Burnley Case

[PhilRegan]

I reckon lots of teams will start their legal proceedings now. Could finish us, this. All they have to do is lodge their legal cases and the club will be terrified to spend any money on the team for the foreseeable because we will be hemorrhaging money.

Absolutely, the case is there to be copied everytime . Anyone essentially who finished below us .

 

[davek]

Thank God for competent professionals.

As said: dont know why people are panicking.

TFG got this club at a knock down fire sale price.

Now they surely knew a claim and verdict like this was in the pipeline: ergo they pay it and we move on and forget.

Surely that's what being in a portfolio of clubs owned by very rich people means.

Do we think if Roma had been sued for £40M they're transfer pot would be reduced?

No 'kin chance.

 

[Root66]

The Lawyer understands that Everton plans to appeal, with a hearing hoped to be scheduled before the end of the year.

The decision is believed to be the first of its kind and will likely have a significant impact on future financial fair play disputes, with clubs that breach rules facing not only a sporting sanction but also the possibility of compensation claims from other clubs.

Manchester City and its rivals will be closely following the appeal and any legal precedent it sets.

Several Premier League clubs are understood to have lined up legal counsel to sue City for compensation, should it be found to have breached League rules in the 115 charges case brought against it.

The clubs were contacted for comment.

Legal line-up

For the claimant, Burnley FC
King & Spalding partners Tom Sprange KC and Ruth Byrne KC, senior associate Charity Kirby, and associates Liam Petch and Kate Williamson

For the defendant, Everton FC
One Essex Court’s Sonia Tolaney KC, instructed by Pinsent Masons partner Julian Diaz-Rainey

 

[diggerdestroyer]

I agree with this. We get pushed around in way Manchester City simply haven't allowed to happen.

Everton admitted liability in the first meeting with the premier league. They used the soft mentality oh if we say we were a bit bold they will go easy on us. Reckless stupidity.
City basically told the premier league f off. Do yer best. City win on and off the pitch.

We dont anymore. Nice soft everton. Be good boys now.

 

[Neiler]

They had salary clauses for relegation which saved them approx 50% of PL wages.
Also they were on TV almost every week whilst top of the league.

I'd argue they made more money in the championship than they ever could in the PL

Recall this was part of our argument so how the hell we lost god only knows.

Id be pretty annoyed if i was a top championship club right baout now mate - you have WHU coming down - who make a fair bit of money and now Burnley with a PL budget next season - they will blow everyone else out of the Championship.

No one else has a chance.

 

[davek]

@Root66 The Lawyer understands that Everton plans to appeal, with a hearing hoped to be scheduled before the end of the year.

The decision is believed to be the first of its kind and will likely have a significant impact on future financial fair play disputes, with clubs that breach rules facing not only a sporting sanction but also the possibility of compensation claims from other clubs.

Manchester City and its rivals will be closely following the appeal and any legal precedent it sets.

Several Premier League clubs are understood to have lined up legal counsel to sue City for compensation, should it be found to have breached League rules in the 115 charges case brought against it.

The clubs were contacted for comment.

Legal line-up

For the claimant, Burnley FC
King & Spalding partners Tom Sprange KC and Ruth Byrne KC, senior associate Charity Kirby, and associates Liam Petch and Kate Williamson

For the defendant, Everton FC
One Essex Court’s Sonia Tolaney KC, instructed by Pinsent Masons partner Julian Diaz-Rainey

Be a settlement of about £20M next year sometime.

 

[Neiler]

As said: dont know why people are panicking.

TFG got this club at a knock down fire sale price.

Now they surely knew a claim and verdict like this was in the pipeline: ergo they pay it and we move on and forget.

Surely that's what being in a portfolio of clubs owned by very rich people means.

Do we think if Roma had been sued for £40M they're transfer pot would be reduced?

No 'kin chance.

I think this will happen TBH mate.

Cost of doing business - they will appeal mind - but ultimately they will put that money into the club.

 

[Daytripper]

100%

We need to come out all guns blazing here, take a leaf out of the Forest owner's book.

Sue the Premier League
Counter sue Burnley
Sue Chelsea and Man City
Start proceedings against Masters
Sue PGMOL

I would be shocked if they did any of that. I suspect a lot of dodgy crap has been going on, given their attitude, aggressive nervousness to media and supporters who gave any kind of criticism about the previous board as well, they are not a soft touch when it comes to those things. Zero tolerance for any scrutiny.

I find it difficult to believe that odious turd Masters has it out for us for some reason or no reason. I think footy is corrupt as a whole and we are probably no different to a certain extent.

 

[MikeH72]

What the hell

 

[Iana]

I’m sure Angus Kinnear is happily dissatisfied with the result.

He’s got “blood on his hands” given his antics when he was at Leeds.

 

[Dwight K Schrute]

Absolutely, the case is there to be copied everytime . Anyone essentially who finished below us .

We've admitted guilt. New laws have been set. We're done for now.

 

[MikeyMike]

I'm past caring. At least we'll have less money to waste on buying useless players in this transfer window. No wonder we offered Myko a new contract.

Ah well, probably be back to the relegation battles next season. Give us something to get excited about anyway.

 

[Swartzy]

The league made the decision, the league is at fault. There is your case

 

[efcste97]

Does this set a precedent? Not really, Everton operate under a different regulatory framework entirely.

If the 115 charges come to fruition, you can bet there'll be new rules brought in sharpish to stop clubs pursuing legal action.

 

[davek]

I think this will happen TBH mate.

Cost of doing business - they will appeal mind - but ultimately they will put that money into the club.

They better had or what are they doing owning Everton?

Time for these to show some muscle in the market place. £110M last summer was ok but nowhere near enough.

Has to be another £150M dropped this summer of they're just here sitting on an asset and making sure its value is maintained.