Stephen Carey
@stcarey.bsky.social
You may see the old man but look closer and you'll see the lifelong learner, the runner, the wannabe poet and the cineaste who loves stories of humanity and resilience. Family matters (and MCFC is part of my family)
Interesting response from Khaldoon. The completely innocent statement is meaningless: they are as innocent as other major clubs. The fair and partial aspects are very interesting. Imagine if the PL was aware of another major club that had systematically and significantly broken rules...
He's taking the PL down, isn't he? I bet he knows the illegal shit that goes on elsewhere and he's going to burn down the whole fucking corrupt organisation that is the PL. Go get 'em, man www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Manchester City chair Al Mubarak insists ‘nothing has changed’ after guilty verdict
Khaldoon Al Mubarak, the Manchester City chair, has spoken for the first time since the club was found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching Premier League financial rules, saying “nothing has c...
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The City case shows that no one will ever be allowed to challenge the so called big 4. They are so far ahead financially, having done exactly what City did, that it simply isn't possible to catch up without a level of investment forbidden by PL. If you try, they will fucking get you.
These rules were brought in to stop City. They didn't exist before 2008. Owners should have spent 100s of £ms fighting the unjustness of the rules in 2008 instead of accepting them and then apparently hiding their non-compliance. One approach = total respect Other = shame & ignomy
Wow. City guilty! Leaving aside that the rules broken were unfair in themselves, if you know the rules you have to follow them. If City haven't followed them in a serious way then frankly they deserve what's coming. Only question now is will the owners take the Premier League down with them?
Let's see what grievous injustices Arteta observed today. Wonder if we should fear for the future of football, if officials are going to allow #Arsenal to be fucking mullered?
How the fuck are the poor little dears suppose to compete if they start giving penalties for blatant fouls in the box? Does Pro Ref not know how much Arsenal rely on this to win games? www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Arsenal demand meeting with Pro Ref over penalty decision at Sunderland
Arsenal are seeking an explanation from Pro Ref over the penalty awarded to Sunderland that Mikel Arteta described as ‘unacceptable at this level’
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Seen this game a thousand times - should have scored when we were on top. We know what happens next.
No mention that Maresca was Guardiola's asst when City won the Champions League. Gotta count for something. However, key issue for City is how quickly new players, new approach gels www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Champions League is fertile ground for new managers – but knowhow could be key later on
Luis Enrique, Vincent Kompany and Mikel Arteta are among the favourites to lead their sides to victory, but more recent appointments should not be counted out
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Coventry so so unlucky. City hanging on - cant see them seeing this out. Coventry have all the energy
City getting worse: mishit passes, slower play, less movement. Coventry senses a chance.
Another incredibly frustrating performance from City. Lots of possession but very few chances - look ripe for being hit on the break.
FFS, it all stems from the ridiculous Profit & Sustainability Rules designed to protect the richest clubs against competition. Sell & it helps with PSR immediately, buy and it impacts over the length of the contract. So they trade players between English clubs. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Premier League money has lost all meaning amid chaotic spectacle of excess | Barney Ronay
The transfer window has broken all rational rules and limits, leaving us to marvel and, ultimately, pick up the bill
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Very impressive. Foden came alive after Cherki went off - could he be edging back to the Foden we love?
So frustrating watching Foden. Completely refuses to take his man on and ALWAYS recycles back to where it cane from
#thepiano surely the most emotional, life affirming hour of TV there is. I'm in bits here
Nico G would have been a big upgrade fir Citys midfield today. Can't believe they are forcing him out when he wants to stay.
Anderson busy Foden timid Dias poor Khusa poor Gvardiol poor Semenyo lively Lewis OK
What a whining fucking voice Hinchclffe has - never fucking stops. Mind you, plenty to whine about
Mogwai at Brudenell in Leeds - just amazing. What a band!