Neil Timothy

[Peter Crouch @petercrouch]

@FabrizioRomano Parched

[Ian G @IanG1878]

Sometimes the flowers arrange themselves…

[Magic hat 🎩 @themagic_tophat]

🚨𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗙𝗣 - 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁🚨

I’ve wondered why so many people only ever talk about the 115 charges against Man City and not the evidence itself, which is incredibly damning and already in the public domain for anyone to read.

I came to the conclusion that the mainstream media outlets don’t raise it because they’re afraid of Man City’s financial power and inclination to pursue litigation.

And I think the reason its not discussed on social media is because the evidence is not so blatant if you don’t understand corporate financial matters and terminology.

So here is a thread, putting some the most damning evidence of Man City’s cheating in the spotlight and breaking it down in a way that anyone can make sense of.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 ����𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁…

In November 2018, German Publication “Der Spiegel” released their first story about how Man City had been subverting Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. These rules, introduced in Uefa competitions in 2011/12 and the Premier League in 2012/13, prevented clubs from undertaking unlimited spending using debt or owner funds (known as equity). Instead, clubs were required to spend what they “earned” such as from matchday income, broadcast revenue or commercial deals, such as sponsorships / partnerships.

The story’s source was a cache of leaked emails that Der Spiegel had obtained between Man City executives and board members, including the Chief Executive Office (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The emails, which are numerous and took place over many years, go into precise detail about how Man City sought to subvert FFP rules by disguising equity payments from the owner as sponsorship revenue, by channelling the funds through the sponsors’ accounts.

Man City’s owner is the Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), which is ultimately owned by Sheikh Mansour.

Uefa estimated that by cheating FFP in this way, Man City was able to spend hundreds of millions more that it should have been, distorting the transfer market and destroying the sporting integrity of the Premier League.

The emails analysed in this thread are the emails that Man City themselves provided as “originals” during adjudication.

For more on the background of the case, check out this thread:
https://t.co/lFYCEsNMNb

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[Neil Timothy @neil0989]

@StuNapper Your lot did their lap on honour with a home game left. They've already checked out 😂
Feels like Udogie's a big miss. Lack physicality in defence and his forward runs to create overloads.

[EBL @EBL2017]

“You don't have to be THAT GOOD to be a Premier League player anymore”

Michael Owen, 2023.

No, Michael, you have to be better than ever before.

The standard is at its absolute peak from a physical, technical, and tactical standpoint. I thought this was obvious...

[FK @fkhanage]

I’ve seen some pretty horrific videos over the past few weeks. I try to go about my life and carry on as normal. However, this video has hit me so deep, I’m really struggling to get over it. It won’t leave my mind.

I’m a father. I have two beautiful children, a 6-year old daughter and a boy aged 4. I cannot get this moment, and this man’s pain, out of my head. It’s too much.

The way he stares at her for one final time, the way he opens her eye to kiss it (almost as if he wants him to be the last thing she sees), the final loving embrace. It’s all too much. Nothing I say matters really, but Israel must stop murdering innocent children. Thousands killed.

🥺💔

[Feverpitch (Blue Tick) @feverpitch]

For the last week….everytime @Arsenal tweet……

[Neil Timothy @neil0989]

Best performance from a left back I've ever seen.

[A Funny Old Game @sid_lambert]

19 years ago today:

Ashley Cole vs Cristiano Ronaldo.

Thou shalt not pass.

[Colin Millar @Millar_Colin]

Periodic reminder that the Community Shield was legally forced to change its name away from the Charity Shield because the FA failed to meet the minimum obligations of actually giving the money raised to charities.

[Gunners @Gunnersc0m]

An iconic Arsenal Twitter debate took place, 8 years ago today 😂😂😂

[Eugene @eugeneh84]

"Any questions?"

* hands up *

"That aren't about the boots"

* hands down *

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

At some point officials are going to have to discuss whether they are prepared to protect players like Bukayo Saka.

[Dan Critchlow @afcDW]

You know, I'm starting to understand why Spurs fans care more about our results than theirs.

[Neil Timothy @neil0989]

Poor officiating continues to kill off title hopes. This decision only continues this seasons trend.

[WestStandTone @WestStandTone]

After his giving Martinelli two yellows in a single passage of play bet, one can only wonder what activity he’s got lined up on the bet builder for this one.

[Neil Timothy @neil0989]

@StuNapper @UTDTrey That's not fair, that left foot of yours is magic! 😂

[Jack @tehTrunk]

The hunt to fill the vacant managerial position at Tottenham Hotspur begins!

[Classic Football Shirts @classicshirts]

Ronaldinho vs Sergio Ramos

[TroopzTV @TheRealTroopzTV]

Life comes at you fast.