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Takeover (Covid-19/20)

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  1. Albert's Chip Shop

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    So in reality. This is big news because it proves the arb is real. That it’s to facilitate a takeover.

    And does that mean by very definition PIF are still at the table. Because if not surely it’s just a waste of time.

    So for that reason. “I’m IN”
     
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    PIF are very much in.

    The arbitration is to force the takeover through. De Marco went in great detail as to how PIF operate.

    I ****ing knew it.
     
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    You (and others) called it bang on, fair play. Tallies with HDQ's comments as well.

    Shame we're in a state of even-deader-than-ever under Ashley right now, but honestly how can they not allow this? All the piracy **** - as it also appears is an issue - has been resolved?
     
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    Where did he detail things. Is it earlier on in the huge posts I skipped.
     
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    Piracy hasn't been resolved as far as I've heard - BeIN still not being shown and court cases proceeding.
     
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    I think that if BEin is showing before arbitration starts then I think there will be a settlement done.
    If it starts showing during arbitration then the outcome will be positive
     
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    @Sheikh_of_Araby when the arbitration does start his long do you think it will last for?
     
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    @Sheikh_of_Araby This chairman isn't he a QC at the same company as NDM? Do you think that will have any impact?
     
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    @Sheikh_of_Araby This chairman isn't he a QC at the same company as NDM? Do you think that will have any impact?

    He's also a human rights lawyer - is this the main issue?
     
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    It can be anything from a few weeks to several months. I'd say the latter as it is fairly complex. Summer would be my guess.
     
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    When it starts do they impose a time frame?
     
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    I can't see it making much difference. Human rights doesn't form part of the ODT. If that is used as a justification then the decision can be appealed.
     
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    Here’s a thought. I don’t think for a minute that NUFC have an all or nothing approach to this arbitration. With the possibility of a settlement in advance of judgement already there I wouldn’t be surprised if PIF weren’t prepared to be flexible in some way as part of any negotiation. Examples could be:

    1-buying less stake in NUFC and Ashley retaining a minority holding or Reubens more

    2- someone outside of PIF but trusted by PIF to take on the director role ;not sure this is legal)?

    3- An ‘independent’ Saudi company buying into NUFC alongside PIF- precedent set at Sheff Utd.

    I know Ashley is a gambler but he’s also a negotiator who is quite nimble when he wants something badly. I don’t think for a minute he or PIF wouldn’t be prepared to give some ground somewhere along the way. I think the PL would.
     
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    But surely not a coincidence considering we've got Shaheed Fatima?
     
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    It is possible. But she an expert on Saudi law. Make no mistake, she did the brief for De Marco in respect of PIF.
     
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    Why are we in arbitration now when we rejected the chance to enter arbitration last year?
     
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    @Sheikh_of_Araby was spot on this entire time. Shots have been fired and my interest has piqued again!
     
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