UEFA FFP investigation - CAS decision to be announced Monday, 13th July 9.30am BST

[SilverFox2]

links in this case are 'wholly owned by'!

Thanks, I thought so but feared a memory error.

 

[Nicholas van Whatsisface]

I beg to differ. 'Serendipitous' suggests that the outcome is somehow pleasing while 'coincidence' contains no such implication. Therefore, IMO they can legitimately be used together with the former adding to the latter to convey that the coincidence in question is a happy one.

You just don't enjoy this calibre of conversation over on RAWK!

 

[Cobwebcat]

The situation isn’t linked to our case but an individual and his friend is.

Just awful for UEFA.

Soriano warned UEFA to cull the criminals or we will drag you down with them. Didn’t take 24 hours.

I also noted Pep telling Barca to not shout too loud.

If you were judging our case all this would definitely be on your mind if you were CAS they’re only human. The Swiss Courts would be very interested.

These guys think they are above the law. Some people are but not them.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Marvin, I agree that this doesn't impact on our appeal to CAS but the wider issue is that it calls into question UEFA's integrity and impartiality

It's all about perceptions Marvin. ;-)

 

[Blue back home]

It makes you wonder what assurances were given to Adidas when they signed their hefty deal with our red friends

Hopefully that Ole will be at the wheel for at least 5 seasons

 

[sir baconface]

Yep - this is the governing body people like Liew, Conn and Harris seem outraged we aren't adopting a position of deferential respect towards - accepting their decisions as the legitimate, unbiased rulings of an upstanding, responsible adjudication process!

What’s the betting they will slither to “our” side as the tide turns?

 

[kippaxwarrior]

 

[MillionMilesAway]

Thanks, I thought so but feared a memory error.

They're one of the clubs in the Bundesliga with an exemption to the 50+1 rule, as they were already owned by VW before the rule was brought in. bayer Leverkusen are the other.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

I beg to differ. 'Serendipitous' suggests that the outcome is somehow pleasing while 'coincidence' contains no such implication. Therefore, IMO they can legitimately be used together with the former adding to the latter to convey that the coincidence in question is a happy one.

You might have a point, but at the very least ‘coincidence’ is wholly superfluous, as ‘serendipitous’ manifestly connotes coincidence.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

A very convenient one.

All the best mistakes are!

 

[OB1]

I disagree. A club statement denying the allegations would be expected. But for Ferran to speak the words in front of camera it is a much stronger denial and wouldn't be done if the club felt there was a chance they could be found guilty. Look at Prince Andrew. He felt an interview would be the best way to clear his name. A generic statement of denial from behind close doors would be scrutinised by the public. In hindsight he shouldn't have done that interview because it showed to most that he is guilty!

Whilst a premeditated interview from the club, it was clear Ferran has no concerns. That is much more reassuring than a statement published by the website. There was no sweat on his brow, and unlike Prince Andrew I'm sure he is capable of sweating.

Ferran would have to be an Oscar winning actor, a pathological liar or very deluded to have given such an unruffled interview: he gave no sign of not believing that City are innocent.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Your didacticism is instructive.

I’m here to help.

 

[petrusha]

You might have a point, but at the very least ‘coincidence’ is wholly superfluous, as ‘serendipitous’ manifestly connotes coincidence.

Again, I can't agree. It acts as a legitimate intensifier, emphasising the coincidental nature of the event at a time when some posters are hinting that there may be elements of Abu Dhabi design behind it. ;)

 

[MillionMilesAway]

Ferran would have to be an Oscar winning actor, a pathological liar or very deluded to have given such an unruffled interview: he gave no sign of not believing that City are innocent.

Are lawyers and politicians classed under 'pathological liars'?

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Again, I can't agree. It acts as a legitimate intensifier, emphasising the coincidental nature of the event at a time when some posters are hinting that there may be elements of Abu Dhabi design behind it. ;)

I’m no longer persuaded by your submissions.

 

[petrusha]

I’m no longer persuaded by your submissions.

I'll see you at CAS. ;)

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

I'll see you at CAS. ;)

You and @worsleyweb and his legal team!

 

[M18CTID]

The situation isn’t linked to our case but an individual and his friend is.

Just awful for UEFA.

Soriano warned UEFA to cull the criminals or we will drag you down with them. Didn’t take 24 hours.

I also noted Pep telling Barca to not shout too loud.

If you were judging our case all this would definitely be on your mind if you were CAS they’re only human. The Swiss Courts would be very interested.

These guys think they are above the law. Some people are but not them.

Pretty sure the timing of this news is coincidental and while it's unrelated to City and our case, you'd have to think that it could be a positive for us

As for the bolded bit, I was very intrigued to see Pep say that. If Barca have been up to anything dodgy at some point, Pep, Soriano, and Txiki may well have the inside track on that. I just hope none of them are implicated!

 

[sir baconface]

Petrusha 2-0 GDM

 

[OB1]

I’m no longer persuaded by your submissions.

I think you should be :-)