McDog Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 I would say this is a big deal. With Professional Golf under their banner and a team they own now in the Champions League isn't it best for business to tone down the human rights stuff from their perspective? Maybe it's so ingrained into their culture they simply don't know how to act any other way, but with a huge spotlight on them they need to figure it out soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 6 hours ago, The Prophet said: https://twitter.com/NUFC360/status/1666034073704202241 Hard to listen to that. They talk so fast and it’s incredibly hectic. It’s been cut really badly too. I’ve come away feeling like I need a side hustle and a cocaine habit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 It’s also def worth a listen just for the faux English-American accents they are all rocking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Wonder this means for our transfer kitty this summer. Wouldn't be happy if our Champions League money ends up going to golfers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Just now, Nobody said: Wonder this means for our transfer kitty this summer. Wouldn't be happy if our Champions League money ends up going to golfers It’s got to be a real concern. Saudi Arabia only have so much money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 minute ago, LV said: It’s got to be a real concern. Saudi Arabia only have so much money. Especially with the falling price of oil they must literally be scraping the barrel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Please tell me someone like Exile or DangerMouse is a massive pro golf fan. What's the odds next major tournament, RTG is happily watching along and reacting in the chat forum golf thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hovagod Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, McDog said: I would say this is a big deal. With Professional Golf under their banner and a team they own now in the Champions League isn't it best for business to tone down the human rights stuff from their perspective? Maybe it's so ingrained into their culture they simply don't know how to act any other way, but with a huge spotlight on them they need to figure it out soon. Wishful thinking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 22 minutes ago, morpeth mag said: Especially with the falling price of oil they must literally be scraping the barrel Fuck………..Foodbanks in Riyadh, who’d have thought Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, Hovagod said: Wishful thinking Very likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Probably posted tons of times already. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uf4Iz010qNbnIHOIkYxEW?si=rF5wolhQRs-oqQ9v9ERJdg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/golf/article-12094961/LIV-golf-turn-Newcastle-director-Amanda-Staveley-bid-broker-peace-talks-PGA-Tour.html Another triumph of deal-making by Wor Mandy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 55 minutes ago, Ikon said: Probably posted tons of times already. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uf4Iz010qNbnIHOIkYxEW?si=rF5wolhQRs-oqQ9v9ERJdg Part way through, some interesting stuff but also one of the poshest conversations I've ever listened to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-06/liv-golf-s-shock-pga-deal-involved-michael-klein-allen-co#xj4y7vzkg Indeed Amanda did help to put this merger together, it appears. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 That news about the golf is huge, and I think very good for us. The Saudis are now fully embedded and accepted in world sport and therefore are going nowhere. Meanwhile some of the spotlight is taken off us as we become a smaller fish in their portfolio. Suits me fine. Steady & sensible continual investment & ambition is perfect for us. I bet UEFA are looking at this news nervously, because if/when the Super League does happen the Saudis will likely be at the heart of it. Wouldn't be surprised if the EPL took on board the big European teams and thus making the Premier League the official Super League, rather than being the unofficial one. I think it could possibly work too, by making the PL ran by the English FA but allowing the big Euro teams to compete in it. Create an extra relegation spot specifically for European teams so that the lowest placed Euro team gets relegated back to their home nation league system. Then their place in the PL is contested for by a play-off competition involving the winners of the other European leagues. It would mean the likes of Real and Barca sacking off their home leagues of course but, as we found out today, huge money talks. Well, I think it's a decent idea anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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McCormick Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Hovagod said: Wishful thinking Not really. They’re- within the realms of shariah law- cleaning up their act across the board (albeit largely for monetary reasons)to improve their world image and improve tourism into the country . Mbs, the guy everyone is piling on nowadays, and for largely good reason, has been the spearhead for an amazing change in the country over such a short amount of time. Honestly you wouldn’t believe the sort of shit that used go on here before he came into power. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Wandy said: That news about the golf is huge, and I think very good for us. The Saudis are now fully embedded and accepted in world sport and therefore are going nowhere. Meanwhile some of the spotlight is taken off us as we become a smaller fish in their portfolio. Suits me fine. Steady & sensible continual investment & ambition is perfect for us. I bet UEFA are looking at this news nervously, because if/when the Super League does happen the Saudis will likely be at the heart of it. Wouldn't be surprised if the EPL took on board the big European teams and thus making the Premier League the official Super League, rather than being the unofficial one. I think it could possibly work too, by making the PL ran by the English FA but allowing the big Euro teams to compete in it. Create an extra relegation spot specifically for European teams so that the lowest placed Euro team gets relegated back to their home nation league system. Then their place in the PL is contested for by a play-off competition involving the winners of the other European leagues. It would mean the likes of Real and Barca sacking off their home leagues of course but, as we found out today, huge money talks. Well, I think it's a decent idea anyway. You think the people who won’t allow Celtic & Rangers in because they are not English are going to happy with Bayern Munich, Ajax, and Benfica? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Stifler said: You think the people who won’t allow Celtic & Rangers in because they are not English are going to happy with Bayern Munich, Ajax, and Benfica? The only reason those two are not wanted is because of their sectarian support. And if they wanted in, they would have to earn it through sporting merit, as they wouldn't be one of the clubs from the other leagues who get a free invite on formation. They could also be relegated from it if they don't meet the standard, as they'd very likely finish bottom of the "euro league" that existed within the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 First time I've heard Reuben speak and was impressed tbh. He was more on the ball than I thought he'd be given he's been born with a silver spoon and hasn't had to fight for anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 40 minutes ago, Minhosa said: First time I've heard Reuben speak and was impressed tbh. He was more on the ball than I thought he'd be given he's been born with a silver spoon and hasn't had to fight for anything. Aye I liked what he was saying too. Seems very switched on. Would like to know what QPR fans think of his time there. I did find the podcast as a whole difficult though. The editing of it was piss poor needlessly at times. Shame we didn’t learn more about potentially extending the stadium but good that it was mentioned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 12 hours ago, TRon said: I agree with the principle, but let's face it, no one gives a toss about the Saudi league anyway. I mean, you’re right in terms of outside of KSA. Must be a pisser for supporters of other club across there (and there must be some) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Wandy said: That news about the golf is huge, and I think very good for us. The Saudis are now fully embedded and accepted in world sport and therefore are going nowhere. Meanwhile some of the spotlight is taken off us as we become a smaller fish in their portfolio. Suits me fine. Steady & sensible continual investment & ambition is perfect for us. I bet UEFA are looking at this news nervously, because if/when the Super League does happen the Saudis will likely be at the heart of it. Wouldn't be surprised if the EPL took on board the big European teams and thus making the Premier League the official Super League, rather than being the unofficial one. I think it could possibly work too, by making the PL ran by the English FA but allowing the big Euro teams to compete in it. Create an extra relegation spot specifically for European teams so that the lowest placed Euro team gets relegated back to their home nation league system. Then their place in the PL is contested for by a play-off competition involving the winners of the other European leagues. It would mean the likes of Real and Barca sacking off their home leagues of course but, as we found out today, huge money talks. Well, I think it's a decent idea anyway. It’s a hideous idea The whole ‘Super League’ idea needs to be fucked off generally, and I’d think most would not be happy with adding teams to the English league - one consequence of which would likely be expulsion from FIFA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 8 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: It’s a hideous idea The whole ‘Super League’ idea needs to be fucked off generally, and I’d think most would not be happy with adding teams to the English league - one consequence of which would likely be expulsion from FIFA Dunno mind. The fans of clubs like Bournemouth and Crystal Palace probably wouldn't be averse to having the opportunity of being in a league with Barcelona, whilst still maintaining the domestic game & facing their traditional rivals, with relegation and promotion unaffected. I think all bets are off with regards to what happens over the next 5 years tbh. It feels like the game is about to go truly global and there will be an astronomical amount of money behind it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Just now, Wandy said: Dunno mind. The fans of clubs like Bournemouth and Crystal Palace probably wouldn't be averse to having the opportunity of being in a league with Barcelona, whilst still maintaining the domestic game & facing their traditional rivals, with relegation and promotion unaffected. I think all bets are off with regards to what happens over the next 5 years tbh. It feels like the game is about to go truly global and there will be an astronomical amount of money behind it all. Clubs like Bournemouth and Palace would be the ones ejected to make way for them. It wouldn’t be a 30-club division. English football is a pyramid. That’s it’s strength. And 150 years down the toilet because some would like to see Man Utd play Barcelona twice a year guaranteed. Nah, I’ll give that a miss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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