I have no problem with doubt. Folks can interpret a situation how they wish.
The fact is as it stands City are guilty of nothing at the moment and I think the charges will eventually will be dropped in which case many will believe they "got off...
So let me get this right.
The reported figures are to be believed for the clubs City's are being compared to but are speculative when it comes to them and only them?
Forgive me but I highly doubt your logic.
How so?
United have spent more "new" money in the transfer market than City have in the last 5 and 10 years but add the 5 previous years and probably the positions are reversed.
As I said other factors such as transfer inflation and agents fees...
All depends on the criteria you use in which to base your argument. How many years you want to go back, whether to include outgoing sales and wages/bonuses/agent kickbacks, transfer inflation etc.
I've seen so many charts of various fanbases...
He left for a promotion and a raise like most of us would.
He'd also leave you if another top team offered him a package.
He's a businessman not a football diehard
Soriano and Bergiristain left Barca of their own volition.
City didn't steal them.
Once appointed they and the ignored but vital piece of the jigsaw Khaldoon al Mubarak oversaw many smart appointments in jobs a level or two below them.
Your delusion is off the scale.
Years ago this forum claimed Pep is a traditionalist and would never join a "plastic" club like City. I insisted he was coming and was roundly poo-poohed
United really had better succeed in this new era with...
They can instigate high level directorial acquisitions but have no say in internal discipline? OK.
Do they have the guts to weed out a problem player with a positive Public image?
He's been on the radar of all Europe's top clubs for a while now but wanted to stay put until after the Euros at least.
I think there will be a lot of competition for him if he finishes the season well and has a good tournament.
There's always...