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Post by enuntio on Apr 29, 2021 17:21:37 GMT
There has to be consequences though mate, and in the main the local supporters of those clubs seem to be ok with that too. We have seen supporters at plenty of other clubs demonstrate against their owners. Most notably Bury in recent times, but that didn’t stop the EFL from punishing the club and throwing them out of the league did it? Why one rule for Bury and a different one for Liverpool? It’s that kind of behaviour by the authorities that pampers to their whims, that gives even more to the fattest pigs that need it least that has lead to where we are today and proposals like these even seeing the light of day. Not saying the owner’s shouldn’t be punished either though but every one of those clubs should at least be thrown out of this season’s UEFA competitions and banned for a minimum of 12 months from entering them. Domestically there has to be some punishment too just as there has been for everyone else who has infringed the rules in the past let alone tried to undermine the structure of the whole football pyramid! BM At Thursdays FA Council meeting the FA CEO said the FA and the PL are investigating taking disciplinary action against the 6 clubs. Of course as with any jurisdiction, it will be necessary to demonstrate that they broke a rule. An expressed intention to break one probably isn’t enough. Is "Bringing the Game into Disrepute" punishable? I just searched the internet Rule E3(1) of the FA Rules and Regulations. This Rule reads as follows: ‘A Participant shall at all times act in the best interests of the game and shall not act in any manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute or use any one, or a combination of, violent conduct, serious foul play, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behaviour.’
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Post by RF10 on Apr 29, 2021 18:42:06 GMT
Apparently the protest at Man Utd v Liverpool at the weekend is going to be off the scale, maybe both fans have come together? Where you seen this mate?
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Post by leicspotter on May 7, 2021 18:55:22 GMT
Massive fines for ESL wannabees...not! Paltry action by UEFA
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Post by PotteringThrough on May 7, 2021 20:40:42 GMT
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Post by Olgrligm on May 7, 2021 21:23:15 GMT
Not good enough. There must be pressure to do more.
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Post by Northy on May 8, 2021 7:35:54 GMT
Fookin abysmal fine, 15m fine between 9 clubs and spread across Europe, that'll buy a few cones each.
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Post by Olgrligm on May 8, 2021 21:37:28 GMT
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Post by spitthedog on May 9, 2021 14:47:39 GMT
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Post by potterburt on May 9, 2021 15:04:54 GMT
Shame it’s a local sponsor that are backing out through fear of a backlash from supporters. All the big known name brands will still be lining up to slap their trademarks everywhere and anywhere. It’s the smaller local firm and the local community that are loosing out here.
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Post by spitthedog on May 9, 2021 15:12:35 GMT
Shame it’s a local sponsor that are backing out through fear of a backlash from supporters. All the big known name brands will still be lining up to slap their trademarks everywhere and anywhere. It’s the smaller local firm and the local community that are loosing out here. THG are a multi-billion pound company, they are not a small firm. They have offices in Manchester (as well as many other major cities) but I very much doubt this have have an effect on local employment. Man Utd fans have been targeting the bigger multi-national companies and are very clear about this as a strategy.
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Post by potterburt on May 9, 2021 23:11:29 GMT
Shame it’s a local sponsor that are backing out through fear of a backlash from supporters. All the big known name brands will still be lining up to slap their trademarks everywhere and anywhere. It’s the smaller local firm and the local community that are loosing out here. THG are a multi-billion pound company, they are not a small firm. They have offices in Manchester (as well as many other major cities) but I very much doubt this have have an effect on local employment. Man Utd fans have been targeting the bigger multi-national companies and are very clear about this as a strategy. Yeah fair enough THG aren’t small and neither are MyProtein really I guess but both have headquarters in Man/Cheshire and operate mainly from there, their workforce / employment / connections / money / investments etc will all be based in and around the area. And I’m all up for strategised protests to punish, see change and try to claw back some level of commitment and ownership for the fans. A sponsorship deal with a local company would have been a coup for the community and would have given more wealth and more connectivity through the sponsor deal, especially compared to their previous recent main sponsors... multi finance/insurance companies who’s nearest HQs have all been around London, if even in the Uk at all.
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Post by Olgrligm on May 10, 2021 21:04:56 GMT
This should be dominating the news.
The same can, and should, be done to the Impotent Six in this country.
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Post by bayernoatcake on May 10, 2021 21:07:04 GMT
This should be dominating the news. The same can, and should, be done to the Impotent Six in this country. The 6 have withdrawn though.
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Post by Olgrligm on May 10, 2021 22:24:07 GMT
This should be dominating the news. The same can, and should, be done to the Impotent Six in this country. The 6 have withdrawn though. I know, but the damage is done. There's no point in any of this if it just means a return to the status quo.
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Post by spitthedog on May 10, 2021 22:27:23 GMT
This should be dominating the news. The same can, and should, be done to the Impotent Six in this country. The 6 have withdrawn though. I'm curious to understand more about why they haven't withdrawn yet. Maybe the contract is not so easy to get out of? Or they are working on alternatives to lure others back?
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Post by bayernoatcake on May 10, 2021 22:32:02 GMT
The 6 have withdrawn though. I know, but the damage is done. There's no point in any of this if it just means a return to the status quo. But that's not what the tweet is suggesting. Serie A want that status quo. Whether they should be chucked out irrespective is another question. But it's not going to happen.
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Post by bayernoatcake on May 10, 2021 22:33:16 GMT
The 6 have withdrawn though. I'm curious to understand more about why they haven't withdrawn yet. Maybe the contract is not so easy to get out of? Or they are working on alternatives to lure others back? As I said at the time, the only winners here are lawyers. Juve, Barva and Real are sticking with it because they're skint or shit or both. I would argue Real and Barca are in the both category at the minute.
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Post by Davef on May 12, 2021 16:00:06 GMT
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Post by Veritas on May 12, 2021 16:10:05 GMT
Great Prospect 👍
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Post by liathroid on May 18, 2021 21:46:43 GMT
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Post by chad on May 18, 2021 22:16:19 GMT
So they can go a further half a billion in debt to sign Harry Kane Meanwhile we’ve got owners worth multi millions and we can’t spend a penny Somebody remind me again how FFP works 🤔
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jun 6, 2021 5:35:53 GMT
Has it all been brushed under the carpet now?
No punishment for The 5 British teams. Disgusting if that’s the case when you see some of the points deductions some of the smaller clubs have had.
Till the next time then.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jun 10, 2021 6:41:36 GMT
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Post by Boothen on Jul 30, 2021 18:54:32 GMT
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Post by cobhamstokey on Aug 2, 2021 6:16:53 GMT
Did anything happen with this? All seems to have been forgotten very quickly especially by the clubs supporters. Will be interesting to see if there’s any reaction at the first game of the season against the respective owners. I’m sure some shiny new players and a win will put all the anger to bed till the next time.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Aug 2, 2021 6:19:52 GMT
Real and Barcelona are both fucked financially so are Juve in the same boat? find it odd they're still trying with this.
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Post by nonameface on Aug 2, 2021 6:41:29 GMT
Pleased that it looks like the three cant be punished, it's better to let them fail naturally than give them excuses for their failures.
Just shows how important the distribution of TV money is and why we have to pay so much more for football on TV than any other country.
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Post by toppercorner on Feb 9, 2023 9:35:23 GMT
They just won't let it go will they?
No doubt it's the spanish clubs, oil money and yanks driving this 'new' idea.
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Post by chigstoke on Feb 9, 2023 10:54:04 GMT
They just won't let it go will they? No doubt it's the spanish clubs, oil money and yanks driving this 'new' idea. An 80 team League is just bonkers. The whole thing is bonkers. They are determined to kill the game as we know it.
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Post by lordb on Feb 9, 2023 12:07:52 GMT
They just won't let it go will they? No doubt it's the spanish clubs, oil money and yanks driving this 'new' idea. On the face of it yes playing devils advocate if somehow they can come up with an 80team league that is functional & is appetising to everyone < I'm not sure how it could be who wants to forgo a PL place to go to div 4 of a Euro league? & if not a straight 4 divisions the alternative is something akin to the Champions League, which already exists so what's the point? (money is the point of course) > However if they can & if genuinely based on merit & it's in effect linking all the national leagues in a giant pyramid where teams can go from the very lowest levels to the very top through sporting endeavour in principle theoretically could be persuaded atm would align myself with the view that if it goes ahead it will destroy club football across Europe/be at bets an absolute mess that only benefits a small number (half a dozen probably) clubs
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