Why is there a media blackout on City’s (alleged) transgressions?

As I understand it, one possible punishment would be to kick them out of the PL.

If that happens, then they'd have to apply to be let into the Football League. Would they allow them in? And at what level? I suspect every club in the FL would object to them just dropping into their league. So where would they go? Where could they go?

European Super League. Backed by the oil money. That'll be their threat to the PL.

Originally Posted by Fat Al

As I understand it, one possible punishment would be to kick them out of the PL.

If that happens, then they'd have to apply to be let into the Football League. Would they allow them in? And at what level? I suspect every club in the FL would object to them just dropping into their league. So where would they go? Where could they go?

European Super League. Backed by the oil money. That'll be their threat to the PL.

No other Champions League club would play ball with that plan imo. Maybe Chelsea can join them. Can't have a super League on their own.

Originally Posted by Jack Duckworth

Strip them of their trophies and demote them to the bottom division like Rangers.

I’m as keen as anyone to see them punished but forcing them to play in Scotland is too far, imo.

If they're demoted for one season,none of their players or manager will jump ship. But 4 years out of the champions league and Premier League? Like rats out of an aqueduct.

It has to be a severe punishment and I don't see how they keep the titles they've won whilst totally skewing the rules. If the rules had been adhered to, they just wouldn't be anything like they are now. The PL have to get this right.

Everton can (and will) appeal to the PL, but it's only the PL they can appeal to. So the PL should grow some %@#$&!s, no?

Originally Posted by Jack Duckworth

Strip them of their trophies and demote them to the bottom division like Rangers.

This. Every trophy won since 2008.

We're owed a few of them.

Originally Posted by magic_cantona

If they're demoted for one season,none of their players or manager will jump ship. But 4 years out of the champions league and Premier League? Like rats out of an aqueduct.

It has to be a severe punishment and I don't see how they keep the titles they've won whilst totally skewing the rules. If the rules had been adhered to, they just wouldn't be anything like they are now. The PL have to get this right.

Everton can (and will) appeal to the PL, but it's only the PL they can appeal to. So the PL should grow some %@#$&!s, no?

Correct. Every player over 26 would leave, they're not hanging around for the money in Manchester when they can get even more in Saudi if they're truly a mercenary.

Originally Posted by Zorg

I’m as keen as anyone to see them punished but forcing them to play in Scotland is too far, imo.

Agreed. No club, no matter what the crime, not even Fred West FC should have to suffer Scotland

Didn’t Pep say he would leave if they were found to have cheated? - Obvs that all said with that puppy dog eyed earnestness whilst he creams multiple wages as a consultant to other city companies.

We’ll see - take your stone island jumper and your Parkinson diseased inspired adhd team talks and £#%&! off.

Originally Posted by magic_cantona

If they're demoted for one season,none of their players or manager will jump ship. But 4 years out of the champions league and Premier League? Like rats out of an aqueduct.

It has to be a severe punishment and I don't see how they keep the titles they've won whilst totally skewing the rules. If the rules had been adhered to, they just wouldn't be anything like they are now. The PL have to get this right.

Everton can (and will) appeal to the PL, but it's only the PL they can appeal to. So the PL should grow some %@#$&!s, no?

Apparently FFP rules are stricter in the EFL , so i do not see how they could pay the same wages as present in the championship.

Originally Posted by magic_cantona

If they're demoted for one season,none of their players or manager will jump ship. But 4 years out of the champions league and Premier League? Like rats out of an aqueduct.

It has to be a severe punishment and I don't see how they keep the titles they've won whilst totally skewing the rules. If the rules had been adhered to, they just wouldn't be anything like they are now. The PL have to get this right.

Everton can (and will) appeal to the PL, but it's only the PL they can appeal to. So the PL should grow some %@#$&!s, no?

It’s about the future of the competition - I’m amazed that they can actually see it. (I’m still not convinced they will)

And I’m a bit surprised you can also given that the ME MO is to financially cheat their way to success…

Originally Posted by Hyman_Roth

It’s about the future of the competition - I’m amazed that they can actually see it. (I’m still not convinced they will)

And I’m a bit surprised you can also given that the ME MO is to financially cheat their way to success…

Don't be racist and tar everyone with the same brush.

Reported.

Originally Posted by magic_cantona

Don't be racist and tar everyone with the same brush.

Reported.

Provide an example where they haven’t……



BTW. Is the ME a race?

Originally Posted by Hyman_Roth

Provide an example where they haven’t……



BTW. Is the ME a race?

Sheikh Jassim.

Originally Posted by magic_cantona

Sheikh Jassim.

Was on the board at UBS during the 1MDB scandal

Originally Posted by magic_cantona

If they're demoted for one season,none of their players or manager will jump ship. But 4 years out of the champions league and Premier League? Like rats out of an aqueduct.

It has to be a severe punishment and I don't see how they keep the titles they've won whilst totally skewing the rules. If the rules had been adhered to, they just wouldn't be anything like they are now. The PL have to get this right.

Everton can (and will) appeal to the PL, but it's only the PL they can appeal to. So the PL should grow some %@#$&!s, no?

They should have everything stripped off them post 2008. All of it. And be relegated to the Conference, and forced to select their squad from 15 years ago and replay every match.

Originally Posted by Zorg

They should have everything stripped off them post 2008. All of it. And be relegated to the Conference, and forced to select their squad from 15 years ago and replay every match.

Seems fair enough.

I’d accept an asterisk against everything won the last 12 years and a transfer ban until Guardiola walks out onto the Old Trafford centre circle, bends over and kisses his own arse before apologising for 7 years of deceit.

Originally Posted by Jethro

So it looks like a shit load of slap on the wrist charges and a few serious ones according to Ornstein.

Yeah he didn't give much cause for optimism of City being made an example of unfortunately

Ole’s going to win a championship

they won’t even get a fine

Originally Posted by Stickman

I’d accept an asterisk against everything won the last 12 years and a transfer ban until Guardiola walks out onto the Old Trafford centre circle, bends over and kisses his own arse before apologising for 7 years of deceit.

Hard to do from the inside

What about city owning Girona too? They are top of La liga atm. How dodgy is this:

Girona Futbol Club, S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Founded on 23 July 1930, the team plays in La Liga, to which they gained promotion in the 2022 Segunda División play-offs.

On 23 August 2017, it was announced City Football Group (CFG), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi United Group, had purchased 44.3% ownership in Girona. Another 44.3% was held by Girona Football Group, led by Pere Guardiola, the brother of CFG-owned Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.[14] On 29 October 2017, Girona recorded a memorable victory, defeating reigning European Cup winners Real Madrid 2–1.[15][16]