Premier League Eyeing up Abolishing Points Deductions

[North Yorks Mackem]

Basically want to scrap points deductions as per title and introduce a luxury tax.

If that happens it'd provably result in the PL becoming a two horse race each year between the two state owned clubs. And would make a bit of a farce of the PL as a sporting competition. It would likely widen the already huge gap between the top and bottom clubs.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1775841652457758745

 

[chunksafc]

Well colour me surprised that the premier leagues clubs don't fancy points deductions

 

[MustardAndOnions]

It annoys me that Everton fans and co are blaming the PL for this

They are the PL, they voted for the rules and the punishments, the leaue are just enforcing the rules they implemented

 

[RichD]

Basically want to scrap points deductions as per title and introduce a luxury tax.

If that happens it'd provably result in the PL becoming a two horse race each year between the two state owned clubs. And would make a bit of a farce of the PL as a sporting competition. It would likely widen the already huge gap between the top and bottom clubs.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1775841652457758745

Its just another step towards a new look breakaway league, the only difference is the EPL want control not some euro governing body..

 

[Hongkongphooey]

So the answer to clubs circumventing the financial rules is to punish them with a tax. I'm sure the clubs backed by the wealth of a country will be laughing all the way to the bank.

 

[Local Lad]

Should have just let the fuckers fick off and join the super league.

I'm assuming they know they only punishment for city could be a points deduction which would see them relegated even if they won every game?

 

[North Yorks Mackem]

Well colour me surprised that the premier leagues clubs don't fancy points deductions

I'm sure a few of them (those run sustainably) would be in favour of points deductions tbf. But if the owners view a chance to increase the value of their assets even if it makes them less competitive they'd probably be all for it.

 

[Qwerty]

The luxury tax money should go to EFL teams

 

[Thunder Road]

So they're upset that the rules they introduced and voted in are punishing them too much

 

[chunksafc]

I'm sure a few of them (those run sustainably) would be in favour of points deductions tbf. But if the owners view a chance to increase the value of their assets even if it makes them less competitive they'd probably be all for it.

there isnt any premier league club ran sustainably, unless you include being dependent on their owners

 

[Local Lad]

The hefty points-deduction punishments for Everton and Nottingham Forest - coupled with a quiet January transfer window as clubs did not dare overspend and risk sanction - have left many officials to deem the league's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) not fit for purpose

Teams didn't sign players becuase they couldn't afford to sign players sounds like it's working exactly as it was supposed to?

 

[nelford_safc]

So basically the Saudis can spend £1b per transfer window and not get a points deduction? Literally pointless following the sport anymore.

 

[luvulongtime]

the premier league is a snake that will eventually eat itself

 

[Local Lad]

The luxury tax money should go to EFL teams

Good idea. But will never happen.

 

[SAFC11]

Teams didn't sign players becuase they couldn't afford to sign players sounds like it's working exactly as it was supposed to?

They weren't even hefty point deductions either

 

[wigwams]

the premier league is a snake that will eventually eat itself

Been predicted for a very long time now. Still growing that old snake

 

[Biffo The Bear]

As i have said many times, on threads related to this topic, if that tax flows down to the lower leagues (all of it) i think it is a great idea.
Lets be honest the wealthy teams will always find a way. This at least offers some benefit if (yes i know) it is done properly.
A tax of, for example $10m on City, Newcastle, Man Utd means nothing. That $10m would make a huge difference to League 2.

 

[Exapno Mapcase]

Be handy for Manchester City that, and a green light for the Saudis

 

[Roadhouse]

What a ridiculous solution.

 

[Bamber]

You look at the NFL with its wage caps and its really competitive, none of the teams ever face financial difficulty and the leagues popularity is constantly growing..

And then you see this farce