PL charge City for alleged breaches of financial rules

[dadnlad]

the media are reveling in this pitching everton against forest and forest against everton then getting advisors to wind up more the "what about city " pile on

 

[halfcenturyup]

The what about City narrative has been pushed by sections of the media, especially the BBC. It deflects pressure away from the PL hierarchy. It supports the existing narrative that City are “getting away with it.” Some fans are being manipulated as usual and are too stupid to see it.

You can't blame fans of other clubs for saying stuff like that. First, it's a comfort blanket that everyone likes to have when they are caught out. What about the other guy? Second, they are fed the narrative by the press 24/7 and this is where the real blame lies. The BBC with Roan and Stone are as bad anyone. Their job is to inform their readers, but they just continue the cycle of telling people what they want to hear and reinforcing complete nonsense. It's easy for them to correct, but they aren't doing it.

 

[KS55]

This should involve the National Football Fans Association .

When was the last (or first) time they were involved in any meaningful matter ??

They should be explaining (simply),to supporters clubs and fans generally, the background,source,implications and solutions to relevant matters. If they can’t they shouldn’t be in ‘office’

Additionally, the NFSA should then be mobilising enlightened fans to take direct action against any offending body who are ruining and stealing the game from ‘the most important’ investors.....the fans !!

City are repetitively painted as the cause of most problems since the investment by HH Sheikh Mansour when the reality is totally different. It is this total misrepresentation that influences the thinking/responses of other fans ....a viscous circle of mis truths and negativity.

One day (not too soon) City may be thanked for their insights, actions and solutions that will change the face of football administration and management.

Manchester thanks you Sheikh Mansour.

DELICIOUS !!

“A viscous circle…” Mansour will be tarred and feathered.

 

[Metalartin]

Seriously, I think Sky has been very hands on, and influential, over the Premier League’s decisions over the last decade.

Sky stole football from the league, greasing many hands so they could create the Premier League. They then proceeded to build their whole sports package around the red three, plus Everton and Spurs (the original big 5).

There was never really a big 5 in the 80s though IMO. From what I can deduce, that was a PR campaign bought and paid for by those very clubs. The original plan set in the late 80s, was obviously to create a legitimate big 5 in the PL era. Then it quickly became a big 3, when it eventually arrived. Spurs were a mid table club at best for the first decade and half of the PL era. Everton faired slightly better without really challenging much(how many title challenges, how many trophies in the PL era?).

It was a big two at best going into the PL era, Liverpool for the success(miles clear of everyone in major honours with 32 by the end of the 80s), United(15 m-h) for their attendances(have to give them that unfortunately).

Arsenal(16 m-h), Everton(14 m-h) and Spurs(14 m-h) had no legitimate claims to put themselves above the other traditional top clubs of old english football. There were too many clubs, too close to them to claim they were bigger. Wasn't there only 1 televised game a week for most of that era(Liverpool taking most of the limelight)?

 

[wolviedinho]

OFRED

OFRED is a patriarchal, totalitarian theonomic state known as the Republic of red cunts.

The powerless clubs are represented by city. Trying to break free from the shackles placed around our necks.

-:)

 

[Gone for a Burton]

Had quick look at this organisation- looks the usual toothless, cap doffing, placatory, running alongside and not creating too many waves accessory.
Weasel words regurgitation.

Revolution.

Let’s organise scrutiny of them and a campaign to remove the deadheads with an ‘action based’ group who truly understand the issues.

Notable BM commentators Dr Garry James & Prestwich Blue would be the sort of balanced intellectuals who could lead not mislead !!

“A viscous circle…” Mansour will be tarred and feathered.

I wondered who'd be first to spot it & comment.....you must be very busy today

 

[its a Barm]

This whole thing has become very tiresome, but suspect it still has many months to go.

 

[Delboy352]

Have a lie down.

Only if we have a direct free kick against us, just outside the box!!… ;-)

 

[chris8910]

The whole thing is turning from a shambles to a complete fucking shambles.

You couldn't make the whole thing up even if you tried. Meanwhile Manchester City are chasing down a second historic treble, what a fucking shambles haha

 

[Metalartin]

Much like netspend spend comparisons ceased to be a talking point, as soon as it became clear it was making United look bad. I do feel it's worth pointing out, that the catchphrase 'whataboutery' seems to be a far less popular word recently.

We should be reminding every journo and pundit, who routinely used it as a free pass for their double standards, when it suited them.