[Football] Saudi consortium to take over Newcastle

[Kalimantan Gull]

It's a simple process. They set up a separate 'investment fund' and then promise the Italian FA that the 'Saudi Government' won't be involved in the running of the club. Worked with Newcastle, why wouldn't it work with Milan?

Or maybe the Saudi's will own Inter, whereas its the completely and obviously independent PIF that run Newcastle, meaning that both teams clearly have different ownership and therefore both will be able to compete in the Champions League. Sorted...

 

[Driver8]

So dreams of European glory for us and whatever that Belgian club is called need to be binned as well then ?

Looking at those rules it is likely to be us that miss out not USG. Wouldn’t that be ironic.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Stay Classy lads and lasses

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[B-right-on]

Stay Classy lads and lasses

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Thought that was totally anal having a bunch of smarmy Geordies bragging about the money without giving 2 fecks where it came from. first time I watched it.

Watching it briefly again, I'm thinking that it's even worse.

So pleased the squillionaires of the mighty Cambridge Utd beat them.

 

[Weststander]

Stay Classy lads and lasses

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A talentless choir with a shit chant, led by a couple of old bruisers.

 

[swindonseagull]

A talentless choir with a shit chant, led by a couple of old bruisers.

Not a brain cell between them

 

[Weststander]

Not a brain cell between them

Note to self - keep avoiding foreign resorts like that.

 

[Stat Brother]

Apparently we're after teenage French striker Hugo Ekitike but not worthy of a fred as Newcastle are seemingly close to his signature.

As well as Chris Woods

 

[crodonilson]

Morning Wood

Chris Wood at £20m is a very astute piece of business. A growing realisation at Newcastle that they cannot and will not go for stellar marquee signings and sensibly grow the club. He knows a relegation dogfight and if the worst happens would be a top Championship striker.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Apparently we're after teenage French striker Hugo Ekitike but not worthy of a fred as Newcastle are seemingly close to his signature.

As well as Chris Woods

Covered on BBC Sound’s football transfer gossip daily today.

The Mirror’s Darren Lewis confirms your pessimism. If Newcastle want him, they’ll get him.

 

[gazingdown]

Chris Wood at £20m is a very astute piece of business. A growing realisation at Newcastle that they cannot and will not go for stellar marquee signings and sensibly grow the club. He knows a relegation dogfight and if the worst happens would be a top Championship striker.

And will suit Allardyce's long ball to big CF style.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

Covered on BBC Sound’s football transfer gossip daily today.

The Mirror’s Darren Lewis confirms your pessimism. If Newcastle want him, they’ll get him.

Ah, we are assuming all players will be lured by blood money to a team with just 11 points.
also knowing that they will be a stepping stone, casually cast aside or left to rot in the reserves when they need an upgrade.
We can offer a genuine possibly route to a better club if you prove yourself, with a chairman and manager that will back you. Friendships are also important in all of this especially with foreign players, if they know someone from this club, they will surely only have positive things to say,

(unless of course your mates with Connolly or Jürgen)


I still think we are a draw to players aspiring to come to the EPL.

Stay positive this week fellas.

Newcastle are shite.

 

[portslade seagull]

Stay Classy lads and lasses

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Oh dear that is so embarrassing

 

[schmunk]

if the worst happens would be a top Championship striker.

Wor gan smash tha league next yar.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Wor gan smash tha league next yar.

Reading's record point total will be under threat.

 

[Stat Brother]

Hahaha - funny if true

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[Weststander]

A couple of weeks ago many posters still thought the Saudis were getting relegated.



Have any views on that relegation changed?

 

[Springal]

A couple of weeks ago many posters still thought the Saudis were getting relegated.


Have any views on that relegation changed?

I still think they're not guaranteed to be safe. They have a better team, but not sure how much better. Some proven PL players + a few foreign players with no PL experience who need to pick up wins straight away. Newcastle last 8 fixtures are:

Spurs
Wolves
Leicester
Norwich
Liverpool
Man City
Arsenal
Burnley

So not sure how much they can expect from that lot. Luckily for them - I do think Norwich, Watford & Burnley are really going to struggle but I don't think it is a no brainer Newcastle stay up now

 

[highflyer]

A couple of weeks ago many posters still thought the Saudis were getting relegated.

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Have any views on that relegation changed?

I don't think anyone doubted they were going to splash the cash to try and avoid relegation.
But as we've seen with other clubs, spending a large amount is not a guarantee of instant success, so my fingers remain firmly crossed...

 

[Stato]

I can't see it being a very happy camp for the next few months:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60251757

Anyone remember The Long Ryders?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACNsRrU8zPc