Financial Fair Play investigation

[Villa_Fan]

Not in the case of the Premier League's rules it can't.

"Many are considering". Who ?

You don't know what you're talking about.

Did u ever read proverb 26:4-14. It can help prevent headaches

 

[gwladysnight]

Ok. So City havent used lawyers in the PL case then!?

It's just nonsense mate.

Yes they did.

It went as far as the high court and they lost.

Our problem is that we need investment, so we can't stall.

 

[catcherintherye]

How thick can you be.

You can't make a legal challenge until you have exhausted all the challenges allowed under the rules you signed up to.

The only way around that would be to show the rules you signed up to were basically flawed or illegal. We are part of the company that set the rules.

But politely mate, you have just defeated your own argument.

There are a multitude of arguments that could be made, in addition to the one you have outlined. We could argue the commission is not independent. That the PL members are acting with a conflict of interest. That the findings are not consistent with other offences etc.

I'm not saying any of this could happen. I'm merely pointing out the possibility exists.

If you're too close minded to see it, that's on you I'm afraid.

This is the same organisation, that has let another side breach over 100 rules, for over a decade, without a single punishment. They need to be seen to show that a punishment for us breaking 1 rule is proportionate to that.

 

[catcherintherye]

Yes they did.

It went as far as the high court and they lost.

Our problem is that we need investment, so we can't stall.

Ok. So City used lawyers, and City went to court. Glad we have established that did happen.

 

[blulouie]

There is no "has to", we are in new grounds.

The rules state that is the process. That will be followed.

However there is nothing to stop club(s) seeking legal avenues alongside this, as many are considering.

2 things can be true simultaneously.

Man City already have.

 

[jinkyali]

That's insane, by that logic if you buy a €20 million player then you'd have to also include an under 11

April fool mate.

 

[catcherintherye]

Man City already have.

Yes I know mate. Another thing that doesnt exist in Damos head but does exist in the real. Add it to lawyers, civil action and a legal system outside of the Premier league rule book.

 

[catcherintherye]

Really ?

As there is no punishment metered out as of yet there is no recourse from either side.

In the event there is, there are a few mitigating circumstances that would prompt legal action.

Assurances from the Prem we were compliant.Plus notifying the rest of the league there is no case to answer.
Even allowing the club to bring in transfers.
Constant dialogue with the Prem throughout this period.
The obvious Covid connection.
The unforseen Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent withdrawal of the clubs major sponsor.
Continual compliance over the last few seasons to meet the rules.

Legally wise nowhere near as clear cut as you think.

"You cant launch legal action"
"Errr yes you can"

I dont think some people really grasp what living in a liberal society with human rights means.

You can go to court, even if it boils a few needs heads because theyve memorized rule 27.1 section B of an irrelevant rulebook.

 

[Damo_1878]

Yes I know mate. Another thing that doesnt exist in Damos head but does exist in the real. Add it to lawyers, civil action and a legal system outside of the Premier league rule book.

Man City lost. On all arguments.

The court rejected every argument they made on not complying with the Premier League's arbitration process

Are you saying we should take legal action just to lose it?

 

[Damo_1878]

"You cant launch legal action"
"Errr yes you can"

I dont think some people really grasp what living in a liberal society with human rights means.

You can go to court, even if it boils a few needs heads because theyve memorized rule 27.1 section B of an irrelevant rulebook.

They lost. In the High Court

The court threw out every argument Man City made.

 

[Damo_1878]

Man City already have.

And lost. Spectacularly

 

[blulouie]

Ok. So City havent used lawyers in the PL case then!?

It's just nonsense mate.

Lord David Pannick.

Best of luck trying to beat him.

 

[catcherintherye]

Not a chance.

It has been quite widely reported. What are your qualifications to say different?

(And the profit thing is from a guy who has predicted most of the difficulties we have had, so I'm inclined to believe him).

 

[catcherintherye]

And lost. Spectacularly

But again, you were trying to say it cant be done.

Not only can it be done, it has been done.

 

[catcherintherye]

Lord David Pannick.

Best of luck trying to beat him.

There's panic on the streets of London. The amount of bedwetting from virgin Kopites about quite a funny Smith's quip brought a wry smile.