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By Nick MashiterBBC Sport football news reporter
Last updated on 6 minutes ago.From the section Nottm Forest226
Nottingham Forest have been docked four points for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules, BBC Sport understands.
The immediate loss of points mean Forest drop below Luton Town into the Premier League's relegation zone.
They are the second top-flight team to be penalised for PSR breaches after Everton lost 10 points in November, which was reduced to six on appeal.
The deduction follows Forest's hearing on 7 and 8 March.
More to follow.
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Comment posted by macca, today at 14:32
Why oh why is Man City’s case taking so long to make a decision when the so called smaller clubs get their punishment in a very short time.
Reply posted by Fleckle, today at 14:34
Fleckle replied:
I think we all know the answer to that one! Disgraceful!
Comment posted by therams1, today at 14:32
Just when will Manchester City be dealt with or are they untouchable
Reply posted by Rez, today at 14:35
Rez replied:
To complicated *brushes it under the carpet*
Comment posted by ssuhmin, today at 14:31
Reply posted by AndyB_MOT, today at 14:35
AndyB_MOT replied:
I think they're in Nottingham.
Comment posted by 6wm74sc2, today at 14:30
And the points deduction for Man City is.............
Reply posted by ssuhmin, today at 14:31
Comment posted by J Dogg 44, today at 14:30
Reply posted by Benny the Bean, today at 14:37
Benny the Bean replied:
There is no point in having rules of they are not enforced and they should apply equally to all soccer teams including the big boys (e.g City).
Comment posted by disturbed donnie, today at 14:31
Reply posted by Dave, today at 14:33
Dave replied:
Didn't plead guilty
Comment posted by dave, today at 14:34
Seems a sensible points penalty, given the circumstances of the offence.
Anyone who has followed this can see the circumstances around this, we were in breach by less than 8 weeks and allowed our biggest asset to be sold for 15m extra as a result.
Forest also had to invest heavily after being promoted with a squad valued at less than 50m.
Reply posted by Eddy, today at 14:36
Eddy replied:
Invest heavily in a panic including lots of players who the manager didn’t fancy and who haven’t worked out, talk about self inflicted
Comment posted by Bored of London, today at 14:32
Financial rules mean that the so-called big clubs will continue to be able to buy their way into the Champions League and never have the fear of relegation to contend with
Comment posted by ben, today at 14:31
Hmmm, 10 points for Everton reduced to 6 on appeal, but 4 for Forest?
What's the reason for that difference? I'm sure there will be a reason, but I think it needs an explanation pretty sharpish.
Reply posted by peteb, today at 14:33
peteb replied:
Just read the report 🤦♂️
Comment posted by Crangus82, today at 14:33
Before the slew of comments appear questioning why this has been resolved before City - Forrest has seen their case completed because as they had fewer chargers and didn't tie the FA up in expensive litigation. They're also not backed up by a literal gulf state. The UK Government should have intervened to prevent the purchase of City in the fist place. Once they didn't, the FA stood no chance.
Reply posted by Pete, today at 14:37
Pete replied:
I agree, but do they really need to deal with all 115 charges at once? Why not start with the low hanging fruit?
Comment posted by peteb, today at 14:34
I hope we don’t appeal, just move on. We know what we have to do now to stay up.
Comment posted by Andy, today at 14:32
They need to start publishing the explanations on how point deductions are calculated, Everton got 6 points, Forrest only have 4. Corrupt Premier League?
Reply posted by matt, today at 14:34
matt replied:
No Everton got 10 an then they winged about it
Comment posted by Tony, today at 14:31
Reply posted by Rez, today at 14:36
Rez replied:
No worraboutisim allowed - too complicated
Comment posted by paul, today at 14:32
Absolute joke! While man city rock on!! 😡
Comment posted by Robert, today at 14:35
Comment posted by Reeve, today at 14:34
And we're still waiting for the Manchester City decision, I guess money really does talk!
Comment posted by Salbor, today at 14:31
Corrupt Premier League. So much for consistency. So much for leveling the playing field. It's one rule for the elite, one rule for the rest. They can stick it!
Comment posted by Andrew, today at 14:31
Will be a very interesting run in to the season end
Comment posted by Griddlestick, today at 14:34
For everyone comparing it to the 6 Everton got, it is a different breach
Reply posted by Eddy, today at 14:38
Eddy replied:
So i keep seeing but can you explain please?
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Comment posted by Mariah Scarey, today at 14:32Mariah Scarey
14:32
And still nothing with Man City...
Reply posted by Luke, today at 14:35Luke
14:35
Luke replied:
They have over 100 charges which is going to take a long time. I think Everton and Forest only had 1 each. City's trial is later this year.