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Burnham: “I would be really concerned to lose them [ City’s owners]. They’ve been such a huge partner in the building of modern Manchester. Obviously, the building of Manchester City into the global force that it is. I can’t intervene more in the process. It would be wrong for me to do that. It would be wrong, I think, to jump to a conclusion before having really studied all of the detail, but obviously it’s ongoing, and because it’s still contested by Manchester City, then I think it’s right that I don’t say much more. I do actually thank the City football group and the wider ownership for the money that they didn’t just put into the Etihad and the campus around it, but also into the city.”

Burnham has waded in. He's not happy about this. This being the prospect of losing City's owners. c***.

Speaking of VAR, I've just watched Howard Webb explaining the Mac Allister / Doku incident again Quite incredible. " Mac Allister doesn't play the ball, either " Spineless Owen agreeing with him.

Statement from Independent Football Regulator Chair David Kogan on #MCFC: “The independent commission’s decision raises serious issues. “The IFR has powers to assess the suitability of owners, directors and executives and we will use these powers where appropriate, in the interests of protecting the sustainability, honesty and integrity of English football where there is clear evidence of wrongdoing by individuals. “This includes taking account of findings made by the Leagues. However, as the proceedings remain ongoing between Manchester City and the Premier League we will await further developments. “We hope it can be resolved quickly for the sake of fans. For now, we have no further comment.”

8xbet Sounds like they were set up by ADUG. Their X account has just tweeted about Liverpool v Real Madrid and their website is blocking access. And the Gambling Commission have no record of any emails or correspondence between themselves and 8xbet Not dodgy at all...

Michael Oliver's reaction to the news

Similar to the horse racing industry ( decades before football ) Unlocks doors

There's reports on X that Soriano's video is AI generated f***ing hell, I hope so.

So the PL had the chance to resolve this and have the appeal process resolved before the start of the season but whether it was the World Cup or the summer transfer window, they chose to a-bomb the league season. Cause the appeal will fail and the PL and CL will have to throw them out. Unless they've already decided not to...

I'd imagine so. That fear of retribution will have vanished. City claiming they've irrefutable evidence to disprove a " single false accusation ".... Give it up.

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Looking at how we've operated since, I don't think we were. Our owners f***ed up as much

Nope. That's what was needed

Just after Pep leaves. He's obviously picked up a few well placed IOUs during his career Could well be that they've leaked this in a last, though not desperate, attempt at having the judgement dismissed whilst also leaning heavily on the government to intercede We know that pretty much all these authorities and associations are corrupt to some level but hopefully one one club can hold the PL to ransom, particularly whilst UEFA and FIFA are facing off

Loads of City fan social media accounts now threatening the PL to expel them because, even if they're guilty, the PL would suffer massively in terms of finance and prestige and wouldn't recover. It would be like the final scene of the Truman Show where viewers, after their initial shock and dismay, would simply keep watching TV.

It was just a hair transplant he had, right ?

Starmer's got more positional sense than Konate.

Barcola should've had a penalty

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/x3s96hvhqb/the-story-of-manchester-city-and-115-charges A couple of minutes in and you have to ask ( unlikely it's the first time ) how the f*** did UEFA and the PL let it get this far ? And it's still happening, with some clubs conspiring together and the insufficient multi club regulations

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I'd read that but have seen lots of legal stuff on social media over the weekend saying City will try if the appeal fails.

Maybe if City go to the High Court after they're appeal is quashed.

Ankle got caught between opponent's legs during tackle, studs briefly stuck in the ground. He walked off the pitch without assistance I'm guessing a tweak and back for City

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