Mr Angry 1,544 Posted June 16, 2020 The World Trade Organisation are investigating Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the illegal broadcasting of Premier League football. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53068494 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted June 16, 2020 This is going to upset ALOT of Geordies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted June 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Mr Angry said: The World Trade Organisation are investigating Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the illegal broadcasting of Premier League football. Is Bill Saudi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted June 16, 2020 18 minutes ago, lappinitup said: Is Bill Saudi? imshi, effendi mind you that pirate tv stuff is long overdue for a bit of a sheikh up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,671 Posted June 16, 2020 I mean, Mike Ashley might be bad but at least he doesnt execute people for Witchcraft like Saudi Arabia does. Not sure why anyone would want that country near their club. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,776 Posted June 17, 2020 17 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Not sure why anyone would want that country near their club. I can't for the life of me $€£ wh¥. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,562 Posted June 17, 2020 17 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: I mean, Mike Ashley might be bad but at least he doesnt execute people for Witchcraft like Saudi Arabia does. Not sure why anyone would want that country near their club. Take a look at Miguel Delaney on twitter- he's a journalist for the Independent and has been a vocal critic of this takeover. His mentions are awash with Newcastle fans who seem to think not backing Rafa in the transfer market is worse than killing people for being gay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 746 Posted June 17, 2020 20 minutes ago, king canary said: Take a look at Miguel Delaney on twitter- he's a journalist for the Independent and has been a vocal critic of this takeover. His mentions are awash with Newcastle fans who seem to think not backing Rafa in the transfer market is worse than killing people for being gay. Apparently there’s a 2nd party interested now and willing to match the £350m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,717 Posted June 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Dr Greenthumb said: Apparently there’s a 2nd party interested now and willing to match the £350m A US company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: A US company. Yep, irish radio said they are willing to match any bid by the Saudis. ... this could be a popcorn scenario. Saudis dont like being out bid....they are just not used to it . The worst part is that Mike Ashley could be sitting back and watching his pile get bigger and bigger . .. snafu then. The positive being that the more anyone spends on acquiring the club , the less they'll have to spend once they own it. Anyway it's all bollix .... no crowds, VAR, money ,I Think I might be falling out of love with football . Mind you, a win on friday might rekindle the romance. Edited June 17, 2020 by wcorkcanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,717 Posted June 17, 2020 44 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: A US company. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/12008510/newcastle-takeover-us-tv-company-chief-henry-mauriss-puts-in-350m-bid-to-buy-club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,358 Posted July 30, 2020 Now been called off: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12039226/newcastle-takeover-saudi-arabias-public-investment-fund-pcp-capital-partners-and-reuben-brothers-end-interest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,562 Posted July 30, 2020 Good news all round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted July 30, 2020 Sounds like Coronavirus would have hit their business plan too hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Starr 519 Posted July 30, 2020 On 17/06/2020 at 15:11, Dr Greenthumb said: Apparently there’s a 2nd party interested now and willing to match the £350m Hmmm, don't the government have £350m stored somewhere for something? Perhaps locked inside a red bus. Maybe they could buy Newcastle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creative Midfielder 1,985 Posted July 30, 2020 On 16/06/2020 at 20:54, cambridgeshire canary said: I mean, Mike Ashley might be bad but at least he doesnt execute people for Witchcraft like Saudi Arabia does. Not sure why anyone would want that country near their club. Me neither, but the Man City fans seem happy enough (OK that's Emirates rather than Saudi but many of the same criticisms apply). Come to that, I imagine that quite a few of the usual suspects on here who are constantly demanding a wealthy owner who can buy us into the top half of the Premiership would also rollout the red carpet to any passing billionaire, Saudi or otherwise, or indeed worse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Hockey's Beard 526 Posted July 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Michael Starr said: Hmmm, don't the government have £350m stored somewhere for something? Perhaps locked inside a red bus. Maybe they could buy Newcastle. Hasn't this Government made enough bad decisions already? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 495 Posted July 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Trevor Hockey's Beard said: Hasn't this Government made enough bad decisions already? That’s a question similar to ‘Have you stopped beating your wife?’ In that either answer is incriminating. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 746 Posted July 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Michael Starr said: Hmmm, don't the government have £350m stored somewhere for something? Perhaps locked inside a red bus. Maybe they could buy Newcastle. They have their own mess to worry about, they don’t need a Newcastle saga too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
