NOTTINGHAM Forest have been hit with a four-point deduction, according to the Guardian.
The Prem side will face a points deduction that will see them fall into the relegation zone after being charged with breaches alongside Everton in January.
Last week, Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo called for clarity on the situation as his team fights to cling to their Premier League status.
“We’re waiting and let’s wait and see,” he said Thursday.
“We don’t know when it could happen, but the club will take care of that. Football-wise, we just focus on the pitch. We don’t know when it’s going to come. I prefer the sooner the better.”
An announcement is expected today, as per the Guardian.
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The stats – Luton Town V Nottingham Forest
Points were shared as Nottingham Forest took on Luton Town in a crucial relegation six-pointer.
What are the rules – and how did Notts Forest breach them?
PSR stands for profitability and sustainability rules.
Premier League clubs are allowed to lose £105m over a three-year period but Forest’s permitted losses were limited to £61m because they spent two years of that period in the Championship.
This was another part of their defence, with the club claiming they were hamstrung after being promoted because investment in the squad is vital to challenge at a higher level against more established teams.
Forest deduction turns pressure on Man City
Last February, Pep Guardiola’s team were charged with 115 allegations of breaching competition rules between 2009 and 2018 by the Premier League.
The club denies all charges and has vowed to clear its name.
What happens next?
Forest are likely to appeal and have 14 days to launch their case.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are the second team to be slapped by a deduction after Everton were docked six points.
They originally had 10 taken from their total but it was reduced after a successful appeal.
Fabrizio Romano confirms reports
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed reports that Nottingham Forest have received a four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules.
How did the four-point deduction come about?
Since their promotion via the 2022 play-off final, the club have bought 42 players.
They have broke their transfer record three times for Taiwo Awoniyi, Morgan Gibbs-White and Ibrahim Sangare.
In their case against the independent panel, Forest admitted the breach but have argued they only broke the rules for two months while filling their accounts between June 30 and September 1.
Summary – what we know so far
Nottingham Forest were charged in January for breaching the Premier League’s PSR rules in the 2022/23 campaign.
Under the Financial Fair Play regulations, clubs cannot lose more than £105million over three seasons.
This year is Forest’s second in the top-flight but they have not avoided punishment after being measured against both Prem and EFL regulations.
Forest hit with ‘four-point deduction’
According to the Guardian, Nottingham Forest have been hit with a four-point deduction.
This sends the team crashing into the relegation zone.
An announcement is expected today.
Stuart Broad’s FFP question
Former England cricketer Stuart Broad has questioned why Nottingham Forest charges have come before those levied against Manchester City.
City have been accused of 115 breaches over several years.
Taking to X, Broad said: “When are we expecting to hear the Nottingham Forest FFP hearing verdict?
“I’m intrigued by it all. How come our hearing & verdict has come before Manchester City’s? They were charged way before us weren’t they?”
Forest will ‘probably get a points deduction’, claims David Ornstein
Nottingham Forest are likely to get a point deduction in the coming days, it has been reported.
David Ornstein told NBC that Everton’s punishment set a precedent for the breach of PSR.
While Ornstein said he doesn’t know exactly what punishment Forest will be hit with, he claims fans can expect to find out this week.
The stats – Luton Town V Nottingham Forest
Points were shared as Nottingham Forest took on Luton Town in a crucial relegation six-pointer.
Why would Forest claim to have delayed the sale of Brennan Johnson?
The sale of Brennan Johnson to Tottenham Hotspur for a club record fee of £47.5million is central to Nottingham Forest’s alleged FFP breach.
The club are charged with breaching PSR by making a £61m loss over three consecutive seasons.
However, Forest claim they were only in breach of the rules for two months.
During this two month period, Forest rejected a £35million pound offer for Johnson.
Thus by waiting to sell the Welsh winger for a larger fee, Forest argue they acted in the spirit of FFP rules.
Credit: Getty Images Jeff Stelling slams Nottingham Forest ‘mess’
TalkSports Jeff Stelling has slammed the authorities for their handling of Nottingham Forest’s alleged PSR breach.
Speaking this morning, he said: “It’s a mess, isn’t it?
“The fact that in the case of Forest, if they appeal, the outcome of that appeal will not be known until after the end of the season. How can that be allowed to happen?”
Nuno ‘not nervous’ ahead of FFP decision
“No, we are not nervous,” the Forest boss said ahead of his side’s clash with Luton.
“Since we had the news there was going to be a hearing, we have been waiting. Let’s wait and see.
“We don’t know exactly when it will happen. The club will take care of that. Us as a team, football wise, we just focus on the pitch.
“We don’t know when it’s going to come. I prefer the sooner, the better.”
Luton boss speaks possible points deduction
Following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Forest, Luton boss Rob Edwards spoke of the new threat of points deductions for Premier League sides.
“It is quite chaotic and new for us all,” he said.
“There have been a lot of first-time experiences this season we’re having to deal with.
“If things happen then I might be able to talk about it more, but not yet, as you’re sort of speculating a bit.’”
Brennan Johnson’s key role
Nottingham Forest are understood to be arguing that Brennan Johnson’s £47.5m transfer to Spurs, completed on transfer deadline day on September 1, should be allowed into the 2022-23 accounts even though the football financial year ends on June 30.
If this argument was accepted, Forest could avoid a season-defining points deduction.
The Welsh attacker made three Prem appearances for Forest this season before his switch to North London.
Credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire What have Forest said?
Speaking when charges were first levied against the club, Nottingham Forest called for a quick resolution.
A Forest statement said: “Nottingham Forest acknowledges the statement from the Premier League confirming that the club has today been charged with a breach of the league’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
“The club intends to continue to cooperate fully with the Premier League on this matter and are confident of a speedy and fair resolution.”
Nottingham Forest’s upcoming fixtures
- Crystal Palace
- Fulham
- Tottenham
- Wolves
- Everton
How many points could Forest lose?
No information has been given regarding exactly how many points Nottingham Forest could lose if they are found guilty of PSR breaches.
Earlier this season Everton were hit with a massive 10-point deduction, which was later lowered to six points.
Anything more than three points would see Forest enter the relegation zone.
Nuno hoping for a quick resolution
Forest coach Nuno Espírito Santo is hoping for a swift resolution to the club’s alleged PSR breach.
“We’re waiting and let’s wait and see,” the coach said ahead of Forest’s 1-1 draw with Luton last week.
“We don’t know when it could happen, but the club will take care of that. Football-wise, we just focus on the pitch. We don’t know when it’s going to come. I prefer the sooner the better.”
What are Nottingham Forest accused of?
Nottingham Forest has been under investigation for alleged Profit and Sustainability breaches.
The club faces a possible points deduction after being charged in January for PSR breaches in their accounts up until 2022-23.
A hearing was held on 7 and 8 March and an announcement could be made today.
PSR allows clubs to lose £105m over three seasons.
Currently, it is unclear by exactly how much Forest may have breached the rules but a points deduction could cast the club’s Premier League survival into doubt.
Premier League standings as Forest faces points deduction
Nottingham Forest is sitting three points above the relegation zone with nine games left to play.
If they were to be hit with a points deduction, Nuno Espírito Santo’s side could have their Premier League survival hopes dashed.
It is believed the side will discover its fate as early as today.
Nottingham Forest could discover fate today
Nottingham Forest is expected to learn if the team will face a points deduction as early as today.
Forest has been under investigation for alleged Profit and Sustainability breaches and could face a points deduction.
Anything more than three points would send the Prem side crashing into the relegation zone with just nine games to go.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
