Premier League Urged to Impose Swift Points Deductions for Financial Fair Play Violations

Thomas Frank has called on the Premier League to act quickly and impose points deductions before the end of the season on clubs found guilty of breaking Financial Fair Play rules. Everton's penalty for breaching financial rules was reduced from 10 points to six following an appeal earlier this week.

The Goodison Park club were initially docked 10 points in November for breaking profit and sustainability rules in the three-year period to 2021/22. However, their penalty was reduced after an appeal, resulting in a move from 17th to 15th place in the table. Everton now faces a potential points deduction after being charged in January, along with Nottingham Forest, for alleged breaches in their accounts for 2022/23.

Frank emphasizes the importance of knowing the outcome of the points deduction before the end of the season. He believes that clubs should face sanctions for breaking the rules, without exception. He urges the Premier League to announce the points deductions before any potential appeals are made.

In response to the uncertainty surrounding other clubs' financial situations, Frank states that his team, Brentford, has not been charged with any Financial Fair Play breaches and therefore does not concern himself with the affairs of other clubs.

In summary, Thomas Frank calls for swift action from the Premier League to impose points deductions on clubs found guilty of Financial Fair Play violations. He emphasizes the need for transparency and timely announcements of the deductions before the end of the season. Frank believes that breaking the rules should result in sanctions, and he urges the Premier League to uphold this principle. Meanwhile, Brentford remains unaffected by the uncertainty surrounding other clubs' financial situations.