A lot of Newcastle United fans have replied to a post from NUFC 360, which includes a link to an article from Jason Burt as he provided his latest update on the Toon’s proposed takeover.
Burt claims that this long and drawn out saga is cruel on Newcastle fans who are waiting to hear if Mike Ashley’s time in charge of the club will be over.
The deal for Ashley to sell the club to Amanda Staveley’s Saudi-backed consortium has been with the Premier League for a while now after a deposit was paid to Ashley.
Richard Masters recently claimed in an interview with Sky Sports that there is no timescale for this takeover, and this has clearly annoyed these Toon fans, while Burt feels the whole situation is cruel.
Do you think this whole process is cruel?
Yes, it is unfair
No, it is just how long the process takes
@premierleague are a disgrace to the beautiful game. Nothing like this happened when Chelsea and City were taken over.
— Big Kev (@Bigkev1346) June 1, 2020
If it had been Man Utd or Arsenal it would of been approved within hours never mind months
— Pabs (@PeakLifestylePT) June 1, 2020
It would appear they don’t want any part of this Takeover and would love either the PIF to walk away or the Government to back them publicly on a rejection, Unclear if the piracy is a real thing or just a plant from BEIN who are obviously close to PL officials through the TV deal
— Dean Woods (@wuds100) June 1, 2020
Burt claims in his piece that sources from both sides of the deal suggested that the deal was done at various points, but because this has to be a legally watertight decision, the Premier League are taking their time.
The whole saga, though, appears to have bored these Toon fans, who have had enough.
Fed up with the whole saga! Seems if it was any other club there would be no issue
— darren adair (@munkyboots) June 1, 2020
I’m bored rigid and don’t care anymore….
— Magpiemarge1ofthe10k (@Margeandrews20) June 1, 2020
Just a matter of time before PiF walk away from negotiations.
— Delboy E (@dedwards1892) June 1, 2020
No takeover it’s fake over
— kev day (@nufc18921985) June 1, 2020
Understandably, many Newcastle fans are losing patience after a deal was agreed with Ashley in April.
The Premier League, though, have taken their time, and they have allowed the whole thing to play out in public, which, as Burt points out, is cruel on Toon fans.
However, despite this long dragged out scenario, many Newcastle fans still remain confident about the takeover happening.
Just wait. The takeover will go through. #nufc #NUFCTakeover #cans
— toon fanatic (@geordieBoyjack) June 2, 2020
Still believe a lot of is depending on some sort of TV deal. I think in principle everything is done but they’ll announce the ownership change at the same time as a TV deal?
— CC (@JamesHunt07) June 1, 2020
The buying side hopes that now Project Restart is sorted, the league will be able to turn their attention to deciding on the Toon’s proposed takeover.
There are claims that the buying side are frustrated with the process, and many Toon fans are also clearly annoyed.
Hopefully, there is not too much longer to wait before the Premier League finally make a decision on the matter.