It has been revealed that Mike Ashley met up with prospective new buyer of NUFC Amanda Staveley in London last night, with the pair being photographed leaving the restaurant with smiles on their face after what is believed to be their FIRST round of face-to-face talks.
After doubts over the deal had been lingering over recent days, this can only be seen as a positive sign as far as a potential takeover is concerned.
Here’s some of the serious reactions to today’s development, followed by the not so serious (but equally amusing) takes on the pairs Tika Ma-Sale-A (hat tip @GallowgateShots) dinner for two last night:
Great to see Amanda & Mike meeting at last #nufc #takeover pic.twitter.com/NXt7d3X6r1
— steve wraith (@stevewraith) December 7, 2017
A hugely significant week for #nufc with face to face talks between MA and AS now being reported. The desire on both sides to get a deal done has never wavered. Important decisions lie ahead with regards to January window.
— Pete Graves (@PeteGravesSky) December 7, 2017
Whatever the logistical reasons for that possible delay – and it wouldn’t make for a comfortable rest of season – an informal face to face meeting is a positive development. Ashley is now on holiday in the US, but negotiations will continue.
— George Caulkin (@CaulkinTheTimes) December 7, 2017
Superb to see Mike Ashley and Amanda Staveley meeting in person. Great story by @dpcoverdale #NUFC
— Andrew Musgrove (@ADMusgrove) December 7, 2017
Now for the comical reactions to tonight’s pictures of Ashley meeting Staveley in a affordable London Curry house – someone even tracked down the restaurant they went to and got a copy of the menu!
A chat over chaat ? #NUFC
— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) December 7, 2017
Not like the menu items were that expensive. Typical Ashley. ?? pic.twitter.com/aGGhYCsRoc
— Jaydon Parrish (@_jaydonp) December 7, 2017
CHICKEN TIKKA MA-SALE-A ? https://t.co/t6lsGI3F08
— GallowgateShots (@GallowgateShots) December 7, 2017
WE'RE STILL FIGHTING FOR THIS TITLE pic.twitter.com/3aULurlHsJ
— Adam (@adamf2384) December 7, 2017
Just our luck for Ashley to find a buyer and they begin dating.
— NUFCThreatLevel (@NUFCThreatLevel) December 7, 2017
Ashley has wardrobes full of blue jeans and white shirts doesn't he?
— BurstOfTheStar (@BurstOfTheStar) December 7, 2017
Well that escalated quickly..#NUFC pic.twitter.com/OEHdKcSN0l
— Black&WhiteBarmy (@BlackWhiteBarmy) December 8, 2017
One date with Mandy and a few Vindaloo's later..
Someone come fetch Mike will they..#NUFC pic.twitter.com/KhSZDrhy5N
— Black&WhiteBarmy (@BlackWhiteBarmy) December 8, 2017
