What is the time frame for appeals after Everton and Nottingham Forest were charged by the Premier League for breaching their financial rules? Could there be a points deduction? With the help of Sky Sport News' chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol, we answer the key questions...
The Premier League released a statement and the wording of it was very interesting. It starts off by saying that the two clubs, Everton and Nottingham Forest, have admitted to breaking the Premier League's financial rules.
So we're going to have two separate, independent commissions. They are going to act pretty quickly because these rules are new and streamlined.
This is all part of a fast-track process because the Premier League want to make sure that if there are any fines or any points deductions, they are in season.
How fast will the process be? Can the clubs appeal?
The commission will hear the case and it will last between one and five days, but we should have a decision within 12 weeks so early April.
The clubs will have the chance to appeal if they want to. It has to be heard and concluded and have the final decision by May 24, which is five days after the season has ended.
Looking at the statements from Everton and Nottingham Forest, it is interesting how they have responded.
Understandably, Everton are very upset. Their statement was very strongly worded, whereas Nottingham Forest was far more conciliatory in tone.
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo said on Tuesday: "We are all concerned in the club but me as a coach, my job is to prepare the team we have a match tomorrow and this is what we are focused on."
When asked if he was aware of potential charges when he was appointed, Santo replied:"All the conversations we have in meetings are
Read on m.allfootballapp.com