Nottingham Forest's appeal against a four-point deduction has been rejected by an independent appeal board. The penalty, related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules, particularly the profit and sustainability regulations, was upheld despite the club's efforts to have it overturned. This decision leaves Nottingham Forest only three points above the relegation zone with two games remaining in the season. The club's management expressed disappointment, with Nuno Espirito Santo highlighting their hope and belief in a successful appeal. The deduction stems from a financial discrepancy involving the sale of Brennan Johnson to Spurs for £47.5 million, which the club argued should have been considered a 'near-miss' in complying with financial regulations.
Nuno Espírito Santo is frustrated that #NFFC did not secure survival against Chelsea - and will not relax until it is officially confirmed. Forest let victory slip on a noisy, dramatic day at the CG. https://t.co/v0SeijMJJk
"Yeah, I think so" 🗣 Forest boss Nuno says his side had chances to put the game to bed 👇 https://t.co/eKbCQNLx77
🌳 Nuno Espirito Santo responds to Nottingham Forest's appeal against their points deduction being unsuccessful #nffc | #epl https://t.co/zEGKtaw2kU
Forest disappointed by failed deduction appeal - Nuno https://t.co/miw87Wkd4j
Forest disappointed by failed deduction appeal - Nuno - tap the pic to read more https://t.co/6viMfsc06w
"We were all disappointed. We had the hope & the belief that they could give us points back." Nuno Espirito Santos says he expected Nottingham Forest’s four-point punishment for breaching profit & sustainability rules to be reduced on appeal. More from @nottmtails #NFFC | #PL
🗣️ "We had the hope and the belief they would give us the points back." 🌳 Nuno Espirito Santo responds to Nottingham Forest's appeal against their points deduction being unsuccessful #nffc | #epl https://t.co/xSyWotnxbl
Nuno Espírito Santo expected that PSR appeal would see #NFFC given some points back... but says they must focus on securing Premier League survival themselves. Forest face Chelsea at the CG on Saturday, knowing that a win would make them all but safe. https://t.co/3z8TCa7pmo
Forest disappointed at failed deduction appeal - Nuno https://t.co/kWeaSslYLj
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says he's "disappointed" that the club's points deduction appeal was rejected. #BBCFootball #NFFC https://t.co/Mi2q4r2mRL
"Let's focus on ourselves as it's in our hands" Nuno Espirito Santo says Nottingham Forest had 'hope' and 'belief' that their points deduction would be appealed successfully 😦
Nuno Espírito Santo reacts to Nottingham Forest's unsuccessful appeal against their Premier League points deduction 🌲 https://t.co/DlnI8H7nWX
Why Nottingham Forest’s appeal over PSR deduction was unsuccessful - and what that means for #NFFC now. With @PJBuckingham https://t.co/PmjLxN4s32 Why Nottingham Forest’s appeal against their points deduction failed
Nottingham Forest unsuccessful in appeal against point deduction for breaching Premier League rules https://t.co/XmTSksbsCo
The decision to deduct four points from Nottingham Forest following an admitted breach of the Premier League's rules has been upheld by an independent appeal board. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/dcgjsWExuQ
Nottingham Forest have failed in their appeal against a four-point penalty for breaching Premier League financial rules, the English top flight announced on Tuesday ⬇️ https://t.co/UM2RvOvNit #AFPSports
NOTTINGHAM FOREST UNSUCCESSFUL IN POINTS DEDUCTION APPEAL per @David_Ornstein. Deduction of four points will now stand in huge news for the relegation battle with two games remaining. 🔴🌳 https://t.co/UFlrW62HeA
Nottingham Forest’s four-point penalty for breaching Premier League financial rules has been upheld by an independent appeal board https://t.co/ipuVQxnV4W.
Nottingham Forest have lost their appeal against a four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s spending rules, meaning they remain only three points clear of the relegation zone Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/8mCM6h4Jox
Nottingham Forest lose appeal against 4-point deduction after panel rejects their claim that Brennan Johnson's £47.5m sale to Spurs on deadline day should have been regarded as a "near-miss" in complying with PSR. https://t.co/WuaEGZqwdI
Premier League issue statement as Nottingham Forest fail in appeal against points deduction https://t.co/j1v2STL063
Forest points deduction appeal rejected - tap the pic to read more https://t.co/9lrzDlD3mA
BREAKING: Nottingham Forest's four-point deduction upheld by independent appeal board Read more🔗 https://t.co/M55BMApBw2
BREAKING: The decision to deduct four points from Nottingham Forest following an admitted breach of the Premier League's rules has been upheld by an independent appeal board https://t.co/EabPveDiM3 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/PKrAiIR1WO
Nottingham Forest fail in appeal against points deduction https://t.co/Bdgvjr50zQ
Nottingham Forest hit by crushing blow as verdict of points deduction appeal confirmed https://t.co/wDgYoxxkLK
BREAKING: 🚨 Nottingham Forest lose appeal against profit and sustainability breach and four-point penalty remains in place. https://t.co/le6X84QUf9
Forest points deduction appeal rejected https://t.co/077pfcNIdO
Nottingham forest have failed in their bid to revoke a four point deduction, according to reports https://t.co/XmTSksbsCo
Nottingham Forest unsuccessful in appeal against points deduction as relegation battle takes fresh twist https://t.co/j1v2STL063
Nottingham Forest’s appeal against four-point deduction rejected https://t.co/lfFy4IP4QL