Ireland legend aims cheeky dig at Manchester City over alleged FFP rule breaches amid latest saga twist
JON WALTERS reacted to confirmation of the date for Man City's FFP trial by pondering if it might result in a positive outcome for him.
The Republic of Ireland legend was part of a Stoke City side that came out second-best to The Citizens in the 2011 FA Cup final.
So with the growing likelihood that the blue half of Manchester could see all of their titles since 2009 stripped from the record books, Walters queried what it might mean for him.
In a light-hearted tweet, he wrote: "When Man City eventually face the 115 alleged Financial Fair Play charges, will they be stripped of their titles if found guilty?
"I’ll finally be able to show everyone my 2011 FA Cup winner's medal."
City and Prem chiefs have been going back and forth with one another for several months over when the hearing to address the alleged violations will take place.
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And according to reports, both parties have finally agreed on a date.
That's according to The Daily Mail, who claim the trial - which will be behind closed doors - will get underway next autumn.
It's believed the hearing won't be concluded until the end of NEXT SEASON - which coincides with the expiration of Pep Guardiola's contract at the Etihad.
That means the Treble winners may not learn their fate until the summer of 2025.
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City are accused of breaching 115 regulations from the 2009-10 season onwards.
Chief among the alleged violations are allegations of over financial reporting and a refusal to cooperate with the Prem's investigation.
City have vehemently denied any wrongdoing.
If found guilty of the alleged violations, City will likely be handed an unprecedented points deduction.
Everton recently received a huge wrap on the knuckles for a single violation of FFP rules.
The Toffees were given a TEN-POINT points deduction this month for their alleged breach of the rules, which were introduced in 2009 and implemented at the start of the 2011/12 season.
The Merseysiders - who received their charge a month after City - have appealed the deduction.
Relegation could also be on the cards for City if they're found guilty.