PIF and RB Sports & Media

[TK-421]

4 minutes ago, Stifler said:

Like fuck am I subscribing to the Daily Racist to read an article.

12ft ladder works on Daily Heil M+ articles

From that piece:
 

Quote

PIF PAY THEIR WAY!

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund WILL pay for new advertising around St James’ Park, unlike former owner Mike Ashley and his retail branding.

This week saw the first LED boards carrying PIF’s name flash up during a game - ‘PIF, Invested in Better’.

And Confidential can confirm that the club’s majority owners will pay for that privilege, contributing to revenues streams and PSR calculations.

The sum is sure to be looked at by the Premier League given their rules on ‘Related Party Transactions’, but Newcastle’s valuation of Saudi-related sponsors has, so far, always fallen well within fair market value.

 

[TRon]

10 minutes ago, MagCA said:

Hope saying that PIF are paying for the ad space at SJP. 
 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14292447/NEWCASTLE-CONFIDENTIAL-scouting-summit-future-stars-Callum-Wilson-Eddie-Howe.html

 

 

 

 

 

Hopefully it's a ridiculously OTT amount which the PL is no longer confident of challenging following the rule changes recently.

[Cf]

25 minutes ago, MagCA said:

Hope saying that PIF are paying for the ad space at SJP. 
 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14292447/NEWCASTLE-CONFIDENTIAL-scouting-summit-future-stars-Callum-Wilson-Eddie-Howe.html

 

 

 

 

Nah. The whole point of buying a football club is to put your advertising up for free isn't it?

[PauloGeordio]

19 minutes ago, MagCA said:

If you’re on an iPhone, I find putting it in reader more bypasses the paywall. 

👍🏻 Confirmed 

 

 

[HayDen Traces]

Can anyone post Hope's article ?

[PauloGeordio]

7 minutes ago, HayDen Traces said:

Can anyone post Hope's article ?

NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: Inside NUFC's major scouting summit that will be crucial to snapping up future stars, Callum Wilson sets injury return target and how new PIF sponsor will impact PSR spending

By CRAIG HOPE

Newcastle are starting to put plans in place for their future transfer business

 

Newcastle’s scouting network will descend on Tyneside this weekend for a key summit in which Paul Mitchell will give a presentation, Confidential can reveal.

The sporting director is set to meet with his talent-spotters at a Quayside hotel on Friday night before they all attend Saturday’s home match versus Bournemouth. In the past, scouts have been given a task to perform during the game, such as providing a report on an opposition player.

Mitchell is set to outline the club’s current position with regards recruitment and discuss the profile of players they want to bring in, from Under 14 to the senior team. He will be joined by senior recruitment staff Andy Howe and Steve Nickson.

The scouting contingent – strengthened since Mitchell’s summer arrival - will then enjoy dinner at a Quayside restaurant before another meeting on Sunday morning. The get-together is of huge strategic importance in terms of Mitchell getting across his ideas as the new club chief.

However, there is a slight irony in this gathering of recruitment minds during a month in which sources continue to insist the club are very unlikely to buy any players.

Mitchell did show Georgian forward Vakhtang Salia around the training ground this month. He will join from Dinamo Tbilisi on his 18th birthday in August and was a player identified by Mitchell and recruitment staff. The expectation is that a European partner club will have been identified for Salia to join immediately on loan ahead of next season.

Players of similar profile are likely to be discussed this weekend, given the club’s need to identify talent early in a bid to beat PSR.

Newcastle's sporting director Paul Mitchell (centre) is set to give a presentation this weekend laying out the club's transfer plans 

Eddie Howe's side had a quiet summer window and are yet to sign anyone in January 

 

CAL CUP TARGET

Callum Wilson is targeting a return to action for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at home to Arsenal.

The striker is said to have made good progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury and being back for the visit of the Gunners on February 5 is a motivation.

Wilson suffered the injury during the 4-2 defeat at Brentford in December and was ruled out for two months.

He spent a short period away from the club given the mental impact of the setback, but sources say the 32-year-old has returned with a drive to make a difference in the second half of the season. It is hoped that lessons have been learnt from his last comeback when he made three substitute appearances in a week.

Wilson staying fit can be of huge benefit to the team and Alexander Isak, who has carried the load superbly in his team-mate’s absence. But were Eddie Howe to have scope to rotate, it would help protect the Swede against injury and fatigue.

Don’t bet against Wilson scoring some important goals in the next few months.

Callum Wilson is hoping to return at the start of next month after injuring his hamstring in December 

 

PIF PAY THEIR WAY!

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund WILL pay for new advertising around St James’ Park, unlike former owner Mike Ashley and his retail branding.

This week saw the first LED boards carrying PIF’s name flash up during a game - ‘PIF, Invested in Better’.

And Confidential can confirm that the club’s majority owners will pay for that privilege, contributing to revenue streams and PSR calculations.

The sum is sure to be looked at by the Premier League given their rules on ‘Related Party Transactions’, but Newcastle’s valuation of Saudi-related sponsors has, so far, always fallen well within fair market value.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is set to pay for advertising around St James' Park 

 

KUB-NO!

Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign Japan winger Takefusa Kubo - but will not be pursuing a move.

The Magpies were approached and made aware of Kubo’s £50million release clause in his Real Sociedad contract. While there is respect for a player who was briefly a team-mate of Alexander Isak and has scored six times this season, the finances of the deal make it a non-starter.

The 23-year-old would appear keen on a move to the Premier League and the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal have both been credited with an interest in recent months.

A right winger remains one of Newcastle’s primary targets heading into the summer. Miguel Almiron is set to join Atlanta United in a £10m deal, but it’s unlikely a replacement will arrive this month.

Newcastle have decided not to pursue a move for Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo 

Kubo will not replace Miguel Almiron, who is expected to rejoin his former club Atlanta United 

WHEN WILL THE KING RETURN?

Newcastle’s hopes of bringing Kevin Keegan back to St James’ Park in some capacity appeared to move a step closer this week.

Confidential understands that senior commercial staff were due to spend some time with the club legend.

Keegan has not been to a home game since leaving as manager under Mike Ashley’s ownership in 2008.

Privately, he says he will only return when the club have won a trophy - and with Newcastle still in the mix on all three domestic fronts, that could be sooner than we think.

Wor Flags wanted to bring Keegan back for the home game versus Liverpool last month, when they had planned a special display. That did not happen for various reasons and it would appear the club are making their own moves to charm the former player and manager, who retains huge affection among the fanbase.

 

 

That's most of it! 

[HayDen Traces]

5 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said:

NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: Inside NUFC's major scouting summit that will be crucial to snapping up future stars, Callum Wilson sets injury return target and how new PIF sponsor will impact PSR spending

 

By CRAIG HOPE

Newcastle are starting to put plans in place for their future transfer business

 

Newcastle’s scouting network will descend on Tyneside this weekend for a key summit in which Paul Mitchell will give a presentation, Confidential can reveal.

The sporting director is set to meet with his talent-spotters at a Quayside hotel on Friday night before they all attend Saturday’s home match versus Bournemouth. In the past, scouts have been given a task to perform during the game, such as providing a report on an opposition player.

Mitchell is set to outline the club’s current position with regards recruitment and discuss the profile of players they want to bring in, from Under 14 to the senior team. He will be joined by senior recruitment staff Andy Howe and Steve Nickson.

The scouting contingent – strengthened since Mitchell’s summer arrival - will then enjoy dinner at a Quayside restaurant before another meeting on Sunday morning. The get-together is of huge strategic importance in terms of Mitchell getting across his ideas as the new club chief.

However, there is a slight irony in this gathering of recruitment minds during a month in which sources continue to insist the club are very unlikely to buy any players.

Mitchell did show Georgian forward Vakhtang Salia around the training ground this month. He will join from Dinamo Tbilisi on his 18th birthday in August and was a player identified by Mitchell and recruitment staff. The expectation is that a European partner club will have been identified for Salia to join immediately on loan ahead of next season.

Players of similar profile are likely to be discussed this weekend, given the club’s need to identify talent early in a bid to beat PSR.

Newcastle's sporting director Paul Mitchell (centre) is set to give a presentation this weekend laying out the club's transfer plans 

Eddie Howe's side had a quiet summer window and are yet to sign anyone in January 

 

CAL CUP TARGET

Callum Wilson is targeting a return to action for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at home to Arsenal.

The striker is said to have made good progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury and being back for the visit of the Gunners on February 5 is a motivation.

Wilson suffered the injury during the 4-2 defeat at Brentford in December and was ruled out for two months.

He spent a short period away from the club given the mental impact of the setback, but sources say the 32-year-old has returned with a drive to make a difference in the second half of the season. It is hoped that lessons have been learnt from his last comeback when he made three substitute appearances in a week.

Wilson staying fit can be of huge benefit to the team and Alexander Isak, who has carried the load superbly in his team-mate’s absence. But were Eddie Howe to have scope to rotate, it would help protect the Swede against injury and fatigue.

Don’t bet against Wilson scoring some important goals in the next few months.

Callum Wilson is hoping to return at the start of next month after injuring his hamstring in December 

 

PIF PAY THEIR WAY!

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund WILL pay for new advertising around St James’ Park, unlike former owner Mike Ashley and his retail branding.

This week saw the first LED boards carrying PIF’s name flash up during a game - ‘PIF, Invested in Better’.

And Confidential can confirm that the club’s majority owners will pay for that privilege, contributing to revenue streams and PSR calculations.

The sum is sure to be looked at by the Premier League given their rules on ‘Related Party Transactions’, but Newcastle’s valuation of Saudi-related sponsors has, so far, always fallen well within fair market value.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is set to pay for advertising around St James' Park 

 

KUB-NO!

Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign Japan winger Takefusa Kubo - but will not be pursuing a move.

The Magpies were approached and made aware of Kubo’s £50million release clause in his Real Sociedad contract. While there is respect for a player who was briefly a team-mate of Alexander Isak and has scored six times this season, the finances of the deal make it a non-starter.

The 23-year-old would appear keen on a move to the Premier League and the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal have both been credited with an interest in recent months.

A right winger remains one of Newcastle’s primary targets heading into the summer. Miguel Almiron is set to join Atlanta United in a £10m deal, but it’s unlikely a replacement will arrive this month.

Newcastle have decided not to pursue a move for Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo 

Kubo will not replace Miguel Almiron, who is expected to rejoin his former club Atlanta United 

WHEN WILL THE KING RETURN?

Newcastle’s hopes of bringing Kevin Keegan back to St James’ Park in some capacity appeared to move a step closer this week.

Confidential understands that senior commercial staff were due to spend some time with the club legend.

Keegan has not been to a home game since leaving as manager under Mike Ashley’s ownership in 2008.

Privately, he says he will only return when the club have won a trophy - and with Newcastle still in the mix on all three domestic fronts, that could be sooner than we think.

Wor Flags wanted to bring Keegan back for the home game versus Liverpool last month, when they had planned a special display. That did not happen for various reasons and it would appear the club are making their own moves to charm the former player and manager, who retains huge affection among the fanbase.

 

 

That's most of it! 

Thanks mate 👍

[The Prophet]

 

[Ben]

2 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

 

 

He loves to put a negative spin on every story

[et tu brute]

3 minutes ago, Ben said:

 

He loves to put a negative spin on every story

He should be put in Twitter bollocks as that is what his standard is. 

[Guest]

9 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

 

Aye, I suppose they did gamble. 
 

The result? Staring down the barrel of a massive PSR breach. 

[54]

I get why it is a negative in this PSR world we live in, but a headline of "Previous Owner wanted to give the fans and manager something to be excited about", and that being seen as a negative will never not blow my mind.

[jack j]

3 minutes ago, MagCA said:

 

The result? Staring down the barrel of a massive PSR breach. 

Or competing for champions league places yet again?

[Guest]

Just now, jack j said:

Or competing for champions league places yet again?

Are we not doing that now, without them?

[Guest]

Also the article states they didn’t have the funds to keep investing. Pretty crucial part of the job, I’d argue. 

[The College Dropout]

Not reading it. 
 

Amanda made costly mistakes but she did a lot more right and her communication with the fans is the best I’ve ever experienced from leadership.  

[Stifler]

48 minutes ago, Ben said:

He loves to put a negative spin on every story

He writes for the Telegraph.

 

 

Edited January 23 by Stifler

[54]

4 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

Not reading it. 
 

Amanda made costly mistakes but she did a lot more right and her communication with the fans is the best I’ve ever experienced from leadership.  

[Dr Jinx]

3 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

Not reading it. 
 

Amanda made costly mistakes but she did a lot more right and her communication with the fans is the best I’ve ever experienced from leadership.  

 

She's a dreamer. There's a parallel universe out there where her and Keegan worked together. Both excellent at selling the dream.

 

Making assumptions about mistakes and laying it all on PCP is naïve, PIF still signed off on everything.

 

The difference right now is there is nobody to sell a dream. Just boring corporate types and possibly the reason they may be less interested than before.

[madras]

20 minutes ago, Stifler said:

He rights for the Telegraph.

He wrongs for the Telegraph. 

[andycap]

That newcastle amazon documentary showed the great and the bad with her. 

Loved her passion for the club and the fans. 

But the gordon deal springs to mind where that fella we just added to the board said we couldn't spend what we needed for the gordon deal, but she was adamant to do it for eddie and basically went above the fellas head and went to Al rumayyan. 

That is probably what put us in bother that and keeping Wilson tripps miggy when we got offers. She would of sided with howe on keeping them. 

[The College Dropout]

57 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said:

 

She's a dreamer. There's a parallel universe out there where her and Keegan worked together. Both excellent at selling the dream.

 

Making assumptions about mistakes and laying it all on PCP is naïve, PIF still signed off on everything.

 

The difference right now is there is nobody to sell a dream. Just boring corporate types and possibly the reason they may be less interested than before.

That's the bigger issue really. And again, is evidence that PIF weren't as invested mentally as we hoped.

 

But they are also allowed to make mistakes. I assume they are watching things closer now.

[Unbelievable]

PIF see us as an investment. Why wouldn’t they? They are an investment fund, not some Geordie benefactor.

[Paully]

2 hours ago, The Prophet said:

 

 

Can some please do the honours!

[Jackie Broon]

20 minutes ago, Unbelievable said:

PIF see us as an investment. Why wouldn’t they? They are an investment fund, not some Geordie benefactor.

 

Because we're a shit investment. If they're lucky they'd maybe just about break even if they sold us tomorrow (not taking into account ehat they're put in with related party sponsorships) and it's going to take many more years of significant front and back door investment to have any hope of closing financial gap to the big 6 and us comparable in value.