[Football] Saudi consortium to take over Newcastle

Tim Over Whelmed · Jan 28, 2020

Bakero said:
If only he would give something more back to his employees and not subject them to Dickensian work conditions.

As I stated, a t**t in many ways, but on the subject of tax alone, he pays his way.

Jesus Gul · Jan 28, 2020

Saudi is moving in the right direction (apart from the odd chop chop indiscretion). Making great strides. In a few generations time they'll be wondering what all the fuss was about.

Looking forward to watching the golf this weekend on the box

BBassic · Jan 28, 2020

Jesus Gul said:
Saudi is moving in the right direction (apart from the odd chop chop indiscretion). Making great strides. In a few generations time they'll be wondering what all the fuss was about.

Looking forward to watching the golf this weekend on the box

"Moving in the right direction" ?

They assassinated a journalist two years ago.

Jesus Gul · Jan 28, 2020

BBassic said:
"Moving in the right direction" ?

They assassinated a journalist two years ago.

They did but the global condemnation and the effect that would have had on MBS probably means that’ll be the last time they do that. He’s desperate to be seen as a serious world leader.

But Cinemas, theme parks, sports events, concerts, girls playing sports (first female cycle race recently held), women driving, reduced reliance on low paid expatriate maids/drivers/construction workers shows the country is quickly changing from its hideously restrictive past. Despite the occasional zealot trying to disrupt this new western lifestyle (three performers from a foreign group stabbed during an open air concert in November)

No means perfect though.

Still got the old democracy and open press issues but so have all other gulf states and the war in Yemen and oppression of Shia Saudis in the east.

Bakero · Jan 28, 2020

Jesus Gul said:
They did but the global condemnation and the effect that would have had on MBS probably means that’ll be the last time they do that. He’s desperate to be seen as a serious world leader.

But Cinemas, theme parks, sports events, concerts, girls playing sports (first female cycle race recently held), women driving, reduced reliance on low paid expatriate maids/drivers/construction workers shows the country is quickly changing from its hideously restrictive past. Despite the occasional zealot trying to disrupt this new western lifestyle (three performers from a foreign group stabbed during an open air concert in November)

No means perfect though.

Still got the old democracy and open press issues but so have all other gulf states and the war in Yemen and oppression of Shia Saudis in the east.

How many other serious world leaders have hacked Jeff Bezos' phone?

Psychobilly freakout · Jan 28, 2020

Jesus Gul said:
He’s desperate to be seen as a serious world leader.

So was Hitler

blue-shifted · Jan 28, 2020

Jesus Gul said:
They did but the global condemnation and the effect that would have had on MBS probably means that’ll be the last time they do that. He’s desperate to be seen as a serious world leader.

But Cinemas, theme parks, sports events, concerts, girls playing sports (first female cycle race recently held), women driving, reduced reliance on low paid expatriate maids/drivers/construction workers shows the country is quickly changing from its hideously restrictive past. Despite the occasional zealot trying to disrupt this new western lifestyle (three performers from a foreign group stabbed during an open air concert in November)

No means perfect though.

Still got the old democracy and open press issues but so have all other gulf states and the war in Yemen and oppression of Shia Saudis in the east.

That's a pretty generous assessment. I'd like you as my judge if I'm ever up in court for anything

brightn'ove · Jan 28, 2020

Tim Over Whelmed said:
My point was some of those held in high esteem are also those that choose to live offshore and avoid paying tax in the country that made them great and still support them, be they sports stars, former sports stars or celebrities. I agree Monaco etc are great places to live but I feel you should always give something back.

That is all well, but how is it relevant to this thread?

Hamilton · Jan 28, 2020

Psychobilly freakout said:
So was Hitler

Godwin's law.

Psychobilly freakout · Jan 28, 2020

Hamilton said:
Godwin's law.

Oh yeah

Sirnormangall · Feb 28, 2020

Slightly off subject but still Newcastle related, I read in the Argus yesterday about the prosecution of 2 of their supporter coach drivers after the match at the Amex last season - both died up to the eye balls . Supporters were left to make their own way home.

Tom Hark Preston Park · Feb 28, 2020

Sirnormangall said:
Slightly off subject but still Newcastle related, I read in the Argus yesterday about the prosecution of 2 of their supporter coach drivers after the match at the Amex last season - both died up to the eye balls . Supporters were left to make their own way home.

Sorry, must be out of touch on the street slang scene. What does that even MEAN? :lolol:

Weststander · Feb 28, 2020

Sirnormangall said:
Slightly off subject but still Newcastle related, I read in the Argus yesterday about the prosecution of 2 of their supporter coach drivers after the match at the Amex last season - both died up to the eye balls . Supporters were left to make their own way home.

Dopes.

Bakero · Feb 28, 2020

Doped?

Or coked up to the eyeballs?

Sirnormangall · Feb 28, 2020

Tom Hark said:
Sorry, must be out of touch on the street slang scene. What does that even MEAN?

Apologies - posted in haste and missed the predictive text. As others have pointed out “doped”. But thanks for accusing me of using street slang - my teenage kids thought it hilarious that their dad could ever receive such flattery! I’m “down” with them now - whatever that means.

Harry Wilson's tackle · Feb 28, 2020

Hamilton said:
Godwin's law.

I laughed, but he has a point.

The Fifth Column · Aug 5, 2020

Toon fans whining and looking to blame someone: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53662771
What is there to explain to these poor souls? That the FA couldn't determine who would be in charge and the Saudis refused to clarify? Oh and that they couldn't distance their murderous zero human rights regime from the investment fund PIF

schmunk · Aug 5, 2020

"Brighton" was trending on Twitter, relating to football, so I took a look - it appeared to stem from the Premier League posting something on Neal Maupay, but the VAST VAST majority of comments are salty Newcastle fans with their daft #premierleagueiscorrupt tag...

The Large One · Aug 5, 2020

As if things weren't bad enough, Kelvin Mackenzie has appointed himself the role of moral arbiter...

https://twitter.com/kelvmackenzie/status/1290248642410868737

Blue&WhiteSea · Aug 7, 2020

You have to laugh https://www.change.org/p/boris-johnson-an-independent-investigation-into-the-epl-takeover-process

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