by Greatwesternline »
27 Feb 2024 16:54
Mid Sussex Royal Royals and Racers SBWD have issued new statement.
I sometimes think SBWD need to consider the bigger picture and why these punishments are levied.
Yep.
I could do an annotation of what is wrong with that SBWD statement. Most paragraphs to be honest.
Para 1 - You need sporting sanctions to stop clubs from breaching financial fair play. As can be seen from our form over the past 20 games, we are running a play-off contention first 11 which the club doesnt have the resources to maintain. We are therefore gaining a sporting advantage over other clubs who are paying their taxes and wage bills on time but who have a less competitive squad.
Para 2 - Not imposing fines because of an impending sale would be treating Reading preferentially due to its own commercial concerns, so clearly that would be improper.
Para 3 - Just because someone isnt paying a fine, doesnt mean you stop issuing the fines when they continue to break the rules. Obviously.
Para 4 - The number of points we have had deducted is a function of the period time over which we have been breaking the rules - or known as cheating by others.
Para 5 - Of course the EFL do care about their rulebook more than the health and history of the clubs in the league. The rule book is there to protect the clubs' health. SBWD seem to forget we broke the financial fair play rules.
I know many people on here will disagree with those, but let's be honest, take your Reading biases out of it, and its all factually true.