Most people don’t take issue with owners putting money into their football clubs. But it should be by investing in the local community, club infrastructure and the academy etc. to build the club and deliver long-term, sustainable success - which is what every other club has spent a century trying to do. Committing fraud to accelerate your club’s growth isn’t fair, and will also leave gaps. It’s why City/Chelsea cant fill out their stadiums/parades despite the trophies they’ve won. It takes generations to build a big and successful football club with a fanbase to match. That can’t be faked.
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A thread with all my historic Man City analyses in one place.
From the evidence of their guilt, to the likely punishments, to what happens next now the decision has been leaked… 🧵
Some examples here of why Premier League rivals have so little empathy for City’s situation. It is not only the substance of the allegations, but how they have acted since. From a report in 2023 on @TheAthleticFC
Imagine [allegedly] going to court with 757337 lawyers and saying “we make similar revenue to Real Madrid ( with our 37 fans)
If I am Florentino Perez, I am pressing another 114 charges.
Prem Clubs have been studying serious compensation for months.
Stefan's own view (in private, which he won't ever air in public) is MCFC always asked Abu Dhabi for cash and then tried to make it look legit after the fact. So nothing to see here? I'll look forward to him addressing this on his next TalkSport appearance.
�� EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Muxqp4beK9
Independent panel:
5 votes for penalty
0 votes for no penalty
But Dale Johnson working as a "Football Issues Correspondent" doesn't think it's clear and obvious.
What IS clear and obvious is that biased journalists shouldn't work as Football Issues Correspondent's.
🚨🔴⚪️ Arsenal agree deal to sign 17 year old Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili, here we go!
17 year old midfielder has medical booked in London at #AFC next week then signing a five year contract.
He’s joining from 2027 when turning 18.
Deal worth €4.5m. @Geo__team 🇬🇪