Premier League debate

[Cjay]

https://x.com/ByRobDavies/status/177226 ... 70433?s=20


Probably not a huge shock but Chelsea could be in massive trouble.

This is much worse than a ffp violation

[The Subhuman]

6 points subtracted for the 2029 season which will be 6 points added on appeal if the EFL cave again

[Cjay]

It doesn't look good.

If he's been found to have placed bets on himself lord knows what his ban could be?

Could even be prison time?

[mentalcase]

How come they banned him and let Toney carry on till found quilty when they already knew he was !!
Corrupt as hell.

[Jaydog]

Not listened to it but was he betting on yellows.
On himself. And he hugged Eddie so he’s in on it.
How much could he possibly get on. Bookies aren’t daft. “Hallo itsa Tonali I wanta 200 million on a yellow. On me to getta yellow”. Is he Italian, haven’t got a clue tbh.

[Cjay]

How come they banned him and let Toney carry on till found quilty when they already knew he was !!
Corrupt as hell.

Because the FA never requested a world wide ban.

The Italian authorities did, which Fifa granted.

[mentalcase]

Because the FA never requested a world wide ban.

The Italian authorities did, which Fifa granted.

Yea thats what I mean, typical of the English to think they know better, Toney probably kept Brentford well away from the trapdoor, also at our expense as well as others.

[mentalcase]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68686129

[1964white]

Comebacks of the day

West Ham led 1-3 with 15 minutes to play, then Newcastle smash in the three goals, with Harvey Barnes grabbing the winner in the 90th minute.

Fulham score two goals in the final seven minutes to thwart the Blunts a fourth victory of a torrid season.

Players in hot scoring form

Solanke (16) opens the scoring in the Cherries victiry over Everton

Son (15) saves Spurs blushes once again with a goal in the dying minutes to secure a win over Luton.

Palmer (13) another brace for the ex-Citeh lad in Chelsea 2-2 draw against struggling Burnley.

Longest run of games without a win

Everton have gone 12 PL games without a victory, the toffees last won on the 16th December at Burnley.

Luton have gone 9 PL games without a victory, their last being a 4-0 win over Brighton on the 30th January.

[1964white]

More on yesterday's Premier League matches.

Ivan Toney in superb form for Brentford creating a 99th minute deserved equaliser as scum were lucky to escape the Gtech Community Stadium with a point.

Jack Harrison criticised for a weak challenge in the build-up for Bournemouth's first goal.

Tyler Adams fortunate not to give a definite penalty away.

Chris Wilder refuses to be drawn into criticising the VAR after a controversial deciasion which would have seen the blunts go 4-1 up had it not been disallowed & ultimately cost them a victory.

"I'm saying nothing, I am a hard-working Yorkshireman & I'm not giving the authorities any more of my money".

[1964white]

A goalless draw between Citeh & Arsenal, two of the best Premier League attacking teams, swings the advantage to Liverpool after their 2-1 victory over Brighton at Anfield.

[Barlow Boy]

A goalless draw between Citeh & Arsenal, two of the best Premier League attacking teams, swings the advantage to Liverpool after their 2-1 victory over Brighton at Anfield.


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I wouldn’t have any of my hard earned on it, but I’d still go with City at this stage.

[1964white]

I wouldn’t have any of my hard earned on it, but I’d still go with City at this stage.

Me too

[WhiteRose]

https://x.com/kieranmaguire/status/177 ... 43DRCulpNg


Everton look completely screwed, really can’t see how they get out of this mess without going in to administration, I’m sure the EPL will be doing everything they can to keep them on the prem money train though.

[andrewjohnsmith]

With all the talk of FFP violations, Brighton are a great story by contrast

From the BBC website

Brighton announce record profit after best Premier League season
By Jonathan Jurejko

Brighton have announced a record profit of £122.8m in the 2022-23 financial year - the most successful season in the Premier League club's history.

Profit after tax increased annually by almost £100m from £24.1m, with turnover going up by 17.2% to a record £204.5m.

Albion finished sixth in the Premier League in 2022-23, reached the FA Cup semi-finals and also brought in huge transfer fees for several key players.

The figures can help more "significant progress" on the pitch, Brighton said.

"These accounts will of course catch the eye because of the headline number," Brighton chief executive Paul Barber said.

"In a season when we made history on the pitch we took a huge step forward in terms of the club's long-held aim of becoming more sustainable and less reliant on [Brighton owner] Tony Bloom's incredibly generous levels of investment."

Brighton have made a "substantial repayment" to Bloom for the first time, added Barber.

It means the club reduced the balance on Bloom's interest-free loans, with the first given in 2007, to £373.3m from £406.5m.

Brighton's record profits come at a time when a number of other clubs have posted significant losses for the 2022-23 top-flight season, including Aston Villa (£120m), Chelsea (£90m), Everton (£89m), Leicester (£90m), Newcastle United (£73m), Nottingham Forest (£52m) and Wolves (£67m).


Everton and Forest have already been docked points for breaching profit and sustainability rules, while Leicester are facing similar charges.

How did Brighton pull in the money?
A sizeable portion of Brighton's income in 2022-23 was generated by their performances on the pitch and the ability to make a profit by selling players who arrived for much smaller fees.

Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi guided the club to the highest league finish in their 122-year history, as well as the FA Cup semi-finals for only the third time.

As a result, the club's income from prize money and broadcasting revenue increased from £126.2m to £155.2m.

Selling four key players - Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma, Spain left-back Marc Cucurella, Belgium forward Leandro Trossard and Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister - led to a profit of £121.4m in transfers.

The £23m compensation received for De Zerbi's predecessor Graham Potter, who moved to Chelsea with several of his backroom staff, also contributed to the record figures.

Player sales:

June 2022: Yves Bissouma - Tottenham - £30m
August 2022: Marc Cucurella - Chelsea - £60m
January 2023: Leandro Trossard - Arsenal - £21m
June 2023: Alexis Mac Allister - Liverpool - £35m
The end date for the 2022-23 accounts is 30 June last year.

Therefore they do not include the sales of Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo and Spain keeper Robert Sanchez, who both joined Chelsea in August 2023.

Caicedo was sold for £100m, which could rise to a British record £115m. Sanchez made the same move for £25m.

Brighton's remarkable journey
Brighton fans of a certain age still have to pinch themselves when they think about how far the club has come in the past 30 years.

From struggling in the depths of the Football League and facing liquidation in 1997, the Seagulls' stunning rise has been remarkable.

Former chairman Dick Knight saved the club when his consortium purchased the majority of shares, before stepping down for sports betting entrepreneur Bloom to take over in 2009.

Bloom financed the building of the Amex Stadium - a fundamental part of Brighton's renaissance - as well as delivering a state-of-the-art training ground.

Bloom's interest-free loans enabled investment off the pitch and led to success on it.

Brighton reached the Premier League for the first time in 2017, establishing themselves as one of the most attractive and progressive teams in the English top flight.

"As ever we are hugely grateful to Tony Bloom for his clear vision, his world class ownership of our club, and his ongoing financial support," added Barber.

"Similarly, we are extremely fortunate to have a top quality board, who provide us with great stability and guidance; and top level staff in all areas of the club."

What does the future hold?
Former Shakhtar Donetsk manager De Zerbi, 44, built on the work done by Potter and took the Seagulls into European football for the first time this season.

However, the Italian's future remains unclear.

While contracted until 2026, De Zerbi has been linked to Liverpool and Bayern Munich, and has seemingly questioned Bloom's ambition recently.

"Bloom has sunk half a billion pounds of his own money into turning Brighton from League One strugglers to Europa League participants," said Seagulls supporter Scott McCarthy from the We Are Brighton fan site.

"Question him, pit yourself against him, and there is only going to be one winner in that popularity contest in the eyes of most Albion fans."

[1964white]

How great were these goals from England's current best footballer?

Three crackers!

Now, that is what you call a 10/10 performance

[mentalcase]

The top of the PL is similar to the top of the Championship, going all the way to the wire by the looks of things.

[andrewjohnsmith]

How great were these goals from England's current best footballer?

Three crackers!

Now, that is what you call a 10/10 performance

Video not available in my area. Assume you're talking about Foden. If only Southgate could figure out how to use him.

Foden-Bellingham-Kane-Saka-Rice should be tearing up the international stage.

[Barlow Boy]

Cracking game at Stamford Bridge, Man U come from 2-0 to lead 2-3.

Ten minutes left.

[Cjay]

Bit of a fraud Poch . . . . . .

Has a manager had a reputation as an "elite manager" whilst achieving so little.

Absolutely brilliant manager

Hence the joke question