‘Man City Owner Cannot ‘Retain Status’ if Guilty Verdict Stands After Appeal’
Gary Neville believes the ownership group at Manchester City will find it very difficult to “retain their status” at the club should the Premier League’s ruling over financial breaches still
Gary Neville, a co-owner of Salford City in the English Football League, has suggested that Manchester City's ownership group may struggle to maintain their position within the club if the Premier League upholds its recent ruling against the team for financial misconduct. The club has announced plans to appeal the guilty verdict handed down by an independent commission, which detailed extensive financial rule violations spanning a nine-year period.
Despite vehemently contesting the charges, City has faced a significant setback as the Premier League confirmed the club's guilt on Tuesday, with potential penalties including fines, point deductions, or even expulsion from the competition. Neville, who has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with City's conduct, asserts that the only viable solution would be to examine whether the club's owners comply with the regulatory vetting laws imposed by the league, claiming their alleged actions have "dragged English football through the mud."
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