This whole situation is really frustrating. Somehow, I just want a quick resolution so we can move on. If we deny any connection to the coaching staff, then who can actually prove otherwise? Surely they don’t have the authority to deeply investigate people’s private communications — or what kind of independent investigative powers do they even have in a case like this?
On the other hand, if we lose on Tuesday, any sanction would hit hard next season. We’ll have less money available than we did this season, and three clubs with huge financial resources will be coming down from the Premier League. Because of that, even losing a relatively small amount of money would matter a lot next season. A points deduction would be even worse.
We’ll still have to sell before we can buy, and if you remember who’s returning in goal next season, that makes this feel even more dreadful. It would be good to hear the decision tomorrow so that on Tuesday we could just enjoy the football.