Doctoroncall

An independent panel will decide, not the EFL. interestingly only the EFL have this 72 hour window for observing, because of Leeds, all other associations/leagues have the previous fair play rule. I cannot find any other European team except Leeds being caught and an Austrian team in 2020 (points and fine).

They left off this bit: Middlesbrough have since been told by whistleblowers that this is not the first time a member of Southampton’s analyst team has been sent to record opposition training sessions this season.

What was the Saintsweb reaction to the Leeds spy gate in Jan 2019?

None from Ipswich who have been promoted.

Another wokism?

From bbc today: The EFL confirmed the news on Saturday, and said it would not impose a 15-point deduction on the club following its exit from administration as this has been "an incredibly challenging and complex situation for all parties". Sources have told BBC Sport that former owner Chansiri rejected or simply did not respond to multiple offers for the club, which the EFL took into consideration when choosing to waive the 15-point deduction. As part of the agreement, Wednesday will remain under budget restrictions for the next two seasons as part of the "conditions of continuing membership in the EFL" but they will still be permitted to sign new players. normally a -15 point penalty for exiting administration without a cva.

All change, hull in at sixth

With data from prior 2016: 3rd 10 (13) 4th 5 (10) 5th 7 (9) 6th 5 (5) There is a trend for the higher places teams to win promotion. It could be interesting to see if the parachute teams figured in the placement, as generally they do have better chance (first year certainly does) of promotion.

On evidence of previous transfer windows it can be seen how the manager can influence the incoming and outgoing players. That influence may have waned with Spors a more experienced DoF and Tonda a less experienced manager but I’d expect the manager to be involved in the process. Unfortunately for Saints, finances will have a big part to play in who joins when but you’re right, experienced keeper and striker were the big ticket players to bring in sooner.

Some of their academy products beyond Monga have shown promise and are not tarred with this relegation. There are some who have done well out on loan but as youngsters, would only consider them if we remain in the Championship.

Good call on the foundation piece, Still seems to be a decent manager when things are more or less in place and he can work with the players to express themselves and support them. The trouble was, he couldn’t eliminate the past season and shift the players to think for themselves, i.e, provide the foundation to move onto how he wanted them to play. Compounded by a terrible keeper and no striker. Odds were against him and a more experienced coach may have made a better impression. Anyway, struck gold with Tonda.

Let’s get there first.

Isn’t he a Leeds player loaned back?

A little insight from DT article on Tonda: “I remember his first meeting. He was very clear what he wanted from day one,” said midfielder Fellows, who moved from West Brom in the summer after working with a similar football-obsessive in Carlos Corberán. “That’s tactically and in general with everything. Very detailed, very tactical, obsessed with the game. But a good man-manager. “That balance is why we have done so well. The biggest thing is tactically he gives us everything. It’s like Carlos Corberán – he’ll tell you the pictures in your head before the game and then it will happen on the pitch.”

Guardian story on spirit of 76

More background here on Saintsweb

West Brom deducted 2 points. Puts them back in danger of relegation, although very slim considering they have Wednesday on the last day.

Interview with Shea

They have had a bit of help on that, Ruben Selles’ Sheffield United for one. Considering the squad, you’d expect Ipswich to be up there, they were preseason favourites for the title. Just think Millwall have got more about them to get a result.

What if Millwall are on their day?

Not supposed to be as bad as Leicester’s misdemeanour so will be less than six points.

Administration in October 2002, bought for £5m, wiping out £50 million debt, inc £16000 to the East Midlands Ambulance Service, £4000 to St John Ambulance and £6m to HMRC. No points deduction and proceeded to gain promotion that season. In 13/14 promotion season, an £11m increase in sponsorship through an intermediary with the same sponsor as before, helped them comply with FFP rules, while other clubs reduced spending on players to comply with the rules. In 1919, Leicester could not meet the financial requirements of the league, and the club was reformed. Including the recent episode, that’s four financial misdemeanours. Only the last had a consequence of a penalty.

Doesn’t open for me fawa no good either. ☹️

You don’t want to go to the neutral zone!

I’m hoping the beans I’ve planted will grow so big I can find the golden goose.