Man City could turn the Premier League into the Scottish Premiership if they win their legal battle. Manchester City could turn the Premier League into the Scottish Premiership if they win their ATP legal battle, according to Graeme Souness. It was revealed on Tuesday that City had launched ‘unprecedented legal action’ against the Premier League as they see themselves as victims of ‘discrimination’ because of the APT rules – what’s APT, you ask? – and that the ‘tyranny of the majority’ is attempting to halt their progress as a club. ‘Blowing a big hole’ in FFP charges They are disputing the rules that limit how much companies linked to club owners can pay them in sponsorship, with their case to be heard at a hearing starting on Monday, which is expected to last a fortnight. It’s been claimed this is a deflection tactic from City as they head for another hearing in November over their 115 alleged breaches of FFP rules, though it’s also thought that success in the ATP case could ‘blow a big hole’ in their FFP charges. ‘Handcuffs off’ And Souness believes that if City are successful it could turn the English top flight into a two-horse race season after season, with no other clubs able to compete with the financial might of City and fellow Gulf-backed club Newcastle. He wrote in his Daily Mail column: ‘If Manchester City succeed in their legal challenge to the Premier League, potentially the competition will end up like Scotland with only two teams capable of winning it. ‘With the financial handcuffs off, City and Newcastle United will have the resources to outmuscle everyone. It would be the beginning of the demise of the Premier League as a competitive entity and people will start to lose interest. You may also like please log in to view this image FeaturedEuro 2024: The 10 host cities, where to stay and what to see 26 Apr 2024 please log in to view this image TrendingMan City FFP: 'Red Cartel' lead boycott talks over 'sham legal battles' in post-Super League hypocrisy 15 hours ago ‘We love our league because it is so competitive. We love the fact the underdog can always spring a shock result – like Leicester winning the Premier League. ‘City want the rules changed to suit them. They are making a very dangerous move by challenging the authority they signed up to and it is one that is bound to alienate not just the vast majority of clubs in the Premier League but supporters too. City’s decision makers are giving a master class on how to make your football club unpopular.’ Manchester City Share this Article more stories Recommended by please log in to view this image please log in to view this image Your Android Can Turn Off Ads, Most Owners Didn't Know HowSponsored - Smart Lifestyle Tips please log in to view this image Only $49 to get all the TV channels? It's now possibleSponsored - Smart TV please log in to view this image Bathroom Remodeling Trends in 2023 Might Totally Surprise You!Sponsored - Bathroom Remodeling | Search Ad please log in to view this image please log in to view this image Gareth Southgate has left 'best England goalkeeper' out of Euro 2024 squad please log in to view this image Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me Androids Can Block Ads?Sponsored - Smart Lifestyle Tips Advertisement please log in to view this image ‘Red Cartel’ lead Man City boycott talks over ‘sham legal battles’ in post-ESL hypocrisy 15 hours ago please log in to view this image Man Utd player named as England scapegoat the media and fans will enjoy ‘destroying’ after Euros 07 Jun 2024 EnglandKobbie Mainoo please log in to view this image Man City boycott by Premier League clubs mooted if expulsion off table 06 Jun 2024 please log in to view this image Thanos? Or are Man City heroes for taking on Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool? 06 Jun 2024 Ad Mediawatch please log in to view this image Maguire ‘points blame’ and Maddison protests after Southgate ‘confronted’ by England star over Grealish 07 Jun 2024 Harry MaguireJack Grealish please log in to view this image James Maddison victim of ‘ruthless’ Southgate about to drop EIGHT stars 06 Jun 2024 EnglandJames Maddison please log in to view this image England set to ‘end their long wait for a trophy’ at Euro 2024 after debutant makes ‘history’ 05 Jun 2024 EnglandEuropean Championship please log in to view this image England ‘tepid’ in 3-0 win as media lauds Palmer but ignores Eze and Grealish 04 Jun 2024 Cole PalmerEngland Ad Planet Sport Network Planet Sport Group Planet Sport Partners Football365 Info Social please log in to view this image © Planet Sport Limited 2024 • All Rights Reserved please log in to view this image
**** ‘em. Kick ‘em out and let them be in a league of 1 where they can spend as much as they like, buy whoever they want and play with themselves all year round.
Doesn't sound good....he was a magnificent player Liverpool and Scotland great Hansen 'seriously ill' Former Liverpool and Scotland centre-back Alan Hansen, 68, is "seriously ill". The Anfield club announced on Sunday their "legendary" former captain is in hospital. "The thoughts and support of everyone at Liverpool FC are with our legendary former captain Alan Hansen, who is currently seriously ill in hospital," a statement read.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2ll8jdknzeo “Last season (23-24) saw the highest overall attendance at Championship matches since records began more than 130 years ago. More than 12 million people purchased tickets to second-tier games in 2023-24 - an increase of 22% on the previous season, the English Football League said. The figure is higher than Germany's Bundesliga, Spain's La Liga and Italy's Serie A, making the Championship the second highest-attended league in Europe, behind the Premier League.”
If the Championship is second highest attended league in Europe you would think the EFL would better market the league and bring more money into the Championship, for the betterment of clubs, players and fans here. Also you’d expect better quality sponsorship to filter down to the clubs now with the increase in attendance and interest.
The Kirby estate in Southwark SE London where Eze grew up have done this mural in tribute to him going to the Euro's ... please log in to view this image
https://x.com/secondtierpod/status/1801173321930719733?s=46&t=IY6M0zI1h1T3HNaXabWIhQ Thicker hoops than us.
An upfront admission that survival Is the only objective, with 6-8 points deducted. Fair enough, they are less crooked that City.
