Newcastle United's Saudi-backed ownership has been shrouded in bleak suspicion and unfulfilled promises. The £69m signing of Nick Woltemade has stopped yielding goals, while Anthony Elanga's struggles for game time and goals weigh heavily on the team. The £35m centre-half Malick Thiaw continues to make basic errors, casting doubt over the overall direction of the club.
The lack of a sporting director during last summer's transfer window and an outgoing chief executive have led to a sense of disarray. Eddie Howe, the manager, is holding everything together with hugs and smiles, but it seems he cannot stem the tide of decline.
Alexander Isak's departure has lit the exit path for other players, including Sandro Tonali, whose agent created tension by putting Arsenal on alert. The club's failure to sign new players in January has only added to the sense of stagnation.
The stadium and training ground projects have been in limbo for over four years, with no concrete progress made. The public investment fund (PIF) had promised massive investments in housing and regeneration, but these plans seem to be nothing more than an empty promise.
Meanwhile, across Saudi Arabia, investments are being scaled back due to rising costs and declining oil revenues. The PIF's portfolio is littered with failed investments, leaving it running low on cash.
The Newcastle United faithful remain largely loyal, despite growing concerns over the club's direction. However, as the years go by without significant progress, a sense of disillusionment is building. The future of the club hangs in the balance, with decisions being made behind closed doors without any input from fans or stakeholders.
The Saudi regime's involvement in English football has raised eyebrows, and many questions remain unanswered. How will the PIF's finances affect Newcastle United? Will the promised investments materialize, or were they just a smokescreen to mask the club's true financial situation?
As Newcastle United struggles to find its footing, one thing is certain: the future of this once-great club hangs precariously in the balance.
The lack of a sporting director during last summer's transfer window and an outgoing chief executive have led to a sense of disarray. Eddie Howe, the manager, is holding everything together with hugs and smiles, but it seems he cannot stem the tide of decline.
Alexander Isak's departure has lit the exit path for other players, including Sandro Tonali, whose agent created tension by putting Arsenal on alert. The club's failure to sign new players in January has only added to the sense of stagnation.
The stadium and training ground projects have been in limbo for over four years, with no concrete progress made. The public investment fund (PIF) had promised massive investments in housing and regeneration, but these plans seem to be nothing more than an empty promise.
Meanwhile, across Saudi Arabia, investments are being scaled back due to rising costs and declining oil revenues. The PIF's portfolio is littered with failed investments, leaving it running low on cash.
The Newcastle United faithful remain largely loyal, despite growing concerns over the club's direction. However, as the years go by without significant progress, a sense of disillusionment is building. The future of the club hangs in the balance, with decisions being made behind closed doors without any input from fans or stakeholders.
The Saudi regime's involvement in English football has raised eyebrows, and many questions remain unanswered. How will the PIF's finances affect Newcastle United? Will the promised investments materialize, or were they just a smokescreen to mask the club's true financial situation?
As Newcastle United struggles to find its footing, one thing is certain: the future of this once-great club hangs precariously in the balance.
I'm getting really concerned about the state of Newcastle United FC right now... it feels like the Saudi backing is just a PR stunt and not actually doing any real good for the team or the fans. The lack of transparency around the finances and decision-making process is giving me major anxiety - what's going on behind closed doors that we're not being told? And those stadium and training ground projects, come on, it's been 4 years already! 
We need to see some concrete progress, not just empty promises. The fans are loyal but the sense of disillusionment is real... can't wait for some answers from the top brass 
I'm getting really frustrated with how things are going at Newcastle United. They're just not making any progress and it's like they're hiding something from us fans. £69m on Nick Woltemade and he's not scoring goals? What was that for? And Malick Thiaw makes basic errors left right and left. It's like the team is just drifting without a clear direction.
. And what's going on behind closed doors? We don't know anything because no one is telling us.
and I'm like totally curious now if anyone's tried that new 'galactic wings' recipe... anyway, back to Newcastle United... I mean, have you ever noticed how some footballers just can't seem to score a goal no matter how many chances they get? Like, what's the deal with that? 
they're getting absolutely destroyed on the pitch and i think it's time for eddie howe to step down lol his smile game can only take so much 
what happened to all that money from the pif? were they just lining the pockets of the saudi regime or did it even go towards the club? i need some answers 
. The lack of transparency and accountability is unsettling, especially when it comes to the stadium and training ground projects, which have been stuck in limbo for far too long 
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. It's difficult not to wonder if these plans were ever anything more than a smokescreen designed to mask the club's true financial situation 
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. Decisions are being made behind closed doors without any input from fans or stakeholders, leaving them feeling disenfranchised and disillusioned 
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they're always just complaining about one thing but never providing any real solutions. Like come on guys we get it the new owners aren't doing a great job, can someone actually give us some constructive criticism or suggestions? Instead we just get whiny posts from people who are salty because their team isn't winning 
. And don't even get me started on the stadium situation it's been going on for years and nothing ever changes 
. I swear if I see one more post about how the PIF is a "public investment fund" I'm gonna lose my mind 
. Can't we just have a calm and rational discussion about football for once? 
their club has been through so much lately and it's hard to see what's going on behind closed doors 
£69m signing and no goals? £35m centre-half making basic errors? that's just not right 
they've been stuck for years with no progress made it's like they're just going through the motions 
️ the lack of a sporting director and outgoing chief executive has left the club in disarray 
. Otherwise, we're just going to keep watching as our beloved club slowly sinks into obscurity 
️. Can't believe it's come to this...
. Four years gone by with no concrete progress made? That's just unacceptable. The fans deserve better, and we need to hold those in charge accountable for their promises.
. And don't even get me started on how they're using all this money to mess around with housing and regeneration projects... sounds like just another way for them to burn through cash