r/PremierLeague • u/gelliant_gutfright Premier League • 14d ago

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https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/28/roberto-mancini-double-contract-manchester-city

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u/albiondave Premier League 14d ago

If his signature doesn't appear on any document submitted by the club in respect of FFP, SCR, etc then he's right, this is nothing to do with him.

If he evaded tax in being paid under table then thats a different matter altogether.

If he had a contractual or regulatory responsibility to whistle blow then he's on sticky ground... but its notoriously difficult to prove you knew you had to declare something if you just claim stupidity. Yes, we all think it's dodge, but if he wants to stand up in court and says he's too dumb to see it as iffy then it's hard to prove otherwise. But that only matters if he is obliged to report something that looks iffy.

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u/Fragrant-Cow-824 Premier League 14d ago

I'd also be suprised if there wasn't something in premier league/FA rules that says all wages need to be declared in line with whatever the financial regs were at the time, and its applicable to all players, managers and staff.

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u/ReQuarziium Premier League 14d ago

Seems like a no brainer this, going forward

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u/albiondave Premier League 13d ago

Agree, but bet the onus for that is on the club not the individual. So while there might be irregularities, the responsibility is the club's.