United Thread - 2022/23

[Norman kneejerk]

It is a very strange time. The agenda is set by social media and the clickbait culture is dominant. Traditional media is dying and it's not clear what will replace it yet. Most media organisations seem to have abandoned the concept of impartiality. Many reporters, especially in the regions, are given clickbait targets to achieve with their content. This is what drives them...not pursuit of the truth in any story.

Agreed and very little to stop them writing what they want. Probably true to say defamation used to be more of a deterrent than it is now.

 

[zandvoort blue]

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

Agreed and very little to stop them writing what they want. Probably true to say defamation used to be more of a deterrent than it is now.

The problem with defamation is that so many of the cowboy freelancers do not have deep pockets so there is no point suing them. Just a waste of time and money. That said I really think we should have had a go at the worst culprits like the BBC and Daily Mail who have both published false (and libellous) content on occasions. These organisations have the biggest audience and most influence.

 

[ancoats]

Who owns the rest?

didn't part of the glazer family sell their shares to china

 

[hertsblue]

If it happens this deal will receieve no scrutiny and no criticism in the media. There will be no talk of human rights abuses in Qatar or problems with migrant workers. The puppets at the top of the PL will just wave it through. As Khaldoon said: "organised and clear."
On a positive note it is increasingly clear that opposition fans are starting to see through this charade. You see more and more sarcastic online comments from fans of other clubs on propaganda stories in the media about MUFC. It must be a real eye-opener for Newcastle fans who used to slag off City.

Same as the sponsorships deals they have had for over 10 years with state owned Saudi Telecom and others which have had hardly any media outcry

 

[CC1]

If it happens this deal will receieve no scrutiny and no criticism in the media. There will be no talk of human rights abuses in Qatar or problems with migrant workers. The puppets at the top of the PL will just wave it through. As Khaldoon said: "organised and clear."
On a positive note it is increasingly clear that opposition fans are starting to see through this charade. You see more and more sarcastic online comments from fans of other clubs on propaganda stories in the media about MUFC. It must be a real eye-opener for Newcastle fans who used to slag off City.

Absolutely- & furthermore if this Sheik buys the rags, it certainly won’t be state owned will it :). Even though the guy is only worth 1/6th of what he will be spending on the club…….

Unlike City who are owned by a wealthy group of individuals & who bought our club for peanuts compared with what it’s worth now - Qatar will definitely own the rags.

 

[KentBlue]

I'm way too cynical to believe that the Glazers have any intention of selling. It's just clickbait so they stay relevant.

 

[RayCTID]

I do hope it is clickbait but Newcastle did eventually get taken over and there is too much traction in this for it not happen either. The only question is do the prospective buyers do have the necessary funds.

 

[levets]

Well that’s a first. Kieran McGuire on Granada reports whilst referring to them said… “The business isn’t worth £6bn, unless the buyers see owning Manchester CITY as a trophy gathering exercise… or words to that effect

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

I'm way too cynical to believe that the Glazers have any intention of selling. It's just clickbait so they stay relevant.

Guardian reporting that they're using this sale process to drive up the value of the club in order to give them more leverage to borrow. The more valuable the asset, the more they can borrow against it.

This only hardens my suspicion that they're using united to prop up the shopping malls, via using the shares as security for their borrowing. Either that or they're looking to borrow more money to rebuild the swamp.