not-bono-ever
meh
bloody hell. bruces training regime seems to be rooted in the long distant past judging by the injuries that that are present
How low can we go - Newcastle united 2019/20
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Limejuice
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"The tentative deal could still break down."
It will as soon as Fat Mike spots some more spare change in some princeling's purse.
not-bono-ever
meh
so looks like MBS is behind this. Hes not short of money but his antics are a different league to the poundshop robber baron. How do i feel about world class shit like this possibly owning the club ? yes there will be silverware sooner rather than later just by the injection of swathes of ill gotten petrodollars. fucking hell. the barcode masses will love ( love it) a bit of success and may likely overlook his shitty murderous going ons. I want to see us do well/ better obviously, but this is deeply unsettling. A possible state owned club, and not a nice state either
As far as we know
not-bono-ever
meh
looks like the takeover is go live . saudis and the investment arm of the reuben brothers. nice ownership bro'
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
having the saudis and reuben bros involved is about as low as newcastle can go tbh
not-bono-ever
meh
Gadaffi had a stake in Juve IIRC- top drawer meglomaniac but at least he had PRINCIPLES
Limejuice
Well-Known Member
I remember talking to one of the Chelsea supporters' club officials when Roman Abramovich bought 'Chelski'. I asked what the feeling was among supporters that the new owner was basically a sketchy oligarch.
He said, "If he's got deep pockets and a penchant for silverware, we don't give a fuck."
At the time, I thought that was a somewhat unsubtle, unnuanced attitude. After ten years of Mike Fucking Ashley, I'd be delighted if the club were bought by His Satanic Majesty.
He said, "If he's got deep pockets and a penchant for silverware, we don't give a fuck."
At the time, I thought that was a somewhat unsubtle, unnuanced attitude. After ten years of Mike Fucking Ashley, I'd be delighted if the club were bought by His Satanic Majesty.
Sasaferrato
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Limejuice
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The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
If the Newcastle take over goes ahead this will mean that only five clubs in the EFL have English owners
Limejuice
Well-Known Member
Well, yes. That may be true, but the argument infers that 14 clubs sold out before Newcastle.
I don't see how English ownership is superior in some way, given the status of the Premier league.
And to address the converse agrument: it's not like any English owners of Newcastle (or any other club) achieved anything worth a crap recently.
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Not having a go at Newcastle. Despite deep misgivings about states effectively owning clubs, human rights etc (which to be fair are completely out of the hands of supporters) I'd probably be rubbing my hands if I were a long suffering Newcastle supporter. I know my brother in law will be. My point about foreign ownership is how the EPL is largley an investment area for foreign capital. With the exception of Germany all European leagues are.
Irrespective of the nationality of the owners the models of club ownership for me are where supporters are heavily represented on the board and are active in protecting and advancing supporters views, where clubs keep prices low , pay matchday staff the living wage and contribute to local communities.
Limejuice
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The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Its an interesting question as to how top flight football will be affected in the mid to long term consequences of Covoid 19. However in terms of is this the right time to invest, Ryanair replaced a lot of its fleet days after 9/11 when the skies were empty and no one was flying.
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Saudi Arabia's takeover of Newcastle is about sportswashing, not football
The prospect of a state like Saudi Arabia owning a Premier League football club raises numerous concerns that cannot be ignored, writes Miguel Delaney
www.independent.co.uk
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
Recession is too mild a word for it
hash tag
Books, not bombs
Also from the indie Amnesty International writes to Premier League about Newcastle takeover
Patsy. Sportwashing.....
"Whether or not this deal goes ahead, we’re calling on Newcastle United staff and fans to familiarise themselves with the dire human rights situation in Saudi Arabia and be prepared to speak out about it."
Will they ban women and alcohol from the ground?
If it does go ahead it gives a few people a great opportunity to protest against the Saudis.
Patsy. Sportwashing.....
"Whether or not this deal goes ahead, we’re calling on Newcastle United staff and fans to familiarise themselves with the dire human rights situation in Saudi Arabia and be prepared to speak out about it."
Will they ban women and alcohol from the ground?
If it does go ahead it gives a few people a great opportunity to protest against the Saudis.
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Contracts have been exchanged at Newcastle but I wonder if this will have any implications of future funding?
sleaterkinney
Well-Known Member
I’d rather have Ashley as an owner than the Saudis.
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Ashley doesn't pirate the Premiereship football rights from Bein Sports
sleaterkinney
Well-Known Member
Geordies vs Citeh as a Middle East proxy war, should liven up the PL.
not-bono-ever
meh
is the ransom strip around the ground still in place ? the ground is bordered by parkland and georgian houses- many many attempts to expand into the park have been rebuffed in the past
not-bono-ever
meh
looks to be in the final furlong from various sites. KSA, Rueben brothers and staveley ownership. Im torn about this. you want principles( which ashley doeesnt have) and some kind of success, the new lot are a vile vile collection of capitalist pigdogs but may get some success. Suppose the whole PL is like this anyway.
