PL charge City for alleged breaches of financial rules

mancboy said:
only the chronically hard of thinking care about sky sports, the mail and the bbc now, anyone with half a braincell can see right through their bullshit, the only issue is that the hard of thinking seem to be the most vocal which is a societal problem rather than a sports one, idiots are given a large platform to spout their nonsense these days and instead of being roundly mocked for their incredible ignorance they are celebrated for it, its ridiculous.
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What?….:)
 
Damocles said:
Because according to the Chairman of this club in a video interview filmed after that, they had not heard
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If I was being conspiratorial, I would say that he only said "we" don't have a ruling. He didn't say he didn't know what it would be. Classic misdirection. Or not :)
 
The Colonel said:
Historically they aren’t
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They are…

Manchester United does have notable Catholic connections, though these are cultural and historical rather than institutional. Here’s a breakdown of the main Catholic associations with the club:

1. Irish Catholic Support Base

  • Irish immigration to Manchester in the 19th and early 20th centuries brought many Catholic families, especially to areas like Collyhurst, Miles Platting, and Harpurhey.
  • Manchester United, based in the industrial and diverse heart of the city, became popular among Irish Catholic communities.
  • This is similar to Celtic’s founding in Glasgow to serve Irish Catholic immigrants, though United did not have a religious mission

2. Catholic Players and Legends

Many of United’s greatest players were Irish Catholics or came from Catholic backgrounds:

  • George Best – Northern Irish, raised in a Protestant area (Cregagh), but had strong ties with both communities.
  • Denis Irwin – Devout Catholic from Cork, Ireland.
  • Roy Keane – Catholic from Cork; educated in Catholic schools.
  • John O’Shea, Liam Whelan (a Busby Babe), Paddy Crerand – All Catholic and from Irish backgrounds.
  • Shay Brennan – Born in Manchester to Irish parents; first post-Munich debutant.
Some of the Busby Babes (the young team tragically affected by the 1958 Munich air disaster) were Irish Catholics, particularly:
  • Liam “Billy” Whelan, who was a devout Catholic and reportedly said, “If this is the end, then I’m ready for it,” as the plane took off.

3. Sir Matt Busby’s Catholic Faith

  • Matt Busby, United’s legendary manager (1945–1969), was a devout Catholic of Lithuanian-Scottish descent.
  • He was awarded a papal knighthood (KSG) in 1972 by Pope Paul VI.
  • Busby’s values of discipline, compassion, and unity resonated with both Catholic and working-class traditions.

4. Fan Culture and Identity

  • Some Catholic fans, especially of Irish descent, saw United as “their club” in contrast to Manchester City, who drew more from traditional English Protestant neighborhoods — though this was more subtle and localized, never an overt sectarian rivalry like Celtic vs Rangers.
  • In the 1960s–1980s, it wasn’t uncommon for United to have supporters clubs in Catholic parishes, especially in parts of Ireland, Northern England, and Scotland.
⚖️ Conclusion


While Manchester United has never been officially or institutionally a Catholic club, it has strong historical ties to Catholic communities, particularly through:

  • Its Irish supporters and players.
  • The faith of influential figures like Sir Matt Busby.
  • Its appeal to working-class Catholic populations in Manchester and Ireland.
Hope this helps clarify and demonstrate that United ARE historically a somewhat catholic club..
 
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Karl8 said:
They are…

Manchester United does have notable Catholic connections, though these are cultural and historical rather than institutional. Here’s a breakdown of the main Catholic associations with the club:

1. Irish Catholic Support Base

  • Irish immigration to Manchester in the 19th and early 20th centuries brought many Catholic families, especially to areas like Collyhurst, Miles Platting, and Harpurhey.
  • Manchester United, based in the industrial and diverse heart of the city, became popular among Irish Catholic communities.
  • This is similar to Celtic’s founding in Glasgow to serve Irish Catholic immigrants, though United did not have a religious mission

2. Catholic Players and Legends

Many of United’s greatest players were Irish Catholics or came from Catholic backgrounds:

  • George Best – Northern Irish, raised in a Protestant area (Cregagh), but had strong ties with both communities.
  • Denis Irwin – Devout Catholic from Cork, Ireland.
  • Roy Keane – Catholic from Cork; educated in Catholic schools.
  • John O’Shea, Liam Whelan (a Busby Babe), Paddy Crerand – All Catholic and from Irish backgrounds.
  • Shay Brennan – Born in Manchester to Irish parents; first post-Munich debutant.
Some of the Busby Babes (the young team tragically affected by the 1958 Munich air disaster) were Irish Catholics, particularly:
  • Liam “Billy” Whelan, who was a devout Catholic and reportedly said, “If this is the end, then I’m ready for it,” as the plane took off.

3. Sir Matt Busby’s Catholic Faith

  • Matt Busby, United’s legendary manager (1945–1969), was a devout Catholic of Lithuanian-Scottish descent.
  • He was awarded a papal knighthood (KSG) in 1972 by Pope Paul VI.
  • Busby’s values of discipline, compassion, and unity resonated with both Catholic and working-class traditions.

4. Fan Culture and Identity

  • Some Catholic fans, especially of Irish descent, saw United as “their club” in contrast to Manchester City, who drew more from traditional English Protestant neighborhoods — though this was more subtle and localized, never an overt sectarian rivalry like Celtic vs Rangers.
  • In the 1960s–1980s, it wasn’t uncommon for United to have supporters clubs in Catholic parishes, especially in parts of Ireland, Northern England, and Scotland.
⚖️ Conclusion


While Manchester United has never been officially or institutionally a Catholic club, it has strong historical ties to Catholic communities, particularly through:

  • Its Irish supporters and players.
  • The faith of influential figures like Sir Matt Busby.
  • Its appeal to working-class Catholic populations in Manchester and Ireland.
Hope this helps clarify and demonstrate that United ARE historically a somewhat catholic club..
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One of City’s historically important players, and the captain of the club was……….Matt Busby.
 
KS55 said:
One of City’s historically important players, and the captain of the club was……….Matt Busby.
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Indeed he was,204 appearances for us, apparently lived in Fallowfield, close to his beloved Maine rd too.
 
Chappie said:
A cunning plan by the moderator's was hatched over the last few days.
Obviously a few have not noticed yet.
To save on paper there are now 20 replies per page instead of 10.
Smart and very thrifty by our management team.
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Absolute zero consideration for my scrolling thumb.
I'm gonna get ligament damage.
 
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