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Takeover (Covid-19/20)

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

  1. Rafman

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    Kennedy has been made interim for the time being.

    From what I gather, Celtic have approached Rafa again, but not sure of his interest. There's said to be a hell of a lot if interest.

    He recently turned Napoli down.
     
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  2. Welshie

    Welshie Chavcunt fanboy dickhead

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    Losing all our manager candidates if we sacked Bruce

    pretty much no point now, just accept relegation.
     
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  3. Albert's Chip Shop

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    because he has his heart set on NUFC.
     
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  4. Albert's Chip Shop

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    It’s happening!
     
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  5. Albert's Chip Shop

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    It’s happening!
     
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  6. Albert's Chip Shop

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    Apologies I’m deep inside Pouchies lass’s cavernous snatch so it’s a bit echoey.
     
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  7. Dorty Dogbreath

    Dorty Dogbreath keeper of the glow

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    Has she got a :afro: as well? Come on Chippy, spill the beans on Pouchey's lass and her bush?
     
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  8. Geordieginola

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    I’ve heard good things. What’s she like?
     
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  9. Rafman

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    Rafa has done several interviews recently for Spanish and Italian publications.

    "I'm like all of Europe, now in Liverpool, confined to home, watching football, analyzing matches, preparing, watching players, all the leagues you can, studying new technologies. but also with mine and more in this pandemic situation "

    "I am realistic, there are not so many teams in the countries that you want to train, so I should look at long-term projects where they allow you to develop young people and make a team that is competitive at the same time."

    Balague has said Rafa has a desire to return to Liverpool, but only when they need him, right now that isn't an option.

    Was asked about NUFC -

    "Is there a project with Mike Ashley, is there a plan? Is there an intention to actually spend money on the academy, and the facilities and in the squad?, If the answer's no, then you've got the answer for Rafa if he was ever approached again. But he hasn't and it is a no."

    Rafa was asked about returning to Valencia -

    "In order to return to the VCF , certain circumstances have to be given. The property has to give you means according to the objectives. If you don't invest, it doesn't make sense"

    Said he is saddened by the state Valencia are currently in and are underachieving.

    Rafa was asked about Napoli and he said he doesn't want people to put words in his mouth so he won't be answering that question.

    Said the top teams are teams that are willing to invest, or teams which are built up over time with a young squad like Leicester.

    To summarise Rafa wants a long term project with a young squad where he has time to develop the team which can compete. Knows he won't get a top 4 job. Want to manage Liverpool again in times of a crisis. Won't be coming back to us. Doesn't want to go Napoli right now. Valencia could be an option if they are willing to invest and give him time.
     
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  10. Ben 10

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    He was their defensive coach. Their defence have been awful lol. Great choice. Unless they've got someone lined up in the summer
     
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  11. Leo Billy

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    Sure I read earlier that Saudi aren’t planning on investing in overseas clubs at the moment. I’m in the won’t happen camp now.

    Just can’t see it. Stuck with Ashley
     
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  12. Dr Van Helsing

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    Win arbitration and stay up and its happening
     
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  13. Joelinton's Right Foot

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    Yes, they announced that last week. They have stopped all overseas sports investments
     
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  14. Leo Billy

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    Surely that means they ain’t going to take us over then? I think a lot of people are just clinging on to hope. I honestly think it’s about a 10% chance this takeover will happen.
     
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  15. Joelinton's Right Foot

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    Unless they go back on what they said last week then the chances are ZERO and not even 10%
     
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  16. Delusional Full Stop

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    Yeah, it must be so hard being a Celtic fan. Could miss out on winning the league for the tenth year running. Life is so cruel.
     
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  17. Delusional Full Stop

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    But with us it’s not “sport” and it most definitely won’t be “an investment “.
     
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  18. Roland Deschain

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    Yep, Weird that the headed letter they sent last year, which said they weren’t investing, was true.
     
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  19. Rafman

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    The only chance there will be of a takeover is if Staveley buys us outright.
     
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  20. Dr Van Helsing

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    And how exactly have you concluded that?
     
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