Dr.Spaceman Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, Stifler said: I don’t think anyone is really taking it seriously. I think they are just bemused that it’s written by a Man Utd fan who has consistently written about our takeover, claiming taking over us and that a Man Utd takeover makes more sense all because he’s a Man Utd fan. Yep, it all feels like yet another attempt to wind up one of the most volatile sets of fans in the country. If any serious journo carries this story then they just want chucking onto the ignore list with Edwards and the other WUM's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Just now, christ said: Even if PIF wanted to I can’t see it happening. Competition for Liverpool and Man United will be fierce and I reckon the PL would pull the drawbridge up the minute we were jettisoned. I don’t, and they could outgun the competition financially. Those clubs will be bought out with borrowed cash and heavy leveraging. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: I love the fact he’s a Professor too - a Professor who is meant to specialise in his knowledge of this stuff. Yet he’s exposed as knowing the square root of fuck all Yeah, same. Taking over Newcastle means there is no profit, ignoring the fact that they aim to build the club. Taking over Man Utd would be better, ignoring the fact that the higher price point for the club plus new stadium means there is no profit for the next 20 years minimum. It’s basically this: ’I’m a professor of economics, and I’m going to use my economic abilities/teachings to tell you why PIF should ignore the fact that it would be economically unsound to buy Man Utd and buy them over another club that makes economic sense, but you should listen to me because I’m an economics professor and I’m telling you to make an unsound investment for my own gratification.’ Edited December 6, 2022 by Stifler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 It’s shite like this that Chadwick said - utterly littered with total weapons-grade horseshit - which irritates: “Newcastle United has always seemed like an opportunistic purchase and I think in essence the deal for Newcastle was sold heavily to them by intermediaries,” adds Chadwick. “You had a willing seller and the amount of money they paid is small change. “The opportunistic purchase of Newcastle, I think, was a consequence of being kicked back by Manchester United in the first place. “There probably will be a certain amount of disbelief amongst Saudi officials having bought Newcastle when they really wanted to buy Manchester United. They are now in a position where they could potentially buy Manchester United. “I might be going out on a bit of a limb here, but it is not entirely inconceivable that they could dispose of Newcastle and buy Manchester United.” Yep, seemed really ‘opportunistic’ to me. So opportunistic that they spent the best part of two years trying before paying Qatar £1bn to resolve it. The good prof doesn’t seem to understand the meaning of ‘opportunistic’, and as others have pointed out, this is really the desperate ramblings of a man who wanted his club bought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 1 minute ago, TheBrownBottle said: It’s shite like this that Chadwick said - utterly littered with total weapons-grade horseshit - which irritates: “Newcastle United has always seemed like an opportunistic purchase and I think in essence the deal for Newcastle was sold heavily to them by intermediaries,” adds Chadwick. “You had a willing seller and the amount of money they paid is small change. “The opportunistic purchase of Newcastle, I think, was a consequence of being kicked back by Manchester United in the first place. “There probably will be a certain amount of disbelief amongst Saudi officials having bought Newcastle when they really wanted to buy Manchester United. They are now in a position where they could potentially buy Manchester United. “I might be going out on a bit of a limb here, but it is not entirely inconceivable that they could dispose of Newcastle and buy Manchester United.” Yep, seemed really ‘opportunistic’ to me. So opportunistic that they spent the best part of two years trying before paying Qatar £1bn to resolve it. The good prof doesn’t seem to understand the meaning of ‘opportunistic’, and as others have pointed out, this is really the desperate ramblings of a man who wanted his club bought. Aye, waited over a year and took the premier league to court on that basis. we don’t know what the future holds but we can be certain PIF really wanted to buy us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: It’s shite like this that Chadwick said - utterly littered with total weapons-grade horseshit - which irritates: “I might be going out on a bit of a limb here, but it is not entirely inconceivable that they could dispose of Newcastle and buy Manchester United.” Yep, seemed really ‘opportunistic’ to me. So opportunistic that they spent the best part of two years trying before paying Qatar £1bn to resolve it. The good prof doesn’t seem to understand the meaning of ‘opportunistic’, and as others have pointed out, this is really the desperate ramblings of a man who wanted his club bought. I always like to point out the qualifiers when journalists or commentators make such statements. The bits in bold here basically mean "I am totally speculating. There is zero evidence that what I have said will happen. Please give some attention to me." Imagine if I used this in general conversation: " I might be going out on a limb here, but it is not entirely inconceivable that Ana De Armas could find me attractive and want to fuck me.". It's not entirely inconceivable, but I'd be laughed at by my missus and made to leave the dinner table in shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejeck Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Isn't this the same guy who in the early days said there was no chance of our takeover happening at all? For a Professor of Economics, it's quite astounding that he misses the fact that this isn't just about owning a football club, there will be a whole investment strategy being built around it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 The thing is, he makes some points that are probably accurate. They were "sold" the club by intermediaries - Staveley's interest pre-dates KSA/PIF by a number of years & they probably did want to buy MUFC at some point. The fact they didn't shows that they aren't in the business of paying overinflated prices for football clubs, otherwise that's exactly what they would have done (because let's be honest here, they have the money to have made the Glazers an offer they couldn't refuse). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 On 05/12/2022 at 09:23, FloydianMag said: No, he’s a Manc, teaches at Salford Uni I believe. He’s red through and through, he always came up with reasons our takeover wouldn’t happen, I’m afraid he suffers from massive pangs of jealousy that Manu weren’t taken over by the Saudi’s. He’s a total cunt. All that needs to be said on this matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 4 hours ago, madras said: Staveley and Riuben are massive Tories, should they do one ? This actually really annoys me at times... but then it passes cos wa pua mint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, Johnny said: The partnership will provide stc with a digital presence at the Al Hilal v Newcastle United fixture, as well as an ongoing presence at St. James' Park throughout the 2022/23 Premier League campaign dem sponsors , is this real life? Edited December 6, 2022 by PauloGeordio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Just need to get rid of Castore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 13 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said: Just need to get rid of Castore. Soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 1 hour ago, PauloGeordio said: The partnership will provide stc with a digital presence at the Al Hilal v Newcastle United fixture, as well as an ongoing presence at St. James' Park throughout the 2022/23 Premier League campaign dem sponsors , is this real life? Now just imagine that board behind Joelinton with champions league logos on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RodneyCisse Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Paul looks like he’s struggling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Just now, RodneyCisse said: Paul looks like he’s struggling. Shock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 53 minutes ago, 54 said: Cooling off. Sponsored by peckham springs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 11 minutes ago, Gaztoon said: Cooling off. Sponsored by peckham springs Official cooling off partners Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 23 hours ago, Whitley mag said: Good to see the big boss mingling with Eddie and the lads. Fraser with the "first day of school and I'm nervous" vibes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 26 minutes ago, woody said: Fraser with the "first day of school and I'm nervous" vibes Bet Tindall was trying to get into the daughters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, Myleftboot said: Bet Tindall was trying to get into the daughters. Not sure doing that over there would be a great life choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 On 05/12/2022 at 22:21, Yorkie said: I don't mind Wood but Shola's dreary 1 in 5 record shits all over Wood's 1 in 8. Would be interesting to see Shola's goals per game record at Wood's age onwards mind. Wood's record pre-30 in the PL smashes Shola's I'd imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) Actually. Premier League pre-30 years old. WOOD 50 in 151. AMEOBI 38 in 222. Premier League over-30 years old. WOOD 3 in 34. AMEOBI 5 in 76. Edited December 6, 2022 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Who's shitter Wood or Ameobi.... possibly the most depressing set of stats I've ever read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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