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March to June 2020 - NEWCASTLE UTD fc

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johnny kayo said:
They are running a poll on twitter to see how many are suffering with their mental health due to the takeover, one has even tweeted the premier league saying how they’re causing them to suffer. Mental health is no laughing matter but I’d argue that the wife of the murdered journalist, the people of Yemen and everyone living in fear in Saudi Arabia is suffering a tad more.
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They told me off for calling them
Out on it, apparently I’m ignorant to mental health. Honestly there embarrassing
 
Sima said:
I think you're smart enough to realise that denying the Saudi State (via their public investment fund) a significant stake of a high profile UK-based company could have diplomatic ramifications going forward and any potential fallout needs to be mitigated.
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Nah. The British government have already publicly washed their hands of it. The mitigation is “it’s a private matter between PIF, the Premier League and the various international stakeholders.”
 
Thurston said:
Nah. The British government have already publicly washed their hands of it. The mitigation is “it’s a private matter between PIF, the Premier League and the various international stakeholders.”
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They have to say that publicly tbf as The Premier League isn't a government property. Should it be rejected, they'll have to manage any potential fallout.

I think there'll be private discussions between Oliver Dowden and The Premier League as it's a delicate situation across a few areas.
 
Sima said:
They have to say that publicly tbf as The Premier League isn't a government property. Should it be rejected, they'll have to manage any potential fallout.

I think there'll be private discussions between Oliver Dowden and The Premier League as it's a delicate situation across a few areas.
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You’re massively overestimating the importance of this deal in the grander scheme of things. A transaction in the region of 300 million is one of many for the PIF. It’s just pocket change.

The British and Saudi states respectively make deals worth billions and billions. And the deals between the two countries for military hardware, which serve the interests of both states are in the billions and billions. No-one who matters is going to give a shit if the deal falls through and that includes bin Salman. It’d be like being a Euromillions winner and being upset because you just lost out on a second hand shirt you were trying to buy on eBay for pennies while you were busy buying a mansion and a yacht.
 
Thurston said:
You’re massively overestimating the importance of this deal in the grander scheme of things. A transaction in the region of 300 million is one of many for the PIF. It’s just pocket change.

The British and Saudi states respectively make deals worth billions and billions. And the deals between the two countries for military hardware, which serve the interests of both states are in the billions and billions. No-one who matters is going to give a shit if the deal falls through and that includes bin Salman. It’d be like being a Euromillions winner and being upset because you just lost out on a second hand shirt you were trying to buy on eBay for pennies while you were busy buying a mansion and a yacht.
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Usually I'd agree but the public interest and the possibility of a very public rejection of their involvment could be a political problem if they feel humilated in any way.

If it wasn't a high-profile company and a very private deal instead which would go under the radar I'd undoubtedly agree with you but because it isn't it comes with it's own complications.
 
Thurston said:
You’re massively overestimating the importance of this deal in the grander scheme of things. A transaction in the region of 300 million is one of many for the PIF. It’s just pocket change.

The British and Saudi states respectively make deals worth billions and billions. And the deals between the two countries for military hardware, which serve the interests of both states are in the billions and billions. No-one who matters is going to give a shit if the deal falls through and that includes bin Salman. It’d be like being a Euromillions winner and being upset because you just lost out on a second hand shirt you were trying to buy on eBay for pennies while you were busy buying a mansion and a yacht.
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5 billion a year roughly on weapons and heavy machinery alone.
I think you are wrong that Bin Salman won't care if the deal is knocked back.
It will be the premier league saying the Saudi royal family is unfit to own a UK business.
He will not only take it as a personal insult it will be a big propaganda win for Qatar who will very much make the most of it.
You are right it's a small deal for them and it won't be the money aspect they are bothered with but the political aspect they will very much be bothered about.
If the premier league knock it back it will be a diplomatic incident.

To be honest i have a fancy most of this stuff is going to be irrelevant as i'm not even sure if Bin Salman is subject to the owners and directors test. There is no suggestion he is going on the board of the club so as far as i can tell they won't even be looking at him.
 
Sombrero said:
Not on twitter mate, dreadful if true mind. I just can’t see any logic in anyone ridiculing someone like that.
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I’ve seen his head photoshopped on Shearer’s body, added to the pisstake photoshops of ‘you'll do for me bonny lad’ and all sorts - all light hearted but maybe not in the best taste. Is definitely true though as any honest mag who posts on here and on Twitter would confirm.
 
Sgt Pepper said:
I’ve seen his head photoshopped on Shearer’s body, added to the pisstake photoshops of ‘you'll do for me bonny lad’ and all sorts - all light hearted but maybe not in the best taste. Is definitely true though as any honest mag who posts on here and on Twitter would confirm.
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ive seen it.

Anybody using a disabled fella to point score or gain ‘likes,’ retweets or general cheap laughs is a scumbag, regardless of who you support.
 
Sima said:
Usually I'd agree but the public interest and the possibility of a very public rejection of their involvment could be a political problem if they feel humilated in any way.

If it wasn't a high-profile company and a very private deal instead which would go under the radar I'd undoubtedly agree with you but because it isn't it comes with it's own complications.
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I’d be quite surprised if they were much ‘public interest’ outside of Newcastle/Sunderland. To most people it’s just another attempted foreign takeover. Until recently I didn’t even know of Sheff Utd’s Saudi owner or the obscene wealth of the Barnsley owner. It only creates an interest if they start throwing money around and the club starts to punch above their weight.

As for the high profile company you mention, you do realise you’re talking about one of the lower teams in the Premier, a team that will soon be celebrating it’s centenary since it was last crowned English Champions.

10 out of 10 though for trying to big up your club, but you’re wasting your time trying it on here.
 
Mr B said:
I’d be quite surprised if they were much ‘public interest’ outside of Newcastle/Sunderland. To most people it’s just another attempted foreign takeover. Until recently I didn’t even know of Sheff Utd’s Saudi owner or the obscene wealth of the Barnsley owner. It only creates an interest if they start throwing money around and the club starts to punch above their weight.

As for the high profile company you mention, you do realise you’re talking about one of the lower teams in the Premier, a team that will soon be celebrating it’s centenary since it was last crowned English Champions.

10 out of 10 though for trying to big up your club, but you’re wasting your time trying it on here.
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It seems bizarre that it's garnered so much press coverage, then. Both here and abroad.

It's a team playing the most popular sport in the world (loosely) plying it's trade in the most popular league in the world. It is high-profile.
 
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