It’s a disgrace that a case as seismic as City’s is STILL shrouded in secrecy – we don’t even know who was on the panel that found them guilty: OLIVER HOLT

Oliver Holt criticizes the lack of transparency surrounding the Premier League's financial misconduct case against Manchester City, arguing that keeping the identities of the three-person commission secret damages English football. Manchester City were found guilty of the vast majority of charges by the independent commission and have lodged an appeal, calling the ruling an unsafe opinion with material errors of law and fact.

Holt argues that heavy redactions and unidentified witnesses have fueled conspiracy theories, creating prolonged chaos and uncertainty. While sanctions could be determined independently of City's appeal, reports indicate UAE officials warned the UK government that harsh penalties against the club could harm bilateral state relations.