r0cafella Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 On 17/02/2022 at 09:13, NE27 said: I know it's done to death, but how is that a fair playing field at all? We've all accumulated wealth through rich owners, inflated sponsorship but we're not happy that's the way to go now. So now we will pull up the ladder and what you make now is what you make forever unless you go through a horrendous patch you can't buy your way out of? Mad thing is, I agree with the sentiment originally, but the game is so far past that point that it is now a completely unfair playing field, and this would serve to protect no one but those who had the chance to flout them rules previously. Edit: it's no wonder we are building up a legal team ffs going to be the busiest department at the club I think. Expand It’s not fair but they’ve sold it as a crime against sporting FairPlay. It’s obviously nonsense and is implemented in a way to stop anyone else competing. if they were serious they would either allow unlimited spending as long as it was underwritten by the owner, or impose a cap which would be based upon the previous largest spender so you could catch up with them. Basically, the rules are designed to stop anyone catching the big boys and threatening the revenue they generate. They want a closed shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 It is honestly of the utmost importance we stay up this season like, if only to watch the frantic scrambling by others Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 There is nothing they can do to stop us spending or making whatever we want.. no matter what they say or try to do... restriction of trade is a huge no no in British courts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) On 17/02/2022 at 09:13, NE27 said: I know it's done to death, but how is that a fair playing field at all? We've all accumulated wealth through rich owners, inflated sponsorship but we're not happy that's the way to go now. So now we will pull up the ladder and what you make now is what you make forever unless you go through a horrendous patch you can't buy your way out of? Mad thing is, I agree with the sentiment originally, but the game is so far past that point that it is now a completely unfair playing field, and this would serve to protect no one but those who had the chance to flout them rules previously. Edit: it's no wonder we are building up a legal team ffs going to be the busiest department at the club I think. Expand It's not that they think that's not the way to go now, they're quite happy for that to be the way.......until a bigger player comes along. Hence the changes literally mid season to hinder us. Edited February 17, 2022 by madras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 On 17/02/2022 at 10:57, madras said: It's not that they think that's not the way to go now, they're quite happy for that to be the way.......until a bigger player comes along. Hence the changes literally mid season to hinder us. Expand Oh yeah I know, was just being facetious tbh. We all know exactly what the sketch is here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa5773 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) With the rumour that PIF will buy 100% of BeIn shares after WC Qatar 2022 Edited February 23, 2022 by aa5773 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 23/02/2022 at 05:41, aa5773 said: With the rumour that PIF will buy 100% of BeIn shares after WC Qatar 2022 Expand Sounds fanciful, not sure Qatar would want to sell or is this more of a diplomatic issue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 They’re now pals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigValley Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) It's been quiet a long time about sponsor? Have anybodey got som feeling what is going on? Edited February 24, 2022 by BigValley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 24/02/2022 at 03:37, BigValley said: It's been quiet a long time about sponsor? Have anybodey got som feeling what is going on? Expand I think all that will be for pre season.. hopefully a Premier league pre season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prefabtoon Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Its nice to not be the most hated club, In the premier league since our take over by pif. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, The title now falls to Chelsea And Roman Abramovich. Edited February 24, 2022 by prefabtoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 I assume the Guardian will dedicate a whole pod to Abramovich and what this means for the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Wonder if Usmanov is on this new list? Could be interesting times ahead for Chelsea and Everton. To a lesser extent Man U sponsored by Aeroflot who are now banned from flying in the UK. Edited February 24, 2022 by TheHoob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Possibly Moshiri too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Thought he said 100 names in his speech but just read a report that only named an additional 5 so fuck knows. Edited February 24, 2022 by TheHoob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Wasn’t sure where to pop this but some might find it of interest… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Great response from MG… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 That’s amazing, hopefully the couple have a great day and get to enjoy their marriage for as long as possible! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 These new owners have been superb custodians so far imho. How lucky are we? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 What was his response? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) On 25/02/2022 at 14:47, reefatoon said: What was his response? Expand Watch your letterbox! Edited February 25, 2022 by HTT II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 On 25/02/2022 at 14:33, Minhosa said: These new owners have been superb custodians so far imho. How lucky are we? Expand We've been unlucky for the best part of a century, we were probably due some luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 On 25/02/2022 at 14:33, Minhosa said: These new owners have been superb custodians so far imho. How lucky are we? Expand Honestly, I think they've done well to engage as an easy way to win fans over. It also shows how low the bar was under Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
veriaqa Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 But, do not forget: all of this is a form of "Sportwashing". Do not ever forget that NUFC fans! Whatever good things the saudi did, it's a form of "Sportwashing". So it ackthually a bad and evil things. The foundation, food bank charity, buying the right players for NUFC, hiring the right manager, building a new stadium or renovating the current one, building the academy, supporting the NUFC Woman team... all are "Sportwashing" and bad and evil thing the saudi done on NUFC's name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 On 25/02/2022 at 21:17, veriaqa said: But, do not forget: all of this is a form of "Sportwashing". Do not ever forget that NUFC fans! Whatever good things the saudi did, it's a form of "Sportwashing". So it ackthually a bad and evil things. The foundation, food bank charity, buying the right players for NUFC, hiring the right manager, building a new stadium or renovating the current one, building the academy, supporting the NUFC Woman team... all are "Sportwashing" and bad and evil thing the saudi done on NUFC's name. Expand You off to a Chelsea forum next? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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