The Toon Army

He does point out the flaws of social media  but people not caring is the whole point!0

I think this has become a bit of a narrative around the move, i.e. “it’s out of my hands” and “little can be done by the fans”. Newcastle fans have been particularly vocal about the Ashley regime, and have been for some time, especially after Rafa’s departure. It would seem a tad inconsistent to drop the protest movement simply because there is a view “there is nothing that can be done”. That could have been argued by fans about Ashley, especially as moving or sacking or transferring owners just isn’t a thing.

Newcastle have been a club that has been vocal in standing up against what it didn’t like. Fans famously confronting Keegan about the sale of Cole (and purchase of Gillespie), and Freddy Shepherd too. Objectively, the narrative of helplessness is compromised in that this is different to the Glazier take over at Manchester United. It brings financial muscle that it can share with other teams like City and PSG (both weren’t big teams prior to their investment). It just appears convenient when the move has the potential to push Newcastle beyond what occurred in 1994-1997 and make them a European powerhouse.

I suppose, in this instance, I have been intrigued by some of the responses I have seen, which includes the schoolroom jibe of “they’re just jealous”, which is an attitude of the apologist, to the “what can we do about it”. The latter view is not that of the apologist, but a sign of a blind spot, which I think could transform into acceptance. Another one if seen is the “whatabout” American owners, which just isn’t the same and a poor comparison.

I accept that the Ashley protests were about being able to financially compete. The central issue most WHU fans with the current ownership, amongst many, is the perception about expenditure. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t protest a new owner for other reasons. And even if it is just a symbolic protest, it makes a point, and demonstrates a commitment to wider inclusivity etc

I support Leeds in England, granted I'm not hardcore but I get over to matches occasionally and have followed them since I was a kid. There's no way I would continue to support them if the Saudi regime took over. 

Even aside from the vast ethical arguments, you won't be experiencing organic success. Same as PSG/ City etc, the club as you know will cease to exist. Winning by virtue of having an endless supply of cash. Where's the fun in that? 

I wonder what Newcastle Central's MP will make of all of this, a woman with so much hate for Mike Ashley she actually tried to pause the vote on Brexit to try change the debate on ousting him.

I've used that joke already get your own