Newcastle takeover???

Bigpig · 27 May 2019 at 17:33

Soooooo looks like this is real lol.

Offer accepted and both parties working on the details.

RoboCod · 27 May 2019 at 17:38

£350m... What do the fans think?

nemtizz · 27 May 2019 at 17:39

Will instantly kms when this deal inevitably falls through.

Bigpig · 27 May 2019 at 17:45

Is this the same guy that flies into Newcastle on his private plane every year to go grouse hunting?

omnomnom · 27 May 2019 at 18:08

Why oh why would you want this lot to own your football club.

Bigpig · 27 May 2019 at 18:09

Email from the BZG group.

"In response to the numerous reports in the world media this morning, we would like to comment as follows, we can confirm that representatives of His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan are in discussions with Mike Ashley and his team, about the proposed acquisition of Newcastle United Football Club.

"We view it as an honor to have the opportunity to build on the strong support, history and tradition of the club.

"We have agreed terms and are working hard to complete the transaction at the earliest opportunity."

Stumble Bum · 27 May 2019 at 18:23

I couldn't think of anything worse than having some oil arab takeover a club.... and that's saying something when they have Mike Ashley as the alternative.

Mark1989 · 27 May 2019 at 18:35

So they will end up with billions pumped into it like city and avoid ffp somehow then

Pigeon_Killer · 27 May 2019 at 18:42

Assuming they do get taken over, keep Rafa on and give him the financial backing to take Newcastle forward, they'll be a very dangerous team in a couple of seasons.

Robbo · 27 May 2019 at 19:35

Another Man City incoming then? :eek:

da_mic_1530 · 27 May 2019 at 19:47

I'll believe it when I see it

nemtizz · 27 May 2019 at 20:09

Truthfully I'd love Man City type investment, however in reality 99% of Newcastle fans would be over the moon with a small dose of ambition. That's all Rafa wants and needs; progress.

MartinPrince · 27 May 2019 at 20:28

My good friend is a Newcastle fan and is overjoyed but not counting his chicken's yet. Man City were about the same type of team as Newcastle ~10 years ago but after the oil money look at them now. He's hoping the same thing.

Bradmax57 · 27 May 2019 at 20:54

we can only but hope

Bigpig · 27 May 2019 at 21:26

Can't wait to wake up in the morning to this has all been a scam and takeover is off.

Raffa walks and Pardew is returning to the club.

Life as a Newcastle supporter.

robfosters · 27 May 2019 at 21:35

Bigpig said:
Can't wait to wake up in the morning to this has all been a scam and takeover is off.

Raffa walks and Pardew is returning to the club.

Life as a Newcastle supporter.

Pards is too busy dancing. John Carver FTW!

Rotty · 27 May 2019 at 23:43

Robbo said:
Another Man City incoming then?

Maybe but if any fans deserve better this lot do

Purdy · 28 May 2019 at 00:46

Wanted more for Newcastle and Rafa but not this, rancid

Apone70 · 28 May 2019 at 07:01

I cant see another Man City scenario happening again, FFP would stop it. But at least they can spend money and move forward Rafa has done a great job

No1newts · 28 May 2019 at 08:56

nemtizz said:
Truthfully I'd love Man City type investment, however in reality 99% of Newcastle fans would be over the moon with a small dose of ambition. That's all Rafa wants and needs; progress.

This.

Also I do not believe a word of it until it happens, it will most likely be another excuse for Ashley not to spend again this summer.