As the 24/25 season continues Manchester City’s hearing in front of an independent panel in regards to the infamous 115 case has continued in the background. The topic has been a constant source of headlines since the hearing got underway. Now a new report indicates that the hearing has been concluded. With that being the case now the waiting game begins until a verdict is announced.
Mike Keegan reported for the Daily Mail that Manchester City’s hearing over 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules has concluded. Keegan adds that the closing arguments from Manchester City’s legal team and the Premier League were concluded on Friday. Furthermore, Keegan reports that the independent panel are considering the evidence in the case. A verdict is expected in the coming months as per Mike Keegan’s report.
Now the wait begins for a verdict to be announced in the case.
With Mike Keegan reporting that the hearing over Manchester City’s infamous 115 case is concluded the waiting for a verdict can now commence. An end is now in sight to the entire affair. However, as Keegan further reports, there is a chance that either Manchester City or the Premier League could appeal the verdict. As per Keegan’s report of the occurs the case could rumble away until the end of next season.
But for now, it is a waiting game until a verdict is delivered. In my opinion, the case and speculation have dragged on for too long. Although it is understandable given the complexities of the case. Despite that, it has cast a shadow over Manchester City’s achievements on the pitch and the spectre of the case has loomed over this season. With the hearing now concluded perhaps we are now getting closer to an ending to the entire affair. That, of course, doesn’t factor in any appeals being launched by Manchester City or the Premier League once the verdict is delivered. As per Keegan’s report that is a realistic possibility.
Throughout the entire affair, Manchester City’s stance has never wavered. The club has stated that it has a irrefutable body of evidence to clear the clubs name. Manchester City welcomed the opportunity to clear the club’s name in front of an independent panel. They have now had that opportunity and we now await the verdict being delivered. When that finally comes it will be welcome news. Although it may not be the end of the tale depending on how it lands and if it is appealed.
