“For what?” Sheffield United icon Brian Deane on potential compensation amid Man City charges
Former Sheffield United star Brian Deane has rejected the idea of compensation for clubs amid Manchester City's ongoing legal case, saying that 'a level head' must be kept and clubs shouldn't financially benefit from the guilty verdict.
Former Sheffield United star Brian Deane says clubs shouldn’t receive compensation if Manchester City fail to overturn the guilty verdict.
Amid Manchester City’s ongoing legal case, Sheffield United Chief Executive Stephen Bettis says he will be ‘keeping an ear to the ground’ to explore the option of potential compensation, but Deane claims ‘a level head’ must be kept.
Although nothing can be finalised until the verdict of City’s appeal is announced, Bettis told The Star, that ‘various clubs’ will be looking at the situation.
On the matter, Deane rejects the concept that clubs can financially benefit from Man City’s guilty verdict.
“Some people aren't going to like it, but, if you think about the amount of investment that's come into this country through football, there are two ways to look at it,” Deane told The Star, via NewBettingOffers.co.uk.
“Yes, abhorrent what's happened,” he continued, “but I think we need to have a level head when we think about what we're doing next because, you look at what's happening in Newcastle and you have owners that want to come in and want to invest in the club, and the city.”
“There was a time when you could do whatever you wanted, and now we haven't got that. So, I don't think anybody should be looking at compensation,” he added.
Sky Sports reported on October 1 that unnamed Premier League players and their agents were exploring compensation claims over loss of earnings.
Deane said. “One of the things that disgusted me the other day was hearing that players are talking about where they stand legally regarding bonuses and so on. I just find all of those things - that's what's eating up the game. People need to get back to playing the game, enjoying the game, and let however it's going to play out, play out.
“I would hate to see the Premier League get ripped apart in a way that is going to have a long-term impact on the whole of the country.
“But again, I'm not really in football. That's just my take, knowing that everybody's baying for blood, but be careful what you wish for.”