Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal
A separate independent appeal board will hear City's appeal. The club continues to deny any wrongdoing.However, when asked about potential interference in the process off the back of Burnham's comments, one senior club source said: "Everyone would have a degree of concern. How much would depend on how much you read into that comment.
- ▪A separate independent appeal board will hear City's appeal.
- ▪The club continues to deny any wrongdoing.However, when asked about potential interference in the process off the back of Burnham's comments, one senior club source said: "Everyone would have a degree of concern.
- ▪How much would depend on how much you read into that comment.
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Clubs fear political interference in Man City appealImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 until he became prime minister this summerByLaura Scott, Sports news correspondent, Henry Zeffman, Chief political correspondent, Sami Mokbel, Senior football correspondent and Dan Roan, Sports editorPublished23 minutes agoSome Premier League clubs were so "astonished" by comments made by Andy Burnham - appearing to downplay the verdict against Manchester City - that they are now "concerned" about political interference in the appeal process, sources have told BBC Sport.Senior club figures say they were shocked when they heard the prime minister tell the BBC he would be "really concerned" if Manchester City's owners decide to sell up after the…
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