Manchester City's Premier League disciplinary charges have been a mystery for three years now, with no end in sight. The league initially announced 134 charges against the club, alleging failure to provide accurate financial information and proper cooperation with the investigation. However, since then, precious little new information has emerged.
The silence from both parties is understandable, as neither wants to prejudice an outcome or put pressure on the three-person disciplinary panel led by Murray Rosen KC. Yet, this lack of transparency has sparked speculation and accusations of a cover-up or stitch-up, with some claiming that the process may have been botched by the Premier League.
The hearings concluded in December 2024, after a year-long investigation, but no verdict has been announced yet. Speculation ranges from "imminently" to "years away", with concerns about the length of time and its implications on the sport. One senior figure in English football described it as "outrageous," stating that the case is not complicated and that the panel should have delivered a verdict quickly.
The Premier League's handling of the case has come under scrutiny, particularly its chief executive, Richard Masters, who faced intense pressure at the time of the hearings. However, over the past 12 months, the mood has shifted, with some clubs showing fatigue regarding the City case and legal activity more broadly.
A new set of financial regulations was agreed upon in 2025, bringing an end to two years of bickering between clubs and the executive. The dynamics within the boardroom have changed, with key figures leaving or being removed from influential positions.
As the case continues to drag on, there is a growing sense that any compromise verdict may be possible – one where City are found guilty on some charges but not others, resulting in tangible sanctions rather than a more severe punishment. Three years into this saga, and despite its significance, many remain none the wiser as to what will ultimately happen.
The silence from both parties is understandable, as neither wants to prejudice an outcome or put pressure on the three-person disciplinary panel led by Murray Rosen KC. Yet, this lack of transparency has sparked speculation and accusations of a cover-up or stitch-up, with some claiming that the process may have been botched by the Premier League.
The hearings concluded in December 2024, after a year-long investigation, but no verdict has been announced yet. Speculation ranges from "imminently" to "years away", with concerns about the length of time and its implications on the sport. One senior figure in English football described it as "outrageous," stating that the case is not complicated and that the panel should have delivered a verdict quickly.
The Premier League's handling of the case has come under scrutiny, particularly its chief executive, Richard Masters, who faced intense pressure at the time of the hearings. However, over the past 12 months, the mood has shifted, with some clubs showing fatigue regarding the City case and legal activity more broadly.
A new set of financial regulations was agreed upon in 2025, bringing an end to two years of bickering between clubs and the executive. The dynamics within the boardroom have changed, with key figures leaving or being removed from influential positions.
As the case continues to drag on, there is a growing sense that any compromise verdict may be possible – one where City are found guilty on some charges but not others, resulting in tangible sanctions rather than a more severe punishment. Three years into this saga, and despite its significance, many remain none the wiser as to what will ultimately happen.
. I'm starting to think that whoever is in charge of this case just wants to drag it out as long as possible, like they're playing some kind of game with the fans' emotions.
. The silence from both sides is deafening, but not in a good way. It's just frustrating when you have so much uncertainty hanging over your head. And don't even get me started on the Premier League's handling of this whole thing - they're making everyone look like fools 
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. Which is fair, I guess, since we don't want to see our favorite team get totally destroyed. But at the same time, some people are getting a bit fed up with this whole saga 
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. A year-long investigation is just ridiculous, tbh 
. And what's with the lack of transparency? It's like they're trying to cover up something 
. As long as City keeps winning matches, it seems like no one cares about the charges 
. Can't they just give a verdict already? 
. I mean, who knew 134 charges could just disappear into thin air? 
. And to be honest, I'm not sure if I care about the outcome anymore 
. The whole thing has been so dragged out for three years already...I just want some clarity and a resolution! 
Can we please just get this over with? 
. And don't even get me started on the Premier League's handling of it all - it's like they're more concerned with protecting themselves than doing what's right for the sport.
. I mean, three years is a long time, and if they didn't do anything wrong, shouldn't we have heard something by now? It's like they're waiting for us to give up and move on 
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One thing's for sure, the longer it takes, the more suspicious it looks 
It's just so... tedious. I mean, can't we just have a simple verdict already?! Is that too much to ask?!
Maybe the panel will come back with some sort of compromise verdict - you know, guilty on some charges, not others. And let's be real, who doesn't want that? It's like they're saying, "Hey, we messed up, but we won't get too harsh on ya."
. Maybe it's time for a change of guard? Or at least someone to clean up this mess? 
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. The rules keep changing and it's all so frustrating! Can we just have a simple game for once? 
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