Guess the QPR FFP fine

[Creaky]

I thought that one of the principle aims of FFP was to reduce the likelihood of clubs going into administration - how is imposing a fine that will drive a club bankrupt should the owner refuse to pay it achieving that objective?

 

[Chicken Runner61]

I thought that one of the principle aims of FFP was to reduce the likelihood of clubs going into administration - how is imposing a fine that will drive a club bankrupt should the owner refuse to pay it achieving that objective?

If its £54M I can't see them paying it - it would wipe out their PL money.


There are supposed to be a few clubs now ready to challenge it in any case.

 

[Grombleton]

All I hope for is that it is a proper fine and not one like Man City got...so something piddly and the rest 'suspended'.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

I thought that one of the principle aims of FFP was to reduce the likelihood of clubs going into administration - how is imposing a fine that will drive a club bankrupt should the owner refuse to pay it achieving that objective?

By ensuring that no one else buys there way to the PL knowing the penalty is so punative. Prevent it happening in the future. Ps they may be "fined" a huge amount but I suspect like Europeans clubs who were recently punished, a large proportion will be suspended.

 

[KZNSeagull]

I thought that one of the principle aims of FFP was to reduce the likelihood of clubs going into administration - how is imposing a fine that will drive a club bankrupt should the owner refuse to pay it achieving that objective?

The idea is to stop them spending that sort of money in the first place. You cannot stop them being promoted, deduct them points or any other sanction as they are now no longer in the same league structure.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

So, will QPR REFUSE to pay the fine which goes to CHARITY

Almighty winkers if they do..

I thought the notion that these fines are going to charity was rescinded, if they happen

 

[The Birdman]

They will get Harry to bung someone at the FA he knows how

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

I thought the notion that these fines are going to charity was rescinded, if they happen

I hadn't heard that. Maybe it has been.

 

[KZNSeagull]

I thought the notion that these fines are going to charity was rescinded, if they happen

No idea. It does not help that the Football League has not updated the rules published on their website. There is no article on there about the meeting last week, but there was one in April apparently, but the article just says that certain changes were discussed and they have made some progress.

I do hope any fines are distributed amongst compliant clubs as, assuming we are compliant now which I am sure we will be, we could get a hefty windfall from QPR and Leicester. Will believe it when I see it though.

 

[Dan Aitch]

We'll see nothing of the <£10m that QPR have to pay... which will be peanuts to them, unrightfully so.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Just read this. It says that any fine will go to charity.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27538802

 

[yxee]

Just read this. It says that any fine will go to charity.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27538802

... that wasn't the deal was it? Did they change the rules?

 

[Everest]

... that wasn't the deal was it? Did they change the rules?

Yes, some time ago.

 

[KZNSeagull]

... that wasn't the deal was it? Did they change the rules?

There were reports that the rules had been changed as the PL objected.

 

[yxee]

Yes, some time ago.

Did the clubs voted on this?

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

IoS stating 'fine of up to £40m'.

TNBA

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