No they are not it’s a valid talking point it’s now damaging the PL,
I agree with this. It’s part of the story, unfortunately, and as such it’s legitimately and inevitably part of the narrative. Clearly, it’s being reported in less than balanced terms, and to a grossly disproportionate extent from some quarters, but that doesn’t mean the press more widely should or can ignore the story. We have won two titles whist these charges remain unresolved and of course that’s worthy of reporting and commenting upon. And some will weaponise and exploit that. That is unavoidable.
The PL have plainly created this situation without thinking about the consequences for them or the wider brand. This is evidenced by the wholly unnecessary way the charges were structured and the fact they were erroneously (and most likely hastily) framed at the outset, which actually defies belief when you step back and think of the implications of what is being alleged. It’s akin to a Magic Circle law firm issuing a claim for breach of contract running into tens of millions in the High Court and getting the name of the Defendant and the material dates wrong. Fucking amateur hour.
So, of course this story, in conjunction with what we have achieved on the pitch this season is newsworthy and legitimate to report upon, even in the afterglow of the victory of a fourth consecutive PL title, especially given the provenance of the charges. It would be absurd to suggest otherwise.
Masters has completely fucked up and various actors, some genuine, and some with conspicuous agendas against the club are riding that wave, as they are arguably required to, at least to some extent.
It’s a complete fucking abortion.