aimaad22 4154 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, Alex said: It’s incredible when you think about it. The PL could find absolutely nothing in the bid that would give them an excuse to block so they just wouldn’t make a decision or give a timeframe whilst all the while moving the goalposts. Just to keep the teams competing a closed shop. And most journalists are blaming the bidders. Yup. I've been saying all along its ridiculous that there isnt a timeframe for the EPL to make the decision. This is exactly why there always is one, in any industry, which can be extended given certain conditions if the case becomes complicated. Now it seems they dont even have to explain the inaction that could turn out to be significant in the history of the club, the city, the region at large. It is just beyond belief. Also, funny how there is no discussion in the media about just how fair the league is now. This should have everyone connected to the sport asking why one particular club was not allowed the sort of investment plenty others already have. The sanctity of the sport, or whatever is left of it, should be in question here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9741 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 55 minutes ago, Alex said: There was a story the other day that the government did very little to help despite advertising the UK as an investment opportunity. I would imagine the PIF tried to do a lot during the 16 or 17 weeks or whatever to get the bid approved but if the PL did make unreasonable demands, moved the goalposts and refused to give an end date then I’m not sure what more pressure the Saudis could apply, especially if the UK government weren’t helping. I find this notion pretty odd but it could just be down to them being an incompetent set of fuckwits. Maybe the Saudis weren’t prepared to bribe them or donate millions to the Tory party in return There are obviously things you would like to know about the buyers regarding their intentions and actions, too. The Saudis certainly made a lot of strange decisions that weren’t helpful at all. Maybe they wanted to spare embarrassment but maybe they just got pissed off and thought that it’s not worth the hassle. They also might actually have had fundamental objections against the state being seen as director and un that case wanted to have nothing to do with it. But it’s foremost down to the PL to explain their inactions as you would expect of a transparent organisation of the western world. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34938 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 The court ruling banning Bein was an odd one. Perhaps timed to force the PL to make a decision but like you say, I don’t see how they thought it would help. The idea the people involved in the bid were unaware of it seems far-fetched too. But while this was an important, high-profile asset for their portfolio they’ll have much bigger fish to fry and will probably have moved on. Maybe to an Italian club, as someone suggested. It was a much bigger deal to us than it ever was to them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7011 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 48 minutes ago, Alex said: The court ruling banning Bein was an odd one. Perhaps timed to force the PL to make a decision but like you say, I don’t see how they thought it would help. The idea the people involved in the bid were unaware of it seems far-fetched too. But while this was an important, high-profile asset for their portfolio they’ll have much bigger fish to fry and will probably have moved on. Maybe to an Italian club, as someone suggested. It was a much bigger deal to us than it ever was to them. Yeah, if you had to pinpoint the moment the takeover looked more likely to fail than succeed, that was it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9741 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 48 minutes ago, Alex said: The court ruling banning Bein was an odd one. Perhaps timed to force the PL to make a decision but like you say, I don’t see how they thought it would help. The idea the people involved in the bid were unaware of it seems far-fetched too. But while this was an important, high-profile asset for their portfolio they’ll have much bigger fish to fry and will probably have moved on. Maybe to an Italian club, as someone suggested. It was a much bigger deal to us than it ever was to them. The banning of bein could be connected to the alleged attempt to buy the tv rights fir SaudivArabia. The League might have said that bein sill had the rights so they couldn’t be sold again. But that’s just a wild guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) The Independent Football Ombudsman getting involved now The IFO are encouraging the Premier League to make a statement to the fans. I understand that the Newcastle United Supporters Trust has requested that the Premier League should make a statement to fans explaining how the case was handled. This seems to be a reasonable request and I will advise the Premier League accordingly. Edited August 3, 2020 by trooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19986 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7073 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Can you advise them they're a bunch of thundercunts please Troops? Ta. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44539 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Michael fucking Chopra. What a nipple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34938 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Gemmill said: Michael fucking Chopra. What a nipple. Who’s better informed as to what’s been taking place behind the scenes do you think? Him or Olivier Bernard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34938 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 44 minutes ago, trooper said: The Independent Football Ombudsman getting involved now The IFO are encouraging the Premier League to make a statement to the fans. I understand that the Newcastle United Supporters Trust has requested that the Premier League should make a statement to fans explaining how the case was handled. This seems to be a reasonable request and I will advise the Premier League accordingly. Aye, getting involved now it’s fucking done and dusted and the PL have been allowed to take the piss. Are we going to get some ‘closure’ now? Seriously, who gives a fuck? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44539 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, Alex said: Who’s better informed as to what’s been taking place behind the scenes do you think? Him or Olivier Bernard? He'll be bored at the lack of stuff to bet on and looking for something to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 According to Ollie Bernard it’s gone through about four times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdansmith 3247 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 hour ago, wykikitoon said: Who the hell puts full cans in the bin ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 People who enter William Hills with a posse. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 ITK from Chopra it’s high time to pack everything in eh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl 175 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Shit, it was bin day on friday what should I do ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl 175 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Quick trip to Aldi........sorted 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 It almost feels like Staveley and the Reubens are trying to pressure the PL to basically say they’ll approve it as a way to get the KSA back to the table. I don’t see it happening anyway but it seems like that’s what they’re doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl 175 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 It does seem like pressure is getting applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly Mackems 133 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, Carl said: It does seem like pressure is getting applied. This exactly. Ramps up pressure on PL. (Who'll still say nothing!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4375 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I wonder if the Reubens could increase their stake to 41% meaning PIF were to be minority shareholders - a bit simplistic but I'm sure they could work out the money later - I'm sure other corporate deals have convenient structures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19986 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Just can't see anything changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 28 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: Just can't see anything changing. CANS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30385 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 You’d have to assume that the club are putting pressure on the PL privately because they’ve said fuck all of benefit publicly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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