“In December 2018, the UEFA Chief Investigator publicly previewed the outcome and sanction he intended to be delivered to Manchester City, before any investigation had even begun.
“The subsequent flawed and consistently leaked UEFA process he oversaw has meant that there was little doubt in the result that he would deliver.
“The Club has formally complained to the UEFA Disciplinary body, a complaint which was validated by a CAS ruling.
“Simply put, this is a case initiated by UEFA, prosecuted by UEFA and judged by UEFA. With this prejudicial process now over, the Club will pursue an impartial judgment as quickly as possible and will therefore, in the first instance, commence proceedings with the Court of Arbitration for Sport at the earliest opportunity.”
As stated above, they were drunk behind the wheel of a stolen car and killed a seven year old on a pedestrian crossing. The defence hinges on the basis that the Custody Officer on the front desk made a mistake in the paperwork when he charged them.
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Deary me.
City has never disputed the authenticity of the information contained in internal emails that were published by German media outlet Der Spiegel in November 2018 and shows alleged schemes by the club to allegedly cover up the true source of income in a bid to comply with FFP.
The UEFA statement on Friday did not reference any specifics of the evidence that led to the punishment
In 2015, Der Spiegel said emails were being sent internally at City showing the manipulation of sponsorship revue from Etihad Airways, the state-owned airline from Abu Dhabi, which is the naming rights sponsor of City's stadium and training campus as well as appearing on jerseys.
The sponsorship was said to generate 67.5 million pounds (about $85 million) annually for City. But City's holding company _ the state-backed Abu Dhabi United Group _ channeled 59.9 million pounds back to Etihad, according to Jorge Chumillas, the club's chief financial officer, in an internal email to club director Simon Pearce.
The leaks showed how City allegedly tried to artificially raise its revenue, in one case by 30 million euros, according to emails from 2013 reported by Der Spiegel. Abu Dhabi United Group was alleged to be sending cash to a shell vehicle which was created to supposedly buy the right to use players' images in marketing campaigns.
There were further examples that Sheikh Mansour could have been the source of sponsorship revenue for Abu Dhabi state-owned companies like investment firm Aabar. Der Spiegel cited a 2010 email to Aabar from Pearce, the City director who also works for Abu Dhabi's Executive Affairs Authority.
Both Etihad and Aabar had financial troubles so they were propped up fulfil their sponsorship commitments.
That's not illegal.
“City has never disputed the authenticity of the information contained in internal emails that were published by German media outlet Der Spiegel in November 2018 and shows alleged schemes by the club to allegedly cover up the true source of income in a bid to comply with FFP. “
Is that part of an offical statement from City?
No, but they haven’t disputed it.
They've alawys mainted that the emails are incomplete and have been taken out of context.
Anyway, when UEFA leave City in financial ruin maybe Wolves can advise the directors on how to retain great players whilst paying them less than a Bangladeshi roadsweeper.
The FFP rules are there for all to see and City have put a lot of effort into getting round them using legal and illegal methods. PSG did the same and got away with it on a technicality, maybe City will do the same. But the die is cast now. City haven’t earned their recent successes they have bought it and they are looked on with disdain throughout Europe
Whatever.
Let's look forward to the CAS hearing where City's lawyers will highlight all the cases UEFA haven't investigated involving PL clubs.
So the defence is "Oh, they did it as well".?
Problem is that you'd already been warned about cheating and continued to carry on doing it regardless.
I don't think the "1 down, 6 to go" email was received very well either, or was it taken out of context?
Dead right.
Nothing personal but business is business.
Players to take a 30% paycut.
Your squad will be applying for Universal Credit, they only get minimum wage as it is.
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 50 minutes ago
Players to take a 30% paycut.
Your squad will be applying for Universal Credit, they only get minimum wage as it is.
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Yeah you're right. Underpaid and overrated cloggers who have only managed to beat your "Champions of England" 3 times this season
On the subject of fines I see Grealish is getting fined by Villa for being a total hypocrite.
Hey Gem, did you reach out to Ohso?
Not heard a word from him buddy
comment by GeminMallorca FOVAR (U18318)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 50 minutes ago
Players to take a 30% paycut.
Your squad will be applying for Universal Credit, they only get minimum wage as it is.
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Yeah you're right. Underpaid and overrated cloggers who have only managed to beat your "Champions of England" 3 times this season
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3 times? Are you the Wolves accountant?
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by GeminMallorca FOVAR (U18318)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 50 minutes ago
Players to take a 30% paycut.
Your squad will be applying for Universal Credit, they only get minimum wage as it is.
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Yeah you're right. Underpaid and overrated cloggers who have only managed to beat your "Champions of England" 3 times this season
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3 times? Are you the Wolves accountant?
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Yes 3 times. As you obviously don't follow 'your' team very closely I inform you that we have beaten you in the league home and away and beat you in pre-season in the final of the Asia Trophy.
Ah, pre-season.
I'm surprised you didn't include the 1974 League Cup Final.
No need to rake up the past buddy. My point is proven and I rest my case
Credit where it is due Gem they have beaten us once in the last six meetings
Wasn't that when they cheated again and got Boly sent off, and we played pretty much the entire match with 10 men?
#inourpockets
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posted on 2/4/20
“In December 2018, the UEFA Chief Investigator publicly previewed the outcome and sanction he intended to be delivered to Manchester City, before any investigation had even begun.
“The subsequent flawed and consistently leaked UEFA process he oversaw has meant that there was little doubt in the result that he would deliver.
“The Club has formally complained to the UEFA Disciplinary body, a complaint which was validated by a CAS ruling.
“Simply put, this is a case initiated by UEFA, prosecuted by UEFA and judged by UEFA. With this prejudicial process now over, the Club will pursue an impartial judgment as quickly as possible and will therefore, in the first instance, commence proceedings with the Court of Arbitration for Sport at the earliest opportunity.”
posted on 2/4/20
As stated above, they were drunk behind the wheel of a stolen car and killed a seven year old on a pedestrian crossing. The defence hinges on the basis that the Custody Officer on the front desk made a mistake in the paperwork when he charged them.
---------------------------------------------
Deary me.
posted on 2/4/20
City has never disputed the authenticity of the information contained in internal emails that were published by German media outlet Der Spiegel in November 2018 and shows alleged schemes by the club to allegedly cover up the true source of income in a bid to comply with FFP.
The UEFA statement on Friday did not reference any specifics of the evidence that led to the punishment
In 2015, Der Spiegel said emails were being sent internally at City showing the manipulation of sponsorship revue from Etihad Airways, the state-owned airline from Abu Dhabi, which is the naming rights sponsor of City's stadium and training campus as well as appearing on jerseys.
The sponsorship was said to generate 67.5 million pounds (about $85 million) annually for City. But City's holding company _ the state-backed Abu Dhabi United Group _ channeled 59.9 million pounds back to Etihad, according to Jorge Chumillas, the club's chief financial officer, in an internal email to club director Simon Pearce.
The leaks showed how City allegedly tried to artificially raise its revenue, in one case by 30 million euros, according to emails from 2013 reported by Der Spiegel. Abu Dhabi United Group was alleged to be sending cash to a shell vehicle which was created to supposedly buy the right to use players' images in marketing campaigns.
There were further examples that Sheikh Mansour could have been the source of sponsorship revenue for Abu Dhabi state-owned companies like investment firm Aabar. Der Spiegel cited a 2010 email to Aabar from Pearce, the City director who also works for Abu Dhabi's Executive Affairs Authority.
posted on 2/4/20
Both Etihad and Aabar had financial troubles so they were propped up fulfil their sponsorship commitments.
That's not illegal.
posted on 2/4/20
😂
posted on 3/4/20
“City has never disputed the authenticity of the information contained in internal emails that were published by German media outlet Der Spiegel in November 2018 and shows alleged schemes by the club to allegedly cover up the true source of income in a bid to comply with FFP. “
posted on 3/4/20
Is that part of an offical statement from City?
posted on 3/4/20
No, but they haven’t disputed it.
posted on 3/4/20
They've alawys mainted that the emails are incomplete and have been taken out of context.
Anyway, when UEFA leave City in financial ruin maybe Wolves can advise the directors on how to retain great players whilst paying them less than a Bangladeshi roadsweeper.
posted on 3/4/20
The FFP rules are there for all to see and City have put a lot of effort into getting round them using legal and illegal methods. PSG did the same and got away with it on a technicality, maybe City will do the same. But the die is cast now. City haven’t earned their recent successes they have bought it and they are looked on with disdain throughout Europe
posted on 3/4/20
Whatever.
Let's look forward to the CAS hearing where City's lawyers will highlight all the cases UEFA haven't investigated involving PL clubs.
posted on 3/4/20
So the defence is "Oh, they did it as well".?
Problem is that you'd already been warned about cheating and continued to carry on doing it regardless.
I don't think the "1 down, 6 to go" email was received very well either, or was it taken out of context?
posted on 3/4/20
Dead right.
Nothing personal but business is business.
posted on 3/4/20
😂😂
posted on 3/4/20
Players to take a 30% paycut.
Your squad will be applying for Universal Credit, they only get minimum wage as it is.
posted on 3/4/20
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 50 minutes ago
Players to take a 30% paycut.
Your squad will be applying for Universal Credit, they only get minimum wage as it is.
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Yeah you're right. Underpaid and overrated cloggers who have only managed to beat your "Champions of England" 3 times this season
posted on 3/4/20
On the subject of fines I see Grealish is getting fined by Villa for being a total hypocrite.
posted on 3/4/20
Hey Gem, did you reach out to Ohso?
posted on 3/4/20
Not heard a word from him buddy
posted on 3/4/20
comment by GeminMallorca FOVAR (U18318)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 50 minutes ago
Players to take a 30% paycut.
Your squad will be applying for Universal Credit, they only get minimum wage as it is.
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Yeah you're right. Underpaid and overrated cloggers who have only managed to beat your "Champions of England" 3 times this season
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3 times? Are you the Wolves accountant?
posted on 3/4/20
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by GeminMallorca FOVAR (U18318)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 50 minutes ago
Players to take a 30% paycut.
Your squad will be applying for Universal Credit, they only get minimum wage as it is.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Yeah you're right. Underpaid and overrated cloggers who have only managed to beat your "Champions of England" 3 times this season
--------------------------------------------------------------------
3 times? Are you the Wolves accountant?
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Yes 3 times. As you obviously don't follow 'your' team very closely I inform you that we have beaten you in the league home and away and beat you in pre-season in the final of the Asia Trophy.
posted on 3/4/20
Ah, pre-season.
I'm surprised you didn't include the 1974 League Cup Final.
posted on 3/4/20
No need to rake up the past buddy. My point is proven and I rest my case
posted on 3/4/20
Credit where it is due Gem they have beaten us once in the last six meetings
posted on 4/4/20
Wasn't that when they cheated again and got Boly sent off, and we played pretty much the entire match with 10 men?
#inourpockets
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