A number of Newcastle United fans have been reacting to an article in the Shields Gazette from Liam Kennedy in which he suggested that there is still no certainty over how things will play out regarding any potential takeover of the club.
Supporters have been in a constant state of anxiety waiting for any update which could signal a breakthrough for the proposed £300, takeover of the club, as Kennedy’s piece outlines. The Magpies are still continuing with the legal arbitration process which they hope can resurrect the chances of the Saudi Arabian-based consortium taking over the club.
However, as Kennedy outlined, there is ‘silence’ on both sides and from both parties over the latest progress surrounding the takeover. He added that the Premier League’s legal team are confident that they have built a strong case at their end.
? "Hello darkness, my old friend… I’ve come to talk with you again."
So I was asked to write something on #NUFCTakeover. I chose to focus on the sound of silence, both the Simon & Garfunkel classic and the current #NUFC situ.
It's quiet & complex.https://t.co/Sva11BxllC
— Liam Kennedy (@LiamJKennedy23) February 9, 2021
Matters have been further complicated this week by reports from The Athletic that American investor Joseph DaGrosa could turn his attentions to Newcastle if Southampton’s owners do not lower the asking price for the south coast club. However, Kennedy has claimed that such a move would likely be unsuccessful due to Mike Ashley prioritising the current deal with PCP.
Newcastle fans react to Kennedy’s article on takeover situation
Many Newcastle fans resonated with the tone of uncertainty and frustration in Kennedy’s piece, with plenty of the Tyneside faithful also feeling the anxiety of waiting for significant news surrounding the takeover.
This is like mental torture! Horrific for the fan base to be going through this during a equally horrific time with Covid around.
— Dean (@deanmarshall10) February 9, 2021
After reading this and listening to the Ben Jacobs interview the other I am less and less confident that this takeover will happen. Until there is a clear gap between PIF and Saudi state the PL will not pass this takeover
— David Monks (@DavidMonks1) February 10, 2021
https://twitter.com/StillReaping/status/1359426367050444800?s=19
https://twitter.com/James_NUFC/status/1359206839292985347?s=19
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So basically if things fall into place in the middle east it could happen quickly but if not it's a long drawn out legal battle? Just when we think we're nearing the end to this it just goes on and on ?
— colin oliver (@100Magpie) February 9, 2021
Good read! Insightful. Time is the biggest enemy to the fans I appreciate that but also silence is one of the best signs. Why would PIF want to embarrass themselves. Why would the takeover details be made public. Cards close to the chest, this is as Liam says like a game of chess
— TheSouthernGeordie (@NUFC_JJ) February 9, 2021
