little whitt Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 29 minutes ago, Sweep said: You don't have to get pissed when you go out you know. For what it's worth, I think the first thing that'll happen, is that Saudi will start to host prestige "finals" such as the the Champions/Europa League, they'll then pay for teams to play the odd home league game over there (in a similar, and equally bizarre, way that we have American Football games here in the UK) - this will then lead at some point to the European Super League that's been spoken about many times, and they'll have teams in that. At some point soon, I'd expect the Saudi FA to become an "affiliate" or some other such nonsense of UEFA, and then it'll all start. They've got all the money in the World and they'll happily chuck it at football, they don't give a fuck about local leagues, their own included probably - they want more of a "global game" as long as they're driving it. They 100% will have teams in UEFA European competitions before the end of this decade (maybe start in that really shit one that West Ham won last year) He Wants to Get Pissed Before the Bumming Starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, little whitt said: He Wants to Get Pissed Before the Bumming Starts Good point, I'd not thought of that. Although I find if I drink too much, I don't enjoy the bumming, or I even forget it's happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 7 hours ago, Traf said: Game 39, anyone? The American sports do it and play games abroad for money spinners. 10 games a season played around the world. Not sure Norwich vs Brentford will be the same draw as any of the 'big 6' but the financial will is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 minute ago, frank_spencer said: The American sports do it and play games abroad for money spinners. 10 games a season played around the world. Not sure Norwich vs Brentford will be the same draw as any of the 'big 6' but the financial will is there. Same argument as has been made since game 39 was first mooted years ago only then it was who would want to watch something like Bolton v Charlton 😀 I still think it will happen in some form in future. Appeasing foreign markets with pre season friendlies disguised as officially branded Premier League tournaments will only go so far And again, like having PL academy teams in the league system, I think there'd be protests but then apathy would take over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 54 minutes ago, Marc505 said: Same argument as has been made since game 39 was first mooted years ago only then it was who would want to watch something like Bolton v Charlton 😀 I still think it will happen in some form in future. Appeasing foreign markets with pre season friendlies disguised as officially branded Premier League tournaments will only go so far And again, like having PL academy teams in the league system, I think there'd be protests but then apathy would take over. Stick um 1st weekend of the season get it over and done with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, frank_spencer said: Stick um 1st weekend of the season get it over and done with Don’t do it because American sport is crap and we have our own thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, tomski said: Don’t do it because American sport is crap and we have our own thing. Baseball and basketball are shit, NFL and ice hockey are lots of fun. Game 39 is coming whether we like it or not playing them 1st all on one weekend ensures no impact on one team over the others. Can you imagine the bitching from the scousers if Citeh play at home and they're away in LA the week before they play each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 It seems I spoke too soon. Saudi Tyneside United WILL be permitted to loan players from the bloated Saudi League. How much have they bribed the PL to get this through ?? Premier League: Newcastle United clear to loan Saudi Pro League players after vote. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67490620 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Dr. Feelgood said: It seems I spoke too soon. Saudi Tyneside United WILL be permitted to loan players from the bloated Saudi League. How much have they bribed the PL to get this through ?? Premier League: Newcastle United clear to loan Saudi Pro League players after vote. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67490620 PL were against it, but the clubs allowed it to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Traf said: PL were against it, but the clubs allowed it to happen. I for one am shocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DirtySanchez Posted November 21, 2023 Members Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Traf said: PL were against it, but the clubs allowed it to happen. I don't think it would be hard to work out who voted in favour of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, DirtySanchez said: I don't think it would be hard to work out who voted in favour of it I’d imagine virtually all as they’ll be thinking the same thing long term. I believe Palace have a link up with Lyon now for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DirtySanchez Posted November 21, 2023 Members Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 minute ago, tomski said: I’d imagine virtually all as they’ll be thinking the same thing long term. I believe Palace have a link up with Lyon now for example. Seven voted in favour so probably Newcastle, City, Chelsea, Brighton Man U if that Radcliffe bloke has had his say, Forest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger_Dubuis Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 hours ago, DirtySanchez said: Seven voted in favour so probably Newcastle, City, Chelsea, Brighton Man U if that Radcliffe bloke has had his say, Forest @martynziegler The seven clubs that blocked ban on signing loan players from partner teams were (according to sources) Newcastle, Sheff Utd, Man City, Chelsea, Everton, Wolves, Forest. Some other clubs angry that Saudi-owned Sheff Utd joined the opposition bloc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 12 hours ago, DirtySanchez said: Seven voted in favour so probably Newcastle, City, Chelsea, Brighton Man U if that Radcliffe bloke has had his say, Forest Bloody hell, I thought we were only taking the piss out of him on here and he’s going and buying the fuckers 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted November 22, 2023 Moderators Share Posted November 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said: Bloody hell, I thought we were only taking the piss out of him on here and he’s going and buying the fuckers 😀 Only 25% though So presume the glazers still own 75% And he wants to bring in Dougie Freedman as director I'm sure as far as utd fans are concerned, this is the worst thing that could have happened in terms of a "takeover" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrelli Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Football is gone now so this is mostly irrelevant. Newcastle bending the rules after City, Chelsea and others taking the piss out of FFP is just another horse that has bolted. Everton have been punished though🤷🏻♂️Watford loaning players from Italy was just allowed to happen and that was far more blatant. Meanwhile VAR is giving imaginary penalties for the big clubs and drawing the wrong lines for Wolves on another week. Fuck off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted November 22, 2023 Members Share Posted November 22, 2023 9 hours ago, Roger_Dubuis said: @martynziegler The seven clubs that blocked ban on signing loan players from partner teams were (according to sources) Newcastle, Sheff Utd, Man City, Chelsea, Everton, Wolves, Forest. Some other clubs angry that Saudi-owned Sheff Utd joined the opposition bloc. There is always a bright side. Your lot can get players in from the Tampa Bay Buccs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 5 hours ago, Zico said: Only 25% though So presume the glazers still own 75% And he wants to bring in Dougie Freedman as director I'm sure as far as utd fans are concerned, this is the worst thing that could have happened in terms of a "takeover" I really hope this happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DirtySanchez Posted November 22, 2023 Members Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Traf said: I really hope this happens. And signs Andre Moritz as a gift on his first day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Wanderer Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Henderson saying he's pretty unhappy over in the Saudi League. Says the match attendances and lifestyle is taking it's toll. Surprised he took the risk to be honest, especially with the Euros this year. With a contract to 2026, they won't sell him on the cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 minute ago, London Wanderer said: Henderson saying he's pretty unhappy over in the Saudi League. Says the match attendances and lifestyle is taking it's toll. Surprised he took the risk to be honest, especially with the Euros this year. With a contract to 2026, they won't sell him on the cheap. Sure I read Benzema has already left his club. Firminho also looking at getting out to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeane Koontz Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 He shouldn't be anywhere near the England squad while playing in the desert sunday league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 29 minutes ago, London Wanderer said: Henderson ... says the match attendances and lifestyle is taking it's toll. His club's average in around 7,000. One Rhiyad club had a gate of 133 recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lt. Aldo Raine Posted January 7 Members Share Posted January 7 39 minutes ago, London Wanderer said: Henderson saying he's pretty unhappy over in the Saudi League. Says the match attendances and lifestyle is taking it's toll. Surprised he took the risk to be honest, especially with the Euros this year. With a contract to 2026, they won't sell him on the cheap. Fuck him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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