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denphone 05-05-2020 13:58
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36033959)
Just VAR every decision. No refs or linesmen required. ;)

Satisfied the PFA by introducing plentiful breaks for players.
That will go down well with those newly found armchair experts.;)

Carth 05-05-2020 22:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36033963)
That will go down well with those newly found armchair experts.;)
I don't think any of it is going down well with anybody, there are no answers that will satisfy all parties.

Having said that, and Football now being more 'business' than sport, how about they follow the guidelines for other UK businesses ;)

adzii_nufc 07-05-2020 12:43
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First solid confirmation that PIF have indeed negotiated a contract with Poch. Key being PIF have initiated this contact not Newcastle.

They're expecting to takeover the club next week.

denphone 07-05-2020 12:49
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Its certainly going to be a pretty long time before fans are allowed to attend football matches if this is anything to go by.

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...-a9503556.html

adzii_nufc 07-05-2020 13:06
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Can say that the Coutinho link comes from Poch and that he's looking to set up a loan to buy.

This is still all hypothetical though. It's all a bit dangerous with suggesting Poch is pulling strings for a club he hasn't even signed for yet. The strategy will include some loans as they're looking at replacing a fair few players and will need to offset the first window costs somewhere with FFP being relaxed but not axed. Kalidou Koulibaly looks to be on the radar as a permanent signing at £70 million.

denphone 07-05-2020 14:44
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Chancellor Angela Merkel and the premiers of Germany's 16 states had announced that they had given the green light for the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 to restart in mid-May.


https://www.dw.com/en/borussia-dortm...-16/a-53350072

adzii_nufc 08-05-2020 15:28
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The EFL will be abandoned next week - Reliable source.

denphone 08-05-2020 15:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adzii_nufc (Post 36034303)
The EFL will be abandoned next week - Reliable source.
Gary Neville was suggesting that would highly likely be the case earlier.

https://www.skysports.com/football/n...s-gary-neville

Quote:
On Friday morning The Athletic reported that the EFL will tell clubs in League One and League Two there is no chance of playing any more games and ask them to vote on a method to decide promotion and relegation.

Carth 08-05-2020 16:30
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Quote:
{On Friday morning The Athletic reported that the EFL will tell clubs in League One and League Two there is no chance of playing any more games and ask them to vote on a method to decide promotion and relegation.}

Nice swerve by the EFL . . . whatever the outcome there will be clubs unhappy at the final decision, any potential legal actions thrown towards the EFL will be met with "nothing to do with us, you lot voted for it"

Typical high level management, all money no responsibility :D

denphone 08-05-2020 16:32
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36034312)
Quote:
{On Friday morning The Athletic reported that the EFL will tell clubs in League One and League Two there is no chance of playing any more games and ask them to vote on a method to decide promotion and relegation.}

Nice swerve by the EFL . . . whatever the outcome there will be clubs unhappy at the final decision, any potential legal actions thrown towards the EFL will be met with "nothing to do with us, you lot voted for it"

Typical high level management, all money no responsibility :D
That just about sums it up...

adzii_nufc 08-05-2020 17:46
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It hasn't solved the pressing issue.

It's still highly unlikely fan attendance will be a thing going forward, for at least the remainder of 2020. Explained on numerous occasions how the PL is barely affected by this but it still remains a massive issue for EFL clubs that can't afford the loss of match day revenue.

I'd originally thought of an agreement to stream games at ticket price cost to offset some losses but this will just cause friction with season ticket holders.

adzii_nufc 08-05-2020 19:57
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Fairly dire news coming out of Sunderland football club. The clubs parachute payments were used by the owners to leverage the buyout and haven't been paid back along with a £3 million investment from a Uruguayan politician in return for 20% of the club turning out to be an investment of £1, not a million, a literal quid. It all balanced on new owners being found whom have since pulled out of the deal and now Sunderland face a £16 million shortfall and certain administration.

Just to clarify how dodgy this was. The owners used the club to write off the parachute payments debt they borrowed.

denphone 08-05-2020 20:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adzii_nufc (Post 36034336)
Fairly dire news coming out of Sunderland football club. The clubs parachute payments were used by the owners to leverage the buyout and haven't been paid back along with a £3 million investment from a Uruguayan politician in return for 20% of the club turning out to be an investment of £1, not a million, a literal quid. It all balanced on new owners being found whom have since pulled out of the deal and now Sunderland face a £16 million shortfall and certain administration.

Just to clarify how dodgy this was. The owners used the club to write off the parachute payments debt they borrowed.
Good grief that is as dodgy as it can get..

adzii_nufc 10-05-2020 02:09
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Newcastle United appear on the Saudi project and vision 2030 profiles.

Would be awfully embarrassing if it failed now. :D

denphone 10-05-2020 05:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adzii_nufc (Post 36034491)
Newcastle United appear on the Saudi project and vision 2030 profiles.

Would be awfully embarrassing if it failed now. :D
Come Adzii things can't go tits up that quickly.;)

Hom3r 10-05-2020 16:24
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Newcastle takeover: Moral values should prevail, Khashoggi's fiancee says

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52601464

iadom 10-05-2020 16:40
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When moral values come up against money there is usually only one winner.:rolleyes:

denphone 10-05-2020 16:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 36034538)
When moral values come up against money there is usually only one winner.:rolleyes:
Exactly Jim..

adzii_nufc 10-05-2020 18:52
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Usually I'd just agree but I'm sitting this one out, there's no winners. We're either focusing on a single man's death or excessive human rights violations as a whole. It has to be the latter and if its the latter you lose credibility when you're in bed with Erdoğan, which she is.

Thus you're either against it all or against nothing at all. You don't get to pick and choose and then claim a moral high ground. There shouldn't be sides here. Sides are for political arguments and agendas. You can't talk of moral values when you're being backed by a borderline dictator.

All I really see here is Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar all lecturing each other about morals and rights. Then countries with the power to change it simply not caring.

But they still committed a crime, but then so did X country and so forth. You see why it's a never ending circle of hypocrisy and nonsense, people spend more time trying to discredit the other than actually debating human rights.

nomadking 10-05-2020 19:10
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36034312)
Quote:
{On Friday morning The Athletic reported that the EFL will tell clubs in League One and League Two there is no chance of playing any more games and ask them to vote on a method to decide promotion and relegation.}

Nice swerve by the EFL . . . whatever the outcome there will be clubs unhappy at the final decision, any potential legal actions thrown towards the EFL will be met with "nothing to do with us, you lot voted for it"

Typical high level management, all money no responsibility :D
Six of the nine directors come from the clubs. I should imagine the clubs have always had the final say on major things, just as with the Premier League.

denphone 11-05-2020 17:17
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The UK government has given permission for the Premier League and other professional sports to return behind closed doors from 1 June.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...ight-to-resume

Quote:
The document advises that “organisations should prepare accordingly” for any reopening but states any progress would be dependent on the government’s five tests, which include a “sustained and consistent fall” in the daily death rate as well as the rate of infection decreasing to “manageable levels”.

Chris 12-05-2020 09:13
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36034659)
The UK government has given permission for the Premier League and other professional sports to return behind closed doors from 1 June.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...ight-to-resume
It has done nothing of the sort.

It has said it hopes it will be possible from 1 June and it definitely won’t be any earlier. But if their five virus tests aren’t met it could still be a lot later.

Absolutely no “permission” has been given for anything.

denphone 12-05-2020 09:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36034696)
It has done nothing of the sort.

It has said it hopes it will be possible from 1 June and it definitely won’t be any earlier. But if their five virus tests aren’t met it could still be a lot later.

Absolutely no “permission” has been given for anything.
l never said that as you know as well as l do that until the 5 tests are met there is no chance of football returning.

Chris 12-05-2020 09:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36034697)
l never said that as you know as well as l do that until the 5 tests are met there is no chance of football returning.
Helpfully, your post is still there, and quoted in my post, so it is very obvious that that’s exactly what you did say.

Here it is again:

Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36034659)
The UK government has given permission for the Premier League and other professional sports to return behind closed doors from 1 June.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...ight-to-resume
It has not given permission for anything to restart from 1 June.

denphone 12-05-2020 09:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36034700)
Helpfully, your post is still there, and quoted in my post, so it is very obvious that that’s exactly what you did say.

Here it is again:



It has not given permission for anything to restart from 1 June.
One has to open the link to read the full story which then is more explanatory.

Yes l should have phrased it better granted.

Chris 12-05-2020 10:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36034705)
One has to open the link to read the full story which then is more explanatory.

Yes l should have phrased it better granted.
I did read the story, which is when I realised you had misunderstood it (or badly phrased your summary) ... there’s a world of difference between saying you hope something can start after 1 June, and giving permission for it to start on that date.

Boris is doing a fine job of confusing the public without our help. ;)

iadom 12-05-2020 10:38
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Off to bed with no supper tonight for you den....:D

denphone 12-05-2020 10:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 36034712)
Off to bed with no supper tonight for you den....:D
l am afraid supper is more the other halfs cup of tea more then mine anyway Jim as l stick to the glass of water.;)

Julian 12-05-2020 17:48
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I'd be more than happy for football ( and any other sport ) to be postponed indefinitely.

There really are far more important things......

Paul 12-05-2020 18:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Julian (Post 36034781)
There really are far more important things......
Unless you work at one ....

Julian 12-05-2020 21:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36034788)
Unless you work at one ....
Yes, hopefully the furlough scheme will provide until it is genuinely safe to restart.

denphone 14-05-2020 20:32
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If the 5 Government tests are met and that is a big if The Premier League has been told by the government it must show some matches on free-to-air TV and put more money into the Football League and grassroots game as a condition for restarting this season.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...art-government

Quote:
The demands were made by the culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, at a meeting on Thursday at which he gave the go-ahead for matches to resume provided it is safe to do so.
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The government and our medical experts will continue to offer guidance and support to the game ahead of any final decision which would put these plans into action.”
Quote:
The Premier League is in negotiations with its broadcast partners Sky and BT over finding a way of showing some matches free-to-air if and when the season resumes. The government’s preferred solution is that the remaining 45 matches not already covered under the terms of existing TV deals are shown either on freely accessible TV channels or via a streaming platform such as YouTube

Mr K 14-05-2020 20:58
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I like my football but its just all so irrelevant. Saw some coverage of premiership players turning up for training, and having their cars cleaned out by valets in full PPE. Surely that PPE would be better used in the NHS?

denphone 14-05-2020 21:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36035084)
I like my football but its just all so irrelevant. Saw some coverage of premiership players turning up for training, and having their cars cleaned out by valets in full PPE. Surely that PPE would be better used in the NHS?
Personally l have my doubts whether it will get off the ground Mr K.

Paul 14-05-2020 22:44
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36035084)
I like my football but its just all so irrelevant. Saw some coverage of premiership players turning up for training, and having their cars cleaned out by valets in full PPE. Surely that PPE would be better used in the NHS?
So you think they should clean the cars without PPE ?

or you think they should be out of work ?

Mr K 15-05-2020 09:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36035105)
So you think they should clean the cars without PPE ?

or you think they should be out of work ?
I don't think the players should be going in, their car valets still paid, and the PPE redirected to the NHS. Hope that makes sense.

jfman 15-05-2020 10:15
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Den you have ignored the other possibility that the Government five tests are abandoned.

denphone 15-05-2020 10:22
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36035130)
Den you have ignored the other possibility that the Government five tests are abandoned.
You need to ask them that jfman as l am unqualified regarding matters of government policy.;)

Carth 15-05-2020 10:26
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I'm quite amused by the way the football authorities are wriggling and twisting to escape from the hooks of the broadcasting companies they sold out to :D

denphone 15-05-2020 10:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36035134)
I'm quite amused by the way the football authorities are wriggling and twisting to escape from the hooks of the broadcasting companies they sold out to :D
Its that old of saying of once you dance with the devil its very hard to escape its grasping clutches.;)

denphone 15-05-2020 15:58
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League Two clubs vote to end their season but League One teams fail to make a decision until Monday at the earliest.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52679614

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/52667547

Quote:
After an indicative vote by the clubs, the table is set to be decided using a weighted points-per-game method, while the play-offs would be played as usual.
Quote:
It is understood League Two clubs want to use a weighted points-per-game system to finalise the table, which takes into account the average points won both home and away.

That method is intended to remove any bias towards sides who have played more home games than their rivals.

Julian 16-05-2020 14:10
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Couple of German games on BTSP for any addicts with withdrawal symptoms :)

iadom 16-05-2020 15:20
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Watched a bit of it, two well taken goals but just not the same without the crowd. Also noticed one or two still spitting out.:rolleyes:

denphone 16-05-2020 15:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 36035301)
Watched a bit of it, two well taken goals but just not the same without the crowd. Also noticed one or two still spitting out.:rolleyes:
Just talking to my younger brother via social media and he said the atmosphere wss horrible without fans but stated it was nice to see some football.

Indeed some football players can's seem to change their habits.:rolleyes:

Julian 16-05-2020 15:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 36035301)
Watched a bit of it, two well taken goals but just not the same without the crowd. Also noticed one or two still spitting out.:rolleyes:
Was just about to post about spitting.

disgusting and unnecessary :mad::td:

Should be a booking at least

iadom 16-05-2020 15:51
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Would be hard for the refs to police but a bit of retrospective punishment using video evidence may help to concentrate minds.

denphone 16-05-2020 15:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 36035309)
Would be hard for the refs to police but a bit of retrospective punishment using video evidence may help to concentrate minds.
It happened again 2 minutes ago as yes only a retrospective punishment will concentrate minds as its pretty impossible to police for the refs during the match

adzii_nufc 16-05-2020 19:27
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Just need to wait to see if anything bad comes back now having hosted games. I'm sure the Premier League will be taking note.

denphone 16-05-2020 19:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adzii_nufc (Post 36035323)
Just need to wait to see if anything bad comes back now having hosted games. I'm sure the Premier League will be taking note.
Indeed basically the Bundesliga are the guinea pigs and whatever transpires there the other leagues will be watching very closely.

Now the first batch of Bundesliga games have finished the testing of everybody at the stadiums will commence so lets hope that goes well..

Mr K 17-05-2020 18:38
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Interesting, looks like there are proposals for Division 2 and the National League to merge. There would be 2 divisions League 2 North and League 2 South.
Makes sense, bigger local derby crowds and less travel costs.
https://talksport.com/football/efl/7...e-coronavirus/

denphone 17-05-2020 18:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36035470)
Interesting, looks like there are proposals for Division 2 and the National League to merge. There would be 2 divisions League 2 North and League 2 South.
Makes sense, bigger local derby crowds and less travel costs.
https://talksport.com/football/efl/7...e-coronavirus/
Personally l don't go much on that idea as we had it before many many years ago.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Englis...cond_World_War

Mr K 17-05-2020 18:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36035471)
Personally l don't go much on that idea as we had it before many many years ago.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Englis...cond_World_War
It might be for similar reasons Den, post a national crisis and funds are short with clubs struggling to survive.

denphone 17-05-2020 18:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36035472)
It might be for similar reasons Den, post a national crisis and funds are short with clubs struggling to survive.
The richer echelons of the football pyramid should help them more in the next couple of years.

Mr K 17-05-2020 19:19
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36035476)
The richer echelons of the football pyramid should help them more in the next couple of years.
Believe when I see it Den. Some clubs will go out of business in the next few months unless something radical is done. The Premiership can survive on TV money, the rest will struggle.

denphone 17-05-2020 19:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36035483)
Believe when I see it Den. Some clubs will go out of business in the next few months unless something radical is done. The Premiership can survive on TV money, the rest will struggle.
l just don't think regionalisation will be the great panacea that will suddenly cure everything in the lower leagues Mr K.

jfman 17-05-2020 19:24
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Fundamentally football at the bottom without fans isn't viable. The meagre amounts of TV money beyond the Championship won't cover the costs (wages, stadium maintenance).

If we don't have the infrastructure to deal with the virus (mass testing, contact tracing) then fundamentally these things will never return until there is a vaccine. By then it will likely be too late.

Beyond football other sports - rugby and boxing - face the same crisis.

Mr K 17-05-2020 19:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36035484)
l just don't think regionalisation will be the great panacea that will suddenly cure everything in the lower leagues Mr K.
No, but it would help and make some of my away days doable ;)

Paul 18-05-2020 03:03
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36035483)
Believe when I see it Den. Some clubs will go out of business in the next few months unless something radical is done. The Premiership can survive on TV money, the rest will struggle.
There must be something wrong, Im agreeing with you. :erm:

denphone 18-05-2020 12:39
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Celtic have been confirmed as Scottish Premiership champions for the ninth season in a row - and Hearts relegated - after the SPFL ended the season.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52646282

Quote:
The decision was taken at a board meeting on Monday after the 12 clubs agreed at the end of last week that completing the campaign was unfeasible.

Average points per game played has been used to determine final placings.

Mr K 20-05-2020 06:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36035558)
Celtic have been confirmed as Scottish Premiership champions for the ninth season in a row - and Hearts relegated - after the SPFL ended the season.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52646282
Let's hope it's sets a precedent for England. Some clubs look be trying any excuse to avoid demotion, and deny others promotion.

denphone 20-05-2020 06:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36035786)
Let's hope it's sets a precedent for England. Some clubs look be trying any excuse to avoid demotion, and deny others promotion.
The Premier League stated last week if they cannot complete the full season this would be the type of method they would most probably use.

Henkesghost 20-05-2020 19:56
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Just can't see the EPL finishing in the normal fashion this season. Think too many players will either not want to play or will be infected and unable to play. Liverpool are a mile ahead so pointless for them and the vast majority of the team's below. Don't think it's worth the risk. I miss football hugely but don't think it's right just now. Obviously there will be issues at the bottom if the season is called down there but it unavoidable I think.

adzii_nufc 21-05-2020 19:05
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Quote:
The Premier League has approved an agreed deal between Mike Ashley, and a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, chaired by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, alongside funding from UK-based billionaire brothers David and Simon Reuben & PCP. [Forbes]
Awaiting confirmation from the club and buyers, presumably after the funds have been transferred.

denphone 21-05-2020 19:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adzii_nufc (Post 36035984)
Awaiting confirmation from the club and buyers, presumably after the funds have been transferred.
Well you must be happy adzii.

adzii_nufc 23-05-2020 12:58
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Would rather wait for the club announcement.

Poch to Newcastle looks increasingly likely.

denphone 26-05-2020 21:35
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Newcastle takeover in serious doubt as WTO rules pirate TV channel is Saudi.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...annel-is-saudi

Quote:
The controversial £300m Saudi Arabia-funded takeover of Newcastle United appears to be in serious doubt after the World Trade Organization ruled that the country is behind a pirate satellite TV and streaming service that offers illegal access to sporting events, the Guardian can reveal.
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The development will raise fundamental questions about whether Newcastle’s mooted takeover – which would lead to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund taking an 80% stake in the club, with PCP Capital Partners and the property developers David and Simon Reuben taking 10% each – will pass the Premier League’s owners’ and directors’ test. That test can be failed if a crime is committed overseas that would also be one in the UK. It is also made clear to prospective owners that false, misleading or inaccurate information cannot be submitted to the Premier League.

Carth 27-05-2020 06:53
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*Premier League’s owners’ and directors’ test*

Is that the same as the 'fit and proper person' test, the one that's allowed many charlatans, spivs and thieves to take control of a club and run it into the ground?

*It is also made clear to prospective owners that false, misleading or inaccurate information cannot be submitted to the Premier League.*

Watford got away with a forged bank document :rolleyes:

Mr K 27-05-2020 10:07
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The future of football crowds ? (taken at a game in the US during the 1918 Spanish Flu epidmic)
https://www.cableforum.uk/images/local/2020/05/1.jpg

the masks would obviously have to be team colours !

denphone 27-05-2020 10:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36037237)
The future of football crowds ? (taken at a game in the US during the 1918 Spanish Flu epidmic)
https://www.cableforum.uk/images/local/2020/05/1.jpg

the masks would obviously have to be team colours !
Personally l cannt see supporters going to football matches for a considerable period yet.

Mr K 27-05-2020 10:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36037240)
Personally l cannt see supporters going to football matches for a considerable period yet.
Guess those that have a remote control/Premiership team won't be bothered as nothing will change for them ;)

denphone 27-05-2020 10:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36037247)
Guess those that have a remote control/Premiership team won't be bothered as nothing will change for them ;)
Now now Mr K their support is just as legitimate as those who go to football games don't you agree.;)

Carth 27-05-2020 10:40
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Probably more so, when you think where all the money is coming from ;)

adzii_nufc 28-05-2020 05:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36037201)
Newcastle takeover in serious doubt as WTO rules pirate TV channel is Saudi.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...annel-is-saudi
This had already been submitted 2 weeks ago. It's not a new article as such. Just expands on what the mystery evidence submitted was. It's thought the PL already dealt with it when it was sent in.

For the first time, the buyers have issued a response claiming serious foul play by Qatar by making deliberate smear attempts. They fully expect to conclude the takeover. The statement just seems to be a strong message about near guaranteed legal action if it didn't. Failing it opens a can of worms the PL wants absolutely no involvement in. That's the mindset of the Pro takeover journalists so far.

The media response via Staveleys camp is that Saudi Arabia will bid on the next round of TV rights for the MENA Region. A direct attack on Bein and Qatar.

The only side note to add is, the Premier league can't be seen to be waiting around for evidence of something to block a takeover, if they are and it can be proven then they can be accused of deliberately facilitating a failure of the test and pursued in a court.

Carth 28-05-2020 12:08
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NATHAN JONES RETURNS TO LUTON TOWN

https://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/202...lub-statement/

. . on his Birthday



Unsure at the moment as to how I feel :juggle: :spin:

denphone 28-05-2020 15:26
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
The Premier League season is quite likely to restart on 17 June according to reports.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52833725

Quote:
Clubs are still discussing the idea at a meeting on Thursday, but it is understood all have agreed in principle at this stage.

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denphone 04-06-2020 20:35
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Leaked Premier League and FA Cup TV fixtures for the first 2 weeks.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/footb...enham-arsenal/

Mr K 04-06-2020 21:14
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36037409)
NATHAN JONES RETURNS TO LUTON TOWN

https://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/202...lub-statement/

. . on his Birthday



Unsure at the moment as to how I feel :juggle: :spin:
Luton on his birthday, poor sod..... :D

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36038352)
Leaked Premier League and FA Cup TV fixtures for the first 2 weeks.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/footb...enham-arsenal/
I have a horrible feeling this is Premiership football might be in the future, all broadcast live, all tied to TV schedules. It'd be the death of any other football leagues who have fixtures at the same time.

iadom 17-06-2020 18:54
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
A clear goal not given and VAR not used?

Mr K 17-06-2020 19:35
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 36040180)
A clear goal not given and VAR not used?
Ref didn't have his watch charged up. Easily done. I did a long walk the other day only for my fit watch to run out of battery.... So no smartie points there !

Talking of goal lines. Rewatched the 1966 WC final the other day, and England's goal was definitely over the line, so the Germans can't.complain. Shame for Sheff Utd officials don't use their eyes instead of gadgets these days.

denphone 17-06-2020 19:40
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 36040180)
A clear goal not given and VAR not used?
Nothing wrong with it with my eyes.

iadom 17-06-2020 20:31
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Crowd at City as big as usual.:D

denphone 17-06-2020 20:47
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 36040200)
Crowd at City as big as usual.:D
Did you count them.:D

Damien 17-06-2020 21:11
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Two Arsenal Players Injured
A competent Arsenal performance ruined by a calamitous mistake?

The Premier League is back!!

denphone 19-06-2020 19:17
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Southampton going pretty well tonight and Norwich very much looking like relegation candidates.

Maggy 19-06-2020 19:36
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
I'm bored already! ;)

denphone 19-06-2020 21:32
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Don't tell he is in charge of the TV currently.;)

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Man United's defence once again their Achilles heel.

iadom 19-06-2020 22:13
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36040455)

[/COLOR]Man United's defence once again their Achilles heel.
Only conceded 2 goals in last 11 before tonight, hardly an Achilles heel. :rolleyes:

iadom 20-06-2020 18:19
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Really disappointed with the piped crowd noise, so unrealistic. Never heard 'yid army' or 'the referee's a w****r once last night. :p:

denphone 20-06-2020 19:18
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 36040526)
Really disappointed with the piped crowd noise, so unrealistic. Never heard 'yid army' or 'the referee's a w****r once last night. :p:
l would rather hear no noise as it just sounds all a bit contrived.

iadom 20-06-2020 20:29
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
All the other candidates are doing their best to join Norwich in the Championship for next season. :(

denphone 20-06-2020 20:30
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 36040534)
All the other candidates are doing their best to join Norwich in the Championship for next season. :(
Not looking good for Bournemouth is it?.

Mr K 20-06-2020 22:20
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36040535)
Not looking good for Bournemouth is it?.
Seriously considering Bournemouth for my hols this year. Doesn't seem too crowded.

denphone 21-06-2020 06:08
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36040540)
Seriously considering Bournemouth for my hols this year. Doesn't seem too crowded.
Its a nice place especially if you avoid the crowds as Bournemouth is not all about the seaside Mr K.

Mr K 22-06-2020 19:53
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36040557)
Its a nice place especially if you avoid the crowds as Bournemouth is not all about the seaside Mr K.
Think I might be heading for the 'English Riviera' instead Den, dangerously close ! ;)

denphone 22-06-2020 20:03
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36040749)
Think I might be heading for the 'English Riviera' instead Den, dangerously close ! ;)
Its not bad down down in Torquay that is for sure and there are plenty of lovely little quaint places to visit within a hours drive as the crow flies.

Mr K 22-06-2020 20:15
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36040751)
Its not bad down down in Torquay that is for sure and there are plenty of lovely little quaint places to visit within a hours drive as the crow flies.
Great, I'll be round for a cream tea then :)

denphone 22-06-2020 20:26
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36040757)
Great, I'll be round for a cream tea then :)
Clotted cream and strawberries mind with a proper cup of tea as well...;)

denphone 25-06-2020 22:10
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
At last we have reached the promised land.:D:D:D


:cleader::cleader::cleader:

Hugh 25-06-2020 22:29
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36041249)
At last we have reached the promised land.:D:D:D


:cleader::cleader::cleader:
https://media3.giphy.com/media/VfDqz...N2n6/giphy.gif

Julian 25-06-2020 22:29
Re: Season 2019/2020 Football
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36041249)
At last we have reached the promised land.:D:D:D


:cleader::cleader::cleader:
Congratulations to Liverpool fully deserved. :)


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