FFP

[Chris Harte]

On this - I think the PL just need to say
"look its above our paygrade.  The idea of these rules are to keep the sport fair - but they require everyone to buy into them."

"An Oil Nation state will always have more money - so we have to stop - but we would ask the public and broadcasters to understand this is not an acquital"

Then they can carry the astriks against whatever they win for the rest of time.

I can't help think that'd create a free for all as everyone stopped playing to the rules.

I think ultimately this is what will happen, as my view is clubs could take this approach if they so wish.  Just most dont as they retain a commerical perspective on things

Here's a thought then.

The FAPL could suggest a rule where any club found to not play to the rules and subsequently is unhelpful in investigations is ineligable to win cups, the prize money that goes with them and European qualification.

They need only fourteen clubs to vote in favour for it to apply.

While the Nation State wouldn't care about the money, the lack of silverware/Europe could be an issue for them. They sell up and Citeh are released from restrictions.

And if they can disqualify them retrospectively of their trophies over the last fifteen years, that'd be nice.

I accept this idea has probably been part of a brainstorming session at PL HQ at some point before being dismissed.

[Sexual Ealing]

Mea culpa.

[CT Villan]

On this - I think the PL just need to say
"look its above our paygrade.  The idea of these rules are to keep the sport fair - but they require everyone to buy into them."

"An Oil Nation state will always have more money - so we have to stop - but we would ask the public and broadcasters to understand this is not an acquital"

Then they can carry the astriks against whatever they win for the rest of time.

The Gaul of those cheating Mancs.

[Hillbilly]

Laws is for the poors.

[Tuscans]

The Times.

Aston Villa are set to be hit with a heavy fine for breaching Uefa’s financial rules for a second year running. The club are expected to have breached Uefa’s squad cost rule, which imposes financial penalties if a club’s spending on player wages, transfers and agents is more than 70 per cent of its revenue.

The rule is effectively a luxury tax and Villa were fined €6million (about £5.2million) in July for breaching the 80 per cent level during 2024, and that limit was reduced by Uefa to 70 per cent for 2025, which the club have struggled to comply with.

However, it is thought Villa are not in danger of violating their settlement deal agreed with Uefa last year for breaching its separate football earnings rule that covers financial losses. That deal included a €5million fine, targets around future losses and some transfer restrictions. Breaches of the settlement can lead to more serious sanctions such as exclusion from European competition.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery kneels on the sideline with his arms outstretched while coach Austin MacPhee holds his head in disappointment after a missed chance.
Uefa fine teams who spend more than 70 per cent of income on player wages, transfers and agents

Villa are understood to have complied with the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules but that was greatly helped by the club being able to register as income the £55million they received for selling the women’s team to their parent company. Uefa does not allow such related-party deals to be declared as revenue.

Club insiders say there has been a big drop in revenues from competing in the Champions League last season to the Europa League this season, and that the club did not try to include income from the women’s team sale as part of its submission of figures to Uefa.

[aev]

The Times.

Aston Villa are set to be hit with a heavy fine for breaching Uefa’s financial rules for a second year running. The club are expected to have breached Uefa’s squad cost rule, which imposes financial penalties if a club’s spending on player wages, transfers and agents is more than 70 per cent of its revenue.

The rule is effectively a luxury tax and Villa were fined €6million (about £5.2million) in July for breaching the 80 per cent level during 2024, and that limit was reduced by Uefa to 70 per cent for 2025, which the club have struggled to comply with.

However, it is thought Villa are not in danger of violating their settlement deal agreed with Uefa last year for breaching its separate football earnings rule that covers financial losses. That deal included a €5million fine, targets around future losses and some transfer restrictions. Breaches of the settlement can lead to more serious sanctions such as exclusion from European competition.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery kneels on the sideline with his arms outstretched while coach Austin MacPhee holds his head in disappointment after a missed chance.
Uefa fine teams who spend more than 70 per cent of income on player wages, transfers and agents

Villa are understood to have complied with the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules but that was greatly helped by the club being able to register as income the £55million they received for selling the women’s team to their parent company. Uefa does not allow such related-party deals to be declared as revenue.

Club insiders say there has been a big drop in revenues from competing in the Champions League last season to the Europa League this season, and that the club did not try to include income from the women’s team sale as part of its submission of figures to Uefa.

Wonderful.

[cdbearsfan]

Keep us in our place, UEFA. How big are Man United's debts this week?

[Percy McCarthy]

Relax. It’s just a fine.

[Toronto Villa]

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery kneels on the sideline with his arms outstretched

That’s what I took from the article.

[SamTheMouse]

Stupid bloody rules. If they were really only intended to stop clubs going into administration, they wouldn't be structured in a way that actively prevents investment in future growth.

[Percy McCarthy]

Stupid bloody rules. If they were really only intended to stop clubs going into administration, they wouldn't be structured in a way that actively prevents investment in future growth.

I don’t think anybody thinks that do they?

[Meanwood Villa]

If it's "only" a fine then maybe this is good news. Clearly the law's an ass but what can we do?

[Sexual Ealing]

I thought this was widely predicted and accounted for back when we were put on the naughty step.

[PaulWinch again]

Isn’t this just confirming we’re paying a fine that was pre-agreed in the settlement?

[cdbearsfan]

Ah, okay.