The League continues to receive questions on a regular basis in respect of updates to ongoing proceedings involving the EFL and its member Clubs.
We recognise the desire amongst stakeholders, not least from our own members, but also their respective supporters and representatives of the media, for clarity on the current position.
At the point a Club is charged with misconduct, it is referred to an Independent Disciplinary Commission and from that point onwards, the format and timing of the proceedings are controlled by that of the Independent Commission. Our stated position and the policy agreed with our Clubs is that we do not pass any comment on these individual matters, other than to confirm the charges at the outset and the subsequent outcomes.
The EFL is committed to announcing any final outcome promptly following notification of the decision by the relevant Independent Disciplinary Commission, giving consideration to the issues raised above and in accordance with its regulations.
Independent Disciplinary Commissions are well aware of the challenges for any Club that is subject to proceedings, and the need for clarity for financial and operational planning purposes, particularly ahead of the summer transfer window opening later this month. In addition, there is also the consequential impact to consider on how any decisions may affect other Clubs within a division who require the same courtesy to plan with as much certainty as is practically possible.
Equally, there are the operational pressures this presents the EFL, in areas such as fixture scheduling in the event any decision(s) change a divisional line-up. In the specific case of Wednesday evening’s final round of Championship matches for season 2019/20, and any potential impact on divisional standings, relegation will be confirmed for the Clubs in 22nd, 23rd and 24th positions in the Championship table following the conclusion of those matches and will be subject to the resolution of any ongoing proceedings. In the case of Wigan Athletic the 12-point sporting sanction, as a result of the Club entering administration, will apply immediately following the end of the game against Fulham but is subject to appeal.
Nevertheless, the primary objective of any Independent Disciplinary Commission is to deal with cases expeditiously and fairly.
We will be providing no further comment on any ongoing proceedings at this time.
https://www.efl.com/news/2020/july/efl-statement-ongoing-disciplinary-proceedings/
Comments
Is that what that gobbledeyshit says?
There would have been no statement otherwise until after the final fixtures. They are feeling the pressure.
Anything the EFL now chuck at us won't be relevant this season.
That doesn't make me confident about the future at all but it does kick the can some what.
One thing is for sure, it gives ESI some more time to dip in the till.
Sounds to me like they publicly announce the charges, have they have done with Wigan, Birmingham, the massive, Wayne Rooney County etc.
So relegation will only be subject to the conclusion of ongoing proceedings. i.e the mess at Wigan.
We could just appeal relegation on the premise the ongoing proceedings have not been concluded.
I don't think this statement is saying points deductions will be delayed a season. For me, the message is saying that the relegation positions as of Wednesday night ultimately could be affected by the resolution of any ongoing proceedings. So Wigan's appeal could be successful and change the outcome and Sheffield Wednesday could have or may not have a points deduction which could change the outcome if the former.
The statement would read 'and will NOT be subject' if the punishments are going to be delayed a season wouldn't it?
So I read that as the relegation places could be altered until the ongoing proceedings are over.