A lot of Newcastle United fans have replied to a tweet from NUFC 360 about a new takeover rumour – this time concerning boxer Floyd Mayweather.
Do you believe this story?
Yes
No
NUFC 360 have shared the post from TMZ Sports which claims that Mayweather is interested in purchasing the Toon.
The boxer was speaking at an event on Sunday and was asked if he would buy Newcastle, and he told the crowd that if the people want him to buy the club, then he would.
However, these Newcastle fans do not believe any of it.
I have no words. https://t.co/6ors8GaU5B
— NUFC360 (@NUFC360) March 9, 2020
Even setting aside every other “takeover attempt”, he doesn’t even have near enough cash
— MagpieMan???? (@comeonyoutoon) March 9, 2020
Same rubbish as last year when this came out ?
— NezmasterAuctions (@nezauctions) March 9, 2020
Publicity stunt that’s all it is
— Royagequit ?? ? (@evilroyslade29) March 9, 2020
Everyone wants to buy us, nobody actually buys us.
— Dell ? 14-4 (@agbnufc) March 9, 2020
Other Toon supporters do not want Mayweather to be associated with their team even if he is actually interested in buying them.
They found a buyer that I would actually say “ I’d rather have Ashley”. Congrats
— Toon Man US (@us_toon) March 9, 2020
He has done an atrocious job with Mayweather Promotions, wouldn’t want him involved at all regardless of his wealth.
— Ammar Hussain (@ammar_hussain89) March 9, 2020
He would be the worst possible choice
— tonyamo (@tonyamo8) March 9, 2020
What does he really know about football. Be even more clueless about running a business as big as toon as Cashley is.
— Alfie (@Alfie62927216) March 9, 2020
What do we think?
The latest takeover rumour involving the Saudi Sovereign-Wealth Fund that emerged in January has gone quiet, and to us, this Mayweather story just seems bizarre.
We think that the best thing Newcastle fans can do is ignore all this takeover talk and look ahead to the rest of the season.