Could it possibly be that the mighty Manchester City - winners of multiple Premier League titles and European glory - may be visiting the Docherty Walks Stadium, home of the equally mighty King’s Lynn Town, next season for a National League fixture?
That is one of the more extreme possibilities being discussed should the Citizens ultimately face severe punishment over the long-running case concerning the club’s finances.
I won’t dwell too much on the case itself, which has been rumbling on for years, but instead consider what could happen if City eventually find themselves facing serious sanctions.
Jeremy Doku celebrates his goal with team-mates. Ipswich (blue) versus Manchester City. Premiership. Ipswich Town FC, Portman Road, Ipswich. But what punishment will the Citizens face for their financial wrongdoings? Photo: Barry Goodwin
The major thing to remember is that nothing of this magnitude has really been dealt with before, meaning those responsible for deciding any punishment would have some enormous decisions to make.
Firstly, I feel a huge financial penalty would be a complete waste of time. City’s ownership possesses enormous financial resources, so would a fine - even a substantial one - really provide much of a punishment?
For me, a transfer embargo of, say, five years would be a much more meaningful starting point.
Over recent seasons, City have been able to compete for the world’s best players whenever they have wanted to, often blowing their rivals out of the water in the process.
Being unable to bring new faces into the club would certainly hit them hard.
Another option frequently discussed is a substantial points deduction.
We have already seen Everton and Nottingham Forest docked points by the Premier League for breaches of financial rules, so any sanction against City could potentially be on an entirely different scale depending on the eventual findings.
Relegation has also been widely discussed, but the question would then be: where to?
If it was simply a case of dropping into the Championship, what would that really achieve?
Many of the current crop of players could remain at the club, City would surely be among the overwhelming favourites for promotion and they could be back among the country’s elite within a year.
A far more severe punishment would be demotion much further down the pyramid, potentially even into the National League, with City forced to play their way back through the divisions.
You would have to think almost all of the club’s biggest stars would leave, with the spotlight instead falling on the youngsters tasked with beginning the long journey back.
Of course, the reality is unlikely to be anything like as straightforward as the route I have plotted out here.
There are appeals and legal considerations to take into account, while the sheer scale of the case means the ramifications extend far beyond the football pitch.
Whatever ultimately happens, though, football’s authorities must have the courage of their convictions and ensure the rules are applied properly.
If punishments are watered down because of pressure from elsewhere, the integrity and wellbeing of what many regard as the world’s best domestic league will inevitably be questioned by those who love the game.
The Linnets restart their season this Saturday following their enforced mini-break, with Buxton providing the opposition at the Docherty Walks Stadium (3pm).
After their excellent 5-0 victory at AFC Telford last time out, Lynn would undoubtedly have preferred another fixture to keep their momentum heading in the right direction.
Despite their best efforts, however, they were unable to rearrange another National League North game, leaving Paul Caddis’ men with a weekend off.
I understand the Lynn boss took the opportunity to give his players a few days away before they returned to training earlier this week.
The break also allowed Caddis to provide another of his excellent updates on the club and his squad, something which has become a welcome addition to Lynn’s media output.
He delivered some encouraging news on the injury front, with Tom Dickens appearing to be the only player expected to remain unavailable for any significant period.
The likes of Rhys Doherty and Ross Crane are nearing returns to action following their recent absences, which would provide another welcome boost to Caddis and his squad.
Saturday’s meeting with Buxton sees the league’s eighth and ninth-placed teams go head-to-head and, with a victory and other results going their way, Lynn could find themselves in the play-off places for the first time this season.
That would represent an excellent achievement for Caddis and his players at this relatively early stage of the campaign.
Saturday’s visitors have been enjoying a similar run of form to their hosts, although successive defeats to South Shields - the latter a 2-0 home FA Cup reverse last weekend - have taken some of the shine off their recent good run. On paper, it looks a fascinating contest and one which should attract another healthy home attendance.
Finally this week, I would like to send my very best wishes for a speedy recovery to former Linnet and current Bristol Rovers assistant head coach Paul Raynor, right, who has revealed he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.
Raynor made around 70 appearances for Lynn in the early 2000s from midfield and was very much a fans’ favourite - he certainly was with me.
His no-nonsense style of play made him popular on the terraces, while his ability to pick out a pass to virtually any area of the pitch was a joy to watch.
Thankfully, Paul has said the cancer has been caught early and he remains positive about what lies ahead. I wish him and his family all the very best as he begins his treatment later this month.