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

[tolmie's hairdoo]

With all due respect to Tolmie I'd wager good money he (along with every journalist) doesn't know.

Nobody does.

 

[trumpton]

No I'm not


Yes i'm am


Not I'm not


Yes I am

That's why I don't do Facebook. I'd have minus 1 friend. Even my split personality fucking hates me!

 

[Coatigan]

They'll have known the provisional outcome last week, as Shads explained, but not the official one.

As the outcome becomes legally binding as soon as both are notified, there shouldn't be such a thing as provisional vs official. Only private vs public.

 

[DrBlueBob]

I understand that. I suspect the Civid cost cutting is a bit lame, I'm not aware of anyone else being cut loose at this stage.

Ian probably doesn't fit the profile the club are after in this new digital age, I have similar challenges within an industry which bears no resemblance to the one just ten years ago, never mind thirty or forty.

Typewriter ribbon hard to get hold of these days?

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Nobody does.

I'm hoping the three arbitrators do!

 

[BLUEMATT23]

The interesting thing about that was the repeated use of the phrase “Monday’s decision will fire them up”, did they mean because of anger or joy at the decision? There was also a “typical for them to win it and be banned”.

It was like these “informed” journalists knew nothing of the cryptic leaks we have had.

I'd interpret "fire them up" as us being cleared and the players / Pep being freer in our approach in the final weeks of this season.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

I'd sooner have people who get it right and are even-handed to everyone.

You crazy dreamer !

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

If UEFA lose this then we can probably expect their officials to deliver a 'magical European night' for Madrid in retaliation :-(

 

[Beanhead]

The interesting thing about that was the repeated use of the phrase “Monday’s decision will fire them up”, did they mean because of anger or joy at the decision? There was also a “typical for them to win it and be banned”.

It was like these “informed” journalists knew nothing of the cryptic leaks we have had.

The telling part was the producers of the show had no interest in going there. They didn’t schedule any time to discuss what would be one of the most significant stories in English football over the past few years on the eve of it.

 

[TheThirdDeano]

I'm hoping the three arbitrators do!

I heard that just for a laugh they're telling the lawyers last, as a sort of punishment for exorbitant fees!

 

[Corky]

As the outcome becomes legally binding as soon as both are notified, there shouldn't be such a thing as provisional vs official. Only private vs public.

That is what it looks like, they are finding the 'operative' part of the award first, i.e. ban/fine or absence of either and it binds straight away, then the reasons may a take a while longer.

 

[mcfcphil]

I'm hoping the three arbitrators do!

9.30am:
The Court of Arbitration for Sport requires further time to consider these serious matters. A new date for the communication of its outcome will be set in August 2020.

 

[M18CTID]

Nobody does.

Just to clarify, not even Pep and senior figures at the club? Or do you mean those outside of a select few club employees?

Edit - apologies. Just seen your answer a few posts back!

 

[Kennedy_probably_has]

The CAS process is totally different and independent of UEFA's internal kangaroo court. Last time UEFA stiched us up and Sam Lee was duped by someone on that story, possibly to cause more damage to City. If you recall the UEFA decision was leaked months before it was revealed. The whole process was prejudiced. This is different. Both parties are treated equally and both get advance notification of the preliminary verdict. (That's what happens in the UK anyway).

Thanks for that, I appreciate its a different process but I'm just trying to avoid being set up for a fall!

 

[Dirty Harry]

I understand that. I suspect the Civid cost cutting is a bit lame, I'm not aware of anyone else being cut loose at this stage.

Ian probably doesn't fit the profile the club are after in this new digital age, I have similar challenges within an industry which bears no resemblance to the one just ten years ago, never mind thirty or forty.

If that's the reason, then so much for loyalty, for me Cheesy's been part of the DNA of this club for so long, he more than most has shared the 'downs and downs' with us, shit like that doesn't sit right with me and never will, thank fuck.

 

[trumpton]

If UEFA lose this then we can probably expect their officials to deliver a 'magical European night' for Madrid in retaliation :-(

Agreed.

Madrid are 5-1 to qualify.

 

[Cobwebcat]

I wish! There is no embargo, seriously.

No media person or outlet is sat on one. There are no briefs, no steers.

I have said all along that City will have pretty much known right after CAS but were/are awaiting for the official confirmation to drop.

It could have been Friday, it could yet be Sunday night!!

Apparently CAS is closed over the weekend so Friday seems to be the latest.

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

9.30am:
The Court of Arbitration for Sport requires further time to consider these serious matters. A new date for the communication of its outcome will be set in August 2020.

Wouldn't surprise me. The only hard deadline is probably the draw for next year's CL groups.

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

Agreed.

Madrid are 5-1 to qualify.

Might be worth 50-100 quid on that just to soften the blow :-(

 

[Zabbasbeard]

Happy Sunday TH!
Soon to be Happy Monday!
Surely the song for tomorrow is STEP ON?

Oh yes! If only...