The fantastic article in the Athletic today will make Newcastle fans feel an awful lot better this Tuesday morning.
It basically says the takeover deal is done, and the papers have been into the Premier League since April 9th with no red flags coming from the league on the potential ownership of the consortium.
The deal and consortium have been brilliantly put together and led by Ms. Amanda Staveley.
As expected, they have thought through a lot of things – something Mike Ashley never did – and have a three-year plan in place for Newcastle with money to in est in both the infrastructure and in players.
They have been working hard on a mission statement for the club, which will likely be part of the takeover announcement.
The new owners want to make the club a lot more fan-friendly and have already talked to “supporters, former players and other key figures in the city.” to further understand what they want.
PIF governor and future Newcastle Chairman, Yasir Al-Rumayyan
And they have already received some contact from players’ agents with players who may want to join the new Newcastle United.
We will soon have a global presence in football after a year or two.
But the upcoming announcement will be world-wide news because Saudi Arabia is backing the club.
There will be those that denounce the deal because of the Saudi’s terrible human rights record, and on the blog, we have already received those kinds of messages.
But what can we do – ask Ms. Staveley to not go ahead with the deal?
It’s daft to even think that, and we have to hope the Saudis start to improve their human rights record and quickly.
This is what Caulkin reports was in the deal Ms. Staveley had put together two years ago, which Ashley dismissed as a waste of time:
“Two years ago, when she admitted to having financial backing from sovereign wealth funds, Staveley planned to invest £100M on players over the first two transfer windows and the same again on infrastructure”
The consortium also will use common sense with the money and try to get value for it.
And we’d be surprised if we see stupid money being paid out for players as we saw initially with Chelsea and Manchester City when they were bought by billionaires, who wanted to invest in the club.
What do you think?
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66 comments so far
IrishRob
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Comment #1Browini did Charnley seriously work for Newcastle before Ashley, since when roughly and what was his role back then?
I always thought he was a employee of Ashley.
Mirandinha
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:01 AM
Comment #2Toon toon!
IrishRob
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:01 AM
Comment #3I’ve never seen a problem with Charnley before and I always thought it was unfair to blast him because hes almost certainly just doing what hes told by the fat lad.
But if he was here before Ashley then we have to give him a chance.
Mirandinha
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:02 AM
Comment #4Charnley will be useful for a transition period. He knows the club inside out but was just unfortunately promoted way above his ability by a man who preferred blind loyalty to ability.
IrishRob
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:05 AM
Comment #5On another note, how many times has each media outlet said the EXACT same thing over and over and over the past month. None of them have a clue they are all just spouting the same lines to not fall behind others.
Mirandinha
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:08 AM
Comment #6In the absence of information, the papers have to fill their pages and get their clicks somehow. It’s their job. Saying that, I’d much prefer they didn’t blag it and instead wrote insightful opinion pieces or well researched historical pieces like The Athletic do.
IrishRob
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:09 AM
Comment #7Turns out Charnley was Club secretary under Freddie and Sir john. Who would have thought it.
TheTinman
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:10 AM
Comment #8Yes in the days of the internet there is usually one source and then the others all just latch on to it. If you use a site such as Newsnow you can actually watch it happen in real time
Bills Son Is Back
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:11 AM
Comment #9Mirandinha – Charnley was just unfortunately promoted way above his ability
Where is your evidence for that?
Swanny
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:12 AM
Comment #10Irishrob
Online news outlets have resorted to releasing old news with a different headline, out and out clickbait
Must have made a fortune from us eh ?
Moonraker15
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:12 AM
Comment #11Wow slow down Ed you’re up and about early!
Just because Charnley was hers as a young bloke long before Ashley doesn’t mean we have to keep him.
He has for years been complicit in Ashley’s underhand methods and we have suffered. The fact that he, as Managing Director has never uttered a single word to the fans shows how weak he is. As soon as he’s done the handover I’d pay the tw@t off and be rid of him along with every bit of Ashley’s ownership!
Pat On The Heed
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:13 AM
Comment #12Irishrob how many times have you said the exact same thing every hour of every day? You ever sleep kid?
Essex Geordie Bill
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:13 AM
Comment #13Be interesting to know if the players have been told owt, otherwise they are sitting at home wondering what the fck is going on.
Same as us!! 🙂
Mirandinha
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:13 AM
Comment #14Bills Son – it’s my opinion. No evidence.
B&W blood
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:16 AM
Comment #15Just saw Lucien Favre’s name mentioned for managers job. I think he could be a good option, he is reasonably successful, good tactician, attacking football, out of contract in June has a relationship with Haaland who is rumoured to have a 68m release clause which isn’t beyond the realms of possibility as a spend on a striker and would be a massive statement and hopefully solve our goalscoring problem.
I know it hasn’t happened yet, but we can dream
Moonraker15
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:17 AM
Comment #16Essex
The players will know nothing! Ashley is above all that and he will have instructed Charnley to say nothing! Actually, Charnley probably doesn’t know anything!
Essex Geordie Bill
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:18 AM
Comment #17According to the Iceland website they were open at 8pm for the oldies.
We got there and it wasn’t going to open until 9am.
went to Aldi instead, hardly any wait and got most of what we wanted.
Only mentioning it in case any one on here decides to try and go early to Iceland.
Although times may differ in different areas.
Jib
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:18 AM
Comment #18Irish Rob
I thought you were a fan ?
Lee Charnley has been with NUFC since his early 20’s
He was Russell Cushing’s assistant for years
IrishRob
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:18 AM
Comment #19Moonraker seriously what are u on about saying hes been complicit, like he actually had a choice, it was his job to do what hes told if he wanted to keep it. Theres not a single person here would have done different. He ain’t the boss.
jazzyp
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:18 AM
Comment #20Sky sports@Skysportsnews
PCP Capital Partners’ takeover of Newcastle United is nearing completion after the Saudi-backed consortium paid a deposit and exchange contracts with Mike Ashley.
Newcastle takeover nearing completion
http://www.skysports.com
Ron Knee
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:19 AM
Comment #21Has Charmless ever given an unscripted interview since he’s been at SJP? When was the last Forum held?
davo
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:19 AM
Comment #22Hi all
Someone mentioned yesterday that Ashley would possibly simply disappear without having any thing to say. I predict he’ll make a statement which will include him having the best interests of the club at heart and therefore selling up to the filthy rich Saudis,
You don’t own a PR firm for no reason.
On another note, if this goes through, I can’t wait to buy my kids and myself a replica jersey each.its been years since I’ve bought anything from the club.
Their merch sales are going to go through the roof.
HWTL
IrishRob
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:20 AM
Comment #23I dont know Charnley from Adam but he does seem to be well able for the deal and negotiations. He also very hard to replace with his 6 years of knowledge running the club.
Take off your blinkers guys, Charnley ain’t the problem and never was.
Essex Geordie Bill
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:21 AM
Comment #24Moonraker
Aye that’s probably true, but they must be seeing the rumours, I should think a few are thinking whoopee pay rise coming and others thinking oops that’s me out of the door.
IrishRob
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:22 AM
Comment #25Ye Jib because fans know every employee of the club off by heart.
This guy googles names then pretends to be an expert smh!
Moonraker15
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:22 AM
Comment #26Whoever is appointed manager when Bruce’s gone must be a proven winner ie someone who HAS actually won trophies. This is one area we can copy Man City! We don’t want Pochettino or any other wannabe. We’ve waited long enough and need a significant trophy in 3 years!
By the way, I doubt the Arabs are interested in waiting either!
midweek weekend
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:22 AM
Comment #27https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11976361/newcastle-takeover-nearing-completion-after-contracts-exchanged-and-deposit-paid
Contracts exchanged we are so close!!!!!
Cans cans cans
davo
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:23 AM
Comment #28I don’t post usually post so that’s the first time I’ve seen my avatar, kind of sums up my emotional state the last week or so.
Nervous excitement.
#CANS
IrishRob
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:24 AM
Comment #29Davo if he makes a statement of course there is going to be the usual drivel in it, that’s guaranteed. It would seem like something he kinda has to do anyways.
But it still wouldnt surprise me if he said nowt and just walked away.
DaveD1000
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:24 AM
Comment #30I will be extremely happy if MA sails off into the sunset without a word #cans
IrishRob
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:25 AM
Comment #31Looks like Steve Bruce is back guys and hes out to get me! #12
Moonraker15
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:27 AM
Comment #32Irishbob
When you’re Managing Director you don’t just take orders! He should’ve been telling Ashley what a gold mine he was sitting on and developing policy and growing the business. We are not talking about a junior here he’s MD!
He should have resigned if he had any self respect and could have prospered but not now as he’s a proven yes man!
Essex Geordie Bill
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:27 AM
Comment #33From what I’ve read we do have a good academy staff, I’d imagine that they will be retained be a pity if they weren’t.
Not too sure about Shola though!
the crown princes nashers
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:29 AM
Comment #34horayyyyyyyyyy my new 43 inch 4k tv for my pc has come only took a day, thank god I hate that bloody laptop 🙂 id not take any notice of what so called reporters in the know like hell do they know guess guess guess thats about it
Essex Geordie Bill
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:29 AM
Comment #35midweek
Isn’t that where we’ve been for around three weeks now.
IrishRob
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:29 AM
Comment #36If Lee Charnley does get to stay on which in light of recent information probably means he will be then I think were going to see a COMPLETELY different Lee Charnley. Just my opinion! But I dont actually care if he stays or goes. Should he be staying I’ll most certainly give him the benefit of the doubt and see how he gets on.
DaveD1000
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:29 AM
Comment #37keep Big Shols for shits and giggles
droppy in Wallsend
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:30 AM
Comment #38To be fair to Charnley, he’s been at the club for many years before The Parasite came in, he’s also done fantastic work with NUFC foundation.
the crown princes nashers
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:31 AM
Comment #39IrishRob
hes a piece of shit mate, if I had my way it be off to the tyne with concrete boots for him 🙂
ArtyH
Apr 21, 2020 at 11:32 AM
Comment #40Exciting stuff and a reason to be optimistic for a change, something I have guarded against for years as its just too painful every let down. From another post ” Ashley’s move to furlough non-playing staff and exploit taxpayers money will be immediately reversed, whilst there will also be a significant gesture of support shown to the local NHS.” If this is true the League need to put a rush on this fit and proper issue as folk are suffering hardship and distress due to the improper running of the club, the NHS will benefit also, WIN WIN! Why are we waiting???????