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Newcastle United: Fans react to yet another takeover update

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The proposed takeover of Newcastle United has hit yet another potential roadblock, with the Premier League now seeking further answers from the Saudi-backed consortium regarding the issue of TV piracy, according to the Daily Mail

According to the report, the investment group have already faced a number of questions in regards to BeoutQ, a pirate satellite TV station which has been ‘illegally streaming’ the feed from BeIN Sports, the region’s legitimate Premier League broadcaster.

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Nice easy one to start off with, which club did Newcastle United sign Shearer from in 1996?

The update was relayed on Twitter by @NUFC360 – and here is how a sample of the St. James’ Park faithful have responded:

It’s clear from the above responses that not all of these Newcastle fans are buying what the Mail has reported, suggesting this is old news being recycled. The takeover has been with the Premier League since April now and given the amount of time it has taken, we expect it must be becoming increasingly difficult as a fan to remain positive.

Do you think the piracy issues will prevent the takeover being concluded?

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Yes

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No

While some have denounced the report as being a credible update on proceedings, others were considerably downbeat following the latest talk of developments regarding the takeover saga.

Newcastle United fans may be happy to put the takeover talk to one side this coming weekend, when the Magpies resume their Premier League campaign with a home fixture versus Sheffield United at St. James’ Park, scheduled to take place on Sunday.

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