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Match Thread POSTPONED: Everton v Manchester City - Preview only

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Everton have not had a reply to their request for clarity on what occurred prior to the postponed fixture against Manchester City as the P.L. were waiting to see if the story about Kyle Walker was going to break and possibly make them out to be liars
 

City supporter here.

I haven’t read this entire thread, but seems to me this:

Everton are well within their right to ask the PL what happened. However, the question is why did someone think it wise to publish that statement publicly rather than raise it with the PL internally? And why not say anything regarding support towards those who contracted it or something like this?

I think it’s safe to say City’s reputation amongst certain loud fans and journalists is that of “cheaters” “human rights violators” “state owned” and “ruining football” with “no/plastic fans” “cheque book managers” etc.

Whenever Ian Darke comments on City games he constantly lists player fees, and only this season have I noticed less of the cost of the squad other than he as I have heard it regularly in UK broadcasts of games especially against lower opposition. Maybe some don’t notice City’s reputation was so poor, but surely you would have to live in a bubble.

Whoever wrote that statement must have known that Everton would gain sympathy from the long list of fans/journalists who would jump to the idea that it’s “that state owned club City at it again.” Left wing journalists who openly dispise City like Phillippe Auclaire and a human rights documentary film maker (Liverpool supporter I believe) raise questions as soon as the statement is made. The more Tory/pro-Brexit oriented hate City as well as outsiders.

This plays right to that tune, when I wonder if or why they felt it had to be made officially by the club. The lack of positive comment about City also implies that you think City may be “cheating” or hiding something to postpone the game and that maybe the PL glossed over this too easily.

Btw, for anyone still reading, I have defended or at least openly wondered if there were good reasons for Everton’s to ask this publicly. I have tried to determine by debating and asking questions on PL policies regarding COVID, issues with fixture congestion during this period and bank holidiays if that affected the delay and could that be a factor, etc. to other City supporters and journalists. That has gotten me in some fans’ sights, when I was trying hard to empathize with Everton’s reasoning. So I am very much interested in being fair.

respect.
Why does this need to go internal? What are we a Soviet block country, or a Chinese province? We stated well our concerns, especially with the tests coming out all of a sudden and no advise or explanation to the team and Its fans attending. 5 players out? We’ve played games with injuries and suspensions occurring simultaneously. Why not you? This is a joke, and the only ones that don’t know it, is those of your ilk.
 
The players who tested positive are now isolating, the rest of the squad have been tested again and all negative(for now). People are piling on Everton because the statement they put out was petulant and accusatory and showed zero concern for the players and staff affected. No other club has acted this crassly, and from a club that styles itself "the peoples club" and goes to great lengths to distance itself from the circus over the road. it shows a remarkable lack of awareness.

So we’re supposed to bend over for something that is nefarious or rude at best. Concern for the players? Cry me a river. Classic obfuscation from Liars and cheats. 1. Do something wrong. 2. Blame the victim because he didn’t show understanding of the situation.
Take your tactics elsewhere!
 


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