Newcastle United fans have been eagerly awaiting official confirmation of their prospective takeover but the club’s official Twitter account has hardly made things easier for them with one recent tweet.
In response to one supporter, they reacted with an image of a white flag – something widely recognised as a symbol of truce or surrender – similar to ‘white smoke’ which is known for coming to an agreement.
And the Magpies faithful have lost it in reaction to the post with many wondering if there is a more subtle message at play.
It’s now been several weeks since the news that the club could be taken over first hit the headlines as Amanda Staveley’s Saudi-backed consortium edged closer to a £300m deal according to the BBC, but any official confirmation still escapes those in the northeast.
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If the prospective takeover pulls through, it would end a tumultuous Mike Ashley reign which has somehow lasted 13 years despite never winning over the Newcastle fans.
Here’s how they have been reacting to the post…
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