dan_ram1

Looking at our points per game this year before and after our points deduction and looking at what Wigan did a couple of years ago when they got a points deductions, it could easily be argued that when a team gets points deduction, they actually perform better. So if the EFL had given us a points deduction in 18/19 we would have finished in the play offs anyway.

Its as silly as the the claim against us

52 minutes ago, Unlucky Alf said:

Bearing in mine each club can name 25 players in a squad, In theory anyone can name a weekend squad, Rest their top goalscorer and play a fullback, As long as they are squad members then all is fine.

BUT!, If someone gets relegated through our team being decemated through sales to make our finances through to the end of the season, They could have a case against the EFL

I disagree. It states teams must play their strongest team unless a valid reason is given. They can name 25 players in a squad but this also does not include players from the academy as they do not have to be registered. If a team changes their starting 11 to a team full of kids, this is clearly a rule breach unless they could argue they were unable to play their usual full strength team

If the EFL are allowing claims between teams for rule breaches, this would open each team up to endless breaches.

Section 5 in the EFL rules state

24           Requirement to Play Full Strength Sides in League Matches

24.1        Each Club shall play its full strength in all Matches played under the auspices of The League unless some satisfactory reason is given. In the event of the explanation not being deemed satisfactory the Board shall refer the matter to a Disciplinary Commission which has the power to impose such penalties as it shall think fit.

If any team played a weakened team to rest players etc. this would be in breach of the EFL rules. If this weakened team lead to a relegation or promotion rival getting extra points, this would be the same as Derby

No way the EFL will let this get to court.

If I am reading everything correctly, the only reason we failed P&S in 16/17 which would have meant a points deduction in 18/19, was due to the re-submission of the amortisation policy. This was signed off by both EFL and an accountancy firm.

If this goes to court, not only would they have to argue the money they lost from potentially getting promoted, but that this amortisation policy was incorrect and Derby alone were to blame for it.

This would get hugely messy for the EFL. If Derby were to lose, would there not be a claim for Derby against the EFL for their actions in this?

I got the below email this morning

"We are aware that some supporters might have experienced an issue when trying to stream the Rotherham game.

Our streaming partners have advised that the issue was resolved and the supporters experiencing this should have had their issue resolved."

No other comment about refunds etc. I will wait to see what they reply with.