Newcastle Takeover: No Police Action On Crystal Palace Fans' Banner

25 October 2021


Police state no more action will be taken after a banner shown by Crystal Palace fans targeted the Saudi Arabian-led takeover of Newcastle United.


The banner took objective at the Premier League's ownership test, following recent ₤ 305m sale.


It was displayed throughout Palace's 1-1 draw with Newcastle on Saturday.


"Following an evaluation, officers have actually concluded that no offenses have been committed," said Croydon cops, external.


"No additional action will be taken."


The banner featured illustrations of a guy dressed in traditional Arabic clothing alongside what appeared to be Premier League president Richard Masters.


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The banner had a checklist with alleged offences by the Saudi Arabia program.


Listed on a photo of a clipboard under the heading 'Premier League Owners Test' were 'Terrorism, beheading, civil rights abuses, murder, censorship and persecution'.


The male in Arab-style clothes was likewise holding a sword with blood on it.


Palace fan group Holmesdale Fanatics took credit for the banner on Twitter, and provided a declaration.


"The Saudi led takeover of Newcastle has actually appropriately received extensive condemnation and anger," it stated.


"To provide the thumbs approximately this deal at a time when the Premier League is promoting the ladies's game and inclusive efforts such as rainbow armbands, reveals the total hypocrisy at play and shows the league's soulless program where earnings trump all."


The takeover was 80% financed by Saudi Arabia's Public Mutual fund (PIF), whose chair is Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.


When approving the takeover, the Premier League said it had received legal guarantees from the brand-new owners that the Saudi state would not manage Newcastle United and there would be penalties if it was shown otherwise.


The fans group's declaration stated this decision "made a mockery" of the 'Owners and Directors' test.


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