PL charge City for alleged breaches of financial rules

[Xhavenjoe]

don’t believe there will be a positive outcome, and I believe it will kick off in a way never seen before. Whatever happens, football won’t ever be the same again, especially in England.

By the time its finally resolved, it will be called soccer.

 

[Len Rum]

Stefan, as a qualified lawyer, has made this very point. Namely that the PL may say there's no statute of limitations on offences committed but English law doesn't agree.

But I thought (maybe I'm wrong) that the PL rules were subject to English Law?

 

[BrianW]

If I were a lawyer, I'd be tempted to argue that all the negative publicity and BS in the media make it impossible for City to have a fair and objective hearing.

There are reasons why the media does not usually comment on matters that are sub judice. In most cases, it's contempt of court. Of course, this is a kangaroo court so the usual laws don't apply.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

But I thought (maybe I'm wrong) that the PL rules were subject to English Law?

I think you misunderstood Len. Yes, their rules are subject to English law so the PL can't simply impose a blanket provision gving them the ability to go back an unlimited time. Commercial law says 6 years for contract disputes, unless there's evidence of illegality. Interpreting an accounting standard or other rule in one way isn't in itself illegal. So despite City's claim that they're happy to have everything on the table, I suspect that will certainly be a line of attack when we appear before the panel.

 

[bluemonkey71]

If the PL start to allow clubs to sue Everton for lost income, PL table position, relegation etc it will turn into a massive shit show. Where do they draw the line on penalties? Everton could feasibly go under from constant litigation and counter claims, potential lost sponsorships etc etc

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

Stefan, as a qualified lawyer, has made this very point. Namely that the PL may say there's no statute of limitations on offences committed but English law doesn't agree.

What would Stefan say if the PL argued that contractually the member clubs had waive limitation as a defence by signing up to the PL rules which specifically excluded time
barring? Would that stick for the PL and against us?

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

I hope we are guilty as hell and I hope Sheikh Mansour uses his influence to get us off.

Then I will sit back and imagine the likes of Simon Jordan frothing at the mouth, as we pick up more trophies.

Treble repeat would do nicely again!

 

[blueste41]

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

The Telegraph reporting that the bid by the Barclay family to regain control of the paper is likely to succeed. They are being loaned 1.2 billion by an investment company in which Sheikh Mansour is the main investor.

Positive coverage incoming.

What is the circulation numbers for the Telegraph? Had imagined it was minute.

 

[cheekybids]

The Telegraph reporting that the bid by the Barclay family to regain control of the paper is likely to succeed. They are being loaned 1.2 billion by an investment company in which Sheikh Mansour is the main investor.

Positive coverage incoming.

Well the positive coverage might not be immediate.