PONTYPRIDD UNITED could face an unprecedented 141-point deduction.
The Cymru Premier side have been investigated by the Football Association of Wales [FAW].
The probe looked into allegations of player contract breaches.
Following the investigation Pontypridd were found to have fielded ineligible players.
While they also failed to pay players what they were owed.
The Welsh top-flight club initially vowed to “robustly” fight against the charges against them.
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But an independent panel have found them guilty of all 18 charges.
Pontypridd have been docked an initial six points for their offences.
A staggering further 135-point deduction will be triggered should they field an ineligible player before the end of next season.
They have also been slapped with a two-window transfer ban.
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And they have been kicked out of the Welsh Cup.
An FAW statement read: “An investigation by the Football Association of Wales into the contractual status of players at Pontypridd United was undertaken following complaints made by players of alleged breaches of their professional contracts.
“The investigation led to disciplinary charges being issued to the Club for the alleged breach of FAW Rules and Regulations.
“The matter was referred to an independent arbitration panel, appointed by Sport Resolutions.
“Led by an appointed KC, the independent arbitration panel recently heard the case and has provided its decision to both parties.
“In total, the FAW issued 18 (eighteen) charges against Pontypridd United under FAW Rules 38.1.1 and 38.1.2, for the alleged breach of the following Rules and/or Regulations: FAW Rule 67; 71.1; 72(A)(i), FAW Comet Regulation 7.2, Cymru Premier Rule 14.1, Cymru Premier League Cup Rule 15.”
Pontypridd are now bottom of the Welsh Premier on just seven points following their deduction.
They had already been struggling, winning just three of their 18 games thus far.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
