I would be curious to know which side the “silent majority” is on. This forum has a huge number of posters but this thread by and large is mostly the same people on both sides of the discussion. It would be interesting to know where most people really stand.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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I with you there, if we didn't we'd be sitting in caves freezing our bollocks off!
Most of them were regular matchday fans that travelled to games, contributed to the local economy and area, and added to the atmosphere. It's not just about the 'global fanbase'.
Buy our fighter jets, missiles and weapon systems yet don't dare touch our sports you scoundrels.
You can explain why you don't like them as potential owners withoit base racist clichés. Ta.
Yeah, because people might want to take a stand against things within their control (supporting a football club) than things outside their control? Other than maybe protests or petitions what are people supposed to do against arms sales, move out of the country?
I bet you’ll be all for it as soon as the OT refreshment kiosk start serving half time megapints!glad the club isn't dependent on your best judgement or we'd have Amber Heard in as CEO anyway.
What the feck is this statement. Did you take history lessons at Marjorie Taylor Greenes?
I have a hunch these "private" Qatari investors will be related to the Sheikh in one form or another.
Currently, there are no known bids from anyone and only Ineos (Ratcliffe) have confirmed that they will bid. There has been a lot of press speculation about Qatar, Saudi Arabia, US consortia etc but that all remains at the speculation level thus far, with nobody involved corroborating any of these stories.
We need a poll in this thread Would you be okay with state or state-backed ownership? Or a new thread asking people if they will continue supporting United if the club is sold to the Saudis or the Qataris.
There's nothing racist about it, it's stereotyping, like Scotsman are mean and Leeds fans love sheep
You and shamans make a good point! Amber Heard in !I bet you’ll be all for it as soon as the OT refreshment kiosk start serving half time megapints!
That's my thinking as well and I said as much the other day. If they're seriously interested they'll just outbid everyone else. In short, we're doomed to state ownership.
It would probably need to be an anonymous poll or else I can see people not wanting to vote in it
Something like:
a) A state-backed ownership
b) A private investment group
c) An individual or private company
d) None of the above
Personally i don't have much time to dedicate to the old racism, id rather just have a cup of tea.
Putting morals aside, is nobody here concerned at the possible repercussions for the club under Qatari ownership should, say, the currently relatively stable geopolitical situation in the Persian Gulf deteriorate, or if Qatari-UK relations nosedive in some way? The example of Abramovich should surely be considered.
Do you seriously not get the difference?! I'd obviously much rather my government didn't make political deals with autocratic nations with deplorable human rights records, but I've come to expect very little from the Tory cnuts. It's obviously different with United.
Discussion? You were being snarky and I gave a pretty serious reply. Nothing aggressive about it but pointing out the general trend of misinformation when it comes to Qatar etc. People who have never been there, get all their news from BBC and swallow it like the end. Someone was pointing out how it's messed up Mandela was at the opening at Qatar given they have slaves. That's how messed up the situation is.
You're wrong, in both cases, and your post adds nothing to the discussion and is needlessly aggressive being a prick.
Well said. I feel sick at the prospect.
Needs to define okay? I think some actively want it, some don’t want it but will continue supporting and others will walk away.
I'm paraphrasing a quote from sheikh Rashid the founder of Dubai
"My grandfather rode a camel, my father rode a camel, I ride a Mercedes, my son rides a Land Rover, and my grandson is going to ride a Land Rover…but my great-grandson is going to have to ride a camel again."
Honestly, they'll happily shit on Beckham, Neville and the rest, but bend over backwards for Qatar. Sad bastards.
Yeah but surely we will want their gas.
No because UK would just force them to sell of ban Qatar. At the end of the day all the eggs are in UK's basket. They're not some kids being taken for a ride here they are letting Qatar build an asset for them in their country. The moment they are not useful or a threat they will pull the plug just as you pointed out with Abramovich
TBH - most of the ones you describe have already probably gone, I'm one of them, not because of the Glazer's though, because it became too expensive
What the hell does any of that have to do with him liking United? You're chatting out of your hole.
If that happens the U.K. govt will force them to sell and some other cnuts will buy us. Club is too big to fail.
This question is interesting to me because if the incredibly rich the money's nothing to him Ratcliffe actually does outbid the Qataris et al I would have to accept that he is a genuine fan and not just another Glazer-type trying to make money out of us in his own way. I will admit I've been wrong all along, guess we'll find out.
Also the thread's moving too fast for me to read it all, I must be missing loads of decent points I know.
I know a lot left for good, some definitely came back as I know of a few. Saying things like 'who gives a feck - the global fan base is massive' annoys me, though. Like the people that make the effort to go to games don't matter a jot.
You've summed it up perfectly and i fully agree. I'm so sad at how this is unfolding.
do you really not see the difference between chants of “USA USA” and chants about slave labour, and other human rights abuses?
No, what is weird is “Hey, look at me taking a stance” posts on a forum claiming they’ll give up watching the team they’ve invested their whole life and that Utd will cease to exist for them. If you take that stance, good for you. There’s no need to post ranting and raving about it. Just do it. Leave those who will continue to support the club regardless carry on.
So will this make PSG our reserve team?
Musk bidding for united?!
Was referencing a quote by Sheik Rashid, but i can understand how that looks bad without the context in the post. Sorry. I don't agree with their politics and hate the treatment of migrant workers, gays and women but i dont see them as any less than any other race as a result.
Sky reporting that Glazers actually asked Qatar if they are interested in buying United.
Abrahmovich was forced to sell because of his ties to a dictator who's country invaded another one, It's not really likely that Qatar is going to invade one of it's neighbours so the comparison isn't worthy
A pretty serious reply where you incorrectly asserted I've never been to Saudi Arabia, or know any Saudi people? Now you're shiteing on about only consuming BBC and talking compete shite about Qatar? Despite knowing literally nothing about me?
Good man shamans, no wonder your opinion is held on such high regard by the caf at large
KSA in. Amber Heard in.
Christ.
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