Supporters of Newcastle United have been reacting to a Twitter post from George Caulkin which gave an update on the supposed takeover of the club.
On Wednesday, The Athletic reporter responded to a question from @andy_husband1 who had asked if there was any news regarding the takeover.
Caulkin responded: ‘Not news really, just waiting for the Premier League’s decision.
‘People close to the buyers but also opponents of the deal have had intelligence that it’s coming very soon, but they’ve also been wrong in the past. Just have to wait.’
So, following the takeover update from the journalist, lots of supporters flocked to it to air their responses.
Not news really, just waiting for the PL decision. People close to the buyers but also opponents of the deal have had intelligence that it’s coming very soon, but they’ve also been wrong in the past. Just have to wait.
— George Caulkin (@GeorgeCaulkin) June 24, 2020
If “soon” is in the next 12 months I reckon they are on the money
— Paz (@ianparry9) June 24, 2020
Just enjoy the sun and watch the match later man why worry ?????
— Darrell Watson (@DarrellWatson8) June 24, 2020
The current saga surrounding the potential buyers of the club, that being Amanda Staveley backed by PIF, has been rolling on since their interest emerged in late January (via Shield Gazette).
It’s the waiting game George – I’ve waited 13 years or so so a little longer is no problem
— Steve Reed (@SteveTourism) June 24, 2020
How has a decision still not been made!? 1 million pound per year salary Masters is on.. Can’t make a decision!!
— The Heed (@markytoonlad) June 24, 2020
One of the latest developments in the takeover saga is that the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) released a statement which looked to reassure the Premier League regarding the piracy of the competition’s TV rights in the country (via Chronicle Live).
Do you think the takeover of Newcastle United will be confirmed in the next two weeks?No, it'll drag on
Yes, it'll be done
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Has to be a decision soon either way. Fingers crossed its good news
— Kieron Gilbey (@gilbey_kieron) June 24, 2020
It will get done just waiting on the incompetent @premierleague to tick them boxes the government will turn that screw to make sure its done
— Andrew Kent (@biggeordie77) June 24, 2020
You know summit, it tweets like this George that confuse & annoy our fans, they start off with what looks like great news but always as a caveat at the end so not to build up too many hopes…. I wish someone would just get off the fence for once!!
— Toon (@solaidback69) June 24, 2020
As can be seen in the responses to George Caulkin’s tweet, there was a mixed bag of reactions from the St. James’ Park faithful.