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The reason we weren’t penalised that season Tyke was because there’s a cut off point where it takes effect the following season. We would actually have preferred it that season because we were going down anyway but trying to get any kind of sensible decision out of the EFL is as you know rather hard. All the problems we had over the cancelled Donny game could have been avoided if they had given Donny the 3 points and penalised us financially separately but oh no, let’s just drag it out. In fact if that had awarded Donny the points it could have meant you making the play offs so there are big affects. Don’t bet on them making points deductions this year for those transgressing because they would only open up another legal challenge. Basically the EFL are not fit for purpose and need to be replaced with a totally independent body from the clubs.
What is really frustrating for everyone is the lack of clarity on timescales for when these investigations and disciplinaries should be heard by etc. Everyone is left in limbo. Yes, some matters are more complex than others but if the rules were to state that a disciplinary will be heard within 28 days of the charges being brought or something, at least everyone knows what's happening.If either side wish to apply for an extention to that deadline then they must be able to provide a good explanation. The other observation is how much time have Birmingham taken up as a result of being repeat offenders?? Maybe different regimes there but they seem to be at it, one way or another, with alarming regularity.