cort Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 43 minutes ago, KDT said: He wasn't that arsed about the integrity of the National League when they started plowing money into Salford, paying ridiculous fees and wages for the level & having League 1/Scottish Premiership players playing at a much lower standard. He couldn't even do that very well either it took them a couple of seasons and a few managers. Not to forget that him and his mates changed Salford's club colours to match their beloved Man Utd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Is there another example of a state providing financial assistance to a Premier League team by acquiring several of their players? Obviously there's no proof of that, but that's what the accusation is. Presumably we can agree that it's the 'state providing financial support' part that's important here rather than the method? Man City (legally and now potentially in breach of FFP) PSG (legally and in breach of FFP) Real Madrid (legally and illegally) Chelsea and Leicester (indirectly and in breach of FFP) all illegally: Barcelona, Valentin, Athletic Bilbao, Osasuna, Elche, Hurcules I should say as well, my point here isn't that it's all fine, it's that it's all fucked up and that Neville is just being inconsistent. Edited June 23, 2023 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Fair enough; I can't argue that the horse hasn't already well and truly bolted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Don't know how accurate this is. Hopefully if true some daft friendlies against local teams if so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 I wonder how much they’re paying to rent our state of the art training ground ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 22:24, Optimistic Nut said: Chelsea just happen to have the perfect profile of players on the fringes of the squad who are on high wages, big reputation, who PIF would be happy to have in their ranks as they grow the league. That's very handy for Chelsea tbf, because those high wages would have made most of their players impossible to shift in established football leagues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 On 30/11/2022 at 18:38, GeordieT said: Trying to keep this vague, but company I’m associated with has been approached by an intermediary (not the club) to discuss front of shirt sponsorship. Media reports that’s it been agreed would appear to be wide of the mark. Same company also been approached for sponsorship of the training kit. Club are looking to have something in place in advance of the new season. £6-8m p.a. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, GeordieT said: Same company also been approached for sponsorship of the training kit. Club are looking to have something in place in advance of the new season. £6-8m p.a. Would certainly explain why SELA is absent from the current training kit. I'm fairly sure Fun88 was on last years gear? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianSwan Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Can't Newcastle just break FFP rules anyway and pay a fine? That's what PSG and City did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 27 minutes ago, GeordieT said: Same company also been approached for sponsorship of the training kit. Club are looking to have something in place in advance of the new season. £6-8m p.a. UK brand or overseas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaxer Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, BrianSwan said: Can't Newcastle just break FFP rules anyway and pay a fine? That's what PSG and City did. It's not just a fine, you get banned from European competitions as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, BrianSwan said: Can't Newcastle just break FFP rules anyway and pay a fine? That's what PSG and City did. I think we need to tread very carefully for a while, considering the ESL teams tried to prevent the take over. Lets not give them any ammunition. Lets a build a team, squad and improve our infrastructure first, then challenge the bastards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 7 hours ago, Kid Icarus said: Neville really is a reactionary tool like. The 'integrity' of the Premier League ffs. What integrity would that be? I'm all for slagging off MBS to the hilt, but there's literally nothing the teams in the Saudi league are doing that hasn't been done countless times before here there and everywhere. It's unbelievable how clueless and naive that bloke is. Man United using Antwerp as a feeder club was fine I trust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 How about we just build our commercial revenue up so we can spend like the others. It protects us if saudi arabia lose interest or get banned for some reason if or club actually generates it's own income Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hovagod Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, Tiresias said: How about we just build our commercial revenue up so we can spend like the others. It protects us if saudi arabia lose interest or get banned for some reason if or club actually generates it's own income I hope and trust that this is the idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 14 minutes ago, Jonas said: Man United using Antwerp as a feeder club was fine I trust. Nursery club I think they called it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 25 minutes ago, LV said: UK brand or overseas? UK, but a bit steep for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Sorry what Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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