As I understand it the actions of both West Bromwich Albion & West Ham regarding the Snodgrass *should* result in both a fine & points deduction for each team.
It is essentially colluding on team selection to the detriment of others and thus comes under match fixing regulations.
It is essentially colluding on team selection to the detriment of others and thus comes under match fixing regulations.
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Legally the only get out I can see is if Sam Alladyce claims to have got it wrong and the boards of both clubs back him up.
This will of course be views as obviously a lie but could be enough.
Problem is West Ham won which could enable other clubs to sue.
Legally the only get out I can see is if Sam Alladyce claims to have got it wrong and the boards of both clubs back him up.
This will of course be views as obviously a lie but could be enough.
Problem is West Ham won which could enable other clubs to sue.
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Effectively a club below West Ham could argue West Ham offered a “bribe” for West Brom to field a weakened team as part of a transfer deal.
As such West Ham, at the very least, should forfeit the 3 points.
Effectively a club below West Ham could argue West Ham offered a “bribe” for West Brom to field a weakened team as part of a transfer deal.
As such West Ham, at the very least, should forfeit the 3 points.
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There’s been similar “gentleman’s agreements” in the past so the FA will be wary of harsh punishments..but without a harsh punishment this really opens the door up to effective match fixing.
There’s been similar “gentleman’s agreements” in the past so the FA will be wary of harsh punishments..but without a harsh punishment this really opens the door up to effective match fixing.
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