City launch legal action against the Premier League | Unconfirmed reports that City have secured "potentially significant victory" (p 808)

[Gordyola]

Yep. He doesn't need this shit, as none of us do.
Unfortunately, that will be a major victory for the PL and the media.

Actually think the opposite and he has said so himself Catalans have grown up with bully boys and it makes then defiant

 

[supercity88]

I was previously of the opinion this latest legal challenge had absolutely no link to the 115 case.

However, the highlighted part of your post could probably used as mitigation against the non-cooperation charges. You could not wish to have a better example of how the Premier League is unable to uphold confidentiality rules during a legal process.

This presents an obvious risk to any club if there is a high likelihood confidential data/information it shares with the PL is at risk of being leaked / used for nefarious purposes.

I don't think there's any reasonable mitigation for the non-cooperation unless we have already historically provided information or that the information requested doesn't exist.

I can't see any arbitrator siding with us because of a concern over things being leaked. CAS were concerned by the leaks from UEFA but still punished us for non-cooperation.

It's important to remember that in the eyes of an arbitrator the governing body/authority will be fair and impartial. They will not accept that there's bias and corruption within the organisation. So the rules have to be followed for them to make a decision, and failing to cooperate undermines the system so has to be punished.

From City's perspective it's a key strategy to withhold certain information because we know the corruption within UEFA and the PL. Why give them it and allow them to assess and determine it against us? What that does is requires the arbitrator to find a reason to quash that, as opposed to looking at it from a truly impartial position and therefore making the correct decision.

Our claim is we have irrefutable evidence and it's something SJIAC picks up on consistently when it comes to non-cooperation. He has a point, because by definition irrefutable means impossible to disprove. But in this case, with the agenda at play within the PL, we have to hold that evidence for the arbitrator in this case the PL panel.

 

[BlueMoonz1977]

The media are loving all this aren't they...consistently peddling anti-city articles that is their to create tension, hatred, envy and whatever name you want to give it.

These articles also including blatant racist undertones that have created the phrase 'dirty arab oil money' - as to propose that any money or wealth coming from the Gulf is illegitimate, especially in western society

You peddle a story consistently it becomes adopted by the masses - and that is what is happening/happened

I read a comment this morning elsewhere, about how City were a nothing club 15 years ago and how the team of the poster played us off the park! And the comment went on to say how what has happened at our club could happen at a huddersfield or other low level league team - so this person wants us and other clubs to remain a "nothing" club, whilst the established cartel clubs continue mopping up trophies - that is just a tribal fan point of view that cant accept our success =- so be it

But the tactics and continued narrative of the so-called sports media in the UK has a hell of a lot of blame on their shoulders. And although that may not have an adverse effect on the CFG dealings, it does have a huge impact on the fanbase

 

[Gordyola]

What makes me really laugh is the media saying we're ruining the Premier League?

Excuse me?

These same twats in the press having a pile on with the 115, having us guilty before any trial or hearing, printing absolute bollocks and relegation and points deducted, whipping rival fans up into a frenzy.

Not ONE journalist has said we might be innocent, every single one of them has us guilty as charged and NOW there are accusing us of ruining the league.

The cheeky fuckin bastards, the lot of them need to banned from the Etihad next season, every single one of the shithouse's.

Don't ban them but give them the very least required in food, drink and facilities make sure that things go wrong, broadband connection is turned off and on, make it as uncomfortable as possible when they complain say well we have had to cutback due to the need PL financial rules. Move the media verification to the top end of the North Carpark well away from their normal parking so they have to walk as far as possible. Make sure they can see our special guests enjoying the best hospitality possible

 

[BeerIsTheBest]

Man of the match performance from Borsen.

I thought he was very balanced and presented his points excellently. Also good thoughtful and respectful input from Murphy.

I do wish he had made the point that the ‘anchoring’ proposal in conjunction with the ‘operating costs as a % of overall turnover’ would prevent trillionaire owners from ridiculous levels of investment.
And also on the matter of running costs- the decision to undertake the assessment on sponsorship deals (with the need for someone to assess the sponsorship business case) and (I think) the clubs requirement to provide details of competitive bids from others who failed to get the gig is a big costly exercise.

 

[IrishBlueSince92]

Morning all, another day of arguing with dimwits on the internet about City. Bert responsibly.

 

[Groke]

The media are loving all this aren't they...consistently peddling anti-city articles that is their to create tension, hatred, envy and whatever name you want to give it.

These articles also including blatant racist undertones that have created the phrase 'dirty arab oil money' - as to propose that any money or wealth coming from the Gulf is illegitimate, especially in western society

You peddle a story consistently it becomes adopted by the masses - and that is what is happening/happened

I read a comment this morning elsewhere, about how City were a nothing club 15 years ago and how the team of the poster played us off the park! And the comment went on to say how what has happened at our club could happen at a huddersfield or other low level league team - so this person wants us and other clubs to remain a "nothing" club, whilst the established cartel clubs continue mopping up trophies - that is just a tribal fan point of view that cant accept our success =- so be it

But the tactics and continued narrative of the so-called sports media in the UK has a hell of a lot of blame on their shoulders. And although that may not have an adverse effect on the CFG dealings, it does have a huge impact on the fanbase

yep - and sooner or later, one or more of them is going to get a well deserved hiding

 

[eastmanc]

I feel you have the wrong end of a shitty stick
Firstly City are not campaigning for “unlimited spending” although it wasnt a problem when it was the cartel’s MO
Popularity is irrelevant and too later anyhow
This case is seeking fairness and the return to the Feb 24 status quo
With repect to the 115 then the club have every right to defend its self especially as it claims irrefutable evidence of it’s innocence

Exactly.

 

[chaddblue]

I’ve just tried to read this in a cigarettes and alcohol tune/vocal :)

You could wait for a lifetime to spend your days in the sunshine... but then the red cartel, the corrupt PL and the lying UK media gang up to try and bring you down

 

[jim tolmies perm]

The new rule maybe has stopped us using the Etihad as our main shirt sponsor and why we going to sue

The new rule maybe has stopped us using the Etihad as our main shirt sponsor and why we going to sue

Would the Etihad deal be under threat here? Is it related or associated? I suppose associated as SM doesn't own Etihad, although the media and red tops would have us think he does.
So Arsewipes can be bankrolled by Emirates but City not sponsored by their neighbouring competitor?
Stinks to high hell