Nottingham Forest learn points deduction fate after appeal decision is confirmed following PSR breach
NOTTINGHAM FOREST have learned the outcome of their appeal against a four-point deduction slapped on them by the Premier League.
Nuno Espirito Santo‘s side were handed the sanction in March for breaching profit and sustainability rules.
Forest immediately revealed their intention to appeal and they made their defence at a hearing on April 24.
But it has now been reported by The Athletic that their attempt to lower the punishment has been unsuccessful.
And their four-point penalty remains in place.
The decision to uphold the ruling from the independent commission means Forest stay in a fight for survival – 17th in the table on 29 points.
The club remain three points above Luton in 18th and five clear of Burnley in 19th, with just two games to go this season.
Since Forest were handed the points deduction for overspending by £34.5million over a three-year period, they have found themselves embroiled in a relegation battle.
But a huge win over Sheffield United on Saturday – as Luton were held to a draw by Everton – puts the Tricky Trees within touching distance of Prem safety.
The club’s goal difference is also 11 better off than the Hatters’.
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Forest could have been handed a six-point penalty but were punished less for their “early plea” and “excellent co-operation”.
Despite the end to the points deduction saga, Forest remain at war with the Premier League.
Chiefs are set to take action on the club after a bombshell statement slammed the standard of refereeing.
Forest criticised the appointment of Luton fan Stuart Attwell on VAR as they were denied three penalties in a clash against Everton last month.
The club are not the only team to have been found guilty of breaching PSR rules this season.
Everton have been docked a total of eight points for two separate charges.
Their initial ten-point deduction was reduced to six upon appeal, before an extra two were tagged on for a separate breach.
Sean Dyche‘s side have since clambered away from relegation worries.
THE PSR STATE OF PLAY
Where clubs in danger stand...
Everton
Initial 10 point deduction for 2021-22 breaches reduced to six points on appeal. Now deducted a further two points.
Manchester City
Etihad club emphatically denies the 115 allegations laid against them in February 2023. The lengthy Commission case has been scheduled to start in October or November but a final decision is not expected until March or April 2025.
Chelsea
Blues chiefs flagged up illicit payments made to agents and others during the Roman Abramovich era. Fined £8.6m by Uefa but still to be formally charged by the Prem despite an ongoing investigation.
Leicester
Foxes breached Prem PSR loss limits last season but did not have to report their 2022-23 accounts until this month because of their relegation. That puts the timetable back and means that they will probably face a Prem points deduction next term.