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[Football] Man City WILL BE RELEGATED from Premier League, says Football Finance Expert
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Change at Barnham
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We all know that they will only get a massive fine that won't damage them, plus a possible transfer ban (hence the recent multiple signings).
But it would be great if they were given a 60 point deduction this season, resulting in them being relegated in May.
And also something like starting next season with a 50 point deduction in the Championship meaning they would need about 105 points to get into the play-offs (just to provide a bit of jeopardy).
Alas, we are all going to feel very deflated when they escape any meaningful punishment.
But it would be great if they were given a 60 point deduction this season, resulting in them being relegated in May.
And also something like starting next season with a 50 point deduction in the Championship meaning they would need about 105 points to get into the play-offs (just to provide a bit of jeopardy).
Alas, we are all going to feel very deflated when they escape any meaningful punishment.
On the money they are paid, most of them I would imagine.
And it is quite unlikely many of them have a relegation release clause in their contract they can trigger.
All that aside, I wonder if Pep knows what is coming and has decided to take it on the chin,
but the inevitable vibe has tricked down to the players,
which is why the apparent loss of one player has totally destroyed a seemingly indestructible mojo.
Regardless of the likelihood or otherwise, this continuing to rumble and the uncertainty must be part of the set back. Their own internal rumour mill must be hard to keep on top of for morale retention etc, even in a cocky blood-money club like this.
And we get YEARS of traction of claiming that whichever of the other big clubs wins the title that year doesn't count because Man City weren't in it
I hope it's Arsenal as they'd absolutely HATE that
Nobby Cybergoat
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- Jul 19, 2021
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So this case isn't being decided by the Premier League, it's being decided by an independent panel. This means that what the consequences for UEFA or EFL competition SHOULDN'T be considered. It means that where they currently are in the league and the effects of any points deduction SHOULDN'T have any bearing. It means the affordability of the fine or the future PSR issues the club may face in the lower leagues SHOULDN'T be a consideration.
But there's always the cynic in me which suggests the rich can buy themselves out of trouble.
But there's always the cynic in me which suggests the rich can buy themselves out of trouble.
Blues Guitarist
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If found guilty of anything, will they not also be dealing with being sued by all of the clubs that could have won the disputed tournaments?
What I don’t quite understand is that our league is arguably the best league in the world, combining revenue , interest and support.I believe this is based on fair competition,when the likes of “Little old Brighton” can compete and beat the likes of Manchester City.Lose that competition and you lose the league.I wouldn’t be surprised if city want not to have season ticket holders as well,but just football day trippers.
It would be super annoying if they see a point deduction applied this year - when they aren't going to win the league anyway so aren't being denied anything - if it also means it's not enough to relegate them.
That would basically be a completely meaningless deduction.
I have always thought they will be relegated. 5,000 hacked emails gave the PL the evidence.
That's the point though, isn't it?
If they're found guilty, they wouldn't too big a punishment so a deduction that would see them out of Europe but not out of the league would be perfect. There'd be no desire for anything meaningful
Uh_huh_him
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- Sep 28, 2011
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Will they be entitled to parachute payments......
Papa Lazarou
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Unless the deduction is enough to relegate them.
gazingdown
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- Feb 26, 2011
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This will never happen but my view is that they get points deduction for every season they cheated (allegedly etc.).
So if found guilty of cheating over, say, 5 seasons then 5 seasons of whatever points deduction.
Or, cheat for 5 years, get relegated down 5 divisions etc.
Would prevent the "we'll cheat for 10 years then spend 1 year out in lower league, straight back up and then repeat"....
So if found guilty of cheating over, say, 5 seasons then 5 seasons of whatever points deduction.
Or, cheat for 5 years, get relegated down 5 divisions etc.
Would prevent the "we'll cheat for 10 years then spend 1 year out in lower league, straight back up and then repeat"....
Washie
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100 points deducted spread over all the years they have been found guilty, meaning probably 5-10 points off each year
Well that's not what he said is it
- Jul 10, 2003
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It's definitely not what he said, hence I quoted the headline and then what he said, with the all important 'if' bolded and in the largest font in the opening post
gazingdown
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- Feb 26, 2011
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If spread over years then, say, 30/50 points per year, not a minimal amount.