LUTON 2008
Luton Town have lost their appeal against a 10-point deduction issued by the FA for irregularities.The Hatters argued that the decision of the FA regulatory commission was unreasonable and that the sanction they received was excessive, but the FA has upheld its original decision.
"The regulatory commission correctly viewed the offences as most serious breaches of FA rules and regulations," read an FA statement. "This was particularly the case in relation to payments by Luton Town channelled to agents by irregular means through a company rather than through the FA as the rules required.
"The 10-point deduction and the £50,000 fine were expressly stated by the regulatory commission to include an element of deterrent, which the appeal board endorses ... The deduction of 10 points was a heavy sanction, as it was intended to be, but was not excessive as a reflection of the seriousness of the breaches and the need to deter such conduct within football clubs."
Luton are staring at regulation from League Two after the Football League last week imposed a further 20-point penalty. However the FA said the larger points deduction was a separate matter. "It is highly unfortunate for Luton Town and their loyal fans that shortly after the FA regulatory commission reached its decision, the Football League quite separately imposed a 20-point deduction for entirely different actions by Luton Town," added the statement. "The FA appeal board takes the view that the Football League's decision to deduct 20 points was entirely a matter for the Football League."
perhaps if the CCFC players registrations are not where they should be may we have a 20 point deduction
