I just think there's going to be a well presented argument that it is and isn't seperate and that the 3 arbitrators will save themselves from scrutiny by deciding to effectively reject the Saudis
Two of the country's former top judges decide on the evidence. Lord Neuberger was formidable in the Supreme Court. He is NUFC's choice.
The other 2 will just vote for masters... Thats why they're there.... Brown envelopes... The scales have been loaded
The one definite fact is that they won’t be bought. They wouldn’t give an iffy judgement for money as they wouldn’t put their reputations on the line for one case. They will decide on the facts and, to them, the most persuasive arguement.
What does Saudi legal separation have to do with genuine control though? Their own website clearly states that the organisation reports to Govt. For more than 46 years, the PIF has been a leading economic player and has contributed to the development of national investment entities constituting the foundation for overall development, while contributing to the establishment of many of the largest companies in KSA. Established in 1971 by virtue of Royal Decree No. M/24, the PIF has throughout the years financed many key projects and companies and provided financial support to projects of strategic importance to the national economy. On March 23, 2015, the Council of Ministers issued its resolution number 270, assigning the PIF to report to the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA). Accordingly, the Board has been re-formed, with the Crown Prince, HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz (Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of CEDA), as the Chairman. This was a major step toward assigning more comprehensive authority and more well-defined national strategic responsibilities to the PIF. The PIF’s economic role has grown at a fast and innovative pace in light of the broad strategies approved by CEDA, as part of the broader effort to drive national economic transformation and achieve positive and sustainable change in KSA. The PIF’s economic role has also grown through its effective work in developing the local economy, expanding its portfolio of international assets (through investment in international sectors and markets), and establishing strategic partnerships to achieve its objectives effectively and to maximize sustainable returns as part of the ambitious Vision 2030 objectives
Thanks for clearing that up mate. I hope Nick the bread maker has got a more substantive argument though bud.
Separation is clearly difficult to prove however there is the argument that what right do the PL have to stipulate that a country IS named a director....even when legally it’s not (on paper). When PIF make investments in major companies they are not made a director. It is purely a way for them (PL) to initiate a further test to facilitate the forced failure of the takeover. To benefit the other premier league teams and keep us where we are. Which is a bottom feeder.
No takeover. Ashley still owner. Us to get relegated and Steve Bruce as manager in the championship still. Aye sounds about right. And I’ve just read it could take another 6 months for the arbitration to conclude.
That’s not what they’ve said though is it? Merely that the man in genuine control isn’t among the directors put forward to them for scrutiny. Mansour was passed by them, no? Whilst I wouldn’t argue that plenty of PL clubs don’t want to see another potential threat arrive, I don’t think that’s been the issue with this one. I think the prime issue was and remains the theft of PL IP followed by the very fresh accusations of State orchestrated murder.
