'I feel cheated - when do Stoke City get our FA Cup?'
A former Stoke City manager reflects on the 2011 FA Cup final following the news that Manchester City has been found guilty of breaching financial rules. He expresses frustration over the perceived unfair advantage Manchester City held during that period.
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The article touches on the integrity of professional sports and the long-term impact of financial rule-breaking on competitive fairness.
Published 1 hour ago When do we get our FA Cup?
That is what all Stoke City fans have been asking me since the news broke on Friday that Manchester City had been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they have been accused of breaching.
While the process is far from over because Manchester City are expected to appeal, I have to say this verdict and the whole situation has left a very sour taste in my mouth.
Taking my Stoke side to the 2011 FA Cup final was one of the highlights - if not THE highlight - of my 50 years in football as a player and manager.
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