NUFC/Sportwashing

[Howard the Duck]

I guess for starters if an ESL ever came back up they'd be wanting the government to step in to try and stop it, which they suggested they were prepared to do last time. Pretty powerful ally to have. No doubt plenty of ways the government could make life difficult for the PL as well if they wanted (which they would, if the PL fucked up relations with what is, sadly, a major trading partner)

Johnson helped put the wheels in motion for it. It was only when he saw which way public opinion was going on it did he u-turn and present a very different public version.

Is the Premier League not a valuable asset to the country and what that it would be in its interests to keep relatively on side? How could the government make things difficult for them?

These are genuine questions by the way, it’s not meant to sound as arsey as it does.

I know/it’s clear the government leaned on the PL I just don’t understand the mechanism enough to fully get how.

 

[Dilligaf60]

Johnson helped put the wheels in motion for it. It was only when he saw which way public opinion was going on it did he upturn and present a very different public version.

Is the Premier League not a valuable asset to the country and what that it would be in its interests to keep relatively on side? How could the government make things difficult for them?

These are genuine questions by the way, it’s not meant to sound as arsey as it does.

I know/it’s clear the government leaned on the PL I just don’t understand the mechanism enough to fully get how.

I’m guessing here, but one of the first things they could do would be to impose a regulator on them. I’m certain that would cramp their style

 

[Mackemmichael]

I predict they'll have a bigger victim complex than Liverpool soon.

 

[Redandwhitedust]

It’s clear that that’s the case but what leverage would the government have over the Premier League? Why would Masters not just tell Johnson to go and fuck himself? Sorry if that’s a stupid question.

Anyone know anyone selling banners calling for "transparency"

Isn't it funny how you don't see them anymore

 

[Fez2]

Watched it long before their Mags link and the whole lot are shocking. I can half understand some uneducated daft young un spouting off not knowing what they actually do/did, but anyone else and even more so journalists of all people should hang their head in shame t

Jeff Bezos has an axe to grind with MBS and is supportive of Khashoggi’s partner. If he wants to use SAFC as a spite purchase then that might be ok

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

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[Guinness Guzzler]

Johnson helped put the wheels in motion for it. It was only when he saw which way public opinion was going on it did he u-turn and present a very different public version.

Is the Premier League not a valuable asset to the country and what that it would be in its interests to keep relatively on side? How could the government make things difficult for them?

These are genuine questions by the way, it’s not meant to sound as arsey as it does.

I know/it’s clear the government leaned on the PL I just don’t understand the mechanism enough to fully get how.

He did flip and flop, as he is prone to do, but that doesn't change the fact that the way he flops (that sounds wrong!) could have a huge influence on the PL. Decide that he won't oppose an ESL, decide to impose a tough regulator, hell (he'd never do it like) I guess if he wanted he could tell the PL they had to sell the rights to terrestrial broadcasters, which would cost them shit loads. Any major group like the PL will want the government on side

 

[Dilligaf60]

Jeff Bezos has an axe to grind with MBS and is supportive of Khashoggi’s partner. If he wants to use SAFC as a spite purchase then that might be ok

He can pay off the ballbag brothers if he wants but KLD stays.

 

[Redandwhitedust]

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They want to be very careful about pissing off the mainstream media. If the takeover really is about "sportwashing" and it goes the other way and mainstream media opinion starts highlighting atrocities on a regular basis.... in every report on every game, the Saudis might consider the whole thing to be a waste of time and counter productive.

 

[Exile 1968]

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[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

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[forever changes]

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Trashing his excellency

 

[Thatheaderman]

f***ing cleaners gonna have a right time after his excellency gans for a shite.

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[Dilligaf60]

Trashing his excellency

I’m wondering why they keep calling him that. AFAIK he’s not royalty.

 

[Charles Eats Grass]

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What a bunch of absolute f***ing nutters.

 

[Dilligaf60]

What a bunch of absolute f***ing nutters.

Issuing death threats to journos now. They’ve gone full on doolally.

 

[ilovehorswill]

If we were about to become the richest club in Word football nobody would care less. If in a couple of years time we were watching some of the world's best players at the SoL I guarantee there'd be no complaints about the owners. People are kidding kidding themselves if they say otherwise.

What a difference a week makes.

 

[Wansbeck Viking]

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Getting a bit strange now like.

 

[forever changes]

Getting a bit strange now like.

Was always going to be this way with this group of supporters! They aren’t normal or stable ! Remember the mental health issues raised by the likes of the Rev and Chi before they got their wish

 

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Ridiculous comment from that Luke Edwards total lack of respect for one of his fallen colleagues