The Spygate Saga

[Challenger]

Not sure what we all expect to find out beyond knowing next season will be more difficult to gain promotion than the last.

[Fabrice29]

11 hours ago, sadoldgit said:

The point I and others are trying to make is that it is a stupid rule and that to throw a club out of a competition for breaching a stupid rule is completely disproportionate to the offence. 

This isn’t the point you were making a few days ago in fairness. 

On 30/05/2026 at 00:20, sadoldgit said:. You haven’t heard what the accused have to say yet you have decided that they are guilty already. 

 

[Lord Duckhunter]

The IOC didn’t think it was a “stupid rule” when they docked the Canadians 6 points at the Paris olympics.

The Canadian FA didn’t think it was a “stupid rule” when they banned the coach.

I don’t recall too many people asking why the EFL imposed this “stupid rule” after Leeds got caught. 

Most supporters from other sides I’ve met, think we were treated harshly, but not one has called it a “stupid rule” and thinks teams should be able to spy on one another at will. 

It only seems to have become a “stupid rule” since we were caught breaking it. Had it been Portsmouth, I’m pretty sure there wouldn’t be many calling it a “stupid rule” on here. 
 

The punishment is a debatable point, whether it’s a “stupid rule” isn’t. There has to be some sort of regulation, teams must be able to surprise opponents with formations, innovative set pieces and line ups.