The Official Newcastle United Thread

[SHutchinson]

SHutchinson said:

I had a bet a few months back with a colleague that this wouldn't happen. I'm still confident there's no sign of it happening.

Easiest bet I've ever won!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53598846

[Rojibo]

I knew it wouldn't happen and yet I still find myself feeling down about it. It's a real shame, would have been great for the city (though I've not been back in years).

[andymc]

My one hope, the football this season has been awful

[Flumpo]

Ffs.

[ajap1979]

Absolutely gutted. All you can hope for is that the talk about other bids/interest is genuine.

It feels like the PL have purposefully dragged it out until the buyer has withdrawn, rather than make a decision.

[MG511]

I'd rather have Ashley than the Saudis, hopefully the rumored American bid will proceed now.

Edited by MG511 on Thursday 30th July 16:18

[Flumpo]

ajap1979 said:

Absolutely gutted. All you can hope for is that the talk about other bids/interest is genuine.

It feels like the PL have purposefully dragged it out until the buyer has withdrawn, rather than make a decision.

100%. What a fking disgrace.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

MG511 said:

I'd rather have Ashley than the Saudi's.

If it weren't for the apostrophe in a plural, I'd say you're right.

[57Ford]

TwigtheWonderkid said:

MG511 said:

I'd rather have Ashley than the Saudi's.

If it weren't for the apostrophe in a plural, I'd say you're right.

Could the apostrophe be forgiven if it were to signify the abbreviation of “Saudi Arabians”?
I still agree with you both though, better to stick with Ashley and hope for a reputable buyer.

[ajap1979]

MG511 said:

I'd rather have Ashley than the Saudis...

I'm fairly certain that with the predictable lack of investment, plus selling the Like of ASM, that that would end in relegation next season.

[Rojibo]

Flumpo said:

ajap1979 said:

Absolutely gutted. All you can hope for is that the talk about other bids/interest is genuine.

It feels like the PL have purposefully dragged it out until the buyer has withdrawn, rather than make a decision.

100%. What a fking disgrace.

I agree, 130 days without as much as a statement from the PL? It's just not on, really, feels like the PL has done everything to block it from the start.

[Flumpo]

Rojibo said:

Flumpo said:

ajap1979 said:

Absolutely gutted. All you can hope for is that the talk about other bids/interest is genuine.

It feels like the PL have purposefully dragged it out until the buyer has withdrawn, rather than make a decision.

100%. What a fking disgrace.

I agree, 130 days without as much as a statement from the PL? It's just not on, really, feels like the PL has done everything to block it from the start.

I hope the Saudis raise this with the government. The economy has enough problems without the Saudis taking retaliation, however minor, or fking major.

It’s not like we can send Prince Andrew to smooth things over and guarantee £100m worth of tear gas and torture equipment.

[ajap1979]

Well they were certainly able to make plenty of other investments...

The Public Investment Fund, has purchased minority stakes in major U.S. companies including Boeing, Facebook and Citigroup, according to a U.S. regulatory filing. PIF disclosed a $713.7 million stake in Boeing, around $522 million in Citigroup, a $522 million stake in Facebook, a $495.8 million stake in Disney and a $487.6 million stake in Bank of America. It also disclosed a small stake in Berkshire Hathaway. PIF also disclosed an $827.7 million stake in oil company BP.

[Thankyou4calling]

MG511 said:

I'd rather have Ashley than the Saudis, hopefully the rumored American bid will proceed now.

Edited by MG511 on Thursday 30th July 16:18

It won’t I’m afraid.

No one is going to be paying £300m for a business that cannot admit paying customers to its premises.

It’s simply inconceivable.

[MG511]

Thankyou4calling said:

It won’t I’m afraid.

No one is going to be paying £300m for a business that cannot admit paying customers to its premises.

It’s simply inconceivable.

Paying customers make up a tiny % of the income of a Premier League club.

[MG511]

ajap1979 said:

I'm fairly certain that with the predictable lack of investment, plus selling the Like of ASM, that that would end in relegation next season.

I bet you're one of those pessimistic people, like BBC Sport, who predict we will finish 20th every season.

[DocJock]

MG511 said:

Thankyou4calling said:

It won’t I’m afraid.

No one is going to be paying £300m for a business that cannot admit paying customers to its premises.

It’s simply inconceivable.

Paying customers make up a tiny % of the income of a Premier League club.

This is true.

Bournemouth, for example. before they were relegated, would make a profit even without any income from ticket sales.

[ajap1979]

MG511 said:

I bet you're one of those pessimistic people, like BBC Sport, who predict we will finish 20th every season.

I’m actually probably the opposite, as most of my contributions to this thread would demonstrate. I’d hope that so soon after such a bitter blow I’d be allowed a little negativity.

[ellroy]

Anything been going on then?

[Chicken Chaser]

Just what most expected I think given how long the PL have dragged their heels with this. Any other club I'd have expected it to go through, but not ours. Maybe they will go after Man Utd instead.