jackmisfit Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) Been a lurker for a long while.... kind of dropped off halfway through the Ashley years. Been fun seeing/reading the new excitement though. Anyway, had a question in regards to KSA/PIF: All of the companies that they've invested in seem to be part of their long term investment plan for when the black gold is gone. They seem to be investing wisely as well (plus diversifiying). In regards to NUFC, while they have the overwhelming 80% ownership of the club, they aren't the sole owner. Everyone points to "sports washing", but instead of sports washing, why isn't anyone bringing up the idea that this was just another smart investment by the PIF? They're probably going to turn NUFC into a multi billion dollar valued club over the next decade... taking a 240 million purchase and possibly turning it into a 1.4 billion share (both at 80% of sell and est value of 1.75). I get the angst and anger of this purchase, but if KSA wanted to attempt to sports wash, why not buy a London team? Or a team with top world (current) name value? Seems like NUFC and Newcastle hit a couple of sweet spots with KSA... price point, fan base, port city, and plenty of opportunity. Sorry for the long wind, just seems like a point that I've not read about yet... or has been buried in the avalanche of sports washing. Edited October 12, 2021 by jackmisfit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, InspectorCoarse said: Its easier to join the Freemasons ... Haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dokko Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, HaydnNUFC said: No way they are running the club. We still have Bruce and priority is to tie up Longstaff. Ashley's still here, isn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 14 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Wonder if/how our reputation is changed in the game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Miles is not amazing, he's a proper arse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I'm still yet to find out who this bespectacled guy next to Amanda is that I keeps seeing at the club: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, POOT 2.0 said: Same answer as the last time you asked. her dad. Robert. Lol, I missed that, sorry, these threads move so quickly of late Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Armchair Pundit said: I'm still yet to find out who this bespectacled guy next to Amanda is that I keeps seeing at the club: Mark Douglas said it's David Bick, one of her advisers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Armchair Pundit said: I'm still yet to find out who this bespectacled guy next to Amanda is that I keeps seeing at the club: Is that bloke behind the cameraman Bruce's agent? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I've resigned to the fact they aren't going to rush things, make mistakes and look unprofessional. You don't just go get a world class manager, there'll be all sorts of 3rd party conversations and feelers going out and possible activity based on the responses they get. Bruce might be here for some time if they can't get someone in they feel is right for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Martin Scorsese Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, Dokko said: I've resigned to the fact they aren't going to rush things, make mistakes and look unprofessional. You don't just go get a world class manager, there'll be all sorts of 3rd party conversations and feelers going out and possible activity based on the responses they get. Bruce might be here for some time if they can't get someone in they feel is right for them. Sounds like relegation talk tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Seems like David Bick is a bit of a dick... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, relámpago blanco said: Sounds like relegation talk tbh Probably. Be just our luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 West Ham man David Bick who sounds a bit of a tosser based on that one Tweet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Fantail Breeze said: West Ham man David Bick who sounds a bit of a tosser based on that one Tweet. There's more: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_F Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Christ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 He’s going to be the new Justin Barnes, isn’t he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 22 minutes ago, Jackie Broon said: Seems like David Bick is a bit of a dick... Gotta love a right wing snowflake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Isn’t that bloke Pardew’s agent and Golfmag’s mate?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Well this is going south rather quickly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dokko said: Well this is going south rather quickly Jesus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyAnth Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 bit of a sinking feeling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Not sure what his PCP position is but he is their contact person on their press release. https://www.prnewswire.com/ae/news-releases/pif-pcp-capital-partners-and-rb-sports--media-acquire-newcastle-united-football-club-301395576.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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