City launch legal action against the Premier League | Club & PL reach settlement | Proceedings dropped (p1147)

Tbf, as soon as Khaldoon and Pearce became involved, the private ownership argument, while it may be true, flew out of the window where income is concerned. That doesn't mean we can't use it as an argument against the idea that the club is state-owned, state-funded, state-sponsored or whatever the latest watered down version is, it clearly isn't, but we can't pretend the club isn't in a much stronger position with a lot more large company contacts than any other club is, with the exception of Newcastle, and we aren't far below them.

See my previous post for why, and why I don't care.

But let’s not forget the Rags & Arsenal know how to use politics to influence decisions. Both have had Keir Starmer sat in the stands for the last month & will have used those opportunities for lobbying.
 
I seem to remember ratboyvand spitty continually saying how can City make so much more money than the rags and dippers starting about 1 year ago. Were they in the loop and laying down the foundations.
 
I hope City do win the APT case against the PL, but is it possible that the panel haven't concluded proceedings yet, and that is why the PL amended the agenda at Thursday's meeting?

It's the only explanation that makes sense, I think.

Firstly, because the arbitrators won't be working to some arbitrary timetable the PL imposes o byn itself (I always thought it was weird people were thinking the PL would announce something in a meeting).

Secondly, because if City had had substantial wins, they would have had to announce it to the clubs immediately.

Thirdly, because if the PL had won everything substantial, then they wouldn't need to pull the changes yesterday (unless we believe the PL that it was because several clubs raised concerns).

Most likely, I think, is that there has been no decision yet.

I suppose it's also possible that the judgment was just released before the meeting and the lawyers got cold feet on the proposed changes and withdrew them. But that seems too much of a coincidence.
 
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But let’s not forget the Rags & Arsenal know how to use politics to influence decisions. Both have had Keir Starmer sat in the stands for the last month & will have used those opportunities for lobbying.

Seems to me anything that Starmer does that benefits United or Arsenal will be scrutinised beyond belief in the political press. He is already in a bit of trouble. He won't be doing anything he shouldn't.

Maybe :)
 
Won't post the link, but the Daily Wail has this covered and it is astonishing to read the comments section - there's a complete change of attitude with many comments in support of City in the greater 115 legal battle. Unless I just stumbled on a random sample supporting us.
 
I absolutely agree that large companies would want to be involved with the best club in world football, and Carragher's ignorance is embarrassing.

The fact remains that our owners and Newcastle's owners have direct, and indirect control, over many times the wealth of any other owners, so describing that as an issue related to the current Middle Eastern owned clubs, is legitimate.
Either Spitty is thick and ignorant or is just being told to pander to the equally thick and ignorant plastic lemmings and tell them what they want to hear.
If Spitty couldn't play football he'd be making a living dealing drugs to vulnerable kids or selling knock off gear from the back of a van as he's basically a scroat.
 
There’s been no statement from the club, other than a spokesman saying “As you know, we are not in a position to comment…”.

Lawton is clearly well connected though, with one of his close colleagues being married to Arsenal’s CCO, so I think it’s naive to suggest that he’s purely guessing here. I imagine he’ll know the mood music around the PL about how the hearing went.

He actually goes as far as to openly say he/the Times are only guessing.

It is just one interpretation of two very loosely related events. As much as I would want it to be that one, I thonk it is a reach to try add more 'knowledge' of mood to it. To this particular claim, at least.
 
Either Spitty is thick and ignorant or is just being told to pander to the equally thick and ignorant plastic lemmings and tell them what they want to hear.
If Spitty couldn't play football he'd be making a living dealing drugs to vulnerable kids or selling knock off gear from the back of a van as he's basically a scroat.
Carragher on these you tube shows he does always tries to come across as fair and level headed, but deep down lies a nasty fucker with a deep hatred for City, same as Neville tries to act impartial but the reality is he's a city hater through and through, and both would be dancing a jig if we got charged and ended up relegated
 
I doubt Everton fans have much time for Wyness, he did what might be called a "Swales" and outsourced the catering and club shop rights and tried to flog the training ground for housing.

Keith *** cough *** Wyness. Cough, cough.
Let’s not make this cretin anymore famous or infamous than he is. Don’t click on any links for media outlets quoting him. My granddaughter is 2 years old she has more idea about football & City matters than this failed excuse for a football executive
 
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Carragher on these you tube shows he does always tries to come across as fair and level headed, but deep down lies a nasty fucker with a deep hatred for City, same as Neville tries to act impartial but the reality is he's a city hater through and through, and both would be dancing a jig if we got charged and ended up relegated
Absolutely 100%.

Ratboy's mask has slipped far too often and you only need to look at his behaviour as a Rag player to see what an absolute twat he was then, he's no different now except that he's also a self serving twat with an agenda.

Spitty has showed what a vile excuse for a human being he is by spitting on a teenager from his car window and the fact that Sly waited for the fuss to die down before bringing him back instead of sacking him on the spot shows what an equally vile and immortal shitstain of an organisation they are.
 
He actually goes as far as to openly say he/the Times are only guessing.

It is just one interpretation of two very loosely related events. As much as I would want it to be that one, I thonk it is a reach to try add more 'knowledge' of mood to it. To this particular claim, at least.
I'm feeling totally out of the loop but why was there a vote in the first case regarding amendments to the APT rules, given our (presumably) ongoing case against the PL?
 
Anyone would think they have just got a new owner and dream of him pumping hundreds of millions into the club to make it great again!!
To be fair it sounds like the penny is starting to drop with this one.

Once he realises the rules made up by his vile and entitled neighbours and their equally vile and entitled fellow red shirts will severely limit what new owners can invest to try and protect the status quo, he'll understand fully what's been happening for years right in front of his eyes.
 
To be fair it sounds like thrle penny is starting to drop with this one.

Once he realises the rules made up by his vile and entitled neighbours and their equally vile and entitled fellow red shirts will severely limit what new owners can invest, he'll understand fully what's been happening for years right in front of his eyes.
Totally agree but it's taken far too long for them to realise this.
 

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