• 18 Sep 2024, 4:50 p.m.

    Given the Blue Brazil are now in the Scottish fifth tier, I doubt they would reap too much of an economic boost from Citeh playing park football in the league above.

  • 18 Sep 2024, 4:55 p.m.

    If I said something as preposterous as this I would be told I was trolling.

  • 18 Sep 2024, 5:02 p.m.

    I believe Swindle Down were relegated two divisions (in practice one, because the period of censure included a promotion). For substantially fewer, and less severe financial transgressions of the rules, than alleged in the manshitty case. I also don't believe their breaching financial regulations with illegal payments was perpetuated over a decade.

    There is no satisfactory outcome to this case, found guilty or not, and it highlights the absolute shitshow that governance of football has become. It wasn't great to start with....but post 'ship? Carnage. Totally against sporting integrity, overseeing the destruction of the competitive pyramid, and removing the game from communities and local fans, to monetise their centuries old investment.

    It ain't being fixed. If it was me I'd start again.

  • 18 Sep 2024, 5:32 p.m.

    Yes but tell me how you really feel?

    Chicago: Opaque.

  • 18 Sep 2024, 5:33 p.m.

    Was talking to a long time, pre ship Man City fan at the weekend. He is convinced it is all a conspiracy by what he called "the red teams". Also believes that in a legal battle City will simply bankrupt the Premier league, which would be interesting.

  • 18 Sep 2024, 5:34 p.m.

    Is there a word for a cognitive bias towards what you want to happen, versus what if you rationalise things is most likely to happen? Most people suffer from this.

  • 18 Sep 2024, 5:44 p.m.

    Not that far-fetched.
    As I understand it - Citeh are obviously responsible for their legal fees, but the rest of the EPL sides will have to cough up for the EPL's legal costs.
    Given Citeh winning everything only seriously adversely affects about half-a-dozen teams (those denied titles/cups/qualifying for Europe), I'm not sure how much appetite the rest would have to fund it (especially given some (eg Everton/Fester) seem to despise the EPL).