PL charge City for alleged breaches of financial rules

[Newman Noggs]

Yes. But what should give you confidence is the appeal process which worked in Leicester's favour. Completely unexpectedly. It's a game of 90 minutes don't forget. You get nothing for winning at half-time.

Iirc, the appeals panels are chosen from a different pool of experts, probably more experienced. It's a good thing they know they can reverse the original panel's verdict. I would imagine we are heading that way if we get an unfavourable outcome this time. So it bodes well, I think.

I hope so. My point was that I keep being assured that the IC is independent and made up of professional experts whose reputations are on the line, yet it didn't stop them applying what they subjectively believed was the "intention" or "spirit" of the rules rather than the rules themselves. That seems perverse to me and an indication that the IC are inclined to back the PL regardless. As you say, though, the Appeal gives me some grounds for optimism. Note to self: Try to find out who was on the original "Independent Commssion"

 

[foxedup]

Be interesting to see Leinacres take on his beloved Leicester,he's made the odd snide comment on our case. Could get feisty if Everton get relegated on goal difference to Leicester.

Probably best they keep queit considering their breech of PSR helped contribute (slightly) to our relegation in the first place.

 

[TueartsCossackSpray]

We could be the odd one out. They all have nice restaurants, apart from Abu Dhabi?

I’m going out for an Abu Dhabi tonight with the lads

 

[halfcenturyup]

I hope so. My point was that I keep being assured that the IC is independent and made up of professional experts whose reputations are on the line, yet it didn't stop them applying what they subjectively believed was the "intention" or "spirit" of the rules rather than the rules themselves. That seems perverse to me and an indication that the IC are inclined to back the PL regardless. As you say, though, the Appeal gives me some grounds for optimism. Note to self: Try to find out who was on the original "Independent Commssion"

I heard it was some guys called Neville, Carragher and Harris
...

 

[cheekybids]

They should have just abided by the decision. That’s the whole point of an independent panel. Why is the PL leadership at war with its own members? It is supposed to be a neutral administrator. The process has been corrupted.

It’s a bad day for football….

 

[Maly]

It's just a coincidence. We all know that the Americans are upright people, want to rule the world with their way of life. If you live a different life style you are a threat to the usa and must be invaded. The Americans think we should all carry guns. Another sad shooting today of a young kiddy.

The world revolves around America it has its own world series where only America takes part ( I think two Canada teams do ) but ignore that lol.

The America plan for football is a closed shop.

Doesn’t PSR pretty much make it this?

 

[bladdered]

Even the BBC are getting nervous..

 

[cheekybids]

Even the BBC are getting nervous..View attachment 130795

Translated……. What does it mean when there is no evidence of wrongdoing?

 

[halfcenturyup]

Even the BBC are getting nervous..View attachment 130795

Morons. "What are their chances for a successful hearing against Manchester City" would have been a good question to ask in February last year.

You want to see nervous? Wait until City have some success with the APT case :)

 

[TonyM]

Even the BBC are getting nervous..View attachment 130795

Your public broadcaster is a joke. It's as much about entertainment and popularism as Fox News is in the US. Make England Great Again.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Regulator will not have that power.

That's a shame.

Presumably we will have to rely upon City winning their case(s) and Masters having to fall on his sword ?

 

[KS55]

We can’t count coop live? When did that happen? Seems we are banned from generating any money that counts.

The PL is not fit for purpose.

Co-op live is CFG, not MCFC. The hotel is a different matter as MCFC own the hotel. It will be interesting if the PL try to discount any income from that.

 

[feedmpenzaandhewillscore]

Even the BBC are getting nervous..View attachment 130795

More chances of United winning the league than this hearing being successful if the BBC want to market the article towards their target audience. Least it gives them something to be hopeful about.

 

[mike1923]

Imagine getting a speeding ticket for doing 20 in a 30 and them saying ‘well the rule might say that it’s a 30 zone but we meant it’s actually a 10 zone’

 

[Oldham Exile]

‘Escape’ is an injudicious choice of word from the sinfully brain-dead ****. Another fucking fraud who is commenting on things he doesn’t understand.

Just seen this come up on SSN - the presents (woman in a red dress) mentioned 'got away with it' - 'technicality and 'loophole' within a minute

 

[BerkshireBlue]

Time and time again one ir two here have said there is no right of appeal if we were to be found guilty. Everton appealed. Leicester have now won their appeal. And there seems to be a perception in the media, when discussing the timing, that this won't be concluded this season, as if we are found guilty, we will appeal.
Take it as that claim was indeed wrong then.

appeals can only be argued on matters of law. In Everton's case they were punished for something they wasn't charged for and in Leicesters case they were successful as the laws weren't applied. City have numerous avenues of appeal if it doesn't go well for them

 

[Newman Noggs]

Just seen this come up on SSN - the presents (woman in a red dress) mentioned 'got away with it' - 'technicality and 'loophole' within a minute

I think this must be getting very close to actionable now. Both those premises support the contention that Leicester City are "guilty" of something and impugn their integrity.

 

[BerkshireBlue]

Just seen this come up on SSN - the presents (woman in a red dress) mentioned 'got away with it' - 'technicality and 'loophole' within a minute

not sure not being a premier league member at the time is a loophole. Ha ha I'm surprised the case got this far

 

[marco]

not sure not being a premier league member at the time is a loophole. Ha ha I'm surprised the case got this far

the case got this far because the PL heads are up there own arses, they think they can do what they want and if they cant they shift the goalposts, i think this is the start of the end for them and the city case will push them over the edge

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

It would be lovely to see those communications but, unfortunately, they'll be subject to legal privilege and won't be disclosed.

I suppose it could be subsequently disclosed if Masters was totally discredited and the subsequent PL hierarchy, in order to distance themselves, decided to waive that privilege, as the privilege surely isn’t Masters’ to waive, it is the PL’s - unless I guess if that advice related directly to Masters’ own personal liability. That particular privilege would surely be intact.

Also, if Masters referred to that advice in his witness statement or when giving live evidence then that privilege could be said to have been waived and all bets could be off.