Apology to Supporters

[johnny crossan]

Dear Supporter,

I am writing to you regarding the events of the past few days.

I am sorry it has taken a little time, but the circumstances have been somewhat exceptional and it was important to me to contact you directly.

As you know, Manchester City has formally enacted the procedures to withdraw from the group developing plans for a European Super League.

As always, when we make choices and decisions, we do so with the best interests of the Club in mind and we believed that being part of such an initiative could give us a voice that might be imperative to our future ability to succeed and grow.

However, in making that choice we failed to remind ourselves of the unbreakable link between the passion of our fans and the right to have the opportunity to earn success. It is a truth that is fundamental to the DNA of Manchester City and the Board deeply regrets taking a decision that lost sight of the historic values of the Club. We made a mistake and we sincerely apologise to our fans for the disappointment, frustration and anguish caused by the last 72 hours.

I want to personally assure you that the Owners, Chairman, Board and staff are completely committed to ensuring that the club continues to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing well-being of both the English and European football pyramids and their associated competitions. We will embrace the opportunity to earn back the full trust of our stakeholders and the football family in general.

I thank you for taking the time to read this and I extend my thanks to you for your continued support.

I look forward to welcoming you back to the Etihad Stadium as soon as circumstances allow.

Yours sincerely

Ferran Soriano, CEO

[Nigels Tackle]

whatever

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

It's all cool Ferret my man. Live and learn.

[nottsblue]

Did it come with a ps

We have read your comments and to help ensure the future well being of our supporters we have taken Mendy round the back and shot him. His salary will go towards a rebate for season ticket holders

[stevefromdonny]

Did it come with a ps

We have read your comments and to help ensure the future well being of our supporters we have taken Mendy round the back and shot him. His salary will go towards a rebate for season ticket holders

not on mine, but they said they took raz around the back of the stand and give him a jolly good beating

[CBBT]

My club had owned up to making a mistake . I can accept that . My club has remembered it is the peoples club . CTID

[stevefromdonny]

i just went for a beer and when i got back we were 1-0 down FFS

[Mase]

Still waiting on my apology for selling Otter

[Dameerto]

I think it's interesting the apology came from the CEO, that tells me it was probably him that signed off on it (I assume he's based in Manchester and has day to day control of the club when the chairman is out of the country).

[Wooders]

I think it's interesting the apology came from the CEO, that tells me it was probably him that signed off on it (I assume he's based in Manchester and has day to day control of the club when the chairman is out of the country).

No way would he have authority to do that without final say so from the chairman

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

I think it's interesting the apology came from the CEO, that tells me it was probably him that signed off on it (I assume he's based in Manchester and has day to day control of the club when the chairman is out of the country).

No way would he have authority to do that without final say so from the chairman

Make no mistake, this was ok'd by the chairman AND the owners. What was the timeline and how it was presented to them is whole another thing BUT they were in knowledge.

[ross.mcfc]

I think it's interesting the apology came from the CEO, that tells me it was probably him that signed off on it (I assume he's based in Manchester and has day to day control of the club when the chairman is out of the country).

No way would he have authority to do that without final say so from the chairman

Make no mistake, this was ok'd by the chairman AND the owners. What was the timeline and how it was presented to them is whole another thing BUT they were in knowledge.

I am enjoying the spin coming out from all 6 involved. They are making it sound like this was an idea that popped up last week and made a hasty wrong decision.

Just the legal work we signed alone would have taken months to prepare.

[salford city]

I think it's interesting the apology came from the CEO, that tells me it was probably him that signed off on it (I assume he's based in Manchester and has day to day control of the club when the chairman is out of the country).

No way would he have authority to do that without final say so from the chairman

Make no mistake, this was ok'd by the chairman AND the owners. What was the timeline and how it was presented to them is whole another thing BUT they were in knowledge.

I am enjoying the spin coming out from all 6 involved. They are making it sound like this was an idea that popped up last week and made a hasty wrong decision.

Just the legal work we signed alone would have taken months to prepare.

The Beeb leading with borh red shite's as being at the front of the apologists. Love it squirm you weasels you will be next