bobzy Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) 41 minutes ago, sidcow said: So it sounds like The Premier League are looking at their ownership again after some American court has stated their Owners are defacto the Saudi Government, which they assured the Premier League they weren't. I doubt they're looking at it. It's just been brought to light as Saudi lawyers - rather than an American court - stated that PIF/owners of are sitting members of the Saudi government and therefore not subject to usual legal procedure (words to that effect). The Premier League will do **** all. Edited March 28, 2023 by bobzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDirk Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 13 hours ago, StewieGriffin said: Hypothetically, if they are found to be state owned, what would happen? They cant kick the owners out or force them to sell... surely? They could order them to relinquish control of the club and set a deadline for the club to be sold, failure to meet that deadline would mean expulsion from the PL? I don't know, there's probably all sorts they can do. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 51 minutes ago, DeadlyDirk said: They could order them to relinquish control of the club and set a deadline for the club to be sold, failure to meet that deadline would mean expulsion from the PL? I don't know, there's probably all sorts they can do. Yes, this is how you'd do it. 'The current ownership are not fit & proper/have hidden who they are/have an established history of breaking the rules. We cannot dictate who owns a private business. But if the current ownership remains in charge at the registration day at the end of [next season], the club will not be able to register to compete in the league [the season after next] or any season thereafter.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 3 hours ago, DeadlyDirk said: They could order them to relinquish control of the club and set a deadline for the club to be sold, failure to meet that deadline would mean expulsion from the PL? I don't know, there's probably all sorts they can do. The rules basically give the PL discretion- they could easily kick them out if they don’t comply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 6 hours ago, The_Steve said: The rules basically give the PL discretion- they could easily kick them out if they don’t comply It happens in the NBA and NFL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 The premier league have updated their owners test, and it’s supposedly going to be done annually… surely the Newcastle (pif) owners will get booted out at some point… and they will just be left with Staveley and her husband. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Precision Posted March 31, 2023 Visiting Supporter Share Posted March 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Tommo_b said: The premier league have updated their owners test, and it’s supposedly going to be done annually… surely the Newcastle (pif) owners will get booted out at some point… and they will just be left with Staveley and her husband. Really? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 54 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: The premier league have updated their owners test, and it’s supposedly going to be done annually… surely the Newcastle (pif) owners will get booted out at some point… and they will just be left with Staveley and her husband. Yeah right. Like that would ever happen. The UK government does arms deals with them for goodness sake. Not a chance they would even consider sanctions against the Saudis. Newcastle are owned by the state of Saudi Arabia in all but name, yet the Premier League and British government apparently have legally binding assurances that they aren't. It's a total farce with many greedy little pigs with their snouts in the trough. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 2 hours ago, GlobalVillan said: Yeah right. Like that would ever happen. The UK government does arms deals with them for goodness sake. Not a chance they would even consider sanctions against the Saudis. Newcastle are owned by the state of Saudi Arabia in all but name, yet the Premier League and British government apparently have legally binding assurances that they aren't. It's a total farce with many greedy little pigs with their snouts in the trough. The Saudi government are not involved with Newcastle The British government had to get involved to prove it Same as Man City, **** all will happen over this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 It's worth remembering that the deal was floundering, and then that Boris Johnson's government specifically stepped in to facilitate it (with encouragement from Newcastle's Labour MPs). It wasn't some hostile thing that happened against the government's wishes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 2 hours ago, villa4europe said: The Saudi government are not involved with Newcastle They absolutely are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 2 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: It's worth remembering that the deal was floundering, and then that Boris Johnson's government specifically stepped in to facilitate it (with encouragement from Newcastle's Labour MPs). It wasn't some hostile thing that happened against the government's wishes. Yeah I think that's often overlooked, there was friction in the first place from the prem and in my opinion their ownership is on shaky foundations. Not saying it'll collapse but if I was a fan of the club I'd be a bit anxious over this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 36 minutes ago, GlobalVillan said: They absolutely are. You misunderstood my post... The prime minister of GB had to get involved... But there was no SA government involvement? Of course they absolutely are Boris was nowhere to be seen for any other club purchase, him sticking his nose in tells you everything you need to know 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 28 minutes ago, villa4europe said: You misunderstood my post... The prime minister of GB had to get involved... But there was no SA government involvement? Of course they absolutely are Boris was nowhere to be seen for any other club purchase, him sticking his nose in tells you everything you need to know Ah got you now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Jareth said: Yeah I think that's often overlooked, there was friction in the first place from the prem and in my opinion their ownership is on shaky foundations. Not saying it'll collapse but if I was a fan of the club I'd be a bit anxious over this. I think you're right that the league didn't love it, but the problem is that applying too much scrutiny to them now runs the risk of creating a full-blown diplomatic incident. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted March 31, 2023 Moderator Share Posted March 31, 2023 8 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: I think you're right that the league didn't love it, but the problem is that applying too much scrutiny to them now runs the risk of creating a full-blown diplomatic incident. Which in and of itself is an absolute **** farce. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Just watching the palace highlights on MOTD - it's not special or different but they applauded at whatever minutes in tribute to the young life of a supporter who sadly died. NUFC are owned by actual murderers. They cannot, ever, be part of the UK football family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Exactly like Bournemouth under Howe, a horribly dirty side. All their success is down to signing Botman and Guimaraes IMO. Nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Tomaszk said: Exactly like Bournemouth under Howe, a horribly dirty side. All their success is down to signing Botman and Guimaraes IMO. Nothing else. Well, no. They’re 3rd in the league having conceded fewer goals than any other team. That isn’t purely because of Botman and Guimaraes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 1 hour ago, bobzy said: Well, no. They’re 3rd in the league having conceded fewer goals than any other team. That isn’t purely because of Botman and Guimaraes. Yes it is. I just said. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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