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Takeover (Covid-19/20)

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by RobEllious, Mar 30, 2020.

  1. Prince Isak (GG)

    Prince Isak (GG) Well-Known Member

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    No. It gives us a histrionics complex.
     
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  2. magpie290761

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    No you got abuse for saying it was the most important game in our history. It wasn’t then and still wasn’t.
     
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  3. Rum & Black for 2

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    That I would definitely agree with.
     
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  4. It's_all_Greek_to_me

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    PIF want us even if we go down.
     
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  5. Prince Isak (GG)

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    What makes you say that? I’m not wumming I really hope your right. Because if that’s true then life would be easier.

    Steve’s saying he expects to manage us next season.
     
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  6. It's_all_Greek_to_me

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    They are after NUFC and no-one else. It has been a prolonged battle to get us and a deal is in place irrespective of relegation.
     
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  7. Prince Isak (GG)

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    And the price? And MA?
     
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  8. It's_all_Greek_to_me

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    The talk is that they pay £200 million if we go down. They pay the balance if we are promoted.
     
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  9. Roland Deschain

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    I can well believe this. Definitely think Ashley is done. I mean, Bruce is still here. If that doesn't scream "I couldn't give a ****" as an owner, what does?
     
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  10. It's_all_Greek_to_me

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    Ashley has effectively passed decision making to Charnley and Barnes. In his mind, it is no longer his responsibility.
     
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  11. Prince Isak (GG)

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    Well honestly I would take that because we can build. I just don’t think I can continue to watch and support Bruce in the championship.

    I also think there’s a reason why Benetez is not taking on any jobs.
     
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  12. Roland Deschain

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    It's easier to build in the PL. Less lost money.

    However, as long as we're rid of Charnley, Ashley and Bruce, I'd be happy in League 2.
     
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  13. It's_all_Greek_to_me

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    Benitez is the consortium's first choice. He is waiting for the decision.
     
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  14. Toonitus

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    We're going down mate, so it's all over after that.
     
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  15. Toonitus

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    I don't agree.

    This relegation will see us finally die just like other great club like Sheff Wednesday and Nottingham forrest.

    You won't like that at all
     
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  16. It's_all_Greek_to_me

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    Except its not. We are being taken over irrespective.
     
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  17. Toonitus

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    No chance imo... Ashley will be greedy and they'll have less interest and other clubs saying to pif here have us
     
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  18. It's_all_Greek_to_me

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    It has already been agreed.
     
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  19. Roland Deschain

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    Don’t forget the Freeport of Newcastle is important to KSA who have a huge strategy on shipping. They also see redevelopment of Newcastle and the quayside as real estate investment.

    Newcastte is just a part of it.
     
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  20. It's_all_Greek_to_me

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    Exactly. PIF/ KSA want us because of what they can do for the region and what the region can do for them.

    Ashley's statement - investment in the region is telling. It is not just the football club.
     
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