Media coverage 2018/19

[Claytop]

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/so...bought-and-they-re-paying-the-price-1.3897613

Another one to add to the list.

 

[nmc]

The stench of irony that emanates from this paragraph is almost too much to bear:

"As increasing questions have been asked of the sports-washing of their Abu Dhabi owners – using City as a PR tool to legitimise a corrupt regime – City’s fanbase have become staunch defenders of something they actually know little about."

It's been quite astonishing to see Abu Dhabi's transformation into a supposed rogue state akin to North Korea since the dippers and a handful of embittered journalists started banging this particular drum.

Sam Cunningham who has ‘failed Daily Mail journalist’ amongst his list of achievements... a bitter no mark and his ramblings should be ignored by all but his fellow sociopaths.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

What goes on in the Middle East etc I don't agree with totally.

You mean the illegal wars commenced by the USA? (where Liverpool's owners are from btw)

 

[nmc]

Abu Dhabi should aspire to be like the UK and/or the USA.

You mean they should commit Human Rights abuses against children - like our government - see today’s Guardian.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

see today’s Guardian.

I'd rather not.

 

[BigOscar]

I am curious, but why exactly would Abu Dhabi be interested in "Sport washing" it's image? As far as I'm aware, no one gave a shit about Abu Dhabi, it wasn't under any scrutiny at all, no international sanctions, no threats to it's regime. I don't really see the incentive for them to give a shit what anyone else thinks of them, they have a shit ton of money and no one has been turning them away as they invest all over the world. No one gives a shit what your reputation is if you are a buyer, just look at Saudi Arabia

 

[Groke]

Thought I'd watch the FA Cup highlights on the BBC....

Jason Mohammad presents highlights of the FA Cup final at Wembley. Victory for Manchester City against Watford will give them a second major domestic cup trophy of the season.

Fuck me! How petty.

it's right though isn't it? Only 2 domestic cups..

 

[blueinsa]

You mean the illegal wars commenced by the USA? (where Liverpool's owners are from btw)

Or the $1.1 Billion fine for Liverpools main title sponsor for money laundering across the globe.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Or the $1.1 Billion fine for Liverpools main title sponsor for money laundering across the globe.

Class, dignity, respect.

 

[blueinsa]

Class, dignity, respect.

Or in the medias case, ignorance and a refusal to discuss that given their sudden interest in morality and financial crimes.

No one can tell me this is nothing other than a direct and deliberate attack on our club, no one.

 

[Salford_Blue]

Anybody know if Rob has asked the same of Manuel?

Or is he waiting to see if West Ham reach a Cup final next season?

 

[laserblue]

Or the $1.1 Billion fine for Liverpools main title sponsor for money laundering across the globe.

But mainly for Iran who are financing the Houthi rebels who have caused the famine and the 50,000 deaths by blockading Red Sea ports to prevent urgently needed food aid from getting to those who desperately need it. So Liverpool are happy in taking blood money from S&C who have profited from their Iranian money laundering and the misery it's causing.

 

[Jacko1956]

You mean the illegal wars commenced by the USA? (where Liverpool's owners are from btw)

Let's make this a level playing field, at thestar of each season UEFA do sn audit on all clubs finance for teams playing in European competitions, oh now , they know what that may throw up ! Hypicrital to the core if your not playing in our European competitions we dont care what you do ! Re Liverpool 2011failed FFP but ok not effecting us in our competition, bent and corrupt as f--k.

 

[manimanc]

Anybody got the photo of the liam gallagher poster in Manchester? Something along the lines of man city treble and shockwave. Only caught a glimpse before and it's now disappeared off the face of the earth.

 

[bobmcfc]

I hope Harris enjoys his few seconds of fame, I hope it was all worth it because the reality will dawn soon that he will never get near our club, players or manager again.

 

[Dubai Blue]

I am curious, but why exactly would Abu Dhabi be interested in "Sport washing" it's image? As far as I'm aware, no one gave a shit about Abu Dhabi, it wasn't under any scrutiny at all, no international sanctions, no threats to it's regime. I don't really see the incentive for them to give a shit what anyone else thinks of them, they have a shit ton of money and no one has been turning them away as they invest all over the world. No one gives a shit what your reputation is if you are a buyer, just look at Saudi Arabia

Spot on. A handful of weirdos have coined a phrase that fits their narrative and are now frantically trying to push it as absolute gospel.

Abu Dhabi has come under far more scrutiny and sustained far more reputational damage since Sheikh Mansour took over the club. Prior to that, it was regularly heralded by the British media as the model that all other Middle East states should look to emulate.

These people didn't care about Abu Dhabi's actions before City were winning everything in sight, and they'll go back to not caring once we stop.

 

[blue aura]

 

[Ducado]

It's so obviously well orchestrated, and a well planned operation, I am surprised that some in the media have not noticed the pattern all season, City go top FFP allegations, Liverpool go top allegations disappear, most City fans have noticed it, and I am not a tin foil hat wearing conspiracy theorist, who is behind it all that is where the club should be digging

 

[nmc]

I'd rather not.

It may also be in Horse and Hound or Readers Wives if you look closely ; )

 

[blueinsa]

Yet one business model is ignored or lauded whilst the other is decried at every turn.

Boltons owner would get better press that HRH Mansour right now.