That tweet was fake news. City are owned personally by Sheikh Mansour (75pc) and Los Angeles-based Silver Lake (25pc). Contrary to the conspiracy theorists City Football Club is not controlled by the UAE Government and never has been so it is absurd to suggest that "they are going to pull investments out of the UK." Sheikh Mansour has huge personal investments in the UK mostly in the financial and property sectors.Personally, I’d find it hard to believe that such a threat was made. It would likely be seen as undiplomatic. However, if this had actually been intimated by Abu Dhabi at government level to the UK, I’d be surprised if it would make a difference. After all, it didn’t stop the Government putting the kibosh on the Abu Dhabi backed bid for the Telegraph and Spectator.
Also, the value of UAE investment in the UK is relatively small compared to that of other countries. In 2021, the UAE and the UK signed agreements for further inward investment into the UK and I’m not sure the UAE would renege on that. Even if they did, they would be replaced by other investors eager to take advantage of any fire sale. The UAE are far too smart for that. Lastly, this is really a matter for City, the Premier League and a multitude of lawyers. It would be inappropriate for either Government in my view, to involve itself in such a parochial matter.
Shankly was wrong. Football is not more important than life and death. Both the UK and UAE have far more weighty matters to concern them. Not least, the Israel/Gaza conflict, Iran, Yemen, Ukraine/Russia and China’s sabre rattling over Taiwan.
Damn, I'd not seen the latest on Paqueta. That's a shame.Paqueta and Guimaraes. Some happen, some don't...
Head chef circa 1980'sAs a newbie, can someone let me know if @tolmie's hairdoo and @Tolmie scores are related? And, who or what is Tolmie? Thanks
That tweet was fake news. City are owned personally by Sheikh Mansour (75pc) and Los Angeles-based Silver Lake (25pc). Contrary to the conspiracy theorists City Football Club is not controlled by the UAE Government and never has been so it is absurd to suggest that "they are going to pull investments out of the UK." Sheikh Mansour has huge personal investments in the UK mostly in the financial and property sectors.
Ex Morton playerAs a newbie, can someone let me know if @tolmie's hairdoo and @Tolmie scores are related? And, who or what is Tolmie? Thanks
Piss off rag.
Ex Morton player
It’s probably Brandon the kitman.Oh Lord! You are getting me giddy!
why not check google to find out what "tolmie " is tooRag? Why not check google maps to find out where Avenell Road is?
Yes it was all downhill when he left Greenock lolThanks and I guess a City player too?