Sports

BIRMINGHAM CITY FC SET TO APPEAL POINTS REDUCTION

Birmingham City claim to have made changes to ensure spending rules are not broken again, but the Championship club are yet to confirm if they will appeal against a nine-point deduction.

The English Football League (EFL) announced on Friday that Birmingham have been docked points following an investigation into the club’s finances.

Birmingham were found to have breached rules on profitability and sustainability, with the deduction immediately coming into effect.

Garry Monk’s side therefore drop from 13th in the Championship table to 18th, five points clear of the relegation zone, with eight games of the season to go.

Birmingham have 14 days to decide whether or not to lodge an appeal against the punishment, with the club releasing a statement in response to the EFL’s announcement.

Editor

Recent Posts

Bobrisky’s Alleged Prison Scandal Sparks Major Controversy

Nigerian crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, has become embroiled in a scandal following revelations about his brief…

2 days ago

Soludo Declares Free Education for All Public School Students in Anambra

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has introduced free education for all students in public primary and secondary schools across…

2 days ago

Federal Government to Revamp Six National Museums in Cultural Initiative

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to rejuvenate six national museums as part of efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s cultural heritage.…

2 days ago

EFCC Files New N110bn Fraud Charges Against Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello Amid Ongoing Money Laundering Case

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed fresh charges against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, accusing him…

3 days ago

Nigeria’s Forex Market Surges to N15.74tn as Naira Faces Continued Depreciation

The value of foreign exchange turnover in Nigeria's Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market surged to N15.74tn ($9.90bn) in August 2024, according…

4 days ago

ASUU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to Tinubu Government Over Unfulfilled Agreements

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu,…

4 days ago