23 days later

These cunts are going to get away with murder aren’t they

Sounds like this will just allow City, and other clubs affected by the APT rules between 2021-2024, to be able to claim damages against the PL. It doesn't sound like it has an impact on the 115 charges and just as important, the new APT rules are unaffected by it which will prevent City (and Newcastle, etc.) from obtaining some insane sponsorship ahead of any potential penalties they may face.

The legal processes are never-ending. We've moved to the accelerated footing where continuous litigation replaces the vision of durably settling the regulatory questions.

It's evident that most of the time (as in this case) you've got City on one side, with varying allies depending on whether the issue at hand is arbitrary or corrupt financial doping, assessments of "right and proper" ownership, or multi-club structures. City have been on the wrong side of all three issues (there are and will be others).

As with FFP and PSR, the incentives for the leagues and FAs aren't to pursue harsh retrospective punishments, nor protect the dignity of the sport, but to protect the shared interests of club owners and investors, and league officials and satellites. Any aspiration to keep football entertaining and competitive is a fortunate side effect, but on the bright side, the regulations are actually getting stronger.

I reckon the league has already half-decided on its rebuke to City on the 115 charges behind the scenes and that's part of the reason they're off the rails.

Based on the reaction it's probably something like a 10 point penalty being talked about, making their season a dead rubber. Their busy winter window and Pep's mid season contract extension might also suggest an upcoming transfer ban.

Hopefully whatever punishment drags out until next season. No point in their punishment coming down when theyreso far off the pace. Either last season, or the season before when the charges came, but for God's sake, not this season.

... unless they're being relegated to League 2 or some shit, that I can get behind.

    Big Willie this season works nicely for everyone. There will be no controversy over a title challenge. League Dan just deduct 10-20 points, and give them a 2 window transfer ban. At worst they won’t qualify for Europe through league.
    Our last 2 seasons aren’t included in the case, so they’ll face no action for denying us a title. Only Liverpool and United stand to get titles if city are stripped. Northwest tings.

      a month later

      https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/44313819/manchester-city-premier-league-115-financial-charges-explained

      If City are found guilty, their legal woes won't end there. A number of clubs have filed paperwork reserving the right to seek compensation from City for loss of income derived from missing out on European competitions and league titles if the club are found guilty. So this won't be over when the verdict drops. Far from it.

      Lawyers licking their lips.

      Daz I think this is, sadly, most likely.

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