Some footage of Iain Dowie discussing the Saudi-backed Newcastle United takeover which is reportedly in the works, recently caught the attention of many Magpies fans on Twitter.
Steve Wraith, who is a well known “avid fan of Newcastle United”, recently shared some footage of Dowie discussing this reported takeover of the Magpies, on Sky Sports, via a tweet.
As per talkSPORT, Newcastle United would allegedly become the Premier League’s wealthiest club should the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia complete a takeover of the club. This group allegedly “have assets worth around £260 billion”.
This footage of former Newcastle assistant manager Dowie, which was originally broadcast via Sky Sports, shows the 55-year-old speaking positively about this takeover, stating that the potential for the club “is limitless”, should this takeover be completed.
Dowie’s comments have prompted a positive response from many Magpies supporters. Read the positive reactions of some Newcastle fans to Wraith’s tweet sharing this footage of Dowie in the tweets below.
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https://twitter.com/stevewraith/status/1254358947919736833
Dowie knows we’re massive
— Dell ? (@agbnufc) April 26, 2020
Love dowie. Always been a good guy.
— Rob Gilbert-Ovens (@Thegeordiefaith) April 26, 2020
I forget he was at the club with Shearer. Got loads of time for Ian Dowie
— Lee Robson (@leerobson23) April 26, 2020
Limitless. Absolutely. Can be whatever we want.
— Ginger Pirlo (@TheGingerPirlo_) April 26, 2020
Will Newcastle United challenge for the top four within the next four years under new ownership?YES, THAT IS A VERY REALISTIC TARGET
NO, I WOULDN'T BE TOO CONFIDENT OF THAT
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Needs to get over the line and confirmed. Then we can dream #NUFC #NUFCTakeover
— hasan (@hasancho7) April 26, 2020
Goosebumps
— Gary Barker ???? (@GazBwwrl) April 26, 2020
Good lad well done Dowie ??
— Rob Allbright (@roballbright) April 26, 2020
He gets it.
— Opie (@NUFCOpie) April 26, 2020
What do we think?
Considering that current Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has been an unpopular figure throughout his tenure at St. James’ Park, it may be understandable why the prospect of this takeover has excited many Magpies supporters.
Furthermore, considering that some Newcastle fans have been excited by this takeover news, it may be understandable why some Magpies fans have been responding positively to this footage of Dowie sharing some positive thoughts regarding the future of the club under these new potential owners.