80s Shorts said:baldybouncer said:I'm absolutely convinced that UEFA's FFP restricts a company from practicing it's business. If that particular company wants to fuck it's finances up then that's up to them.
Who are UEFA to dictate what a company can and can't do in the way it generates revenue and spends and invests money. Platini can fuck right off.
The thing is, they are not telling compainies how to operate. They are just saying you cannot enter their competition if you dont operate how they would like.
baldybouncer said:80s Shorts said:baldybouncer said:I'm absolutely convinced that UEFA's FFP restricts a company from practicing it's business. If that particular company wants to fuck it's finances up then that's up to them.
Who are UEFA to dictate what a company can and can't do in the way it generates revenue and spends and invests money. Platini can fuck right off.
The thing is, they are not telling compainies how to operate. They are just saying you cannot enter their competition if you dont operate how they would like.
Well that is a restrictive practice then isn't it! In my opinion, UEFA have no right to dictate how a business is run. The Premier League and the FA don't invoke such restrictive financial regulations even though (apparently!) they do run the infamous "fit and proper" tests over prospective club buyers.
80s Shorts said:The thing is, they are not telling compainies how to operate. They are just saying you cannot enter their competition if you dont operate how they would like.
it's going to mean TV revenues going down in the long run as 'fans' get bored watching the same teams 'compete' for the same prize year in year outWexford Blue said:FFP will have a much harsher impact on the likes of Everton, Villa, Sunderland, Newcastle etc. than on us. They can't even dare to dream now.
A lot of people are starting to see it for what it is - the likes of Bayern Munich, United, Barca, Real bolting the door behind them... it's a farce and a scandal.
Wexford Blue said:80s Shorts said:The thing is, they are not telling compainies how to operate. They are just saying you cannot enter their competition if you dont operate how they would like.
I honestly don't think we'll have any trouble complying with it, but even if we did.. can you imagine Heineken, Mastercard, etc. etc. being happy that the Champions League would not feature Aguero, Silva, Yaya, Kompany? (and many many other stars from clubs who won't balance the books). Do you think UEFA will want to piss off their main sponsors? Money and sponsorship is what they're all about. Just check the Champions League final ticket allocation (and prices!) if you're not convinced.
A quiet phone call to Monsieur Platini from the head honcho in Heineken or equivalent and this will all be 'amended'.
They're all full of shit.
80s Shorts said:Totally agree. My ONLY point was that they are not and could not tell a company how to operate.
Wexford Blue said:80s Shorts said:Totally agree. My ONLY point was that they are not and could not tell a company how to operate.
Sure thing mate, didn't mean to make it seem like i was disagreeing with you - because you're right. Just used your quote as the basis for my rant!.. Sorry! ;-)