The fall of Manchester City -what's gone wrong?
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The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Everton have drawn their last three games ; Arsenal away, Chelsea at home and City away.
I love how the narrative is all about Haaland missing the penalty and not Pickford saving it. Also, I watched the second half on Amazon Prime and it was rancid, but Everton were the better team by the end. City are lucky Calvert-Lewin can't score goals.
Dycheball strikes again!
Dycheball strikes again!
twistedAM
Left Of The Dial
Haaland is (was?) a global superstar striker and shouldn't fuck up like that. That's what gets the clicks not the England goalie.
Meanwhile it looks like we still might finish above United.
Wilf
Slouching towards Billingham
Look, as soon as we sort out this 3 at the back wizardry...
Wolveryeti
Detty Pig
Guessing the players suspect they are in line for a pretty hefty points penalty due to the financial fair play stuff so probably think there's no point in busting a gut.
This link says betting markets have them equally likely to get relegated as win the title, which I find remarkable.
mrfixitstips.co.uk
This link says betting markets have them equally likely to get relegated as win the title, which I find remarkable.
Man City relegation odds shorten again as 'Trial of the Century' concludes
With news emerging recently that the trial regarding Manchester City’s financial breaches had reached its conclusion, odds remain alarmingly short for the
mrfixitstips.co.uk
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hiraethified
You're setting your sights mighty low though!
Monte
You can't say lavatory without saying tory.
We'll have Phillips back at Leeds if you are unhappy with him.
Wilf
Slouching towards Billingham
I haven't followed the case since it went to court, how likely is a guilty verdict? Genuine question, as they say.Guessing the players suspect they are in line for a pretty hefty points penalty due to the financial fair play stuff so probably think there's no point in busting a gut.
This link says betting markets have them equally likely to get relegated as win the title, which I find remarkable.
Man City relegation odds shorten again as 'Trial of the Century' concludes
With news emerging recently that the trial regarding Manchester City’s financial breaches had reached its conclusion, odds remain alarmingly short for the
steveo87
22/11/2022 - got a maths joke.
Unsubstantiated theory time:
Knowing that any sort of hearing/court case against Man City was likely to come this season, Pep decided he would leave at the end of last season - specifically for the England job.
I think he thought once Southgate had left his position, the FA would just sweep in for him.
That didn't happen, and quitting would be be akin to acknowledging Mam Coty's guilt, so he's got himself in a situation where he doesn't want to be there, the players don't want to be there, and the club can't really buy anyone because to do so may turn out the financially ruinous if the worse was going to happen (ie expulsion from the league).
Plus if you're an agent, then you'd surely demand that any player that did sign had a relegation release clause in their contract or risk them playing in League Two season.
Knowing that any sort of hearing/court case against Man City was likely to come this season, Pep decided he would leave at the end of last season - specifically for the England job.
I think he thought once Southgate had left his position, the FA would just sweep in for him.
That didn't happen, and quitting would be be akin to acknowledging Mam Coty's guilt, so he's got himself in a situation where he doesn't want to be there, the players don't want to be there, and the club can't really buy anyone because to do so may turn out the financially ruinous if the worse was going to happen (ie expulsion from the league).
Plus if you're an agent, then you'd surely demand that any player that did sign had a relegation release clause in their contract or risk them playing in League Two season.
Wilf
Slouching towards Billingham
I always think great managers have a better time of it at a club and prefer the greater control they at least used to have. Don't think Ferguson ever seriously considered going for the England job for example. So, I'm not convinced. I am though beginning to wonder if they court case is part of fall off in form or maybe even that Pep hasn't managed to get an 'all for one' attitude in response to it.
Other thing I'd add is that I've never particularly liked his interview persona, though he does seem a bit more humble now they are losing. Also, I have my doubts that he's stay with the club, fighting their way back from the Championship or EFL.
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
It's a three person panel performing the role of an 'independent commission ' overseen by Murray Rosen according to the blurb. The three members have been selected by Murray Rosen KC, the chair of the Premier League's judicial panel from the 15 member panel. Rosen is an Arsenal supporter as is Man City's lead QC .
There is also an appeal process but it doesn't go to the CAS ( Court of Arbitration for Sport). If there were to be sanctions etc following the hearing then these would be suspended in the event of an appeal. An appeal would be heard by a new three person panel selected by Rosen from the FA's appeal panel which currently has six members.
Skinny Ethel
Well-Known Member
Could this drag on and on? Will we get a final decision or will it end after i die and have my ashes spread over ilkley moor.
