City & FFP | 2020/21 Accounts released | Revenues of £569.8m, £2.4m profit (p 2395)

[inbetween]

Re: City & FFP (continued)

Is anyone surprised? This is a photo of UEFA's licensing Committee

And look who is front left centre, Chairman of the UEFA Licensing Committee - David Gill, former CEO of Manchester United.

 

[nobody can eat fifty eggs]

Re: Operation UEFA Corrupt

I'm going buying a huge bed sheet tonight and write a personal message to UEFA. . Let's all get together and let our feeling known to this bunch or corrupt, racist organisation. Let's get as many banners with messages on as possible for the game tomorrow.

Bad idea.

 

[Zabbasbeard]

Re: City & FFP (continued)

uefa and fifa are the most corrupt and morally bankrupt organisations in sport.

They accept racism, they accept sexism, they accept bribes, they look after vested interests from the like of the rags, bayern, chelsea, arsenal, real etc.

They are dirty, vile. comtemptible scumbags, and they need challenging like the smug, obnoxious, bullying fucking parasites that they are. Do it City, do it

So true my friend, and I share your anger and outrage - I too am burning at the injustice, hypocrisy of UEFA - but City has to be canny here. We've broken no laws and don't need to break them (UEFA most probably have with these UNFAIR rules that contravene EU law), but if we play our cards right we can get the outcome that should morally prevail, ie so-called "Financial Fair Play" regulations being challenged and thrown out. Maybe we need to work with Dupont and bring him on the board. I trust our club to get this right.

 

[MCFC-alan88]

Re: City & FFP (continued)

As regards to the champions league, it is a UEFA tournament. If they choose not to invite us and PSG, then isn`t that their perogative?

No they can't do that! They are leeches living on money which clubs like us bring. I am sure FA will be willing to fight our corner and force other clubs like rags and renties to abide if we properly soft blackmail FA given that we are the biggest fish in league.

The FA won't back us. if FFP fails, all official member equivalents will be deemed as anti-competitive and shut down also, taking away the incoming PL FFP. They won't help us take down something that will line their pockets.

 

[Pam]

Re: City & FFP (continued)

Lets get our lawyers to work on it.

That's a brilliant idea Pam - you should suggest it to the club, as I bet it hasn't even occurred to them.

No need for sarcasm. What I meant is, don't be rolling over for the twats. Don't be accepting it.

 

[oakiecokie]

Re: City & FFP (continued)

Is anyone also surprised that this comes out 24 hours before we play one of the biggest games of the season?

Do you honestly believe for one moment that all this conjecture etc,will worry the players ??? Not one little bit.

 

[Cheadle Blue]

Re: City & FFP (continued)

Have you got any kind of a background in Law mate?

No, I just doubt UEFA are stupid enough to action these level of sanctions without knowing precisely where they stand legally (although, I wouldn't put it past down).

Again, it shouldn't be near £50 million, and it shouldn't be near the same level as PSG. The squad reduction would be more than adequate.

OK I'll outline a few basic points for you:
-The EU and EU law take precedence over everyone else - they're the biggest fish in the pond
-You cannot limit equity investment under EU law
-You cannot limit salaries under EU law without the prior agreement of the workers affected, this hasn't been done with footballers
-FFPR aren't fit for their stated purpose - they limit investment not debt. (so not viable)
-Places in the Champions League have never been awarded via invite, they are awarded via merit and have been every season - top 3 in England, Spain, Germany plus Playoff round winners etc etc etc - UEFA can claim it's an invite only competition, but it won't stand up in a court of law
-Antitrust law forbids Cartels - the CL will be in danger of being named such a Cartel if it's turned into a closed shop through UEFA regulations.
Comprende?

When you see that mate, its mad isn't it? imagine what a TOP barrister would make of it all, no offence to yourself like

 

[Stoned Rose]

Re: City & FFP (continued)

Firstly, we have a league to win. Let's not get distracted.

Secondly, can the owner pay this out of his own pocket or does it come off the club's account sheet?

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Re: City & FFP (continued)

It's hard to argue in a court of law against rulings for an invite only competition.

You mean it actually is ok for my local golf club to round up and shoot entrants for Ladies Captain's Day for being "too poor"?

Mother will be pleased.

 

[rickmcfc]

Re: Operation UEFA Corrupt

I'm going buying a huge bed sheet tonight and write a personal message to UEFA. . Let's all get together and let our feeling known to this bunch or corrupt, racist organisation. Let's get as many banners with messages on as possible for the game tomorrow.

Bad idea.

Why