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[NC @NC4coq8]

@SamueILFC I think Gravenberch is going through something atm, he had a poor game admittedly and looked really low on confidence but as fans we need to get behind him and show support ❤️

[Match of the Day @BBCMOTD]

"Get lost! How dare you ruin what's part of our country, our DNA in this country."

Ian Holloway had some very strong words when asked about the Man City charges.

[Al Foran @ImpressionistAL]

Those comments from Andy Burnham are a complete and utter disgrace, they’re more than likely going to get away with it lightly now.

Despicable stuff.

[Footy Accumulators @FootyAccums]

This is genuinely mental.

He’s already “intervening” by coming out to publicly back the state owners who have made a laughing stock of English football for 15 years.

Embarrassing stuff.

[Chris Povey @Povey34]

Burnham basically putting pressure on the PL to go very soft on the cheating cunts is a disgrace. And another massive reason why State ownership should be illegal.

[Benedict Spence @BenedictSpence]

Disgraceful that the prime minister is doing this. He is applying political pressure on the outcome because it’s his city and reflects his time in office.

Would he do the same if it was Chelsea or Newcastle’s owners?

[John Ruddy @jruddy99]

Is that where we at? Saying to billionaires it's ok to cheat and use your money to subvert out national game, just so long as you help regenerate a city centre?

[The Football Feed @TheFootballFeed]

Why would he be concerned by this? They've just overseen the biggest cheating scandal in English football history?

What an absolutely absurd thing for a prime minister to say

[Adam @AdamJoseph]

Incredibly concerning statement from Andy Burnham, who has embarrassed himself & let his mask slip here.

Bloomberg reported in August of political interference. Now we are seeing sportswashing in action. This is exactly why state ownership shouldn't exist.

This is a disgrace on every level, a continued threat to the integrity of the sport. If this is allowed to continue, football will never heal from it.

It won't affect the punishment handed down by the Independent Commission & is entirely why they should be forced to sell. Their panic is plain to see.

[Charles Watts @charles_watts]

Exhibit A as to why nation states should not own football clubs.

[The Football Era @Footballera0]

Yeah… it’s not looking good. I knew it would eventually become a political battle between the UAE and the UK.

The UAE have started threatening and blackmailing the UK, and the Prime Minister is starting to fold.

It would be a massive shame if the biggest cheats in English football history managed to escape punishment because of political pressure.

It would completely damage the image of the English game.

This is a defining moment for English football. The fans need to come together and fight this war.

If the UK folds to UAE political pressure and City escapes punishment, people will never look at English football’s governing bodies the same way again.

It could even have serious consequences for the Premier League’s global credibility and viewership.

[PitchsideDaily @Pitchsidedaily_]

Did Pep know all along? 👀🤔