A lot of Newcastle United fans have responded to a tweet from Henry Winter as he offered his view on the proposed takeover of the Toon.
The Times reporter said that he had just received a message from someone who was involved in an American-based failed takeover attempt of Newcastle last summer, and according to him, if the Saudis tried to take over an NBA, NFL, or a baseball team they would not have a chance.
Winter also claimed that the Premier League would choose cash over ethics, and therefore he thinks they are highly unlikely to object this takeover.
This tweet has drawn a big reaction from many Newcastle fans with some unhappy at the way Winter has spoken about this issue.
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Just received message from somebody involved in American bid for NUFC last year. “Surprised your league would accept an offer from Saudis; nba, nfl, baseball, excuse Yank expression but no way jose..” But PL focuses on cash not ethics; highly unlikely to object to Saudi takeover.
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) April 21, 2020
No difference to Abu Dhabi or Sheff Utds Saudi owner or Iranian at Everton
— Dayle (@DayleBarron) April 21, 2020
Love the moral high ground a lot of people are taking on Twitter. Should probably shut their accounts given its part Saudi owned. Also hope they stop using Uber, driving Tesla’s and should probably stop buying petrol/diesel….???? #NUFCTakeover
— Robbie Bell (@robiez1) April 21, 2020
They have already approved one Saudi takeover, why would they suddenly decide this one is up not to scratch when they will benefit massively. The PL would host some special cup in Riyadh if the price was right as did other sports such as Boxing/F1/wwe etc
— Angel??? (@01dunnn) April 21, 2020
I’ve been a big fan Henry but you are taking all of the joy out of this.
Let’s see what this brings. It is a chance to connect with the culture and hopefully move them quicker for the better.
Disappointed in you!
— United against one man #ashleyout (@TOONRafalution) April 21, 2020
American morality is a sight to behold, Henry
— East Stand. (@McGowan_NUFC) April 21, 2020
Never seen so much hate towards Newcastle
— Darren Cowan (@DarrenCowan6) April 21, 2020
What do we think?
The Times reporter has often vocally criticised Mike Ashley, but this view on the takeover has annoyed some Toon fans.
However, what we think Newcastle supporters should be taking from this is that Winter believes that the Premier League are highly unlikely to oppose the takeover.