Transfer Embargo

[Kalman II]

Some on X seem to think that the EFL blocking us from signing McBurnie based on our salary offer means they have imposed the Salary Cost Management Protocol on us, which usually only applies to League One and League Two clubs.

Either that or the EFL have to ratify every free agent or loan transfer we make under the fee restriction on a case-by-case basis.

 

[Christophalophados]

The Man City thing is such a can of worms because people seem to be convinced that they're guilty already and the question is just about how big the punishment is.

The reality is they haven't yet been found guilty. If they are found guilty of all of the charges and yet the punishment isn't severe, then that would seem outrageous and people would rightly be annoyed. If they are found guilty of only a small number and then get an appropriately minor punishment, people will still be annoyed and will say it's a stitch up, even though it will really just be a reflection of a thorough legal process. Obviously there is the argument that their expensive lawyers may have helped them get off with some of the charges also.

I think some people think that the PL will go easy on them, but from what I've read and heard on the subject, the PL are actually really keen to come down hard on them, and it's just a question of whether they can successfully prove them guilty on all of the charges. I think many people don't realise that the PL are the ones bringing the charges against them, and that it would be a defeat for them if Man City get off lightly.

You dont end up with a comedy prop scroll list of charges unless you're crooked. Maybe they're not guilty of all of them, but there must be enough evidence to justify plenty of them, and if they're guilty they need a suitable punishment otherwise English football is dead.

 

[Kalman II]

You dont end up with a comedy prop scroll list of charges unless you're crooked. Maybe they're not guilty of all of them, but there must be enough evidence to justify plenty of them, and if they're guilty they need a suitable punishment otherwise English football is dead.

Apparently, they will be cleared of all charges except one: refusing to cooperate with the investigation. That charge alone will get them a meagre points deduction and a hefty fine but the expectation is they will be found not guilty on all the charges relating to financial doping and paying people off the books.

It’s also reported they will bring forward legal action against the media, pundits and even popular YouTubers for defamation unless they issue a public apology

 

[Tony Angelino]

Some on X seem to think that the EFL blocking us from signing McBurnie based on our salary offer means they have imposed the Salary Cost Management Protocol on us, which usually only applies to League One and League Two clubs.

Either that or the EFL have to ratify every free agent or loan transfer we make under the fee restriction on a case-by-case basis.

I posted on the other thread, Baz seemed to think it was about us working with the efl on all deals to keep them happy. If we can find a way to do that then the restrictions could be lifted

 

[Mckechnie Orange]

Some on X seem to think that the EFL blocking us from signing McBurnie based on our salary offer means they have imposed the Salary Cost Management Protocol on us, which usually only applies to League One and League Two clubs.

Either that or the EFL have to ratify every free agent or loan transfer we make under the fee restriction on a case-by-case basis.

The appeal process is more of a dialogue aimed at establishing we are on a sustainable footing. It's not cost salary management protocol at all, it's simply a case of the club/Acun proving we can meet future obligations. I think we can safely assume that paying a new signing 40k a week when we already owe 20m in scheduled transfer payments, against the backdrop of already missed payments and late wages isn't something that would help satisfy the EFL that we can meet future commitments sustainably.

 

[highpeak tiger]

If we can find a way to do that then the restrictions could be lifted

Hopefully sooner rather than later.

 

[Mckechnie Orange]

Hopefully sooner rather than later.

Even if the fee restriction gets reduced or suspended for a period, there will still be a form of restriction in that whatever deals we do we will have to prove to the EFL we can afford as well as meet our current obligations.

 

[Newland Tiger]

Apparently, they will be cleared of all charges except one: refusing to cooperate with the investigation. That charge alone will get them a meagre points deduction and a hefty fine but the expectation is they will be found not guilty on all the charges relating to financial doping and paying people off the books.

It’s also reported they will bring forward legal action against the media, pundits and even popular YouTubers for defamation unless they issue a public apology

If you haven't done anything wrong then why not just cooperate with the investigation

 

[bradymk2]

Wrexham have ryan renolds and rob macc

Swansea now have snoopdog and luka modric

Whens brad pitt coming to city

 

[dennisboothstash]

If you haven't done anything wrong then why not just cooperate with the investigation

Habit

 

[Tony Angelino]

Have we heard anything yet, I’m assuming the efl lot will be at home with their feet up by now

 

[HCAFCHangout]

Have we heard anything yet, I’m assuming the efl lot will be at home with their feet up by now

Today was never going to be the day we found out if the ban was lifted. Seems it was just “next steps” day

 

[Tony Angelino]

Today was never going to be the day we found out if the ban was lifted. Seems it was just “next steps” day

Yeah I know, did we find out the next steps

 

[Tony Angelino]

Umberside now saying we won’t hear anything until after the season starts….best start on the freebies

 

[Kalman II]

Umberside now saying we won’t hear anything until after the season starts….best start on the freebies

Is this a ****ing joke?

 

[TIGERSCAVE]

Some on X seem to think that the EFL blocking us from signing McBurnie based on our salary offer means they have imposed the Salary Cost Management Protocol on us, which usually only applies to League One and League Two clubs.

Either that or the EFL have to ratify every free agent or loan transfer we make under the fee restriction on a case-by-case basis.

Maybe they were trying to be kind and told us he wasnt worth 40k a week...

 

[Tony Angelino]

Is this a ****ing joke?

You’d think there would be an urgency, after the season starts but that doesn’t mean before the window closes

 

[Brucebones]

You dont end up with a comedy prop scroll list of charges unless you're crooked. Maybe they're not guilty of all of them, but there must be enough evidence to justify plenty of them, and if they're guilty they need a suitable punishment otherwise English football is dead.

A lot of it is legal wording & definition of the rules, did they break rules or bend them?
Same could be said of Chelsea, for me, what they’re doing is blatant, but they’re not even in a conversation about breaking rules, because the rules are being bent.

 

[Brucebones]

Some on X seem to think that the EFL blocking us from signing McBurnie based on our salary offer means they have imposed the Salary Cost Management Protocol on us, which usually only applies to League One and League Two clubs.

Either that or the EFL have to ratify every free agent or loan transfer we make under the fee restriction on a case-by-case basis.

Or we were never really in for him as we couldn’t afford him & it was just the usual spin on signings, before we trot out the ones with Turkish connections.

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[Chazz Rheinhold]

Umberside now saying we won’t hear anything until after the season starts….best start on the freebies

Maybe meaning we aren’t appealing or know we’re going to lose and acuns trying to save a bit of face