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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2012 13:10:28 GMT
Maybe I'm being a bit thick but what ARE they for? Maybe its a star for each point they got in their group in europe. |
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Post by Bestie on Dec 14, 2012 14:12:22 GMT
Maybe I'm being a bit thick but what ARE they for? Maybe its a star for each point they got in their group in europe.  Very good Paul. |
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Post by redcase on Dec 14, 2012 18:24:04 GMT
Premier League - Man City announce losses of £97.9m million
Although the sum is still enormous, it is less than half the £197.5million announced 12 months ago.
And with City reporting turnover in the 2011-12 season of £231.1million, the highest in the club's history, it underlines the rapid progress being made by the Premier League champions in establishing themselves as one of Europe's elite clubs.
Although failure to progress from the Champions League group stage has had an obvious impact on turnover, this year and last, the club are still delighted with the performance.
And they are confident even the huge losses confirmed today will not have an impact on their ability to meet UEFA's strict Financial Fair Play guidelines as £15million comes from infrastructure and youth development costs.
More importantly, approximately £80million comes from contracts that pre-date 2010, from which City expect to get some kind of relief.
City's annual statement for the year ending May 31 2012 also confirms the "capital base of the club has also been strengthened through the issuing of £169million in new equity during the year, avoiding debt-based funding and continuing to ensure that the club is virtually debt free".
Clearly, the largesse of owner Sheikh Mansour is still required to make the club viable in the short-term.
However, with plans for the state-of-the-art academy and training facility across the road from the Etihad Stadium now well advanced, club officials believe within the medium term that the club, who ended a 35-year wait for a trophy when they won the FA Cup in 2011, will be self-sustaining.
Chief executive Ferran Soriano said: "What I have found is a club on the verge of a historic transformation, reinforced by a genuine commitment to doing things well. It is a club with a rich history and the potential for an even brighter future."
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2012 18:32:05 GMT
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Post by Dan United on Dec 14, 2012 18:41:48 GMT
He also said we played to draw.
Yep, that negative decision to take off Tom Cleverley and put on Welbeck after being pegged back to 2-2 was proof we wanted to shut up shop.
I don't dislike Mancini, but he's sounding more and more bitter.
Also, you'll notice how our players are talking about Sunderland and, in Evra's case the rest of the season. City are talking about the derby. That, Mr Mancini, is what you need. Fergie has instilled the right attitude at the club - the most important match is the next one, the biggest challenge is the next one. When you develop that never satisfied feeling you might get to stop talking about us.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2012 19:05:08 GMT
i dislike him. the guy is a fucking cock.
we played for a draw? yes of course we did you fuckin spunkstick. Thats why we went 2 up.
Hes deluded, he believes the shit he comes out with, hes a knobend
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Post by redcase on Dec 14, 2012 19:06:34 GMT
Hate the cunt. Talks too much, fucking prick.
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Post by Bestie on Dec 14, 2012 19:27:42 GMT
I want Mancini to keep talking as much as possible. Especially about us.
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Post by Bestie on Dec 14, 2012 19:49:04 GMT
Also, a week ago we were better than city. Anybody would think Roberto had been trying to play games with our mindset or something.
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Post by Dan United on Dec 15, 2012 9:30:34 GMT
Of course. The problem is the gibbering fool is more at risk of confusing himself.
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Post by Bestie on Dec 17, 2012 10:26:46 GMT
Between 1946 and 1949 United played at Maine Road whilst reconstruction work was being done on Old Trafford after the bombings in the war. In the first season, when City won the league, United had an average attendance of 4,662 more than City at their own stadium. In the second season, United had an average attendance of 12,165 more than City at their own stadium. In the third season, United had an average attendance of 10,109 more than City at their own stadium.
Manchester is Red.
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Post by Bestie on Dec 17, 2012 11:40:00 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20756755Mario Balotelli: Man City striker takes club to tribunalBy Simon Austin BBC Sport Italian striker Mario Balotelli will take Manchester City to a Premier League tribunal in London on Wednesday. Balotelli is fighting City's decision to fine him two weeks' wages for his poor disciplinary record last season. The 22-year-old missed 11 games domestically and in Europe last season because of suspensions. Balotelli appealed against the decision but an independent panel of City's board upheld the penalty. The case will now be heard by a three-man panel. The striker is expected to appear in person, along with his Italian lawyer and a representative from the Professional Footballers' Association, while City will bring their legal team. A two-week fine is the maximum penalty stipulated in standard player contracts and, although City refused to comment on the case, they are privately confident of winning. It is unusual for internal disputes between clubs and their players to go to a Premier League tribunal. The PFA has advised the player throughout and its chief executive, Gordon Taylor, told BBC Sport: "We try to avoid situations like this wherever possible, but the player and club have not been able to resolve this situation." City began the disciplinary process after Balotelli was sent off against Arsenal in April 2012. In all, he received nine yellow cards and three reds - one of them retrospective - during the season. Balotelli was taken off early in the second half of City's 3-2 defeat by Manchester United on 9 December, and then left out of their squad altogether for the 3-1 win at Newcastle on Saturday , After the match, City manager Roberto Mancini said: "At this moment, Mario is not in good form and for this reason he is at home. It is only for this reason. To get back into the team he needs to work in training and when he plays, he needs to play well." === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === Really hope he never leaves city, such a disruptive influence.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2012 12:54:36 GMT
lol never a dull moment when it comes to Mario Ballotelli. Why is he still there. Could you imagine one of our lads like that, hed be out the door with his feet off the floor.
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Post by ratbag on Dec 17, 2012 13:34:12 GMT
Yeah but who is going to pay the ridiculous wages he is on?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2012 18:45:34 GMT
They may have halved their deficit but I think those figures will include the near half a billion sponsorship deal with the Sheik`s cousin, which if UEFA are serious about FFP, will get laughed out of the room when offered up as legitimate income.
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