Bully Wee Villa Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 17 hours ago, Miguel Sanchez said: When do we find out what happens to them? It's going to take years. The independent body that the losing party will almost certainly appeal to doesn't even exist yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertlegend Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, Bully Wee Villa said: No. They're fucked IMO. I hope so cause it would be hilarious, just always feel these clubs get away with shit like this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 They got away with it in Europe largely because the offences were time-barred. There is no such restriction in the Premier League. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Or, in short, give us our 2020 League Cup, you b*****ds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvo Montalbano Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Not only sports wise but can see HMRC getting involved if the dual contract stuff was a way to reduce Mancini's wages which will presumably have tax implications? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Stiles Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Crow said: Can see things getting a bit tasty over the next few weeks ... Unsurprisingly this absolute weirdo's starting to creep out of his 'Random' Matches house arrest thread. Ridiculous someone with his issues was allowed back for the 3826th time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Albertlegend said: Does anyone think anything will actually happen to Man City? No. They'll be hit with a massive fine in about three years and they'll change their stance on wanting an independent regulatory body and all will be forgiven. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 19 hours ago, craigkillie said: It's possible that Man City will end up in that sweetspot of being big enough for the case to be high profile, but not actually well-supported or popular enough for anyone to actually worry about the consequences of them being punished. Unlike the Rangers scenario, or even the Juventus one, I'm not sure the profile of the Premier League would actually be substantially affected if Man City literally just disappeared off the face of the earth tomorrow. In the other two cases there were wider consequences to the game as a whole which (rightly or wrongly) were taken into consideration, but does that really apply here? The Premier League might actually have more to lose by not punishing them properly if found guilty. The same was probably true of UEFA, but they were hamstrung by having statutes of limitation in their rules and thus having to rush through the investigation. Yeah this is a pretty good point. They're monumentally rich of course, but they're not, and never will be as big a club as the likes of Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal etc. If they are punted down the leagues they could be in for a long term return to mediocrity. Not a single one of that first team squad is going to want to hang out in the lower tiers of English football, and their backers may well pull out and invest elsewhere. If they are properly punished they may well never recover, which would be pretty funny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 12 minutes ago, Benjamin_Nevis said: Yeah this is a pretty good point. They're monumentally rich of course, but they're not, and never will be as big a club as the likes of Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal etc. If they are punted down the leagues they could be in for a long term return to mediocrity. Not a single one of that first team squad is going to want to hang out in the lower tiers of English football, and their backers may well pull out and invest elsewhere. If they are properly punished they may well never recover, which would be pretty funny. Nothing will happen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Chelsea looking good. I hate to say it because it's wanky talk but the fluidity of their attack is looking like it's taking shape. Felix will be a loss once he goes back to Atleti. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 And there's 1-0. Delightful ball by Enzo into Felix who seems to have an age to watch the flight and sidefoot it home. West Ham haven't looked interested. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Derry Alli said: West Ham haven't looked interested. Indeed - the tactic so far has appeared to be ‘wait for Chelsea to score’, which they duly have. Seems unlikely to pay off, imo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 minute ago, oneteaminglasgow said: Seems unlikely to pay off, imo. I'm not sure. They e conceded three but only one counts. They might get lucky. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 West Ham have been so bad that Jenas hasn't been the worst thing about this match. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) There's West Ham's luck. 1-1. No idea why it isn't pulled back by VAR for the foul on Cucurella, tbh. Edited February 11, 2023 by Derry Alli 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, Derry Alli said: There's West Ham's lick. 1-1. No idea why it isn't pulled back by VAR for the coul on Cucurella, tbh. No foul; he's just garbage. Terrific defending from England's rose at the back post too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Have some faith in Magic Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 The atmosphere at this match is electric. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Don’t think I’ve ever seen two players standing over a corner before. Interesting tactic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 If you think Man City will face any sporting punishment I have some magic beans for sale. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Miguel Sanchez said: If you think Man City will face any sporting punishment I have some magic beans for sale. You know the magic beans worked out okay, yeah? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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