Nottingham Forest has been docked four points for breaching Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), after overspending by £34.5 million, a decision placing them into the bottom three and intensifying the relegation battle. This comes as Everton also faces a deduction, having overspent by £19.5 million. The situation has sparked debate on financial fair play and the consistency of penalties, with the Premier League criticized for its handling of cases, including the timing of appeals. The league has set an appeal hearing backstop date for Forest as May 24, though the Premier League season finishes on May 19. The Football Governance Bill, expected to introduce an independent regulator, is seen as a response to these governance challenges. The implications of Forest's deduction extend beyond the club, affecting the relegation prospects of other teams and raising questions about the financial management of Premier League clubs.
Nottingham Forest docked four points for breaching PSR. More than they’d hoped for but less than Everton. A look through the 51-page verdict that has left Forest in the relegation zone #nffc https://t.co/Rz86ELEHrH
"It's just disgusting" Fans have been reacting to Forest's points deduction. ⚽️ https://t.co/fW7Gy9SLjP
"A lot of fans are scratching their heads" 🤔 Toffee TV's Ped on the different points deduction for Everton & Nottingham Forest. https://t.co/wok5uQdz60
Everton and now Nottingham Forest have had points deducted for breaking financial fair play rules. Just how widespread is this? https://t.co/mwiqwTTE1f
New Premier League table revealed after Nottingham Forest’s points deduction as race for survival is blown wide open https://t.co/Eh8EPvaEW2 https://t.co/Eh8EPvaEW2
Nottingham Forest break silence with long statement after 4-point deduction as they highlight ‘extreme concern’ for fans https://t.co/RlVxBIv16g https://t.co/ekT7Pw1Ufx
Here are the next 9️⃣ remaining PL fixtures for Nottingham Forest... Can they pick up enough points to avoid the drop? 🤔🌳 https://t.co/OUARKdEsu5
🗣️ "I don't think the Premier League has helped itself" Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says the Premier League should have set out clear punishments in advance of clubs breaching financial rules. https://t.co/9Asm1UZ9W8
"If I was an Everton fan, I'd feel their punishment was harsh" Kieran Maguire compares the four-point deduction that Nottingham Forest received to Everton's punishment ⚽ https://t.co/Vy9G8WDQJw
AI predicts who's getting relegated after Nottingham Forest points deduction - but there's one major omission 🫣 https://t.co/3iVftKTCvI https://t.co/AlB5hXoKCT
Kieran Maguire says that Nottingham Forest will 'take their time' on deciding whether to lodge an appeal ❌ https://t.co/FlzIhPEUKQ
"I feel a little uncomfortable looking at league tables with asterisks" Kaveh Solhekol discusses the relegation battle with Nottingham Forest dropping into the bottom three after their four-point deduction 👇 https://t.co/OvfdlH64iJ
"The Premier League statement uses the plural - mitigating factors" Kaveh Solhekol discusses the possible mitigating factors that enabled Nottingham Forest to receive a lower points deduction than they may have originally feared 🌲 https://t.co/Uom4MaiFzS
“It is a cloud hanging over the Premier League.” Former Brentford Chief Executive Andrew Mills says clubs who face or have already had points deductions, like Leicester, Nottingham Forest and Everton, will be looking at Manchester City’s 115 charges very closely. @marksaggers https://t.co/ddzdTSCUmb
"It's a big decision to take" Kaveh Solhekol debates whether Nottingham Forest will decide to appeal against their points deduction in the next seven days 🌲 https://t.co/paQbr6mkox
"Everton overspent by £19.5 million and Nottingham Forest overspent by £34.5million" Kaveh Solhekol is surprised Nottingham Forest were deducted fewer points than Everton ⚽ https://t.co/qhZoXBCiJY
“It is a very dangerous game to play if the EFL wants more.” Mark Saggers is joined by former EFL executive Gavin Megaw who says Premier League owners will wait for a regulator to enforce any changes, after clubs failed to agree a financial deal last week. @marksaggers https://t.co/CbJqHECKfe
Points deductions for Everton and Nottingham Forest. Another one looming at Goodison Park. Uncertainty hanging over #LCFC as they seek promotion. And appeals pending... This has become the season of the asterisk in English football - and nobody is benefiting. 📝 @DTAthletic
Four points is the verdict then... and #NFFC drop into the bottom three in the Premier League. There is disappointment and frustration at the CG... Interested to know how fans feel? https://t.co/FOL3HYkwtg
"Football Governance Bill to be published this week as patience with Premier League snaps "Top-tier clubs’ failure to agree on a new support package for the football pyramid has accelerated the Government’s plans for reform" https://t.co/r3ONoSwnlP
The football bill that will introduce an independent regulator is expected to finally be tabled tomorrow.
What Nottingham Forest points deduction means for Chelsea FFP fears as Man City wait 👉https://t.co/Zh4GjJc91M https://t.co/Zh4GjJc91M
The @premierleague season finishes May 19. Assuming Forest appeal 4-point deduction for breaching PSR, PL says appeal hearing backstop date is May 24 (in advance of AGM). Appeal takes time. Real danger that relegation positions are finalised only after season finishes #NFFC #4pts
If Forest, with one charge, is given a 4 points deduction, then surely Manchester City, with 115 charges, should face a 460 point deduction. Right? #NFFC
Nottingham Forest's 4-point deduction means Burnley now sit five points from safety. It still feels like a huge task, but with nine games to go, there is hope. Improbable but not impossible. #twitterclarets
Four-point deduction for Forest - the detail in this will be interesting https://t.co/gxO7H8z6D4
Four points for Forest, it seems. How do we feel? I was worried about 6-10, so this seems OK? This seems manageable? Maybe an appeal to come? Just need to start winning, and there are winnable games on the horizon.
Another twist in the @premierleague relegation battle. https://t.co/lPqBBM2hDH
Those @premierleague clubs delaying “New Deal” for @EFL clubs face a painful day tomorrow when events in Parliament bring the independent regulator closer. The eventual appointment of a strong KC as regulator to stand up to selfish owners is vital.
Title tussle, European scrap and relegation dogfight – the Premier League run-in https://t.co/2yvb6rYPiu
Nottingham Forest given date to learn punishment for breach of Premier League rules https://t.co/QVKLWGthef
As we await decisions over PSR breaches by Nottingham Forest and Everton — with appeals on the horizon — uncertainty reigns over the Premier League table. @DTathletic on the organised chaos of this season’s relegation battle.
The closing stages away to Luton Town served as a glaring reminder of just how much the mood is changing for #NFFC. Two points squandered and the PSR verdict set to come this week, @nottmtails explains that the frustration of the fans is more than justified.