RedRocket08
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@RedRocket08 my understanding is that there is no trial. There was none for Everton. It's an independent tribunal who make a decision on behalf of the Premier League led by Murray Rosen KC, I think it's three people who make the decision but they can request a hearing and ask for permission to speak to individuals involved etc. Man City have appointed Lord Pannick KC to defend them.
Their obstruction of the case in 2019 is going to cause them a severe headache but the Prem definitely started their investigation earlier, basically when the leaks initially came out.
@GazTheLegend I know I said ‘pre trial’ (I should’ve used different wording because this won’t work like regular courts) but what I mean is that it’s now probably the stage where Pannick and co prepare to present their defence? I just don’t see why this should take years and years to reach a decision when the case is already built, and the tribunal just needs to consider the evidence - Unless City drag this more than necessary (which would be counter productive considering they have ‘irrefutable evidence’)
They will likely be charged for obstruction, but I’d be really interested to see if the actual charges stick. If they are proven, and given City can’t really take this to CAS - would they then consider the actual civil courts system in the UK (at which point there would actually be a trial)?