No suspension of points deducted - it’s six and that’s it…
Posted by Robin
on February 26, 2024, 1:33 pm
Almost certain we’ll lose another six for the second charge, which will drop us back to 19. But Forest will lose at least the same (could be more, as their case seems more egregious) so they should drop to 18. Overall, I think this puts us in a slightly better spot, even tho we’d be two points worse off than we are now. Finally, we have considered the possibility of suspending the points deduction; but have concluded that the points deduction proposed is proportionate, and otherwise entirely appropriate, if given immediate effect. A suspended points deduction would not address the position in the league itself, nor would it address the potential profit share advantage that not having any deduction in points would have. Dynamo Moscow (quoted at paragraph 24 above) sets out why anything less than an immediate points deduction will not be an appropriate sanction for an FFP breach. We also note that the EFL Guidelines provide for an immediate points deduction for an unmitigated breach of the threshold applicable in that league of three points. That suggests that a significant number of English football clubs playing relatively high level football do not consider that approach to be inappropriate. It would also potentially risk destabilising the league in the future, if activated. There would also be potential difficulties in suspending a points deduction in the context of a league of this kind, and neither the PL nor the Club argued for it. 229.
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Responses
- Given the Appeal referenced EFL rules - neilw* February 26, 2024, 4:49 pm
- Bobble saying that’s what the club were aiming for. Nt - gorm is ban* February 26, 2024, 3:24 pm
- Second offences are usually aggravating factors when deciding sentences in the courts... - GB February 26, 2024, 2:41 pm
- Glass half empty…..more chaos and uncertainty ahead nt - PaulC February 26, 2024, 2:35 pm
- My glass is half full tbh... - Robin February 26, 2024, 2:56 pm
- Glass half full... CHOO FUCKING CHOOOOOOOO nt - Jonathan Gard February 26, 2024, 2:48 pm
- But less than yesterday, right. At least we move on now. Nt - aje February 26, 2024, 2:40 pm
- Yep - another commission, then the appeal to come - JP February 26, 2024, 2:40 pm
- Feel a bit flat after that. Was hoping for more. nt - JP February 26, 2024, 1:50 pm
- Well that makes up for the points lost against Palace and Brighton - Ezy February 26, 2024, 1:49 pm
- doubt another 6 no, it's already a farce, they won't make it even more ridiculous. nt - db February 26, 2024, 1:36 pm
- I wonder if the next 6 might go on next season? Nt - Gray February 26, 2024, 1:35 pm
- No. - MikeJ February 26, 2024, 2:25 pm
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