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I honestly hope your right & I'm a million miles wrong I guess we'll soon see.

But turn it round if they'd wanted to pass it, it could have happened weeks ago. I'm like everyone I havent a bloody clue what's going on. But linking things together it's not looking very clever really.

I understand the club must proceed. But last week people were saying the Saudis have probably quietly identified the new manager & potential new signings. So I doubt we'd have been short of players if this takeover was imminent. Plus Carroll's hardly set the place on fire since his return. As for the sponsorship its reportedly one of the worst in the league why bother extending it.I want rid of Ashley as much as anybody but I can see him being here for next season with this lot happening

It's the end of the season now with just 2 games left. The signs are there wont be a takeover. Andy Carroll 's 1 year extension, Manquillo's new 4 year contract. Bruce talking about his budget for next season. The extensions for fun88 & Puma. It all looks a bit ominous regarding a S.A. takeover.

I thought they had strict anti gambling laws in S.A. I cant see them having that on the shirts for a full season

Doesnt look like he's thinking of going anywhere soon The Mirror quoting Steve Bruce: “I would envisage our budget is not going to be as big as what it was going to be in January before all this started. “There are big discussions to be had but we are still always trying to go and find another player or two or three or four. “That’s always going to be my job, will knock on and break down the door because my job is to make sure we are competitive when we start up again. “It’s a difficult league and just spending money doesn’t guarantee you anything…it’s vitally important that we keep working on that and trying to find a new Allan [Saint-Maximin] or new Almiron, that’s the key to it, the success of bringing people in who improve you.”

NUFC "Fun88eng will remain as the clubs primary partner after a long term agreement was reached" This doesnt look good for the takeover Apparently the Puma deals been extended as well

Better hurry up & decide what's happening The dates for the Premier League summer transfer window have been released and it will run for 10 weeks from July 27. The season in England’s top flight will have come to an end by then, and the window will shut on October 5 later this year.

Mr RE Maine

This from The Mag The Newcastle United takeover has been brought into sharp focus as the Premier League plan ahead. The announcement of a date for the start of the 2020/21 has been delayed and instead will be made public after a meeting of the 20 PL clubs on Friday 24 July. However, BBC Sport report that they understand that Saturday 12 September will be the date then announced, as to when the 2020/21 season will kick off. As expected, a far shorter break between seasons than normal, with only 48 days from when Newcastle face Liverpool on the final day of this current campaign. For the Newcastle United takeover, it means the prospective new owners are seeing the clock rapidly run down in terms of preparing for that new season, only 64 days until what would be their first campaign in control would kick off. To put that into perspective, the NUFC takeover was passed to the Premier League 92 days ago, on 9 April. The thought of Mike Ashley still being owner when next season starts if something that doesn’t bear thinking about but it is totally unacceptable the way the Premier League are dragging out the takeover approval, ensuring that if / when the Saudis do buy the club, they will be faced with a chaotic situation. Which just maybe is part of why the Premier League are delaying. The lower leagues are believed to be set to start their season in August and also the League Cup to begin. However, as to whether the PL clubs will take part in that competition this season remains to be seen, that decision also will be confirmed after that meeting on 24 July at the very latest For those involved in the Newcastle United takeover, an even more pressing date is coming in fast. As well as a new manager, a sizeable overhaul of the NUFC playing squad will be needed. An announcement of summer transfer window dates has also been delayed until after that PL clubs meeting on Friday 24 July. It is expected that the window will immediately open on Sunday 26 July once the current season ends, with only 16 days to go until transfers can be completed. That window will run through into a yet to be confirmed date in October. However, the thought of new owners having to do their main transfer business AFTER the 2020/21 season has kicked off, would be far from ideal.

Well it looks like the end of another week & still not a sausage. What a shitshow this is. Even if it does happen all the goodness has been sucked out of it now.

Dreadful

A week ago Masters said there's be a decision shortly & we're still waiting.

After all this time theres not even a hint as to wether it'll go through or not.

Premier League, the Saudis must feel like they're dealing with the Pub League. Its pitiful now the length of time it's taking.

Takeover = meh

Give Bruce the managers job

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I know what you mean but I'd imagine they must becoming really annoyed about how long it's taking for the PL to make a decision. Shirley there cant be any more checks that need doing. I've a feeling the PL are going to knock it back & the length of time has been taken while PL lawyers make sure there water tight at their end.

I'd imagine PIF will come to a point were they say "fuck it it's not worth all the bother". The £17 million might be worth just writing off it'll be like loose change to them. It's all such a mess & I'm at the stage were any enjoyment of a potential takeover has gone

Met Supermac when I was 16, me & some mates were having a kick about on the pitch outside Gateshead Stadium. This car pulled up & 2 blokes got out one had a camera the other guy came over & asked for a kick off the ball. We suddenly realised it was Supermac . The ball was mine & after the kick about I asked Supermac to sign it. About 2 weeks later one of my mates came around with a copy of Shoot magazine on one of the pages was a picture of me & Supermac with him signing the ball. Also mam & dad went to the World Premier of the Likely Lads Film at the ABC Westgate Rd. Mam & dad were first in the queue nobody else was there as they were waiting a car pulled up. Supermac got out & said to dad "do you want to meet the stars" dad said yes they went in a side door & had drinks with the cast & crew. He didnt have to do that btw James Bolam never turned up for the Premier

Aye my apologies you know what I meant

Living in Blyth about 10 years ago. One of my sons was 12 at the time came running in with a pair of Steve Harpers match worn gloves. Apparently Harper had brought Collocini to pick up a puppy. Master T wasnt shy & asked Harper if he have any match tickets. Harper laughed & said no then opened the car boot got out a pair of gloves signed them & gave them to Master T saying he worn them in a match. Also Miss T is a reception teacher & Rondon's little girl was in her class. On the day before he left to play in the African Nations Cup he gave Miss T a signed match worn shirt. Little did she know that was the last time she would see them. A few weeks ago he sent an e mail to the school asking how everyone was wich I thought was nice.

Shirley the PL know the answer by now