Matt Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 I knew you'd be on that like shit on velcro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 Just now, Matt said: I knew you'd be on that like shit on velcro Triple checked before posting! Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56873448 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 1 hour ago, MikeO said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56873448 Let's hope the financial penalties for violating their contract are substantial. This would be the best punishment of all since it would hurt the owners' pockets. MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 If the team’s that left get fined by ESL were and in who’s pockets will the money eventually go, could it be used in legal battles against all of the European and World footballing bodies to legally get their league recognised and to stop any retribution to their plans, and if so and they win would that encourage the big players to return to the concept knowing they legally can’t be penalised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 StevO, Matt, markjazzbassist and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 They could've proofread it first but they're spot on with the overall message markjazzbassist, dunlopp9987, Quinn31 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56931186 Soo, still no actual consequences of note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 5 hours ago, Matt said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56931186 Soo, still no actual consequences of note. So it'll be different faces at the table hiding things from the other 14 clubs. Nice one. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Didn't quite know where to put this, but crazy scenes from Old Trafford. Of course my immediate thought was back to January 6th and the storming of the Capitol here, albeit much less violent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 17 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: Didn't quite know where to put this, but crazy scenes from Old Trafford. Of course my immediate thought was back to January 6th and the storming of the Capitol here, albeit much less violent. Indeed, protestors at the ground have breached the gates and are currently in the ground and on the pitch. It all seems peaceful(ish) at the moment, however one of the videos shows a flare being thrown onto one of the massive posters that most clubs have on their seats during Covid. I just hope it doesn't turn violent, as that would just make the whole thing a thugs day out as opposed to trying to remove people like the Glazers, FSG and Kroenke's from the clubs that they hold power in. The game might not be postponed, as I expect the police to be in there shortly but of course there will be a delay to the KO. Edit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Zoo 2.0 said: Indeed, protestors at the ground have breached the gates and are currently in the ground and on the pitch. It all seems peaceful(ish) at the moment, however one of the videos shows a flare being thrown onto one of the massive posters that most clubs have on their seats during Covid. I just hope it doesn't turn violent, as that would just make the whole thing a thugs day out as opposed to trying to remove people like the Glazers, FSG and Kroenke's from the clubs that they hold power in. The game might not be postponed, as I expect the police to be in there shortly but of course there will be a delay to the KO. Yeah they're all out of the grounds now. Were probably only in there for 10-15 minutes total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 1 minute ago, dunlopp9987 said: Yeah they're all out of the grounds now. Were probably only in there for 10-15 minutes total I expect them to move to the coach park, apparently there are hundreds outside the Lowry Hotel where both clubs are staying, apparently neither clubs have left for the ground yet due to the protest. I've been following the build-up this and 10,000 are expected to turn out so think that this is just the beginning. The protestors will be there throughout the game and after the final whistle, it actually wouldn't surprise me if a few of them try and get onto the pitch during the game itself to cause scenes and get on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Well they're back on the pitch. They....they realize there are cameras everywhere and there will be legal action, yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 1 minute ago, dunlopp9987 said: Well they're back on the pitch. They....they realize there are cameras everywhere and there will be legal action, yeah? It all depends though doesn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Clearly an insider at the ground left a door open or unlocked so they could get in, two police injured also, that will loose a lot of sympathy and support for their aim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 There is talk about a fine or points deduction. Fine won't hurt the Glazers or club at all. Points deduction teaches the fans a lesson as well as the club (lax security). I'm not against protest but there are right ways to go about it. The few spoiled it for the many anticipating the game, due to the significance of the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56972776 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, Matt said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56972776 They had no hesitation going against the regulations already in place so this will do absolutely fuck all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: They had no hesitation going against the regulations already in place so this will do absolutely fuck all. You cynic. They said sorry, its all fine now. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Matt said: You cynic. They said sorry, its all fine now. It smacks of an attitude of “we need to be seen to be doing something, this will do”. They needed to punish them heavily but this token gesture isn’t a surprise in the slightest. pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 It's actually amazing how terrified the FA and Premier League are of the ''Big 6''. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 it will be interesting to see this play out. i honestly thought the UK system was less corrupt, we will find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Zoo 2.0 said: It's actually amazing how terrified the FA and Premier League are of the ''Big 6''. I look at it the other way. I'm amazed that the "Big 6" really don't give a damn about the FA/PL. Only backed out because of fan backlash mostly it seems like. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 https://www.football365.com/news/big-six-among-nine-esl-clubs-commit-uefa-competitions What a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 45 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: https://www.football365.com/news/big-six-among-nine-esl-clubs-commit-uefa-competitions What a joke. If that really is their solution to punish and prevent future bullshit, they're more deluded than though. Plus that fine won't do anything. Banks funding the ESL give those sums as bonuses to a single person, they won't hesitate to just compensate any club the "fine". And as if the other 3 give a shit. All this inaction and indecision is doing is actually reinforcing their mentality that they're more powerful than the authorities. Just like the bankers after the crash, only 1 being suffering any real consequences Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 I'm not even going to let myself get annoyed about it, as stated earlier it's amazing how terrified the governing bodies are of the "Big 6". From Day One you just knew there would be zero punishment, with at best a fine that in relative term would be pennies. It's been this way for a while for me; love Everton, pretty much hate the "sport" that they play within as it's riddled with backstabbing, corruption and money spinning. My interest in Everton and football as a game will never, ever die as I love it/them too much. But I just cannot get on board with the whole business side of things - it makes me genuinely not that arsed about breaking into the Champions League as it's just more games in what is a money exercise for UEFA. Long gone are the romantic days of European success, it's all about breaking into these competitions for social media likes, inflated sponsorships and fans being treated as cash-cow customers. There is a part of me that was a bit dissapointed that the Super League didn't go ahead, so that the "Big 6" could eventually fuck off to their European friendly tours and we could get back to what domestic football should be. Edit: Also, the Glazers liable for between €5-10m when their net worth is estimated at around $3bn . Don't do it again lads! Bailey, Palfy and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 https://gary-neville.medium.com/an-open-letter-e5b4749fb50a Romey 1878 and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 16 hours ago, MikeO said: https://gary-neville.medium.com/an-open-letter-e5b4749fb50a https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57144141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 https://www.football365.com/news/disciplinary-proceedings-opened-against-three-esl-founders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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