A lot of Newcastle United fans have flocked to a post from Liam Kennedy that contains a link to an article he has produced on the legal challenge from Newcastle Consortium Supporters Limited (NCSL) over the proposed takeover of the Toon by PCP Capital Partners, PIF and the Reuben brothers.
Last week, the group submitted a Letter Before Action to the Premier League over the proposed takeover, and in response, the league asked for more time to reply.
The group rejected this request, and Kennedy’s article reveals why NCSL has rejected the Premier League’s appeal.
This is because in August, two members of the group sent letters to the Premier League informing them of their intention to take legal action, so in the group’s view, the Premier League has had more than enough time to respond.
This post from Kennedy has drawn the attention of these Newcastle fans, who are happy with this news.
So, what did these Newcastle fans make of this news?
Wonderfull the Mr Master’s under huge pressure the Chairman too….so that game is on and and heads will roll…they have too. I believe no war has been won on two fronts EPL have this and Ashley…simply wonderfull many thanks for your efforts…Best AV
— Asset Vigilante (@AssetVigilante) November 4, 2020
Good decision, they’ve had more than enough time.
— Jack ?? (@jchaytor16) November 4, 2020
That’s fantastic. Brilliantly worded and echoes the voice of every #NUFC fan
— Manic Dave (@scully161280) November 4, 2020
Awesome.
— James DeMarco (@jazadal) November 4, 2020
Do you think this will lead anywhere?
Yes, this will all work out for us
No, what a waste of time
Kennedy’s piece includes a copy of one of the letters sent to the Premier League, and now that NCSL has turned down the Premier League’s request for more time, the next step, according to the group, is that they will move forward with the CAT (Competition Appeal Tribunal) process.
This post from Kennedy continued to draw the attention of many Toon fans.
Wow!!!! Mr Stein has my support whole heartly. Looks like the EPL are trying to kick the can down the road again in the hope that this goes away. We need to hold them to as count, fantastic well drafted letter.
— Chris Cossey (@Cosseycj) November 4, 2020
What a great letter it sums up our feelings and bemusement of the whole process that is in essence a delaying tactic hoping the Saudis would walk away!
Well done to those involved ?— Andrew Reay (@AndrewReay4) November 4, 2020
The PL must be Corrupt from Top to Bottom and Now Exposure Time
— Villa Veronika (@Alz_Kassiopi) November 5, 2020
The plot thickens….what’s the next move for the premier league??? https://t.co/1dT0vegLWF
— Lee Errington (@LeeErrington) November 4, 2020
The proposed takeover was initially withdrawn in July, and here we are in November, and the saga is still going on.
We hope that for the sake of the Toon fans, this is the beginning of the end for this process, one way or the other.