PL charge City for alleged breaches of financial rules

[ZanteWeatherman]

Maybe our co-operation hasn't been as complete as has been imagined, and some evidence has been kept back. Information and statements from sponsors and other externals, for example, which is the most compelling evidence, in fact. Evidence that the club feels that the PL didn't have the right to ask for, but which can be provided at the right time. Would explain the non-cooperation charge, why none of the underlying issues seem to have been cleared, and the number of alleged breaches. If the PL didn't get such compelling evidence they would have no option but to refer the alleged breaches to a disciplinary panel.

Just a guess.

"You are hereby accused of cheating, admit it and we'll fuck you up royally and forever"
Us "But, we haven't, so it's up to you to prove it"
B-b-b but we've heard from "sources" that you're cheats so you have to 'fess up anyway so we can fuck you over royally and forever.

Ladies and Gentlemen, there it is.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

I think ultimately for whoever put this video together it’s a waste of money. It will have no impact on the outcome of our case with the PL and will have restricted views. I wouldn’t mind betting that more City fans have seen it than fans of other clubs. Either way it will change nobody’s opinion. It’s howling at the moon, pissing in the wind, a comfort for those who want to believe we are guilty but at the end of the day an expensive waste of money.

Not only is it a waste of money, it's a massive fucking backfire. Shadowy funders that no one can pinpoint with good connections and access full of obvious conspiracy theories: it makes them look terrible and like they're already setting the narrative that when City get off it'll because of dodgy deals.

 

[slbsn]

I'd go with a more sinister reason myself. How did it come to peoples attention by the way? Was it promoted by Morgan for instance?

Piecing it together, it was part of a deal which is only really likely to have been "brokered" by a PR person or firm (again paid by someone). They co-ordinated The Times (Martin Ziegler) to run 2 pieces at 8pm (the start time of Morgan's show) and Morgan. Presumably, Ziegler didn't fancy or couldn't make it into the studio so Matt Lawton did it for the Times.

The main piece in the Times had some detail about the video so was fair (no credits, BVI etc). Both had a link to the video itself which also ran its premiere at 8pm. The credits were then added a 24-48 later.

Sinister? You decide? Secretive definitely.

 

[Ric]

That video has only had 162k views in a week, many of whom will be City fans, and a paltry 1.8k likes. I don't think it's quite had the impact that those behind it hoped for.

 

[waspish]

That video has only had 162k views in a week, many of whom will be City fans, and a paltry 1.8k likes. I don't think it's quite had the impact that those behind it hoped for.

I refuse to watch it! You know what it’s going to be a hatchet job..

 

[domalino]

That video has only had 162k views in a week, many of whom will be City fans, and a paltry 1.8k likes. I don't think it's quite had the impact that those behind it hoped for.

I spend quite a lot of time on football social media and I've only seen it on here. No sign of it on twitter or reddit.

 

[domalino]

Piecing it together, it was part of a deal which is only really likely to have been "brokered" by a PR person or firm (again paid by someone). They co-ordinated The Times (Martin Ziegler) to run 2 pieces at 8pm (the start time of Morgan's show) and Morgan. Presumably, Ziegler didn't fancy or couldn't make it into the studio so Matt Lawton did it for the Times.

The main piece in the Times had some detail about the video so was fair (no credits, BVI etc). Both had a link to the video itself which also ran its premiere at 8pm. The credits were then added a 24-48 later.

Sinister? You decide? Secretive definitely.
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Ziegler is one of the club's preferred journalists. He was the guy they leaked the Liverpool spygate story to, and he's come out with quite a few pieces presenting City's side to various controversial events with little bits of info no one else has.

I'd be surprised if he's part of some shadowy cabal working against the club.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Just reading and had a crazy thought.... imagine if we were behind the video (a sort of 25 degree chess move) to make the investigation seem like it leaks like a collandar). There apparently is nothing anywhere near new in it, I say apparently as I'm not for watching it.

I know, I've not even had a drink yet!!!! ;)

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

I spend quite a lot of time on football social media and I've only seen it on here. No sign of it on twitter or reddit.

Hopefully that means that their target audience haven't bothered to watch it, which is a fail for their attempt to pile on.

 

[waspish]

Ziegler is one of the club's preferred journalists. He was the guy they leaked the Liverpool spygate story to, and he's come out with quite a few pieces presenting City's side to various controversial events with little bits of info no one else has.

I'd be surprised if he's part of some shadowy cabal working against the club.

I kind of agree with you but he needs to smarten up as in if your going to talk about our 115 charges read the cas documents, read as much as you can on the subject!

That piece on here from Projectoriver should be read by anyone who is going to talk about those 115 charges for me if they can’t be bothered they shouldn’t be taken seriously..