Cloud7
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You would think the powers that be at UEFA are probably secretly hoping the PL are able to do what they weren’t able to
Because the FA have feck all to do with this, now if it had said PL lawyers then I'd agreeHow so? It looks like they have
They even have lawyers from the same chamber that City have
It's not perjury if it's not a court case is it? How does that apply here?
But this current hearing has nothing to do with CAS?
He's bragging on his website about helping Saudi Arabia get away with torture on a technicality... am I reading that right?
For thy lawyer is a cnut to who I doth verily bite my own thumb at.
What was it that Shakespeare said about lawyers...
Probably well hung!Wasn't his first client hung?
Says sometime before season end, then there will most likely be appeals delaying the final outcome. Hopefully it’s all done and dusted before next season starts.When will the verdict be decided?
Neither did I but that sounds about rightFor thy lawyer is a cnut to who I doth verily bite my own thumb at.
I didn't do well in English lit.
It’s hard to see how they don’t lose this one. They won’t have access to CAS and even if the PL loses on some of the finer points, the failure to co-operate charges are pretty much open and shut. It’s all about what is deemed an appropriate punishment. Given the length of time involved, the scale of what has happened, the level of wilful deceit and the awful consequences, expulsion for at least 5 years seems inevitable. I’ve no interest in claiming PL titles for Jose and Ole, just null and void for everything City has won.
The real fun will start after this process has concluded when the like of United and Liverpool and relegated clubs start suing for loss of revenue due to their cheating. That could see them bankrupted.
Fun times ahead.
One of the reasons it has been delayed is because City were fighting to keep additional evidence from the PL but the PL won and gained access to City's emails and text messages. So the PL have more than UEFA did and legit from a legal perspective.I’ve not followed this as much as I probably should do, but is the hacked evidence not going to cause the same issues it caused UEFA in that it’ll be struck out at some level of appeal in the future? I just can’t envision a resolution that is built on legally inadmissible evidence?
Prepare for the worst, hope for the bestNot to be the arbiter of what people can and can't post, but for all the people who keep coming in and saying "They'll get away with it. The PL won't do anything" etc etc. on every page, you really aren't adding anything to the discussion. I get that it's probably a defense mechanism to avoid the disappointment if it actually goes that way that nothing happens to city, but there's been a lot of very detailed stuff posted that suggest there is every chance that city might actually get properly punished for this. Particularly now that the hearing has actually started, would it not be worth it to just see how things go rather than continuing the same doomposting over and over?
innitFor thy lawyer is a cnut to who I doth verily bite my own thumb at.
I didn't do well in English lit.
Yep, depressingly that is what I am anticipating as well. I am not going to get my hopes up.
And Shamima Begum - unsuccessfully.He also defended Boris Johnson.
Is he the worst lawyer of all time?And Shamima Begum - unsuccessfully.
Funny I've been hearing pretty much this, with a two window ban on foreign transfers.There's absolutely no chance of this. Relegation isn't happening either.
In order to not lose face, both parties will agree to a middle ground with City 'making a mistake' and the PL getting a huge fine with maybe a few points docked this season to give City a year without winning the league. Everyone's a winner.
The PL get:
A cash injection and to look like they did something.
Arsenal as champs for a season to make the league look less ridiculous.
City get,:
Away with it, essentially.
Who from?Funny I've been hearing pretty much this, with a two window ban on foreign transfers.
No, Relegation.Is he the worst lawyer of all time?
Real life Lionel Hutz
Who from?
My worry too is some punishment that’s easily sidestepped, such as a fine, transfer ban or small point deduction that’s only impactful in the short term.My guess is they will be found guilty of maybe 10 charges and get a 30-40 point deduction and a fine.
They will be back to winning titles again in a couple seasons.
Probs. I wish an epl title or two stripped if quite a few charges are proven.My guess is they will be found guilty of maybe 10 charges and get a 30-40 point deduction and a fine.
They will be back to winning titles again in a couple seasons.
Yes. Way into next year.Whatever the case, we won't actually get any answers until next year right?
Their fans are hyping up their lawyers on Twitter The fecking state of that
It would be objectively good for the game in many ways if they were properly punished. I totally agree that they should be expelled from the league and have all titles won in the 10 year period stripped but I doubt it.My worry too is some punishment that’s easily sidestepped, such as a fine, transfer ban or small point deduction that’s only impactful in the short term.
What good is a transfer ban when you’ve already assembled the best squad on earth through illegal means? They need to address the fact that without their cheating, there is no Pep, no Haaland, no treble and no PL dominance.
Not to be the arbiter of what people can and can't post, but for all the people who keep coming in and saying "They'll get away with it. The PL won't do anything" etc etc. on every page, you really aren't adding anything to the discussion. I get that it's probably a defense mechanism to avoid the disappointment if it actually goes that way that nothing happens to city, but there's been a lot of very detailed stuff posted that suggest there is every chance that city might actually get properly punished for this. Particularly now that the hearing has actually started, would it not be worth it to just see how things go rather than continuing the same doomposting over and over?
Lord Panic with the clothesline on The Chief!"and it's a 5th Premier League for Manchester City, a huge honour"
*music starts playing*
"What's this?!"
"It's Chief Justice Farnworth with The Court Documents in the Bank Briefcase!"
I wonder how much will City's brand suffer if they're found guilty, or is it just a sign of the modern game that makes me think most players won't care? Pep has stated he will leave, so that's a good start I guess.I have a feeling they'll get away with it. Or they'll just get a big fine.
My head says that the Premier League takes a half measure and gives them a 40 point or so deduction, thereby losing the title this season. I don't think they'll be stripped of anything and they'll sit out the champions league for a season then requalify next season not having to play as many games.
The punishments won't be enough for players to get out of contracts but they might lose one or two who are really determined to leave.