David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 9hWhere's @gbj.me ? Cherki scored. Has someone abducted him? 🤔 210
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 18hTwas a bit gloomy on the beach this morning but so peaceful and beautiful 2130
Reposted by David StaffordJim Boardman @jimboardman.uk · 04/10/2026Agree completely with this. Don’t dish the trophies out, blank them out. This is separate from any money considerations, any redistribution of prize money, even any medals, this is about making sure the history books show the truth, forever. They cheated. www.theguardian.com/football/202...theguardian.comLet there be blanks instead of Manchester City’s name on trophies: there was no honour there | Jonathan WilsonThe spaces can stand as a memorial to these lost years both as a rebuke to an era of greed but also a tribute to the Premier League’s hunt for justice 0113
Reposted by David StaffordSachin Nakrani @sachinnakrani.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Upto 9 podcasts on Man City and at least 20 articles (some of which I commissioned/edited myself). Can’t get enough of this story, in large part because it’s undeniably the biggest of my 37 years watching football. The scale, shock and vindication. Also, for so many of us, the sheer karma of it all. 16436
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026We uprooted from the busy tourist town of Kenmare to this sleepy place outside Caherdaniel 5110
Reposted by David StaffordTariq Panja @tariqpanja.bsky.social · 01/10/2026So after years of insisting to the point of demanding corrections of anyone saying Manchester City is owned by the UAE and not a private investment of “his highness” sheikh Mansour, City will now insist in its appeal that City is actually owned by the UAE. Riiiggghhht then. 🥸 834577
Reposted by David StaffordSwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Today's article covers a lot of ground, including commercial growth, disguised equity funding, "sham" agreements, adjusted accounts, PSR breaches, significant spending, competitive balance, potential damages and sanctions, so strap yourselves in #MCFC swissramble.substack.com/p/financial-...swissramble.substack.comFinancial Implications of the Manchester City DecisionFake Plastic Trees 3338
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Ordered a takeaway, 20 minutes they said so nipped in for a quick pint. Sorry I ordered the takeaway now. The Guinness was like nectar. Proper old style bar, I'd have taken a snap but they would have probably barred me for that...😂 160
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I think it would be more appropriate for City fans to face up to the widespread corruption perpetrated by the owners of their club than make themselves look like idiots with all this red cartel nonsense. They joined an entity with rules which they flouted. They've been found guilty. Deal with it 1110
Reposted by David StaffordNoc @nocturnalibpool.bsky.social · 02/10/2026David Haigh, the former Managing Director of Leeds United and the human rights lawyer who has spent over a decade acting for victims of the United Arab Emirates, said: www.davidhaigh.co.uk/man-city-pol...davidhaigh.co.ukI have reported Manchester City and its chairman to the police. Every fan can do the same.David Haigh has reported Manchester City Football Club Limited and its chairman to Greater Manchester Police after the Premier League Commission’s findings. His statement, and a step-by-step guide for... 054
Reposted by David StaffordDavid Chance @davidchance.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The state-owned investment fund and state-owned airline - both run by members of the royal family - would like to deny their involvement and say it was the state itself, run by a member of the royal family. Thanks for paying close attention to these unrelated entities. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukMan City appeal: Club will argue sponsorship deals came from Abu Dhabi governmentManchester City's appeal against the Premier League's verdict hinges on the club's claim that its sponsorship deals came from the Abu Dhabi government. 0113
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The next Man City excuse...static.klipy.comFather Ted: That Money Was Just Resting In My AccountAlt: Father Ted: That Money Was Just Resting In My Account 060
Reposted by David StaffordNeil Atkinson @knoxharrington.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Final push for me on all this and, as ever, some of the feelings. Written before the Prime Minister just couldn't keep his powder dry. 1192
Reposted by David StaffordBarney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Pep: now officially a bald fraud www.theguardian.com/football/202...theguardian.comBuilding of the Pep supremacy is an era that will be defined by sham-ballWhat Pep Guardiola knew at Manchester City relates to the true nature of the club and more basic things like spectacle and human nature 711827
Reposted by David StaffordMikehausen ⚒️ @mikehausen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026On this special day, a big shout out to @sportingintel.bsky.social, who's been reporting on Man City's cheating for years now. The abuse I've seen this guy subjected to over on Muskistan from City supporters was vile and prolonged. Well done and thank you for not backing down!! 1357
Reposted by David StaffordNick Harris @sportingintel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026To illustrate Man City's intimidatory approach to journalists asking Qs, here's a piece from last Dec, paywalled then, now free. Docs & legal letters show process. REVEALED: Manchester City legal letters where the main aim was to get me sacked sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/revealed-m...sportingintelligence832.substack.comREVEALED: Manchester City legal letters where the main aim was to get me sackedIn 2023, I wrote an investigative feature for the Mail on Sunday about the behaviour of multi-club ownership groups, focussing on Man City's owners. They didn't like it! 17443
Reposted by David StaffordNick Harris @sportingintel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This speech is about Man City and their cheating, and it's from 2022, and fast forward to 13 mins on the video to see the start 13413
Reposted by David StaffordNoc @nocturnalibpool.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This massive protest will definitely change the verdict. 2201
Reposted by David StaffordSachin Nakrani @sachinnakrani.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Man of the people. Rich people. 8286
Reposted by David StaffordPete (beautifulgroan) @beautifulgroan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Looking at the back pages, none of the papers went for 'Sham Pain Supernova'. Seriously, it was right there. 1343
Reposted by David StaffordPaul Little @littlefootball.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Part of the intent of financial fair play rules was to create a distance between club and owner so that if the latter got into difficulty, the club would be on a sustainable footing. By breaking the rules, the owners of Manchester City eroded that distance. Club and owners are essentially one. 111
Reposted by David StaffordNeil Atkinson @knoxharrington.bsky.social · 29/09/2026It's worth pointing out the rules then allowed for much more uncontrolled spending than the last 3 to 5 years. 900m of cheating is absolutely mind boggling and it casts everything since the takeover into doubt. This Manchester City now is built on the foundation of that 900m. 35816
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I've seen some takes on what City have been found guilty of that baffle me. Things like so what all the big clubs are at it, football was lost to greed a long time ago etc etc. Maybe do a little bit of reading before coming out with such simple minded nonsense I would suggest 3173
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026From the tone and language of that pl statement I expect nothing less than maximum sanctions are heading the way of Manchester City. The scope and scale of City's cheating before, during and after they were charged is astonishing. Nothing they have achieved in this period has been fair earned. 160
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Same as last year, he wouldn't settle while we were outside having a couple of drinks until we brought his bed out. Wouldn't swap him for the world 😍 1100
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Was meant to be staying here in Kenmare until Saturday then home but found a lovely cottage to rent about 30 miles away in Caherdaniel for 3 nights at a good price so we won't be seeing home until next Tuesday now😊. So check out Saturday morning, check in Saturday afternoon 👍 020
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Gratuitous holiday snap. Up the Reds! Down with cheats! #lfc 1110
Reposted by David StaffordMichael Emonds @michaelje67.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Pep Guardiola answers questions over Man City's guilty verdict #mancityguilty #pepguardiola #mancity 827254
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I completely agree with Joanna Byrne on this, nail on head RTE news: Opposition parties call on Government to intervene and stop Ireland v Israel game www.rte.ie/news/ireland...rte.ieOpposition parties call on Government to stop Israel gameOpposition parties have called on Government to intervene to stop Sunday's UEFA Nations League football match between the Republic of Ireland and Israel due to the "unfair pressure players and managem... 120
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Watching the President's Cup is only wetting my appetite for the Ryder Cup next year at Adare Manor. Irish fans will show these yanks what partisan support is without the loutish behaviour. They haven't a clue what's ahead of them 000
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 25/09/20262 weeks off work. Cheeky g&t to kick things off. Will be travelling down to Kenmare in the Kingdom of Kerry for a week tomorrow. Ted is getting some shut eye in 050
Reposted by David StaffordNeil Atkinson @knoxharrington.bsky.social · 25/09/2026It's very important to make the argument City shouldn't be relegated but should be expelled. The EFL should get to choose whether it takes them and at what tier. The bad faith dealings have impacted many sides that are currently EFL teams. 912927
Reposted by David StaffordPhilippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 25/09/2026In fact...not *that* long. 1820836
Reposted by David StaffordKenny @dexdesignkg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026On a day like today, just remember that Jurgen Klopp achieved 97, 99, 92 points without cheating........ #legend #ynwa #lfcstatic.klipy.comJurgen Klopp's Reaction at Liverpool MatchALT: Jurgen Klopp's Reaction at Liverpool Match 411626
Reposted by David StaffordStefan Bienkowski @sbienkowski.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Man City Twitter reacting calmly to the news… 1218945
Reposted by David StaffordCletus Lad @cletusvandamme.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Man City has been found guilty on almost all charges related to breaches of PL financial regulations. Here’s why this is bad news for Everton. My Substack: 031
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I guess I'm going to have to stop calling premier league winning manager Brendan Rodgers a spoofer now 🙄 #lfc 080
Reposted by David StaffordSachin Nakrani @sachinnakrani.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Erling Haaland is going to score so many goals in the National League. 922128
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026static.klipy.comMr. Feeny's Big Surprised Face - Boy Meets WorldAlt: Mr. Feeny's Big Surprised Face - Boy Meets World 010
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The thing I like about Mobland is that it knows what it is. It's ott and fun and never takes itself seriously for a second. I'd say Mirren and Brosnan had a whale of a time making it. Wonderful entertainment 030
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The solution is extremely simple, have a predator drone on standby and well boom! RTE news: 'No single solution to wrong-way driving,' committee to hear www.rte.ie/news/2026/09...rte.ie'No single solution to wrong-way driving,' cttee to hearThere is "no single standalone solution" to wrong-way driving on motorways, the Oireachtas Committee on Transport will be told. 010
David Stafford @djstaffs1.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Swift has to protect the football there. Brilliant play by Caleb then that... 000
