Tag: punishment

Manchester City charges: Punishment before end of season, Premier League clubs believe
30 September 2026 Off

Manchester City charges: Punishment before end of season, Premier League clubs believe

By Total Football News

Another source said the process “should” be resolved by the end of the season, and they hoped any appeal would be “compressed”.

The final decision rests in the hands of the independent commission, with the Premier League board – and City – able to suggest a suitable punishment before the panel makes its decision.

There is increasingly a desire to have the case resolved by the end of the season

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Manchester City charges: What punishment could club face after Premier League verdict and will they appeal?
27 September 2026 Off

Manchester City charges: What punishment could club face after Premier League verdict and will they appeal?

By Total Football News

Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice about compensation from Manchester City over the case.

One source, who held a senior executive position at two Premier League sides, said they expected clubs to submit individual compensation claims against Manchester City.

Another leading lawyer told the BBC that process could even be centralised by the league.

Premier League rules allow clubs to seek legal action against each other for compensation.

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Harry Redknapp: Southampton punishment ‘very harsh’ but spying ‘stupid beyond belief’
20 May 2026 Off

Harry Redknapp: Southampton punishment ‘very harsh’ but spying ‘stupid beyond belief’

By Total Football News

Former Southampton manager Harry Redknapp feels the decision to expel the club from the Championship play-offs for the ‘Spygate’ scandal is a “very harsh” call.

Saints were set to face Hull City in Saturday’s Wembley final but have now been replaced by Middlesbrough after an independent disciplinary commission removed them from the play-offs and docked them four points for next season.

Redknapp, who managed Southampton for 48 matches between 2004

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Southampton hit out at ‘manifestly disproportionate’ punishment
20 May 2026 Off

Southampton hit out at ‘manifestly disproportionate’ punishment

By Total Football News

Southampton say they have appealed against their removal from the Championship play-offs as it is “manifestly disproportionate to every previous sanction in the history of the English game”.

An EFL independent disciplinary commission on Tuesday evening expelled Southampton from the play-offs and reinstated Middlesbrough, who are now set to face Hull City in the final on Saturday.

The St Mary’s club were also deducted four points in the Championship next

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Lucas Paqueta: West Ham midfielder warned by FA but avoids added punishment for dissent after red card
3 December 2025 Off

Lucas Paqueta: West Ham midfielder warned by FA but avoids added punishment for dissent after red card

By Total Football News

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been warned about his behaviour but will avoid an extended ban from the Football Association for his reaction to being sent off against Liverpool.

The 28-year-old was shown two yellow cards in quick succession for dissent by referee Darren England during West Ham’s 2-0 home defeat on Sunday. The punishment was imposed for persistently arguing over a decision to award a foul against his

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