Newcastle United
‘Immense’, ‘Unplayable’, ‘Rock solid’ – Some Newcastle fans drool over 25-yr-old’s display
Newcastle picked up a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Sheffield United today and Isaac Hayden put in a solid display for the home side. The 25-year-old Newcastle midfielder looked sharp and full of desire throughout the game and he helped his side keep it together at the back. Hayden did well to recycle possession, win the ball back and shield the centre backs. The Newcastle fans seem very impressed with the midfielder’s performance today and they have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the display. Hayden will be satisfied with his showing today and he will be hoping to build on this performance and finish the season strongly with Newcastle. At one point he was linked with a move away from the club, but he has developed into a key player for Steve Bruce’s side now. The Magpies are n...
Report: What will happen if Ashley decides to sell Newcastle to Mauriss instead of PIF
According to Football finance expert Kieran Maguire (via The Chronicle), Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley will take a serious financial hit should he decide to sell the club to American media mogul Henry Mauriss instead of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The Magpies chairman has already agreed to sell the St. James’ Park outfit to PIF for £300 million, but the Premier League is yet to give the takeover the seal of approval, and Mauriss is readying a £350 million offer should the Saudis’ bid gets knocked back. It remains to be seen if the EPL legal team will deem PIF worthy of owning Newcastle following the release of the World Trade Organization report on Saudis’ piracy, but rejecting their bid will be bad news for Ashley. A £17 million deposit has already been made, indicating th...
‘We’ve heard whispers’ – The Athletic journalist provides NUFC takeover update
Newcastle United would-be owners were dealt a huge blow on Tuesday after the World Trade Organization ruled that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was behind pirate satellite TV beoutQ. The Public Investment Fund wants to own 80% of the Magpies and have bankrolled a £300 million bid that is awaiting approval from the Premier League. Passing the Owners’ and Directors’ Test is the only hurdle left for PIF to scale, but the WTO report hasn’t done their chances any good. Nevertheless, the popular belief is that the Newcastle takeover will eventually go ahead despite more than 10 weeks of similar claims, and The Athletic’s Chris Waugh says he has heard whispers that it could be close. Hi. Thanks! I’m afraid we don’t know for certain where the PL is at, no. We’ve heard whispers &...
The Athletic shares the fear Newcastle United players have about a successful takeover
Newcastle United could undergo a change of ownership in the coming days, with the English Premier League set to deliver a verdict on the £300 million takeover bid by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Current Magpies chairman Mike Ashley wants to let go of the club after 13 years and is already frustrated that the Amanda Staveley-led bid hasn’t been approved. Without a doubt, the would-be owners have plans to turn Newcastle into an English powerhouse once they come in, and that could start with some major transfer activities this summer. While the Magpies fans are eagerly looking forward to a successful takeover, the Newcastle dressing room has fears over what the future could bring. According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, the backroom staff, players and head coach Steve Bruce fear fr...
‘Finally’ – Some NUFC fans think takeover decision will be made today following journalist’s claim
The Sun’s former chief football writer Ian McGarry has claimed that there has been an indication that the English Premier League may make an announcement on the Newcastle United takeover this week. An imminent verdict from the league on the Saudis’ £300 million bid to buy the Magpies is expected after the World Trade Organization ruled that the Kingdom was behind pirate satellite TV beoutQ. It remains unknown if the takeover will be approved, but the legal team of the English top-flight has taken two months to look into it and there shouldn’t be much to be done again following the release of the WTO report. Newcastle fans are waiting for something to happen this week following McGarry’s claim on The Transfer Window Podcast with Duncan Castles, and here is how some of them have reacted...
George Caulkin comments on what latest Ashley decision means for Newcastle takeover
Newcastle United have confirmed that season-ticket holders and fans who have bought individual match tickets for the rest of the 2019-20 season can obtain a refund or equivalent account credit for the remaining games set to be played behind closed doors. The St. James’ Park outfit are the last Premier League side to do so, and it took the efforts of the fans and Newcastle Member of Parliament Chi Onwurah for Mike Ashley to reverse the decision. #NUFC are the only @premierleague team not to refund fans for games played behind closed doors! Fans direct debits continue to be taken at the request of @nufctrust & other fans I have written to the Sec of State to see if he will support #NUFC fans in their struggle for a refund pic.twitter.com/8fEhsjZbx8 — chi onwurah (@ChiOnwurah) June 5, 202...
Newcastle to spend €135 million on Italian striker
Newcastle United are working on becoming one of the biggest club’s in England and are ready to spend €135m in total to snap up Italian international, Ciro Immobile, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Magpies are close to selling the club to a Saudi investor and the Public Investment Fund willing to make a statement signing. Immobile has scored 27 goals in 26 Serie A matches this term and leads more establish goalscorers like Cristiano Ronaldo and Edin Dzeko. Interestingly, Immobile’s contract with Lazio expires in June 2023 but Italian media have claimed that the club is looking at offering him a new bumper new deal at the Olimpico that will scare away potential buyers. Lazio President Claudio Lotito wants the forward’s contract to be extended until 2025 and is prepared to offer €4m...
‘Hate this premier league chief’, ‘Weak leadership’ – Some NUFC fans fuming at Masters’ comments
The Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters has commented on the World Trade Organization report ruling that Saudi Arabia was behind pirate satellite TV beoutQ. The station illegally broadcast sporting events, including Premier League games, and WTO’s 125-page document says there is enough comprehensive evidence that beoutQ was promoted and supported by Saudi. It also ruled that the Kingdom is in breach of their obligations under international law, and Masters has reacted thus: “We take piracy very seriously. We stand by what we said in the past. In relation to takeovers, I can’t say anything about the substance or timing.” Premier League CEO Richard Masters with @skysports_bryan;on today’s WTO report/impact on proposed NUFC takeover: “We take piracy very seriously. We stand by what...
‘Piracy is the issue’: George Caulkin delivers latest update on NUFC takeover
George Caulkin of the Athletic has delivered a fresh new update on the Newcastle United takeover saga. Earlier today, BBC journalist Ian Dennis reported: The WTO report says “should the Premier League approve the Newcastle takeover by KSA, it would be acting inconsistently with its own decisions and factual evidence as part of the WTO proceedings”. The tweet was later deleted. Tariq Panja of the New York Times has claimed that the WTO itself has not weighed in on the Newcastle deal specifically. The Guardian has further added today that the controversial £300m Saudi Arabia-funded takeover of Newcastle United now appears to be in serious doubt. However, Caulkin, one of the well-connected journalists covering Newcastle, has claimed that the potential new owners have been answering ...
‘New scrutiny’: Reliable journalist provides latest update on NUFC takeover after WTO statement
The World Trade Organisation has released a statement today where they have stated that Saudi Arabia was behind a pirate satellite TV and streaming service that illegally broadcast sporting events. Piracy is a serious concern and it remains to be seen how it affects the Premier League’s decision on the proposed Newcastle United takeover. The 125-page WTO decision has clearly pointed out that there is comprehensive evidence that the illegal beoutQ service was promoted and supported by the Saudi government. Although there was no reference of PIF or Newcastle United in their report, the latest report could have huge bearings on the takeover. The Financial Times editor, Murad Ahmed has tweeted: Breaking: The £300m Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United football club faces new scrut...
Richard Masters comments on the impact of the WTO report on NUFC takeover
The World Trade Organization has released a report ruling that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was behind beoutQ – a pirate satellite TV and streaming service that illegally broadcast sporting events. The 125-page document says there is enough comprehensive evidence that beoutQ was promoted and supported by Saudi, ruling that the Kingdom are also in breach of their obligations under international law. It could have a huge impact on the Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeover bid of Newcastle United, with some expecting the Premier League to block it from going through. A verdict on the takeover is expected any moment from now, but no one knows exactly what the final decision will be. The Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters was asked to comment on the potential impact the WTO ...
‘Does not bode well’ – Newcastle correspondent shares what he’s heard about WTO report
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers could soon learn about the fate of their bid to buy Newcastle United with the World Trade Organization expected to release their report on beoutQ today. It could have huge repercussions for the proposed £300 million Magpies takeover, and the Daily Telegraph’s Newcastle United correspondent Luke Edwards has shared what he has heard about the report on Twitter, claiming it doesn’t bode well: Hearing the WTO report condemns Saudi Arabia in the strongest possible terms over piracy… does not bode well, but what do I know, I’m not a lawyer? — Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) June 16, 2020 A verdict from the Premier League is expected afterwards, and it’s safe to say that they have found themselves in a huge dilemm...
