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[SharpesEagle]

Ain’t these apologies hollow ????? I really don’t know the ins and out but if City hadn’t have bailed last night then the rest would have still carried in wouldn’t they ?????

I definitely think so, they would of stuck to their guns, no way was anybody moving the Yanks they were dead set on this.

 

[blue oli]

Pretty much nail on the head there with the timing of it I think...

I wouldn't at all be surprised if we see at least one of these ESL driving forces come close to (or actually do) go the wall before next season starts - Barca would be my bet.

Nah there will be funding somehow even if it ends up being a bloody Kickstarter project

 

[Stockton Heath Blue]

He is though.
The difference between our owner and that wanker is ours isn’t a money grabbing twat, he’s done so much good, not just for the club but for Manchester.
This was the first real major mistake he’d made since the takeover and that’s why we’re not trying to drive him out of the club.
Everyone makes mistakes, some can be unforgivable.
But for me up until a few days ago the club was perfectly run and fans were always respected.
Unlike Henry, Glazers and Kroenke etc.. who only care about money.

Which makes it all the more bizarre why a businessman of his undoubted experienced decided to jump in with the Red Shirts and risk tarnishing all of the good work done with the club/community across the last 10+ years. 100% people make mistakes and absolutely no way would I be calling for him to leave.
I will ultimately forgive the owners/execs for the crap they've put us through but the last few days have left a sour taste.

 

[Postman Pep]

Pretty much nail on the head there with the timing of it I think...

I wouldn't at all be surprised if we see at least one of these ESL driving forces come close to (or actually do) go the wall before next season starts - Barca would be my bet.

That's why they are still in there ... desperate

 

[SWP's back]

They're stalking you Sam.

I couldn’t think of many things less entertaining to do as a hobby. :-)

 

[Bluesince1979]

They've done a lot of things right but let's not try and claim this club under the current ownership has never put a foot wrong before this with regards to the way the fans have been treated. From fans being booted out of the North Stand at just a few weeks notice back in 2010 to make way for a family stand, to fans being booted out of seats they've held for years to make way for some poncey Tunnel Club, to fans now being booted out of their seats to make way for fancy new LED advertising, to season ticket price increases in 10 out of the last 11 seasons, to introducing a tiered system that involved effectively buying loyalty points by virtue of paying extra for Platinum. Oh, and don't get me started on fans being banned from the stadium by that twat McGrath based on evidence that is flimsy at best and non-existent at worst with no right to appeal, so they've actually got plenty of things wrong. Now I'm sure that none of those were signed off by Mansour himself or perhaps even Khaldoon, but they've all happened on their watch.

Correct. Whilst i shall thank them eternally for making my dreams come true they have never really got that Citys support is very much working class

 

[I'm Blue]

They've done a lot of things right but let's not try and claim this club under the current ownership has never put a foot wrong before this with regards to the way the fans have been treated. From fans being booted out of the North Stand at just a few weeks notice back in 2010 to make way for a family stand, to fans being booted out of seats they've held for years to make way for some poncey Tunnel Club, to fans now being booted out of their seats to make way for fancy new LED advertising, to season ticket price increases in 10 out of the last 11 seasons, to introducing a tiered system that involved effectively buying loyalty points by virtue of paying extra for Platinum. Oh, and don't get me started on fans being banned from the stadium by that twat McGrath based on evidence that is flimsy at best and non-existent at worst with no right to appeal, so they've actually got plenty of things wrong. Now I'm sure that none of those were signed off by Mansour himself or perhaps even Khaldoon, but they've all happened on their watch.

They are a business too.
And the balance overall as been pretty good.
You say booted out, moved more like.
There’s loads of little things we could pick up on, cheesy match day experience etc
But as a business they’ve tried to improve revenue without pricing fans out of the game, moving fans was part of that.
I’d say the balance overall as been very good, considering what we’ve spent on and off the pitch.
I say that as a season ticket holder who is getting close to be priced out of the game.
Not City’s fault, more mine.

 

[M18CTID]

Pretty much nail on the head there with the timing of it I think...

I wouldn't at all be surprised if we see at least one of these ESL driving forces come close to (or actually do) go the wall before next season starts - Barca would be my bet.

Barca and Real always seem to get through. Could be Spurs. Aren't they struggling to fund Maureen's pay-off?

 

[SWP's back]

you don't think they've done anything wrong?

I think they’ve done plenty that’s wrong but didn’t break any rules (at the stage upon which they pulled out). It’s like your Mrs arranging an elicit night away with a love rival and owning up to it and cancelling. They’ve not technically cheated but your trust in them is hugely diminished.

 

[I'm Blue]

Which makes it all the more bizarre why a businessman of his undoubted experienced decided to jump in with the Red Shirts and risk tarnishing all of the good work done with the club/community across the last 10+ years. 100% people make mistakes and absolutely no way would I be calling for him to leave.
I will ultimately forgive the owners/execs for the crap they've put us through but the last few days have left a sour taste.

It is bizarre, regardless of the reasons for doing it.