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Key is he didn't say he never heard of any negotiations.

I am happy the club has fulfilled its commitment and paid in time. I am happy the club does not face another points penalty. Is it a step nearer a return though? I believe there has been negotiations on going for some time - 2 or 3 weeks. If talks are ongoing and if FL takes part then it makes...

Will ACL announce that they have received the money and immediately repaid the £300.000 to McGinnity/Robinson?

Yes, good news. The stadium management company must surely be financially safe the next year or two.

... and it's not even his decision.

As I understand it sisu have two options if they want to press on with their JR. 1) They can request the court of appeals to consult the EU court in Luxembourg. 2) They can appeal themselves directly to the EU court: http://ec.europa.eu/competition/state_aid/studies_reports/sa_manproc_en.pdf

yes, seems everybody assumes that. But it could simply be clever and careful wording.

I think under FFP in L1 only the profit of f/b is included. And then only 60% of the profit can be spent on players and wages. Could be wrong though.

how can you be certain? I still think talks are going on right now and has been for a few weeks. There are no statements that says talks are not happening. Even the latest ACL statement says they have no comments as 'matters' aren't concluded. What 'matters'? They have until the 15th to...

Why only focus on compass part? It's a joint venture with two parties. Surely ACL can do a deal with the club on their part?

As far as I know sisu have no legal actions 'on' and have not stated they are planning more. So this is the perfect time for 'peace talks'. If that doesn't lead to a new deal, then sisu can move the state aid case to the EU commission. They haven't threaten to do it, but I am sure that will...

But there are no legal actions, are there?

The £100.000 is due already, isn't it. CCC haven't said it hasn't been paid. Sisu haven't said it's been paid. Nobody is trying to get a cheap PR point. They must be talking in private ...

Now that's odd - I thought the telegraph was a strategic partner of the chamber? At least it says so on their web site. Oh ... I see, so is Ricoh Arena.

Yeah, I know. We all have our agendas. Still, it is odd the businesses haven't made any waves all this time. For some it must be like the frog sitting in the pot of water slowly being boiled to death..

It's kind of sad that the small businesses get hurt and ignored by the local government at the same time the local government provide £14.4m loan to their own part owned business. Compass, the casino and all the businesses in the area should have been on the same side with especially Compass...

I - along with a few others - have said since the club moved that local businesses would be hurt by losing some 300.000 punters a year. I am amazed they haven't spoken up before.

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I fully agree both have rights. ACL have the right to issue their ultimatum. Sisu have rights to appeal. Now how do we get them to the table without taking away their rights? It can't work. Something have to give. So the next question - can the club play at the Ricoh while sisu pursue their...

If ACL are struggling they won't get refinanced through a bank or other lender easily and definitely not on equally cheap conditions. I agree that £590K (if they get that!) plus the £300K from MM/GR PLUS the £400K they received from the council (on top of the £14m to buy out the bank) should...