Man City 115 blame prediction made for expulsion and deduction of points

Kieran Maguire and Stefan Borson, speaking on BBC Radio Manchester’s We’re Not Really Here podcast, agreed that it was “unlikely” that Manchester City and the Premier League would reach a deal before the 115 charges of Premier League regulations League to be heard.

The English top flight charged their champions with 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations in February 2023, with the likes of Leicester City watching with interest after finding themselves on the wrong end of the rules.

The Foxes have received a £15m boost in their fight against the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), with accounts showing a sponsorship deal for both the club’s stadium and Seagrave Training Ground.

The club’s full accounts were released on Companies House this week, after the club released them earlier this month. It was then revealed that the club had made a pre-tax loss of £89.7m.

It came after the club were charged by the Premier League for an alleged breach of the league’s PSRs for the period ending in June 2023. If found guilty, then City could face a possible points deduction at the start season if he will be promoted back. in the Premier League at the end of the season.

It has also been reported that City are on the verge of breaking financial rules for the current season. The EFL has already taken steps to subject them to the registration embargo.

But the club still has time to raise some funds, the accounting period does not end until the end of June. One way they can do this is through the sale of players or other fundraising tactics such as sponsorship.

The 2022/23 accounts say “The Group and Company have also entered into a sponsorship deal with King Power Duty Free in relation to the stadium’s naming rights for the 2024.25 season.” Interestingly, it then adds: “and the naming rights to the Seagrave training ground for the 2023/24, 2023/35 and 2025/26 seasons. £15,000,000 was invoiced during the period, with nothing outstanding at 30 June 2023 (2022: £nil).”

The sponsorship deal for the King Power Stadium is valid for the 2024/25 season only. So, in theory, the club could be looking for a new sponsor for the stadium, which could bring in a more lucrative deal for next season.

It would be a move similar to the jersey sponsorship deal with the FBS. The club announced a new record partnership with the parent club in 2021, although relegation to the Championship saw King Power reinstated as the club’s shirt sponsor. Leicester City have received a £15m boost in their fight against the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) with accounts showing a sponsorship deal for both the club’s stadium and Seagrave training ground.

The club’s full accounts were released on Companies House this week, after the club released them earlier this month. It was then revealed that the club had made a pre-tax loss of £89.7m.

It came after the club were charged by the Premier League for an alleged breach of the league’s PSRs for the period ending in June 2023. If found guilty, then City could face a possible points deduction at the start season if he will be promoted back. in the Premier League at the end of the season.

It has also been reported that City are on the verge of breaking financial rules for the current season. The EFL has already taken steps to subject them to the registration embargo.

But the club still has time to raise some funds, the accounting period does not end until the end of June. One way they can do this is through the sale of players or other fundraising tactics such as sponsorship.

The 2022/23 accounts say “The Group and Company have also entered into a sponsorship deal with King Power Duty Free in relation to the stadium’s naming rights for the 2024.25 season.” Interestingly, it then adds: “and the naming rights to the Seagrave training ground for the 2023/24, 2023/35 and 2025/26 seasons. £15,000,000 was invoiced during the period, with no arrears at 30 June 2023 (2022: £nil).”

The King Power Stadium sponsorship deal is valid for the 2024/25 season only. So, in theory, the club could be looking for a new sponsor for the stadium, which could bring in a more lucrative deal for next season.

It would be a move similar to the jersey sponsorship deal with the FBS. The club announced a new record partnership with the main club in 2021, although relegation to the Championship saw King Power reinstated as the club’s shirt sponsor.

What will happen to Man City?

The allegations against Man City include allegations that the club failed to provide accurate financial information and did not cooperate with investigations over nine seasons (2009/10 to 2017/18). Manchester City vehemently deny any wrongdoing and an independent commission is due to look into the case later this year.

Asked if there was a possibility the two sides could agree a deal ahead of the hearing, football finance expert Maguire and lawyer Borson, who was once a financial adviser at the Etihad Stadium, shared their views. “It would certainly save a lot of money on behalf of both parties,” Maguire said.

“It could mean that both sides could claim a win, but I think in terms of public opinion and reaction there is likely to be both the media and I suspect from other clubs, it’s not something that’s acceptable to the Premier . League or City.”

Borson noted: “There are ways it could come within the Premier League rules. But I think they’ve missed the window for a deal. Now that it’s public and now that we’re so close to the hearing, it would be very unlikely. for them to find common ground politically to resolve this,” reports Football London.

In an interview with The Times in May, Premier League CEO Richard Masters offered some insight: “All I said is that a date has been set for the hearing. I have not said when this will be. Our regulations impose these fees. be kept private and all confidential.”

Speaking to the Evening Standard afterwards, Dan Chapman, solicitor and head of employment and sport at Leathes Prior, said no punishment should be ruled out, including fines or even expulsion from the Premier League. “Considerable uncertainty remains regarding the current state of Premier League proceedings against Manchester City.”

Chapman added: “It appears that these allegations, if proven, are far more serious than the allegations that Everton and Nottingham Forest have recently admitted.

He went on to explain the seriousness of Manchester City’s situation: “This case is completely different, 115 allegations which appear to relate to serious impropriety which Manchester City strongly denies. The number and complexity of the allegations will present huge challenges to all involved and it is not unlikely that the hearing could be postponed in whole or in part.”

“The independent panel hearing the case will have almost unlimited powers and sanctions could range from fines to points deductions to expulsion from the Premier League. Of course, Manchester City will aim to be cleared of all charges and nothing should be decided. in this extraordinary case.”