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

[Stockton Heath Blue]

I've caught up with this thread. Do I win a prize?

 

[stan bowles]

We don't know for sure that Ceferin was offering an olive branch to City but some reputable journalists had sources on both sides suggesting a ban was off the table, and that was what he was up to.

I think City refused to take the olive branch and UEFA juggled the hot potato for months and were unable to bit the bullet. They couldn't let City off. In the end they've gone for the full sanction but I think City are very confident that CAS will throw it out.

As fans we might have preferred the safe option of a fine and business as usual but City's exec will know how the land lies and what evidence UEFA have, and what evidence we have. They will also know which way CAS are leaning.

I still think it will either be full sanction and we appeal or their ruling and ban are thrown out. Not some half way house to save face. Our name and reputation have already been dragged through several tons of shite over this.

 

[sir baconface]

On a technicality yes like I say in my opinion because what they (UEFA) have said is probable and possible because of SM's connections and authority. I don't know what evidence UEFA has no one knows, all we can see online is the football leaks stuff which is pretty worrying especially if it is true. I'd be surprised if UEFA didn't consult this information when making their judgment that's all.

OK. In all probability, both sides have seen enough to believe they have a fighting chance. I just don’t know why you imply City have much the weaker case.

Personally, I’d be happy to see us win on a technicality, then positively ecstatic to see us pursue the bastards on the legitimacy of FPP.

 

[manimanc]

@Mabalsa Ricci come on get that first post down :)

 

[iwasthere1968]

I

If anyone's willing to throw a few quid into the hat, 1894 Group have setup a gofundme page for donations to a display against Real Madrid. The more we raise the more we can do.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/mcfc-v-madrid-at-home?

I`m in

 

[Marvin]

If anyone's willing to throw a few quid into the hat, 1894 Group have setup a gofundme page for donations to a display against Real Madrid. The more we raise the more we can do.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/mcfc-v-madrid-at-home?

And ideas yet for banners? You could maybe create a topic in its own right. I am sure City fans could come up with a few ideas. Something short and to the point.

 

[Indaparkside]

Newcastle will be stuck with Ashley
Forever now after investors see how we’ve been Fucked over

 

[blue b4 the moon]

If this goes to the Swiss court and we're exonerated there,is there any chance we could get the original fine paid back to us due to the fact that uefa changed the rules after we'd made our original submissions?

If we win in Switzerland I think we'll be after a bit more than the fine back mate.

 

[Salford_Blue]

On a technicality yes like I say in my opinion because what they (UEFA) have said is probable and possible because of SM's connections and authority. I don't know what evidence UEFA has no one knows, all we can see online is the football leaks stuff which is pretty worrying especially if it is true. I'd be surprised if UEFA didn't consult this information when making their judgment that's all.

We also don't know what evidence City have, regardless of what the leaks stuff said.

City state they have irrefutable evidence and at this stage in my eyes, that's good enough for me.

If this stuff is leaked/hacked how can anyone say for sure, with 100% certainty that they are verbatim and in their truest context?

Surely it would need City to produce the originals? Are they legally bound to do so?

 

[SebastianBlue]

I've caught up with this thread. Do I win a prize?

Yes, you’ll now be leading the CAS appeal!

Godspeed!