Newcastle United 2021/22
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Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
Ugh, have hated Ashely since he got involved, arguably hastened my break-up with the club, but Saudi investors is like Hannibal Lecter saving you from Buffalo Bill.
Who is the chair of the Saudi Public Investment Fund?
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
on the positive side i hear that their first purchase is going to be saeed al-owairan, who will be the new newcastle striker in the hope he can score more like this
not-bono-ever
meh
Previously we have been owned by a beguiling cavalcade of local robber barons, Thatcherite carpetbaggers , asset strippers and retail shitbags & were firmly championship level. Now we are entering the premier league of despot dictator robber murderer owned outfits
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Maybe they'll get the wrong St James' Park and buy Exeter City instead
It does say a lot about Ashley that 93% of Newcastle fans prefer Saudi Arabia to him
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
not the premier league but the european super league
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
let's put it this way, you wouldn't slag the club off twice.I would not want to be a journalist reporting on a Newcastle loss
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
imagine the fate of pundits who were unkind about the clubI would not want to be a journalist reporting on a Newcastle loss
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
he's been invited in to a consulate alreadyHow are they going to 'get rid' of Steve Bruce?
not-bono-ever
meh
The vast vast majority of nufc fans I have come across home and away would not give a shit if Kim jong un bought it . I know some who are rightfully concerned at the RSA coming in but most are not
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Barcelona and any other other clubs wanting to reduce their wage bill by getting some overpriced and over rated players off the budget are going to be delighted .
not-bono-ever
meh
Looks like it is happening now
Limejuice
Well-Known Member
There's a rather well written piece on the True Faith site. Quick snippet:
"It is the club for the city, the Tyneside sprawl and its hinterland in Northumberland and Durham. It is the club of Denton and Darras Hall. It is the club of the growing diverse communities of Tyneside and of those who trace their roots back hundreds of years in these parts. It is the club of men, women, boys, girls, every shade, every religion, every shape and size. All different, all equal.
That includes the people who have misgivings about this takeover and some of our friends we share this club with have legitimate concerns that should not be dismissed. Some of us, me included have made accommodations with who the new owners are and it can make us uncomfortable.
It serves us ill to dismiss or insult those friends of ours, no matter how small in number they are. Our conscience is our strength not our flaw.
But Newcastle United and its supporters cannot be the moral conscience of the nation no matter how much we will be petitioned to play that role.
Our new era needs to cross a bridge between that old, precious identity to the new where we welcome a partnership with new people and embroider that into the fabric of our club. But we also need to recognise some of our number will struggle to make that journey as readily as others. They remain part of us."
true-faith.co.uk
"It is the club for the city, the Tyneside sprawl and its hinterland in Northumberland and Durham. It is the club of Denton and Darras Hall. It is the club of the growing diverse communities of Tyneside and of those who trace their roots back hundreds of years in these parts. It is the club of men, women, boys, girls, every shade, every religion, every shape and size. All different, all equal.
That includes the people who have misgivings about this takeover and some of our friends we share this club with have legitimate concerns that should not be dismissed. Some of us, me included have made accommodations with who the new owners are and it can make us uncomfortable.
It serves us ill to dismiss or insult those friends of ours, no matter how small in number they are. Our conscience is our strength not our flaw.
But Newcastle United and its supporters cannot be the moral conscience of the nation no matter how much we will be petitioned to play that role.
Our new era needs to cross a bridge between that old, precious identity to the new where we welcome a partnership with new people and embroider that into the fabric of our club. But we also need to recognise some of our number will struggle to make that journey as readily as others. They remain part of us."
Takeover: Newcastle United ' the dawn of a new era! - True Faith
NUFC Fanzine TRUE FAITH reflects on a what may be momentous days for Newcastle United as a takeover nears. Michael Martin for TF.
true-faith.co.uk
tommers
Fuck it, it's fine.
Sorry but that is a load of old tut.There's a rather well written piece on the True Faith site. Quick snippet:
"It is the club for the city, the Tyneside sprawl and its hinterland in Northumberland and Durham. It is the club of Denton and Darras Hall. It is the club of the growing diverse communities of Tyneside and of those who trace their roots back hundreds of years in these parts. It is the club of men, women, boys, girls, every shade, every religion, every shape and size. All different, all equal.
That includes the people who have misgivings about this takeover and some of our friends we share this club with have legitimate concerns that should not be dismissed. Some of us, me included have made accommodations with who the new owners are and it can make us uncomfortable.
It serves us ill to dismiss or insult those friends of ours, no matter how small in number they are. Our conscience is our strength not our flaw.
But Newcastle United and its supporters cannot be the moral conscience of the nation no matter how much we will be petitioned to play that role.
Our new era needs to cross a bridge between that old, precious identity to the new where we welcome a partnership with new people and embroider that into the fabric of our club. But we also need to recognise some of our number will struggle to make that journey as readily as others. They remain part of us."
Takeover: Newcastle United ' the dawn of a new era! - True Faith
NUFC Fanzine TRUE FAITH reflects on a what may be momentous days for Newcastle United as a takeover nears. Michael Martin for TF.
maybe the people who "will struggle to make that journey as readily as others" should be the ones tolerating you, not the other way round?
Nothing special about Newcastle fans, I'm sure a lot of other supporters would welcome Saudi investment as well, but they're twats too. It's not about being the "moral conscience of the nation" (I mean, seriously, get over yourselves), it's about being bothered about what happens to your club, to the team you support, where success comes from.
Fucking depressing, in lots of ways.
hash tag
Reaching out
Not meaning to state the bleedin obvious or rub salt in Amnesty urges Premier League to block Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
That’s was the crunch issue as it was effectively a pirate channel broadcasting both the EPL and Euro Leagues . The adjustment of the funding of the club from state to an arms length arrangement is just to satisfy the accountants.
hash tag
Reaching out
not-bono-ever
meh
And it’s done. Bruce can fuck off to Barbados for a month and decompress/ count his payoff
editor
hiraethified
Yep. Absolute bollocks.
But hey! Let's ignore the human rights abuses and opposition from Amnesty when there's trophies to win.
RainbowTown
Well-Known Member
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Enjoy your new owners. I'm sure they'll do you proud.
AverageJoe
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Not "one of". "The"
tommers
Fuck it, it's fine.
Screw Watford. I had a bet on him to be the next PL manager to sacked. Out by four days or something
tommers
Fuck it, it's fine.
Saw something that said 10x the funds of Man City.
