This was the first time Richard had ever decided to bribe someone. In truth, he didn't want to do it. But this time, he couldn't avoid it.
To make sure the FA didn't take a decision that would severely harm Manchester City, and to demonstrate that the club had done everything within its power to control the situation, he had no other choice. If there was any small consolation, it was that this entire chain of events traced back to Carl Morran of the Blazing Squad.
At first, Richard had blamed the Blazing Squad and their associates for the chaos during the derby. The timing was too convenient, and their past made them the easiest suspects.
However, immediately after the match, Carl Morran had sought Richard out to explain himself. Then, by the next day, he had gone even further—successfully identifying every individual and group that had instigated the violence.
