24 May 2026 21:31:21
Apparently the decision on City's 115 charges is due next week and they have been informed of the judgment. Could be consequential for us with regards to potential signings like Anderson depending of if they are found guilty and the potential penalty. Just a rumour I came across on-line, not sure how true it is.
24 May 2026 23:39:20
At this stage, it's a case of I'll believe it when I see it. I also assume that, when a verdict is announced, City can appeal if it goes against them.
25 May 2026 07:57:47
Unruly
Heard similar. I also seem to recall Pep has always said he completes contracts when he signs them, so him scuttling out, with a year left, like he has, and announcing quite late, feels a bit rushed. You might speculate that, if the result of the charges is due out, it is interesting timing.
25 May 2026 08:07:45
Redman, the chicken may be coming home to roost with them lot, finally.
25 May 2026 09:05:33
I think I've mentioned before that Guardiola was on record saying that if the club were ever found guilty, he'd walk, as he'd been lied to. I agree, RedMan, the whole decision felt rushed, coinciding with rumours of the verdict coming out.
If they are found guilty, Guardiola has to make a statement proclaiming his innocence with the whole situation, which would tarnish his accomplishments, and if he stays quiet, it brings into question how much he actually knew.
Last night I had a funny feeling we might get Anderson. I know the rumours are he wants City, but I wonder how much that was down to him wanting to play for Guardiola? I feel this may change things. However, that may have been The Sun and United's performance that got me giddy. ?
25 May 2026 09:40:50
Ports
Now, Guardiola is no longer manager, he doesn't have to say anything regardless of the outcome. He can just say the club need to answer; he is not the manager. I think it was all financial allegations, so the football manager of any club would not be the accountant, for want of a better word. He can almost certainly say he was not involved. Being aware of allegations that have not been proven so far is not something that can be pinned on him.
However, if they are found guilty, that could tarnish all the achievements since City were first formed as a club in 2006.
Yes, sarcasm, because I remember us all screaming Pinocchio at Summerbee when they had a good team, and he took corners in front of me at the Stretford End.
Not giddy about the performance yesterday. Once we got in front, counter-attack football made it difficult for Brighton. Lovely second goal.
In terms of Anderson, I don't think the club will pay the big money; they will go for cheaper options. Anderson should be No1 choice, but I would be surprised to see him at OT.
25 May 2026 16:16:51
I think the club would pay big money, but they're not going to enter into a bidding war for a player who has supposedly already indicated that he wants to go to a different club.
25 May 2026 17:47:54
He has terms agreed with City, supposedly. United did not get into any terms discussions with him yet, supposedly.
So, it's not a case of us not matching; it's a case of him wanting to go elsewhere.
With some recent developments, that might change.
No club, us or City, has any agreement with Forest.
So saying we might not go for him because he is too expensive is a complete assumption, with no basis in truth or fact.
I think it is wrong to stamp your feet and make up false narratives, and peddle false accusations or assumptions when something is happening that you would rather didn't.