WEST Bromwich Albion are at risk of receiving a points deduction in this season’s EFL Championship season, despite saying they have stuck to all of the PSR rules. This could mean that all three clubs relegated from England’s second division would have been affected by a points deduction, with Leicester and Sheffield Wednesday also being struck.
So, what have West Brom actually done wrong? The Telegraph have claimed that The baggies have been charged with an alleged breach of financial rules relating to last season, meaning they could be hit with a points deduction this season.
The Baggies have had a wretched season, which has included three separate managers, as they sit just two points above the relegation zone. They are, however, on a seven game unbeaten run which keeps them at arms length of fellow relegation rivals Oxford and Portsmouth, while Leicster are three points adrift.
Portsmouth fan and fellow Journalist David Howes had his say on how it can affect both their season, and the players mentality.
DH “If it does happen this season, it would obviously be helpful, but at this stage the players and staff have to just focus on themselves and picking up points on the board.”
“I am sure the likes of Oxford, Blackburn and Leicester will be trying to do the same, and may hope that it could happen, but at this stage in the season clubs should be focusing on their own game, then relying on others.”
“It does show the state that clubs in this division are in, simply from just being in the Premier League in the last decade.”
It does beg the question, how are ex premier league clubs meant to survive in the championship while going alongside the financial rules? The only way it works is if all players are sold, which takes away the chance to return back to the Premier League.
So, is it a problem with the English Pyramid, or are all the clubs getting it wrong?
