Ben Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 If we are questioning if Ashley is a cunt or not then that was answered years ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Colour me shocked, Ashley is a liar. It’ll probably take the consortium years to untangle all of the shite Ashley has put us in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Fantail Breeze said: Colour me shocked, Ashley is a liar. It’ll probably take the consortium years to untangle all of the shite Ashley has put us in. The CEO was literally put in the back of a police car and taken for questioning Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macphisto Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) There's an article in the Athletic today about sponsorship deals in football, primarily at Man City. We're mentioned in the article too. I didn't read it in-depth as it was a bit boring but one thing did catch my eye. The owner of Everton or his company paid a record fee to be the shirt sponsor of Everton's womens team. There are so many ways to get around FFP, I wonder how else you could manipulate the women's team to funnel money into the club? Edited February 17, 2022 by macphisto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 18 minutes ago, macphisto said: There's an article in the Athletic today about sponsorship deals in football, primarily at Man City. We're mentioned in the article too. I didn't read it in-depth as it was a bit boring but one thing did catch my eye. The owner of Everton or his company paid a record fee to be the shirt sponsor of Everton's womens team. There are so many ways to get around FFP, I wonder how else you could manipulate the women's team to funnel money into the club? It’s a long read and actually not worth the time. the TLDR is the big boys want to stop anyone catching them and are using sponsorship rules to do that. City have found ways around it already by signing lots of small deals with related entities. basically everything we’ve discussed here previously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) I know it's done to death, but how is that a fair playing field at all? We've all accumulated wealth through rich owners, inflated sponsorship but we're not happy that's the way to go now. So now we will pull up the ladder and what you make now is what you make forever unless you go through a horrendous patch you can't buy your way out of? Mad thing is, I agree with the sentiment originally, but the game is so far past that point that it is now a completely unfair playing field, and this would serve to protect no one but those who had the chance to flout them rules previously. Edit: it's no wonder we are building up a legal team ffs going to be the busiest department at the club I think. Edited February 17, 2022 by NE27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 11 minutes ago, NE27 said: I know it's done to death, but how is that a fair playing field at all? We've all accumulated wealth through rich owners, inflated sponsorship but we're not happy that's the way to go now. So now we will pull up the ladder and what you make now is what you make forever unless you go through a horrendous patch you can't buy your way out of? Mad thing is, I agree with the sentiment originally, but the game is so far past that point that it is now a completely unfair playing field, and this would serve to protect no one but those who had the chance to flout them rules previously. Edit: it's no wonder we are building up a legal team ffs going to be the busiest department at the club I think. It’s not fair but they’ve sold it as a crime against sporting FairPlay. It’s obviously nonsense and is implemented in a way to stop anyone else competing. if they were serious they would either allow unlimited spending as long as it was underwritten by the owner, or impose a cap which would be based upon the previous largest spender so you could catch up with them. Basically, the rules are designed to stop anyone catching the big boys and threatening the revenue they generate. They want a closed shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 It is honestly of the utmost importance we stay up this season like, if only to watch the frantic scrambling by others Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 There is nothing they can do to stop us spending or making whatever we want.. no matter what they say or try to do... restriction of trade is a huge no no in British courts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, NE27 said: I know it's done to death, but how is that a fair playing field at all? We've all accumulated wealth through rich owners, inflated sponsorship but we're not happy that's the way to go now. So now we will pull up the ladder and what you make now is what you make forever unless you go through a horrendous patch you can't buy your way out of? Mad thing is, I agree with the sentiment originally, but the game is so far past that point that it is now a completely unfair playing field, and this would serve to protect no one but those who had the chance to flout them rules previously. Edit: it's no wonder we are building up a legal team ffs going to be the busiest department at the club I think. It's not that they think that's not the way to go now, they're quite happy for that to be the way.......until a bigger player comes along. Hence the changes literally mid season to hinder us. Edited February 17, 2022 by madras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 36 minutes ago, madras said: It's not that they think that's not the way to go now, they're quite happy for that to be the way.......until a bigger player comes along. Hence the changes literally mid season to hinder us. Oh yeah I know, was just being facetious tbh. We all know exactly what the sketch is here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa5773 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) With the rumour that PIF will buy 100% of BeIn shares after WC Qatar 2022 Edited February 23, 2022 by aa5773 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, aa5773 said: With the rumour that PIF will buy 100% of BeIn shares after WC Qatar 2022 Sounds fanciful, not sure Qatar would want to sell or is this more of a diplomatic issue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 They’re now pals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigValley Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) It's been quiet a long time about sponsor? Have anybodey got som feeling what is going on? Edited February 24, 2022 by BigValley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 4 hours ago, BigValley said: It's been quiet a long time about sponsor? Have anybodey got som feeling what is going on? I think all that will be for pre season.. hopefully a Premier league pre season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prefabtoon Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Its nice to not be the most hated club, In the premier league since our take over by pif. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, The title now falls to Chelsea And Roman Abramovich. Edited February 24, 2022 by prefabtoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 I assume the Guardian will dedicate a whole pod to Abramovich and what this means for the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Wonder if Usmanov is on this new list? Could be interesting times ahead for Chelsea and Everton. To a lesser extent Man U sponsored by Aeroflot who are now banned from flying in the UK. Edited February 24, 2022 by TheHoob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Possibly Moshiri too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Thought he said 100 names in his speech but just read a report that only named an additional 5 so fuck knows. Edited February 24, 2022 by TheHoob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Wasn’t sure where to pop this but some might find it of interest… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Great response from MG… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 That’s amazing, hopefully the couple have a great day and get to enjoy their marriage for as long as possible! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 These new owners have been superb custodians so far imho. How lucky are we? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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