Clubs raise concerns over political interference in Man City appeal

LONDON, United Kingdom, Oct 8 – Some 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 club were found guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches. They have questioned what his comments to the BBC were designed to ac...

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 club were found guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches.

They have questioned what his comments to the BBC were designed to achieve, and said it had put the Independent Football Regulator in a difficult position.

Burnham is under increasing pressure surrounding his relationship with the club’s Abu Dhabi ownership during his time as mayor of Greater Manchester.

Such is the level of scrutiny that Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has demanded that No 10 release all details of meetings between the prime minister and senior figures at the club.

Source: Capital FM Sports