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Manchester City, dogs, family and food.
My earlier post said that I would let the dust settle before commenting on the 'elephant in the room' : the fog of rival fans, who have already pronounced guilt, and the mainstream media's righteousness, having celebrated record transfer windows, for years, just needed to clear a little.
The accusations are wide and varied and the timing, immediately prior to the government white paper, is interesting, given that City are the only PL supporters of an independent PL review body. Regardless, I have no idea of our innocence, or guilt, and neither does any football fan. The bias clouds the game, and it is impossible for a fair hearing in the court of internet forums and social media. I was pleased with the appointment, by City, of two of the greatest legal brains in the country, who will hopefully ensure that things proceed in a fair and just way. If we are found guilty, after a fair trial, then I have no issue with being punished. If we are found innocent, then I hope we take action against the PL, and against some of the news media, who are already conducting fan surveys on what our punishment should be, pre-supposing guilt, naturally.
Apparently, we have been charged under Rule E3 in 2011/12. Yet Rule E3 for that year says that, except for televised games, games will be played at 3pm on Saturdays. This looks suspiciously like it has been rushed through under pressure from City's rivals and the best lawyers will have an absolute field-day if the accusations are frivolous, inconsistent, and rushed, especially as the investigation is four years in the making. I suspect that the appointment of the new PL CEO will also come into question, especially given he was vetted by LFC and Manchester United only, two of the main drivers (allegedly) in the PL's action against City.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...ews/premier-league-liverpool-man-utd-17729829
As a side note, it was wonderful to get back to the actual football, last night, and watch CIty's fabulous U18 performance, winning 5-0 against Fleetwood Town in the Premier League League Cup. We have some talent coming through, and may need it!
The accusations are wide and varied and the timing, immediately prior to the government white paper, is interesting, given that City are the only PL supporters of an independent PL review body. Regardless, I have no idea of our innocence, or guilt, and neither does any football fan. The bias clouds the game, and it is impossible for a fair hearing in the court of internet forums and social media. I was pleased with the appointment, by City, of two of the greatest legal brains in the country, who will hopefully ensure that things proceed in a fair and just way. If we are found guilty, after a fair trial, then I have no issue with being punished. If we are found innocent, then I hope we take action against the PL, and against some of the news media, who are already conducting fan surveys on what our punishment should be, pre-supposing guilt, naturally.
Apparently, we have been charged under Rule E3 in 2011/12. Yet Rule E3 for that year says that, except for televised games, games will be played at 3pm on Saturdays. This looks suspiciously like it has been rushed through under pressure from City's rivals and the best lawyers will have an absolute field-day if the accusations are frivolous, inconsistent, and rushed, especially as the investigation is four years in the making. I suspect that the appointment of the new PL CEO will also come into question, especially given he was vetted by LFC and Manchester United only, two of the main drivers (allegedly) in the PL's action against City.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...ews/premier-league-liverpool-man-utd-17729829
As a side note, it was wonderful to get back to the actual football, last night, and watch CIty's fabulous U18 performance, winning 5-0 against Fleetwood Town in the Premier League League Cup. We have some talent coming through, and may need it!