Paul Faulkner, the former CEO of Nottingham Forest, has offered an explanation on whether or not the Reds and Everton should lose this season.
The Premier League has been accused of violating rules pertaining to sustainability and profitability.
Faulkner has now added his perspective to the matter. We’ve examined the former Forest CEO’s remarks on the idea in more detail.
Paul Faulkner’s remarks regarding a potential point deduction for Nottingham Forest
After spending two years at Forest, Faulkner came to the conclusion that the Premier League’s regulations were ill-suited for their intended use.
He feels that the competition’s integrity is being called into question and that everything is a total disaster.
Everton has already lost six points and will lose more when their most recent charge is heard.
Points will also be taken away from Forest, although Manchester City will still be facing 115 charges in the interim.
Given that the rules are illogical, Faulkner doesn’t think Forest should lose any points.
The long-term viability of the game depends on a structure that allows teams like Forest to be promoted and remain competitive, he stated to The Athletic.
It is necessary to grant amnesty. The authorities must pause and consider how they might carry out their duties in an ethical manner.
They must acknowledge that they messed up and deal with it. Because of how disorganised everything is, there should be no punishment.
“There ought to be no penalties for either Everton or Forest; instead, they ought to scrap the regulations and begin from the following summer. They ought to figure out a method that is much, far clearer and that has a framework in place.
“There is a fundamental problem to be solved here, so Forest and Everton are probably hoping that Luton don’t win many more games so that this just becomes academic.”
Faulkner is right – the Premier League isn’t fit for purpose
This is absolutely spot on – and Faulkner has also mentioned last season when Forest stayed up as something that should be allowed to happen.
The Reds had to spend heavily following promotion, with the club having five players on loan and others leaving after reaching the top flight.
He continued: “It was a miracle that Forest stayed up last season. Maybe they pushed the boundaries but these stories are what football is all about.
“It was a manager, Steve Cooper, who had thrown things together at short notice. It was a great story.”
Forest unfortunately are going to get some sort of points deduction and the hope will be that it’s not too detrimental.
Faulkner is right though. In our view, the rules aren’t fit for purpose and the whole thing feels designed to benefit the big six clubs in the division.
