KingThistle Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Having read through the threads over the last few weeks, there are some great football minds and I've enjoyed reading much. On that, I'd be really interested in views, opinions and standpoints on the "Football Trial of the Century" as it's being billed - Man City and their 115 charges. What do you know? What do you think? How will it pan out? What should the penalties be? Discuss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Blood Is Blue Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 I’m think they’ll get a fine so it looks like they’ve been punished, possibly a points deduction for next season, but not enough points to take them out of the top 4. Maybe a token transfer ban as well. Ultimately, I think they’ll end up accepting a punishment that allows the PL to make it look like they’ve ‘won’ but ultimately won’t hurt Man City that much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 45 minutes ago, My Blood Is Blue said: I’m think they’ll get a fine so it looks like they’ve been punished, possibly a points deduction for next season, but not enough points to take them out of the top 4. Maybe a token transfer ban as well. Ultimately, I think they’ll end up accepting a punishment that allows the PL to make it look like they’ve ‘won’ but ultimately won’t hurt Man City that much. It depends on what they get convicted of, if anything. If it's deliberately faking sponsorships and then covering it up by refusing to cooperate and thereafter threatening the PL with megabucks lawyers then they could be in for a Rangers style punishment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Blood Is Blue Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 41 minutes ago, Ham said: It depends on what they get convicted of, if anything. If it's deliberately faking sponsorships and then covering it up by refusing to cooperate and thereafter threatening the PL with megabucks lawyers then they could be in for a Rangers style punishment. I just don’t see it happening. I think they’ll agree to accept some of the charges in a deal to then not have to accept others that may cause something like that to happen. We’ll see, I just have no faith in the PL to see it all through. I expect they’ll take it out on us afterwards somehow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevelourfog Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 They're, imo, effectively guaranteed a significant punishment just on the charges related to their compliance with the initial investigations. Large fine and small points deduction on that, really struggle to see what defence they can make for refusing to turn over evidence they were obliged to share and the commission will have to send a message on that. The broader charges, though ... I have absolutely no clue and I'm not sure anyone, even those involved, do. The PL almost can't win. Which is exactly what City (who, let's face it, are really obviously guilty of breaking the FFP/PSR rules and are not alone in that) have relied on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneB Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 Manchester City: Verdict reached in Premier League APT legal case - BBC Sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east lower Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 Round 1 to Man City and they are going after the PL for damages 🤣. We’ll now see how brave the PL are with Round 2. Smells like deal time to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 This benefits us based upon the fact that we've supported them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xceleryx Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 Not necessarily connected to the charges, but looks as if Txiki Begiristain is going to be stepping down at the end of the season. Ornstein stating it was pre-planned, with successor lined up for early 2025 across a 6 month handover period. Wonder if this means Pep will look to also leave in the not so distant future? Even if Man City escape any sort of punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciatika Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 I think Pep is a bit bored now and will leave for a new challenge—something a bit different, maybe the Spanish national team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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