CAS judgement: UEFA ban overturned, City exonerated (report out p603)

[DTKOAG]

And the Texaco Trophy.

Did we ever win that ?

 

[Mr HJ]

This whole vile affair has had a big impact on me. I was at risk of getting a little bored with football in general. The actions of the so called established clubs has reignited my passion for all things City. Siege mentality can be a real good motivator - watch us fly next season.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Did we ever win that ?

I've got a pennant from the game somewhere. Early 70s against a Scottish team, Airdrie, I think?

 

[BringBackSwales]

Her remit has been different for a number of years now mate.

She is more across corporate communications, working across the CFG, travelling to some of our outposts.

We have Simon Heggie as the regular duty-to-day media head.

Our press office gets pelters and rightly so sometimes, but how many people on here deal regularly with football club press offices?

City are a long way from being the worst.

Plenty of room for improvement but people are naive if they think people like Martin Samuel or Pep suddenly get the inclination to go rogue.

Pep's calling out of some of our enemies was known in advance by City's comms people.

I am sure what Pep said was known, but I doubt it was scripted for him. It does makes me wonder what people like Vicky or Simon actually do, and I don’t think either of us think it should be part of Pep’s job to defend our club to the media, which he has done on his own, magnificently. He must also wonder how the likes of stone, Cooper, etc can get away with giving him shit in press conferences every single fucking week. Where else does that happen? It’s wrong and it’s indefensible.

 

[WRicko]

I'd noticed that date jump when I saw it - would that be the jump between the first 2 years of FFP and the settling into 3 years?

I'd also worked out that 4 years was fairly close to the accepted value, rather than 70M+ which seemed far higher than received wisdom.

I thought I'd leave it to you (and others) who may be able to explain.

Confused ? Plus does this mean we can work out what Etihad are paying and what if any increases there are or where over the period note Liverpool fans saying why would a company sign a deal then keep increasing how much they are paying unless related party etc etc

 

[Neville Kneville]

I am sure what Pep said was known, but I doubt it was scripted for him. It does makes me wonder what people like Vicky or Simon actually do, and I don’t think either of us think it should be part of Pep’s job to defend our club to the media, which he has done on his own, magnificently. He must also wonder how the likes of stone, Cooper, etc can get away with giving him shit in press conferences every single fucking week. Where else does that happen? It’s wrong and it’s indefensible.

What would Ferguson's reaction be ?

I'm all for the club attacking these wankers, but managers often do actually sort the bastards out themselves in those situations.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Do you know the name of the Head of Comms in any other.football club?

By the way, how many heads of comms do I need to know before I can have an opinion on the one at my own club? I have met 3, which is probably 3 more than most people, but that gives me no less, (or more) right than any other Blue to have an opinion on the matter.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

I've got a pennant from the game somewhere. Early 70s against a Scottish team, Airdrie, I think?

Lost over 2 legs, 2-2 at home and I think 2-1 away.

All I remember of the game was some Scot trying to buy my Programme off me as we'd sold out.

 

[blueparrot]

Apparently what the head of media/comms etc should do is go on holiday, although I doubt it makes much difference. So what exactly is it that you think Vicky does well? I am not seeing it, or hearing it, so please tell me as you seem to know?

Don’t know, don’t claim too . I’m not the one ranting about her for not doing anything. I’m just saying any response to CAS won’t be her job. Also think the club know enough about her and the job she does to keep her in place so those that know her and the job she does are obviously satisfied.
Quite what your issue is I have no idea.

 

[BringBackSwales]

What would Ferguson's reaction be ?

I'm all for the club attacking these wankers, but managers often do actually sort the bastards out themselves in those situations.

The degree is very different, and I’m not aware anyone ever asked Ferguson if he had ever accepted a brown envelope, although I agree with you that he would have exploded. Pep should be supported more in these matters, in my opinion