Forest's Plunge into Relegation Zone
Nottingham Forest has been hit with a four-point deduction for breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules, leading to a drop into the relegation zone, as per reports. The club now sits at 18th place with 21 points, one behind 17th-placed Luton.
Breaking the Rules
The sanction comes after the club signed a staggering 42 players in just two seasons, violating Financial Fair Play regulations that limit losses to £105 million over three seasons. Forest, in their second year in the Premier League, failed to avoid punishment by breaching both Premier League and EFL regulations.
Appeal and Uncertain Future
Forest admitted the breach but argued it was only for a short period while filing their accounts. They are likely to appeal, with a deadline set on April 15. However, the Premier League has a backstop date for any appeal on May 24, after the season ends on May 19. This could mean uncertainty for teams' final league positions and division placement for next season.
Second Team to Face Deduction
Nottingham Forest is the second team to face a points deduction after Everton. Everton initially lost six points, which was later reduced after a successful appeal.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as it unfolds.
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