UEFA FFP investigation - CAS decision to be announced Monday, 13th July 9.30am BST

[Man_City_Loyal]

The "body language" where he "chews" his lips up after the question is really obvious.

He is "stopping himself" from saying more.

That tells me he either knows the outcome or has received information that gives him a very good idea of the outcome.

Whether the outcome is good or bad isn't quite clear though.

clutching there i think fella/

 

[David Kloppesh]

These quotes from Pep really do ramp up the confidence levels.

"It was just United, Liverpool and Arsenal to win the titles before Roman Abramovich took over. It was uncomfortable for the Premier League. After Sheikh Mansour took over here it was the same. It was - and is - uncomfortable for the 'elite'."

Something so simple yet pointed.

Steve McManaman?

 

[mcfcstu]

Beat Chelsea tonight and then a guilty verdict announced on the afternoon of the Liverpool game. Wouldn’t put it past these corrupt bastards.

 

[Sheikh rattle and roll]

No one knows the verdict, but people at the club know how it went.

Our lawyers will know how their arguments were received, and how UEFA's were, by their interactions with the panel of judges, and the direction the hearing took.

So no, Pep doens't know the outcome, but he's not in the dark like us or the media.

 

[Sheikh rattle and roll]

I agree the club will have some idea but will not know for certain which way the wind is blowing
What concerns me is the amount of young players we appear to be signing (Ezzy etc )
Does that mean we suspect we will lose and can’t attract top drawer
Just an alternative view I guess
I hope I am wrong because this ban could put us back 5 years

 

[BringBackSwales]

Beat Chelsea tonight and then a guilty verdict announced on the afternoon of the Liverpool game. Wouldn’t put it past these corrupt bastards.

I wasn’t aware that CAS was corrupt?

 

[Blueprint Blue]

Wouldn't it be great if a positive verdict was announced late in the day on Friday 3rd (same day and time the 2 year ban was announced) meaning that all blues would be able to celebrate properly the next day when the pubs open.

 

[Winchester]

Wouldn't it be great if a positive verdict was announced late in the day on Friday 3rd (same day and time the 2 year ban was announced) meaning that all blues would be able to celebrate properly the next day when the pubs open.

And end up in A and E Later

 

[Centurions]

There'll definitely be some passive aggressive digs in there too.

This was a case initiated by UEFA, prosecuted by UEFA and judged by UEFA. The Club never wavered from it's belief that an independent panel that impartially considered the body of irrefutable evidence would find in favour of it's position.

Manchester City thanks the Court of Arbitration for Sport for their speedy decision and for maintaining the confidentiality of the proceedings, and looks forward to competing in the Champions League next season.​

They won't repeat that first line. The rest is word for word in the release. Word for word

Quite right too.

It should read:-

This was a case initiated by other clubs, prosecuted by UEFA and judged by UEFA.

 

[andyhinch]

Quite right too.

It should read:-

This was a case initiated by other clubs, prosecuted by UEFA and judged by UEFA.

Nah, should read FUCK YOU !!!!!

 

[Mid Wales blue]

There'll definitely be some passive aggressive digs in there too.

This was a case initiated by UEFA, prosecuted by UEFA and judged by UEFA. The Club never wavered from it's belief that an independent panel that impartially considered the body of irrefutable evidence would find in favour of it's position.

Manchester City thanks the Court of Arbitration for Sport for their speedy decision and for maintaining the confidentiality of the proceedings, and looks forward to competing in the Champions League next season.​

You haven’t hacked the clubs emails, have you?

:-)

 

[Whether or not]

I accept fully that I am a miserable old bastard, but we really are tempting fate by speculating on what our ‘winning press release’ will look like. I will never forget my best mates half time delirium at winning the title at home to the rags, and then.

 

[KS55]

I agree the club will have some idea but will not know for certain which way the wind is blowing
What concerns me is the amount of young players we appear to be signing (Ezzy etc )
Does that mean we suspect we will lose and can’t attract top drawer
Just an alternative view I guess
I hope I am wrong because this ban could put us back 5 years

It's not that long ago we were 30 years behind. 5 years? No sweat.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Wouldn't it be great if a positive verdict was announced late in the day on Friday 3rd (same day and time the 2 year ban was announced) meaning that all blues would be able to celebrate properly the next day when the pubs open.

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[1961_vintage]

I accept fully that I am a miserable old bastard, but we really are tempting fate by speculating on what our ‘winning press release’ will look like. I will never forget my best mates half time delirium at winning the title at home to the rags, and then.

Never forget that 15 mins on the concourse at half-time. Some people never learn!

 

[Eoiyflem]

BT now commentating that "city are already sure to qualify for the champions league and Chelsea want to join them". The language of the broadcasters is changing markedly....

 

[alexmcity]

Think people read too much into Pep's words. Part of his job is to be optimistic and keep the team's spirit high, no matter what.

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

CAS said they would announce the date for releasing the verdict in advance, so we could maybe hear something next week on that score.

Hope we aren't made to wait to long after the initial announcement of a date, 72 hours max hopefully.

 

[SidJames]

Just want it done with now.

Feels like this shit has been hanging over us for years.

 

[xgorton]

CAS said they would announce the date for releasing the verdict in advance, so we could maybe hear something next week on that score.

Hope we aren't made to wait to long after the initial announcement of a date, 72 hours max hopefully.

If Chelsea keep winning and rags look like 5th spot,what a kick in the teeth that would be if we got the wrong result.