AFC Wimbledon and the NLP

[margateshot]

AFC's appeal looks like it is likely to fail looking at the Alan Turvey interview in the Non-league paper. Turvey has had threats made to him over the issue. Although not wanting to comment too much about it he does say,

 

"We are the guardian of the league and have to apply the rules as they are. We might not like them, but every rule in the handbook has been agreed by the clubs".

 

I think that sums it up. I think that things may change to make it easier for clubs next season, but I can't see anything changing the FA's mind for the Dons.

[I am Spartacus]

Personally speaking if there appeal fails I think that the penaltys imposed should be doubled to stop any future appeals and cost to all non league clubs.

[jc]

Or, better still, the appeal, even if/when it fails, convinces the authorities to put forward proposals to change the rules, so clubs aren't punished in such a draconian manner for such relatively minor indiscretions again.

[michael]

Agreed but it was the clubs themselves who approved the rule in the first place !!

 

always read the small print

[Pagey]

Saw on the sports channels that this was brought up in the House of Commons.

 

And our Friend Blair supports Wimbledons appeal

[seasidesteve]

it dosnt matter who supports them they have broken the rules and must pay the price.if they get off the fa will be a laughing stock and must be maid to give back all fines levied on all clubs no matter for what offence and add all points to clubs who have lost them

[Frankie100]

Rule breaking and Blair go hand in hand

[seasidesteve]

cash for points eh

[michael]

strong rumours that it will be amended to 9 point deduction and 9 points suspended-thus it still is an 18 point deduction,AFC are back in it;everyone keeps face,and rules allow for that to be done !!

 

oh dear !!

[Tony_T]

So, if that happens, can we have 5 of our points back from when we went into administration then please?!! Could do with them just now...

[Uncle Urchin]

no chance...turvey and robinson are made of sterner stuff...the RL would be overpowered with compo claims from the past.....18 points it is and it will stay 18 points...bliars an ars5ole and always hasbeen...which indeed is what he really is...

[Tony_T]

Don't you just love rumours?!!!! Thanks mm...

[michael]

AS i suggested though, if 9 are suspended, its still 18 points so everyone keeps face

[jc]

Originally Posted By: michaelmichael

Agreed but it was the clubs themselves who approved the rule in the first place !!

always read the small print

A good point.

I'm not saying AFC Wimbledon should win their appeal - while the rule's still in place, it has to be enforced. But hopefully this appeal process will set in motion a change in the rules.

[michael]

Yet another player signed by Wimbledon today.

 

Does that imply they are 'going for promotion' and have had a steer that 'everything will be alright' and that they will win appeal ?

[BlueGate Alan]

Hang on Michael, will get my crystal ball out and have a look for you

[margateshot]

I think they are going full out, because even with an 18 point deduction, they can still get promoted via the play-offs.

[seasidesteve]

if they get 18 points deducted there is no way they will make the play offs

[michael]

But with just 9, they could and makes it interesting for 'everyone'.

 

Lets see what happens on monday at the appeal !

[michael]

And yet another signing by AFC since earlier post today.

Now signed Ryan Peters who has played in conference this season.

Thats 4 signings in 5 days i think.

 

They are either mad, or know something !!

 

Equally, whilst one or two new players definately adds an edge and refreshes things, i would have thought that even allowing for one being a goalie, 4 new players would unsettle a side