Manchester United are to write to The Premier League in a dramatic last gasp bid to save their season.
Under the proposal, United will ask for more favourable refereeing decisions in league games between now and the end of the season, including an increase in the number of penalties given for midfield apparition Bruno Fernandes' belly flops, as the red devils seek to preserve some kind of pride at Old Trafford by retaining Champions League football next year.
The coverted 4th place position brings with it entry into UEFA's prime competition, and The Premier League are thought to be keen on the idea, with former Premier League Chief Executive Richard Scudamore previously being quoted as saying "When your most popular club isn't doing as well, that costs you interest and audience in some places." The prospect of that interest, and profit, waning yet again as United continue to turn our turgid performances weekly, means The Premier League must act now to save their Christmas party champagne and truffles.
UEFA are likely to agree that the trough must not run dry, and add pressure on England's footballing heirachy to agree, showing previous commitment to ensuring clubs such as United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, with whom their competition has special a historical relationship as well as frequently sharing board members who have dual roles, but definitely no conflicts of interest, are well looked after. In recent years rules on competition earnings were changed so that such historically valued clubs always get a slice of the pie, based on their previous decades performances, even if they fail to qualify for the competitions ever again.
The latest Chief Executive, whom both United and fellow self-important moaners Liverpool, were given special access to vet before being appointed to the role, is said to be favourable to such an agreement, meaning the rest of the season may not in fact be a write off for United's worldwide army of fans. Bright times ahead for the red half or Manchester?
They of been pushing for points deduction for Chelsea since Abramovich been sanctioned you can bet that’s the type of club they are.