The "relegation zone"

Somerset Fulham · October 19, 2026, 03:48:54 PM

Quote from: C Block on October 19, 2026, 01:17:41 PM
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on October 19, 2026, 01:06:18 PMWhatever the result this evening, it absolutely 100% will not be a disaster for us.
If Coventry win tonight and all the players are celebrating with their fans at the final whistle and their all on cloud 9,
I don't know how anyone can think that's a good thing,
I hope Spurs score 6

Still not a disaster, or anything close to one though. 👍

perry geyton · October 19, 2026, 04:16:26 PM

Quote from: C Block on October 19, 2026, 09:16:08 AMWe need Spurs to put 6 or 7 past Coventry, and destroy every last bit of confidence they may have, Coventry winning would be a disaster for us.

Never back Spurs no matter what

A draw would be far more appropriate

SG · October 19, 2026, 04:32:01 PM

Quote from: wback100 on October 19, 2026, 11:15:14 AM
Quote from: Bocanegra on October 19, 2026, 10:51:16 AMIn what way is it nailed down that they will go down...

We just can't have a situation where a team cheats to the tune of a billion pounds and continues as is. No punishment, a deferred punishment or one that keeps them in the league (e.g. drops them 10 spots) is a total joke, and I don't think the clubs that stuck to the rules will go for it. I know there's an expectation that the PL are weak, and can't afford to lose City etc, but I think they have no option but to bite the bullet and go super hard.

The easiest thing is for them to go with a single massive points deduction and a transfer embargo and leave it there.

One argument I have seen is that they are deducted a set number of points for each of the say next 3 seasons - sufficient to ensure they do not qualify for Europe but not enough to relegate them, together with a massive fine and transfer embargo. The reasoning behind this is that it preserves the finances of the Premier League clubs in so much as City will still be able to settle their debts to say Forest for Anderson and Walham Green for Fernandez. Relegate them and you put a load of other clubs in financial peril - potentially

_Putney_ · October 19, 2026, 04:37:21 PM

It could be years before city are punished

WindyCity · October 19, 2026, 04:53:27 PM

Fingers crossed for draw in Monday tilt.....

Whitesideup · October 19, 2026, 05:09:35 PM

Quote from: FFC007 on October 19, 2026, 03:12:28 PM
Quote from: St Eve on October 19, 2026, 02:04:18 PMI think we want a draw tonight. Coventry will always be in the mix whatever the result. A Spurs draw or even a defeat would send them into a panic, and likely looking for a new manager to fire in 6 months. They are away to Chelsea next week.

If Spurs lose de Zerbi is toast.

They could get Parker in. Ex Tottenham and all that.

I love this idea. Spuds to sack de Zerbi and get Parker in. Please ...

C Block · October 19, 2026, 06:02:06 PM

Quote from: _Putney_ on October 19, 2026, 04:37:21 PMIt could be years before city are punished

Strong Rumours tonight that the announcement of their points deduction and certain relegation is imminent.

btffc · October 19, 2026, 06:16:53 PM

Quote from: C Block on October 19, 2026, 06:02:06 PM
Quote from: _Putney_ on October 19, 2026, 04:37:21 PMIt could be years before city are punished
Strong Rumours tonight that the announcement of their points deduction and certain relegation is imminent.

Nothing is imminent. There are leaks of a probable punishment but it will be months before anything is officially decided.

Neil D · October 19, 2026, 06:26:30 PM

If they are relegated, I assume their results this season will stand or are they expunged? Tough on any team that manages to get points off them...

Angus Telford · October 19, 2026, 06:30:13 PM

Quote from: St Eve on October 19, 2026, 02:04:18 PMI think we want a draw tonight. Coventry will always be in the mix whatever the result. A Spurs draw or even a defeat would send them into a panic, and likely looking for a new manager to fire in 6 months. They are away to Chelsea next week.

Agree

btffc · October 19, 2026, 06:49:06 PM

Quote from: Neil D on October 19, 2026, 06:26:30 PMIf they are relegated, I assume their results this season will stand or are they expunged? Tough on any team that manages to get points off them...

If it's just a massive points deduction leading to relegation then all the results would stand. If they get expelled then it can become a mess.

andyk · October 19, 2026, 07:44:26 PM

They should be kicked out today. All their games zeroed. They can start next season in League 2, with a 50 point deduction.

SP · October 19, 2026, 07:45:18 PM

Coventry on offer at a generous 5/1 tonight.

SimonDaviesEnjoyer · October 19, 2026, 08:16:54 PM

Quote from: C Block on October 19, 2026, 09:16:08 AMWe need Spurs to put 6 or 7 past Coventry, and destroy every last bit of confidence they may have, Coventry winning would be a disaster for us.

Coventry look rubbish every time I watch them, I have no doubt they'll be down.

St Eve · October 19, 2026, 08:18:41 PM

Spurs 1 up

SimonDaviesEnjoyer · October 19, 2026, 08:34:52 PM

Spurs look really pedestrian as well TBF.

SimonDaviesEnjoyer · October 19, 2026, 09:10:32 PM

One each... awful game between two appalling teams.

St Eve · October 19, 2026, 09:13:55 PM

1-1

BestOfBrede · October 19, 2026, 09:19:14 PM

I hate spuds, but want them to win tonight..
Puts the Black Country below us and when we beat them and chelscum beat spuds, we are on our way!!

SimonDaviesEnjoyer · October 19, 2026, 09:38:18 PM

They have more points than us so it won't put them below us.

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