Yeah. We knew this day would eventually come but it's still bloody depressing they've finally got what they want and you know that level of investment isn't going to be happy with one, they're going to want a legacy

[–] Astrealix 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Eh, at least this model is gonna be better is what I'm thinking. Optimism!

[–] Mijn_Bergkamp 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I saw the greatest team we've ever had get asembled on a shoestring run into the biggest commercial success in world football combined with a genius level coach and a historical golden generation, I'm trying very hard not to see the same sort of thing happening again.

[–] Astrealix 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Just waiting for City to get smacked by financial shit all the way down to the Combined Counties North West personally

[–] Mijn_Bergkamp 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We can but dream!

[–] Astrealix 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can't wait to tell them to enjoy FCUM at home

[–] Mijn_Bergkamp 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Now that would be a fucking hilarious match. Also watch Neville melt down when Salford City aren't the richest club down there any more.

[–] Astrealix 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

The one good thing is it'd probably make the national league promotion to EFL have 3 up 3 down which it desperately should have by now lol

[–] Mijn_Bergkamp 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Doubt that would change the basic economics of the situation.

Love how we're acting like this might possibly ever happen

[–] Astrealix 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Eh, I could see them throwing a bunch of money to get up faster. Plus honestly it should happen eventually, imagine if Notts didn't come up this season. It's a pro league it should get more pro-rel.

I do think city will actually get expelled from the league if convicted, but I doubt the EFL won't take them unfortunately... and even that first bit has obvious doubts

[–] Mijn_Bergkamp 2 points 2 years ago

I can see the premier league trying but if it came to a vote things will get complicated. No one has issues voting against clubs they don't like but imagine yuo're a billionaire with global investments and suddenly you get Abu Dhabi and it's many, many friendly companies, bankers, diplomats, bought politicians all leaning on you to not fuck up their global shining star. Or simply straight up bribing.