PM U-Turns From Supporting Man City Owners as Club 'Could Face Criminal Probe'

Andy Burnham forced into Man City U-turn amid 'political interference' row in bid to cool furious fan backlash

Andy Burnham was forced into a major U-turn over his Manchester City remarks last night after furious backlash from fans and Government officials alike.The Prime Minister had on Wednesday said he would be "really concerned to lose" Sheikh Mansour's City Football Group as the fate of the scandal-hit club hangs in the balance.City has been found guilty of more than 100 rule breaches - including "sham" sponsorship and image rights schemes.These inc…

Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters

The prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football.

PM U-turns from supporting Man City owners as club 'could face criminal probe'

ANDY Burnham has been forced to back-pedal after saying he did not want to “lose” ­Manchester City’s mega-rich owners. He was accused of...

Downing Street clarifies Andy Burnham’s contentious comments on Man City case

Burnham said he would be “really concerned” if City’s Abu Dhabi owners sold the club in the wake of being found to have breached the Premier League’s financial rules

Chris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters - RAW CHILI

Firstly, his fear – being "really concerned" – that the vast money from Abu Dhabi, that has transformed not just the club but parts of the city, could go.

Burnham U-turns from supporting Man City owners after backlash...

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