Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez has inferred there may be some good news on the potential takeover by Amanda Staveley after the Everton game.
It was in answer to a question posed to him about the status of the takeover; every fan is wondering what the situation is after what seemed a positive meeting between Ashley and Staveley last Wednesday night in Hampstead.
Maybe Mike Ashley has even agreed to take the latest offer from Staveley, which is an upfront payment of £250M.
If Ashley does sell, that will very quickly the spirits of Newcastle fans who will hope this is finally the start of owners who will support our world-class manager Rafa Benitez.
Amanda Staveley – potential new owner and new face of Newcastle United
It could also leave time for Staveley to give Rafa with some decent funds for the January transfer window.
This is the response (specifically the first sentence) that has fans and journalists intrigued – because it was in response to a question on the takeover:
“Hopefully after the Everton game we will have a win and some news and people will be happy.”
“Still we’re monitoring and talking to players but still, we do not know how much money is available.”
“I don’t know if it’ll be loans or permanent yet, I don’t know budget but I hope to know soon.”
“I met Lee Charnley the other day and I hope to have an answer soon.”
We cannot jump to too many conclusions (but we will) and those words “people will be happy” – could be that Ashley has agreed to sell.
We really hope so, and it would be an opportune time for a deal although it will still take some time to officially close it.
Just think if we beat Everton tomorrow night and then Ashley announces he has reached an agreement to sell the club to Amanda Staveley and the consortium she has put together.
Maybe Ashley read our article of earlier this morning that he should take the £250M offer while it’s still on the table with the club’s value quickly going down with every defeat.
Yes – obviously that was it.
🙂
First things first – let’s make sure we get all 3 points against Everton.
And on the other side of things – not so good news – Rafa could just be envisaging that if we win tomorrow and he gets to know what transfer funds he has available for January – then people will be happy.
That wouldn’t be as exciting as Ashley having agreed to sell the club.
The owner needs to leave quickly.
Comments welcome.
370 comments so far
Ron Knee
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:03 PM
Comment #1Rafa Benitez is hoping to hear positive news about Newcastle United’s takeover bid in the next few days.
Benitez – United’s only public speaker who has contact with the club hierarchy – was asked several questions about where the club stand on a potential sale.
With the January transfer window also set to open soon, Benitez is also waiting for a meeting with managing director Lee Charnley.
Regardless of whether the club is sold, Benitez still needs to strengthen his squad.
hibbit
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:07 PM
Comment #2amanda is in dubai talking to here gaffer
henderson is in miami getting the papers signed
just hope this the build up to the announcement that the deals done
and now Rafa is giving massive hints !!!!
willowdalerez
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:07 PM
Comment #3Repost – Ed’s a machine today 😉
Frank, that talk is one big sideshow to keep fans frothing at the mouth. The important thing is a win or at least at draw at home tomorrow. We do that we’ll right the ship. That’s all that matters. another quote in the chronicle from today is that Rafa is waiting on transfer budget info from Charnley. He know what we know and that is whatever dribs and drabs Ashley wants us to know. Until a deal is announced there is no deal and best stick to talking about football.
On that note next 6 games and my fearless (imprudent but fearless predictions)
Wed 13 Dec Newcastle 1 vs 1 Everton draw 1 point
Sat 16 Dec Arsenal 2 vs 0 Newcastle loss 0 points
Sat 23 Dec West Ham 1 vs 2 Newcastle win 3 points
Wed 27 Dec Newcastle 0 vs 4 Man City loss 0 points
Sat 30 Dec Newcastle 2 vs 1 Brighton win 3 points
Mon 1 Jan Stoke 0 vs 1 Newcastle win 3 points
Total 10 points
Points on Jan 1 – 25 Points
Thump
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:13 PM
Comment #4I think that’s the first time I’ve heard Penfold being mentioned since the HMRC s investigation kicked off.
Jib
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:15 PM
Comment #5http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitez-makes-intriguing-takeover-14028410?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
willowdalerez
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:16 PM
Comment #6Hibbit – Rafa’s a canny fellow. Give massive hints to pack the stands with a howling army that gives our lads the edge against a poor Everton squad. Don’t think he knows anything more than we do and Staveley’s location is meaningless too because she advises on more than one matter at a time.
I just want the Toon to stick it to the Blues as a nice way to welcome Sam back to St. James 😉
HWTL
geordiemark
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:18 PM
Comment #7hibbit
lets hope so
JackButler
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:26 PM
Comment #8Is there light at the end of this very long, very dark, very painful tunnel?
The day Ashley’s leaves will be a day every single NUFC fan will remember forever
jazzyp
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:27 PM
Comment #9Half-time whistle blows at Everton match and Amanda comes out the tunnel on a horse wearing a toon top
SColl
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:28 PM
Comment #10Rafa knows more than he is letting on, i think this is his way of saying we know we’ve been poor on the pitch and some are losing confidence but hang in there because Ashley’s time is coming to an end.
JackButler
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:29 PM
Comment #11Jazzyp
Let’s hope she comes out with Ashley on a leash whipping him for the fans amusement
lesh
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:30 PM
Comment #12Repost…..just in case catchy missed it
catchy in Norway
I was prepared to give you the benefit of the doubt over your obsession with sacking Rafa but now you’ve posted your support for Trump and his near fascist views, I am sorry, but in my eyes, your credibility is down to ZERO.
Posting such views indicates that you have been conditioned to lean to the political right and/ or will not or cannot see beyond the lies that are pushed out in the media and aimed at people like you – manipulable by virtue of ignorance, insecurity or an inability to differentiate good from bad.
And you wonder why people react to you the way they do? Step back and think about it – if Fox or Breitbart allows you to!.
jazzyp
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:32 PM
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ronaldo aarons
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:32 PM
Comment #14🙂 🙂 🙂
martoon
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:33 PM
Comment #15jazzyp @9 – Shouldn’t it be a Camel rather than a horse?
jazzyp
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:33 PM
Comment #16JB
Hey mate where you been ??
The blogs been a joy over the last few months lol
GeordieTwo
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:33 PM
Comment #17Amanda appearing at the Everton match in black leather and a whip and Ashley on all fours just ahead of her? Now that is good news!!!
lesh
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:33 PM
Comment #18Jazzy
Amanda on a horse wearing a Toon top? Just like Boudicca led the English tribes against the Romans, she could deliver the Toon army and the Geordie nation from the evil clenches of Ashley.
GeordieTwo
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:34 PM
Comment #19It looks like JB beat me to it there. Danny Ings? Is he any good after all the injuries?
jazzyp
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:35 PM
Comment #20Martoon
Hahaha Yeah that would make sense mate. Let’s hope Rafa’s intriguing statement has a hidden positive
RUNAWAY777
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:37 PM
Comment #21Lesh well said mate
JackButler
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:38 PM
Comment #22Jazzyp
I’ve beeb good mate, how’s things with you?
Had to take an extended break for the sake of my own sanity lol
Thought I’d have a look what’s was happening now that Ashley’s time is coming to and end
jazzyp
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:38 PM
Comment #23Lesh
A history buff eh. Fund plenty of her coinage on my expeditions around Norfolk.
Hopefully Amanda has no Daughter’s !!
DubaiMicky
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:38 PM
Comment #24You’re all missing the point with Ryder’s quote, it’s not the “People will be happy” part – as that can follow after a win. It’s the “And some news” part. THAT is the interesting part.
jazzyp
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:39 PM
Comment #25Jb
Good mate thanks.
Hopefully you have come back to the news of a takeover and the start of something special
Jib
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:40 PM
Comment #26It would have to be a big Toon top to fit a horse
GeordieTwo
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:40 PM
Comment #27Coming out of the dark painful tunnel into the light. Born again, born again! Beautiful symbolism there Jack Butler.
ronaldo aarons
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:40 PM
Comment #28Danny ings. Not normally a fan of loaning with no intention to buy and this is something that benefits Liverpool mainly as he will get fitness with us and find out whether he is the same player after injuries. Saying that, we need proven strikers and Danny ings was a goalscorer. I think I would be ok with this provided he is 1 of 2 strikers arriving.
So… When are we putting this statue of Amanda stavely up??
hibbit
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:41 PM
Comment #29AMANDA at st James on Wednesday just sting in the stand with a smile on her face would seal it for me
GeordieTwo
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:41 PM
Comment #30Prepare the feast! By Ragnar’s hairy armpits we are about to celebrate!!!
ronaldo aarons
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:42 PM
Comment #31There was talk of players being unsettled by takeover talk but for me, it should be a motivation. Prove that you’re good enough to stay, if not we will go and buy Neymar!!
JackButler
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:42 PM
Comment #32Jazzyp
Let’s hope so mate, we’ve been through the wringer with Ashley, it will be amazing to have something to get excited about and be able to talk about football rather than the owners lack of interest in the club we all love
U.S Magpie
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:43 PM
Comment #33Let’s not get to crazy here, Yes it would be wonderful news. Lets start of by saying this could be Rafa saying he has a 40 million treasure trove to spend. It could be that we have already tied up some strikers for the club in January. For me the most important thing right now it that win against Everton, lets steady the sinking ship first before we throw out the RAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GeordieTwo
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:44 PM
Comment #34Bring your Ashley effigies to the match and we will ritualistically fong him! He is finished with us and we are finished with him! Huzzah!!!!
Rotonda heights
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:44 PM
Comment #35Catchy
Did you write something on 2 previous threads? Sorry but I didn’t want to lose 5 minutes I’d never get back reading through your horse s–t . You, my presumably racist, red neck, homophobic and sexist friend, are as interesting as a documentary on dirt.
JackButler
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:44 PM
Comment #36G2
It’s been painful mate, I’ve got my fingers, toes and everything else crossed the fat man is gone very soon
hibbit
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:45 PM
Comment #37so who is the buyer ???????????
martoon
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:45 PM
Comment #38Rafa’s comment does sound hopeful – but it could just be the way he phrases things in English.
GeordieTwo
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:46 PM
Comment #39Let’s get crazy here! Let’s dance in the streets. Let’s shed wor Thongs of Gloom! This is it lads! The great moment is nigh! Or at least fairly night!!!
ronaldo aarons
Dec 12, 2017 at 3:47 PM
Comment #40Us magpie
Nah man. No need for calm heads. We can go and buy new Newcastle tops with messi on the back!!