Sam Cunningham
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Sports journalist.
Chief Football Correspondent at The i Paper for 8 years.
Currently freelancing.
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Chief Football Correspondent at The i Paper for 8 years.
Currently freelancing.
News, features, interviews, analysis.
E: s.cunningham@live.co.uk
Many thanks Scott
October 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Many thanks Scott
They're also the same entity, and if the charges are proven it has given the current entity the advantage, regardless of who owned the club at the time
September 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
They're also the same entity, and if the charges are proven it has given the current entity the advantage, regardless of who owned the club at the time
I do think Chelsea are heading for a sizeable points deduction. But we'll see. Can never predict anything in football
September 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I do think Chelsea are heading for a sizeable points deduction. But we'll see. Can never predict anything in football
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Tottenham's FA Cup ban was eventually lifted, as was the points deduction. They got to the semi-final and lost to 4-1 to Everton.
I've heard that Clearlake held back £100 million in payment for the club just in case they get a big fine. Which the FA might need if Lucas Paqueta decides to sue them.
I've heard that Clearlake held back £100 million in payment for the club just in case they get a big fine. Which the FA might need if Lucas Paqueta decides to sue them.
September 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Tottenham's FA Cup ban was eventually lifted, as was the points deduction. They got to the semi-final and lost to 4-1 to Everton.
I've heard that Clearlake held back £100 million in payment for the club just in case they get a big fine. Which the FA might need if Lucas Paqueta decides to sue them.
I've heard that Clearlake held back £100 million in payment for the club just in case they get a big fine. Which the FA might need if Lucas Paqueta decides to sue them.
Reposted by Sam Cunningham
Unfortunately for them a points deduction is coming, the PL set that as a precedent in the Everton and Forest cases that a fine is not appropriate for something that was deemed to have given them a sporting advantage. This is on another level again so expect a huge points sanction.
September 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Unfortunately for them a points deduction is coming, the PL set that as a precedent in the Everton and Forest cases that a fine is not appropriate for something that was deemed to have given them a sporting advantage. This is on another level again so expect a huge points sanction.