Members Lt. Aldo Raine Posted June 22, 2023 Members Share Posted June 22, 2023 10 hours ago, Marc505 said: I know nobody really cares, but there is a massive and historical fan culture and following in Saudi its not like Messi who is going playing for a new franchise in front of 12k in a stadium worse than Bournemouth's, some of these clubs have been going for many decades and have big, raucous crowds with an ultras scene etc. It will be bigger and far more consequential than what happened with Chy-na. But I have zero sympathy for the Premier League, or UEFA. I think the Saudi Arabia team that beat Argentina was basically the Al-Hilal cllub team, wasn't it? They're a proper outfit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Jeff Stelling at Saudi Sports News will be the turning point. MMW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted June 22, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted June 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said: He's really trying to draw a moral equivalence between the UK and the ultra regressive Saudi regime🤦♂️ He is correct in the sense that we have previous as a nation. As does pretty much every other nation on earth. All part of human development- not necessarily impressive by our standards of today- but something that is still going on elsewhere and will likely persist somewhere on the planet as long as humans live. Seems some love to pretend to be a victim or just bemoan everything about our nation as some attempt at moral absolution. Happy enough to have had a career in this country, made his money and benefited from what it has to offer. Then slags it off from every angle. The same with the whites- every game is a diatribe of complaint, a running commentary of negativity. Nothing is good enough, rinse and repeat. Wouldn't take himself to Putin land, nor Christmas Island or some forsaken place where life can be lived simply, free from the burdens of humanity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Think folk forget that part of the world is a few centuries behind the western world in development. They're just catching up and trying wash their hands of their past using filthy cash. At least they're using sport instead of terrorism or summet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted June 23, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted June 23, 2023 12 hours ago, stevieb said: Jeff Stelling at Saudi Sports News will be the turning point. MMW "And there's been a goal at Al Awwal Park! But which way has it gone? Over to Siddig El Tahir El Fadil Abdurrahman Mohammed Ahmed Abdel Karim El Mahdi..." "Non-believers Jeff!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted June 25, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 25, 2023 Talk of Neves now joining Newcastle on loan For two years Dodgy as fuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Zico said: Talk of Neves now joining Newcastle on loan For two years Dodgy as fuck Not acceptable & the FA/Prem whoever need to step in fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 27 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Not acceptable & the FA/Prem whoever need to step in fast. No one was arsed when Lampard did it via New York. Prem will be counting the cash. They won’t give a toss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted June 25, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted June 25, 2023 Why don't Newcastle just buy him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, tomski said: No one was arsed when Lampard did it via New York. Prem will be counting the cash. They won’t give a toss. Two wrongs, lessons learnt and all that. But, yep, you're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Why don't Newcastle just buy him? Presumably starting another FFP 'scandal'. If there's enough of 'em at it then the chances of a proper investigation is reduced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lt. Aldo Raine Posted June 25, 2023 Members Share Posted June 25, 2023 42 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Not acceptable & the FA/Prem whoever need to step in fast. It stinks bur I'm not sure any rules have been broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted June 25, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Why don't Newcastle just buy him? FFP probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted June 25, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted June 25, 2023 38 minutes ago, Zico said: FFP probably Can understand that, but I was under the impression that Newcastle hadn't gone stupid with the cash so far. Unless they've gone big time this window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted June 25, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Can understand that, but I was under the impression that Newcastle hadn't gone stupid with the cash so far. Unless they've gone big time this window. About £300m down the last couple of seasons Isak, Gordon, Guimares They even spent £25m on wood And now they're in the CL they have to up their hand Whether this loan happens remains to be seen But in theory Newcastle could basically get any player they want from the Saudi League on loan or on the relatively cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 11 hours ago, Zico said: About £300m down the last couple of seasons Isak, Gordon, Guimares They even spent £25m on wood And now they're in the CL they have to up their hand Whether this loan happens remains to be seen But in theory Newcastle could basically get any player they want from the Saudi League on loan or on the relatively cheap I’d forgotten about that - that’s in the Madine for £6m bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Eddie said: I’d forgotten about that - that’s in the Madine for £6m bracket. It ensured Burnleys relegation instead of them so was probably seen as good business. Can't imagine he has much resale value now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted June 27, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 27, 2023 21 hours ago, Duck Egg said: It ensured Burnleys relegation instead of them so was probably seen as good business. Can't imagine he has much resale value now. he was meant to sign for Forest for £15M following his loan but he got injured so it's not clear as to whether he will sign for them or not now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Wanderer Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Will there be any Saudis left playing in the league? They will be off to Oman looking for game time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.cramp Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Lingard said to be looking at Saudi options! Ffs, its laughable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted June 27, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 minute ago, W.cramp said: Lingard said to be looking at Saudi options! Ffs, its laughable probably the only option he has left now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 It'll just go the same way as LIV golf. They'll piss about for a while throwing silly money at mercenaries then realise the product is still wank, nobody wants to watch it then try buy in to the CL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted June 27, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted June 27, 2023 2 hours ago, gonzo said: It'll just go the same way as LIV golf. They'll piss about for a while throwing silly money at mercenaries then realise the product is still wank, nobody wants to watch it then try buy in to the CL. Now that Qatar has come out in support of Russia, there is the potential for yet more instability in the region. Fuck golf and football out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 17 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Now that Qatar has come out in support of Russia ... Kept that quiet(ish) as the World Cup loomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted June 28, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted June 28, 2023 5 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Kept that quiet(ish) as the World Cup loomed. That wasn't lost on me neither! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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