PL charge City for alleged breaches of financial rules

[Bald fraud]

Sky have emailed all their pundits warning them to tread carefully when discussing 115. Telling them both sides may claim victory and any punishment will probably be subject to appeal. I said the other day on here I reckon we’re getting done for something but we’ll appeal and win. This is going to drag on and on I think

 

[RegisteredToSeePhotos]

It would be a shame if this factfile got leaked.

Officials at Sky have also shared a factfile on the long-running case which has seen the competition effectively at war with its champions.

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The matter is viewed as a huge, significant and complex story – which is underlined by bosses taking what is an unusual step ahead of a verdict expected 'within the next month or so'. The factfile also features a timeline and key quotes.

 

[argyle]

This is how I think it will play out. Just like the other case with both sides claiming victory.

I don't think it will be a clear cut decision.

 

[spider blue]

Last time the premier league claimed a victory was the APT case and look how that went! Reading that tweet though, am I reading it right thinking that City have told the premier league to warn all the outlets etc about sticking to facts if we have won and not the usual time barred, technicality terminology etc?

Surely that makes a lot of sense.

 

[Mcfc1.9.8.0]

That sound like we have won some and we have lost some if that’s the case we are going to be guilty in everyone’s eyes. We need to be 100% cleared

 

[Ric]

I think City probably warned Sky after that Tim Sherwood incident, and they don’t want to risk us taking legal action next time.

 

[yozzerblue]

Here’s a stirring anthem for "The Unfraudulant Frauds," written to the tune of "The Impossible Dream
Ai wrote this. I think it's a good fit if we win

**(Verse 1)**
To fight the unyielding fight,
To stand through the darkest of nights,
To wear our badge with pride,
Though the critics may jeer and deride.

**(Chorus)**
This is our quest, to stand as one team,
To battle the odds, fulfill every dream.
To cheer in the face of all doubts that may rise,
For we are the frauds who uncover their lies.

**(Verse 2)**
To endure and to never give in,
For truth and for justice to win,
To hold to the love of our name,
And prove to the world we're untamed.

**(Chorus)**
This is our quest, to stand as one team,
To battle the odds, fulfill every dream.
To cheer in the face of all doubts that may rise,
For we are the frauds who uncover their lies.

**(Outro)**
Though the journey is long, we will see the light,
Together we march through the endless night.
With our badge, our pride, we’ll reclaim the stage,
The unfraudulant frauds, the heart of the age!

 

[Ric]

That sound like we have won some and we have lost some if that’s the case we are going to be guilty in everyone’s eyes. We need to be 100% cleared

I don’t think that’s a realistic scenario tbh.

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

Our lawyers are getting on the front foot :)

Sky getting their ducks in a row, probably following Warnock’s outburst of ‘Guilty’ when the CAS report fell.

 

[Nevizade]

As if Carragher reads emails

I think his literature extends to the treasure map on the back of menus

 

[Eoiyflem]

Also, slightly concerning that the premier league are talking about punishments and appeals?

Other way round for me, sounds like a resounding city victory and a technicality win on some charges for the PL

 

[Roy paul brother]

Yes. I hope it is. But it is impossible to know for sure. Would Puma do a deal with the PL if City had lost the case? But as someone else pointed out Puma may have another motive, perhaps damage limitation. I also am surprised by the suggestion that the independent regulator is being scrapped. This could also be good

As already mentioned, that looks like City have already warned them that anymore of their bullshit and we’ll be taking action. Could be looking into it to much but good indication that City are expecting good news.

Interesting it’s Keegan who has realised it seems to get news off City first

 

[DJBusinesscake]

Also, slightly concerning that the premier league are talking about punishments and appeals?

Where are the 'Premier League' talking about punishments and appeals? Lol

 

[Bald fraud]

This is how I think it will play out. Just like the other case with both sides claiming victory.

I don't think it will be a clear cut decision.

If this is correct it’s dragging on and on again

 

[Eoiyflem]

Did someone say...... Soft signals....

 

[chesterbells]

This is how I think it will play out. Just like the other case with both sides claiming victory.

I don't think it will be a clear cut decision.

Disturbs me a bit that tweet, because I was still retaining some hope that we might be fully exonerated, found not guilty etc.

 

[Gorbachev]

This is how I think it will play out. Just like the other case with both sides claiming victory.

I don't think it will be a clear cut decision.

Can't see City accepting a win some lost some scenario.

Even if we do get found guilty of just a few of the charges, the optics will get twisted and pumped out as being a complete guilty verdict and our achievements and the club will be tainted.

It's win or bust I think.

I also don't think the PL will appeal if we do come out on top as there is already rumblings of discontent within the rest of the PL as to how much this case is costing legally. It's the money of the 20 clubs that the PL is spending in this case.

 

[Marvin.]

All you should take from these reports is that the media companies are expecting news.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Dont think this has anything to do with us, we'll likely be fine with them making twats of themselves and setting themselves up for a lawsuit if thats how they want to play it but sky are probably fearful of a full blooded City retaliation and a full attack on anybody and everybody in the event of us being cleared. Most of them are too thick to be trusted to speak on the issues without opening themselves up for a lawsuit so their employers are just telling them to shut their mouths before it costs them dearly.

The premier league claimed a victory when they were found to be acting unlawfully, obviously they're going to claim a victory in this too. We all know we're guilty for the dozens of non-complience charges, and they'll do their best to convince as many morons as possible of our guilt through those alone if the rest goes our way.

The headlines have been written already "man city found guilty of x charges in ffp case" and completely ignore the bit where they have to explain we're guilty of nothing but not cooperating in order to seek a fair hearing.

I hope that we can somehow contest those charges if we're cleared of everything else as those verdicts would indicate we were entirely justified in not cooperating in the first place and therefore shouldn't be punished for not cooperating with a governing body that cannot act lawfully or without bias. We really need a complete clean sweep to try and lay this to rest once and for all. A single guilty verdict even if it's just for not cooperating gives the disingenuous and the thick a way to keep claiming guilt.

 

[calumdown]

I think his literature extends to the treasure map on the back of menus

talking of menus...

has anyone else ever requested "the lady's menu"?

you can discreetly ask the maitre d for one in very fancy restaurants and hotels.

what it boils down to is that if you are taking a woman to lunch or dinner,
chances are she will simply glance at the menu and order the most expensive thing on it.

the lady's menu has no prices written on it :)