Nottingham Forest: BBC Sport’s Simon Stone explains the impact of points deduction
Nuno Espirito Santo has told his Nottingham Forest players to “forget about” the club’s points deduction for breaking financial rules and focus on their battle to avoid relegation.
Luton drew 1-1 with relegation rivals Nottingham Forest in their most recent Premier League fixture
Luton winger Andros Townsend says the uncertainty created by other Premier League teams’ points deductions for breaching financial rules “makes a mockery” of the top flight.
Everton have been docked six points – down from 10 after an appeal – while Nottingham Forest have appealed against their own four-point deduction.
Nottingham Forest: BBC Sport’s Simon Stone explains the impact of points deduction
Nottingham Forest have lodged an appeal against their four-point deduction for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules, the club has confirmed.
The loss of points has placed Forest into the relegation zone in 18th place, one point behind Luton Town.
Forest said in a statement they would not be making any further comment.
