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The Premier League hearing into Man City’s alleged misdemeanours has begun, and former professional player turned pundit, Stan Collymore, wants the “strongest possible message” to be sent to the serial title winners.
Ever since Pep Guardiola took over at the Etihad Stadium, the Cityzens have enjoyed unprecedented success.
Only Liverpool in 2020 have been able to stop them winning the English top-flight title in the last seven seasons.
Collymore wants Man City relegated to the National League
Though they haven’t quite dominated as much in European football, the brand of football often exhibited is beyond compare.
Certainly, if the club were found guilty of any charges, a commensurate punishment could have wide-ranging effects on the game as we know it.
That’s precisely what Collymore is advocating for, however, if the Premier League want to be seen as a serious organisation.
“If they are found guilty they should be starting, in my opinion, in the National League,” he told CaughtOffside for his exclusive column.
“Getting relegated to the Championship and having two or three windows where they’re not allowed to compete in the transfer market isn’t likely to see any of their big names leave.
“If, however, you’re kicked out of the Premier League and you’re kicked out of the Football League, that really sends out the strongest possible message.
Erling Haaland won’t play for Man City if they’re relegated to the National League (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
“And the reality is that the National League would welcome them with open arms, because it’s Man City, and they would generate a significant amount of revenue.
“Allegedly, it’s taken the club a number of years to run roughshod over the rules in order to be able to get a competitive advantage over other clubs, so it has to follow that it takes a number of years to get back up to the Premier League.
“Erling Haaland, Rodri and Jack Grealish et al aren’t staying put if their best…
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Author : Jason Pettigrove
Publish date : 2024-09-20 08:24:40
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