wykikitoon 20036 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 If this had been Man Utd FUCK ALL would have been said. It's small Newcastle, there is fucking outrage. That's the fucking issue of it basically. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: It's small Newcastle Not for long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5207 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: If this had been Man Utd FUCK ALL would have been said. It's small Newcastle, there is fucking outrage. That's the fucking issue of it basically. That is 100% my take on this too. If this had been Man Utd it would have been "expected" and "part of the order of things". An example of "how the sport is - no point crying over spilt milk, the horse bolted some time ago etc etc". I have to say though, even for us the outrage isn't that big. Plenty of ordinary fans just enjoying the memes and excitement, I don't think all that many people are actually bothered by this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I've been afk ffs. Just finished this thread now got readytogo and "big 6" forums to read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44646 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 When this first came up I thought we could do without being linked with all that shite. Now I couldn't give a fuck and am actually excited about the prospect of enjoying watching football again. I really, REALLY hope that the fans at the matches lay off any unsavoury chants that draw attention to the whole thing though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21511 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, essembeeofsunderland said: Wah fucked.Neebody is going accept our over the top bids for players due to Saudi’s human rights record. And the lacks of shopping opportunities for the WAGs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30471 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 The twats with the tea towels on their heads are inevitable though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44646 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, TheGingerQuiff said: I've been afk ffs. Just finished this thread now got readytogo and "big 6" forums to read afk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44646 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Thankfully not much rhymes with Khashoggi. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21511 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Rayvin said: That is 100% my take on this too. If this had been Man Utd it would have been "expected" and "part of the order of things". An example of "how the sport is - no point crying over spilt milk, the horse bolted some time ago etc etc". I have to say though, even for us the outrage isn't that big. Plenty of ordinary fans just enjoying the memes and excitement, I don't think all that many people are actually bothered by this. Yeah, only the mackems seem upset so that's actually an added bonus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15484 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Gemmill said: Thankfully not much rhymes with Khashoggi. Oi oi oi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35014 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, Rayvin said: That is 100% my take on this too. If this had been Man Utd it would have been "expected" and "part of the order of things". An example of "how the sport is - no point crying over spilt milk, the horse bolted some time ago etc etc". I have to say though, even for us the outrage isn't that big. Plenty of ordinary fans just enjoying the memes and excitement, I don't think all that many people are actually bothered by this. That was literally Delaney’s take a few years back. He’s now kicking off again with the human rights argument at the forefront, after having previously taken praise for the ridiculous notion he played a major role in scuppering the bid last time round. Incidentally, remember the outrage over the ESL? Even from the clubs’ own fans. It’s almost like it never happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I think I’m right in saying the club own the training ground.In 2001 the Madrid Regional Council bought Real Madrid’s training ground for £278m. Could the Saudi government purchase our training ground for a ridiculous price and the club use the money to purchase players,all within FFP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) Now *this* is a regime I can get behind. Edited October 8, 2021 by adios no markdown? sloppy from Ant tbf. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5207 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2021/oct/08/saudi-takeover-of-newcastle-leaves-human-rights-to-fog-on-the-tyne David Conn though, first journalist who has actually troubled me about it. I mean you read the article and it's full of "the great institution of Newcastle United, a beloved asset to the country" kind of rhetoric which, I mean come on, no one was saying anything of the sort about us under Ashley. You can't just turn it on now. But looking past that a lot of what he's said does still land. Still though, if a slight unease is the worst I'm going to get from this then I suppose that says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35014 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, adios said: Now *this* is a regime I can get behind. Welcome back btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10829 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) Aye the fans of other clubs are just doing what fans do. Us vs them. What makes them different? Their new owners are horrific? Super news. I'm not bothered by that as I don't have to defend Saudi Arabia. Just like I didn't defend Mike Ashley. Or Shepherd. Plus, the PL says there's separation so technically, TECHNICALLY, we're owned by a few investment funds. Edited October 8, 2021 by The Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21511 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Alex said: Welcome back btw It's like a roll call for not yet dead posters. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35014 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Rayvin said: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2021/oct/08/saudi-takeover-of-newcastle-leaves-human-rights-to-fog-on-the-tyne David Conn though, first journalist who has actually troubled me about it. I mean you read the article and it's full of "the great institution of Newcastle United, a beloved asset to the country" kind of rhetoric which, I mean come on, no one was saying anything of the sort about us under Ashley. You can't just turn it on now. But looking past that a lot of what he's said does still land. Still though, if a slight unease is the worst I'm going to get from this then I suppose that says it all. The Guardian seems to have gone to town on this. I tend to ignore it/consider it to be a bit of a joke. So I don’t know the answer to this but (as Renton alluded to) did they write this many articles about the Saudis around the time of the last state visit? I’m going to guess the answer is ‘no’ Edited October 8, 2021 by Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20036 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Woke Guardian, who would have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 None of those complaining will have watched Joshua vs Ruiz II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30471 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Renton said: It's like a roll call for not yet dead posters. There’s hope for Rob W yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, Alex said: Welcome back btw Cheers fwiw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Just now, ewerk said: There’s hope for Rob W yet. I see you've not lost your sense of humour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21891 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 yeah, good luck with that one Jezza 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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