it's a well known trait of a someone who tells lies, that they lick their lips as their mouth suddenly dries up look when he does it
The bloke's a cock polishing sh!tehawk. I was going to say he's talking out of his arse but it's probably still sore after the pummelling old hairy hands gave him.
And in the background is Jim Bowen pointing at the premier league trophy saying “here’s what you could have won”. Rip mr Bowen.
Official statement: Newcastle United can confirm that the Premier League has rejected a takeover bid made by PCP Capital Partners, the Reuben Brothers and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) based on its Owners and Directors test. This conclusion has been reached despite the club providing the Premier League with overwhelming evidence and legal opinions that PIF is independent and autonomous of the Saudi Arabian government. The club and its owners do not accept that Premier League chief executive Richard Masters and the Premier League have acted appropriately in relation to this matter and will be considering all relevant options available to them. Mike Ashley understands fans’ frustrations and would like to reassure them that he has been fully committed to ensuring this takeover process reached completion as he felt it was in the best interests of the club. Mike continues to be fully supportive to Steve Bruce, the players and all the staff and wishes them well for the upcoming season Fasten your seatbelts everyone
Seems a bit odd that they've rejected the takeover when they didn't have to unless their hand has been forced so that an appeal can be made.
Such a great move from Ashley. Political masterclass. Get some signings in, and the fans in a good mood, then announce this. We're all loving it, and he's got the support he wanted. Brilliant
