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

[KS55]

That's the issue isn't it! The whole this is absurd.

I think the whole "not a real city fan" is fucking stupid anyway to be honest, no one should feel the need to justify themselves even if they have been called out, if you're a city fan you're a city fan some idiot on the internet doesn't change that. The insult means nothing and shouldn't be taken seriously by anyone.

If someone wants to call me a rag because I didn't go to Leeds away then all power to them!

Rag.

 

[TheThirdDeano]

Rag.

Unbelivable I thought we were mates now?

 

[M18CTID]

Just had a look, yep same thread. Can't argue its biased as hell, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's wrong (hopefully it is!).

If it turns out we’re bang to rights, who knows where it will end? I do think that it’s a list of pretty much all the worst case scenarios though and talk of stripping us of our 2012 and 2014 titles is a real stretch. There wasn’t even any FFP in the Premier League in 2012!

 

[Fred_Quimby]

Unbelivable I thought we were mates now?

He is - he's a City fan ipso fatso he's a mate.

 

[Nicholas van Whatsisface]

That's the issue isn't it! The whole this is absurd.

I think the whole "not a real city fan" is fucking stupid anyway to be honest, no one should feel the need to justify themselves even if they have been called out, if you're a city fan you're a city fan some idiot on the internet doesn't change that. The insult means nothing and shouldn't be taken seriously by anyone.

If someone wants to call me a rag because I didn't go to Leeds away then all power to them!

Depends what you think of as absurd.

It's an outlet for a group of City fans to discuss news, updates, perspectives and opinions on the UEFA FFP Investigation - and as far as I can see, that's what it does.

If you're expecting more than that, I'm sure you'll be disappointed - but that's what discussion forums do. It isn't supposed to be a news outlet, which only updates when there has been a material change or development in the situation.

If you want me to agree that people's opinions are often absurd, then I'm in - but like they say, opinions are like arseholes!

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Interesting, if they know and it’s negative I wonder will we see some spinning. Positive news we don’t have to worry about, that will take care of itself.

Interesting news from Belgian press saying KDB would want to be compensated with a wage rise if we’re banned.

They just know a lot of Kev's current contract is weighted against participating in the Champions League.

Irrespective, aside from the verdict, the biggest thing I am looking forward to is Pep's promise to give his views on it.

Dynamite.

I'm certain we have had a positive result.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Not if "suspended" meant "overturned", which is what I was saying.

Haha - you're going down the same HH rabbit hole, Col.

Please don't do this to me at this late stage ;)

 

[JimmyGrimble10]

They just know a lot of Kev's current contract is weighted against participating in the Champions League.

Irrespective, aside from the verdict, the biggest thing I am looking forward to is Pep's promise to give his views on it.

Dynamite.

I'm certain we have had a positive result.

Why so certain Tolm? The mood and stuff or ?

 

[KS55]

They just know a lot of Kev's current contract is weighted against participating in the Champions League.

Irrespective, aside from the verdict, the biggest thing I am looking forward to is Pep's promise to give his views on it.

Dynamite.

I'm certain we have had a positive result.

Pep: Is very complicated. We played a nice game. Best defence this season. I love Mr. Harris.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

As @projectriver said before mate, you can never be 100% sure after a legal battle or before. Think he said you could be as high as 70% before and 95% after. Maybe we’re in the 95% category after and that’s what has been stated to the players etc.

tbh this is why I don't understand those posters saying they will feel let down by the club if we lose the appeal.

Surely we could be convinced of our position and yetr the decision not go our way . Doesn't mean as far as I am concerned that the club are lying to us.

 

[pavelsrnicek]

I think it is likely the players will complain about the bonus structure if we were banned. They signed contracts with chunky bonuses being impossible through no fault of their own. Easy for City to compensate but yet more bottom line cost.

I’d be far happier to see our best players stay with increased bonuses/compensation (if we’re banned) then have parasitic clubs trying to unsettle and push for low ball sales.

 

[SilvaisSkyBlue]

They just know a lot of Kev's current contract is weighted against participating in the Champions League.

Irrespective, aside from the verdict, the biggest thing I am looking forward to is Pep's promise to give his views on it.

Dynamite.

I'm certain we have had a positive result.

I honestly think Pep is going to tell it as it is when he gives his views on this whole process, as you say dynamite...

 

[wolfie1988]

tbh this is why I don't understand those posters saying they will feel let down by the club if we lose the appeal.

Surely we could be convinced of our position and yetr the decision not go our way . Doesn't mean as far as I am concerned that the club are lying to us.

I would feel let down by the club. A lot of this has come from leaked emails with some very daft and concerning phrases that there was no need for regardless of the opinion on UEFA and FFP.

If you don't want somebody to find out about something, don't document it in any form.

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

Just out of curiosity, if City win, could/would UEFA make any attempt to appeal the decision?

I’m not sure if it would be worth it part of the agreement might be no appeals and would just be more costs anyway.

I’ve suspected all along that UEFA see us as a making money machine. They know we can afford to pay our debts and fancy the wedge that’s why they are chasing us with trumped up charges since the day Khaldoon took the pinch. Let’s hope we get a chance to tell them so.

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

Pep: Is very complicated. We played a nice game. Best defence this season. I love Mr. Harris.

If we win we should use the ‘CAS Defence’ next season..

 

[@BluePhil8]

I honestly think Pep is going to tell it as it is when he gives his views on this whole process, as you say dynamite...

Shame the UK media have already decided what position they will report from if we are successful so any words from Pep will be twisted or ignored.

 

[Damanino]

If there is fear in the club, there might not be that much confidence in a positive outcome.
But certainly Txiki and his team has to make sure to plan ahead for worst case scenario.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Why so certain Tolm? The mood and stuff or ?

I've just not been hearing a lack of positiveness since the CAS hearing took place. Our counsel will be highly-skilled enough to ascertain the probabilities in the immediate aftermath.

Even in the last couple of days, believing City have now been informed, the message hasn't changed.

My own take.

 

[Shaelumstash]

I'm certain we have had a positive result.

Why so, mate? Fuck me, I hope you're right.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

The only reason I doubt that Ceferin offered us a token fine for a technical breach is that we'd have been stupid not to take it.