Championship teams react to Leicester City’s Financial Fair Play issue

According to The Telegraph, other Championship clubs are pursuing fines against Leicester City for breaking profitability and sustainability standards.

The Premier League charged the Foxes with this infraction last month, as well as a late filing of their accounts, but it appears doubtful that Enzo Maresca’s team will face a deduction or other severe sanctions this season, given that the season is only weeks away from ending.

Before the commission decides what punishment the club will get for their breach, all parties must agree on a convenient time for the disciplinary hearing.

Leicester may breach financial restrictions for the second time unless big player transactions are completed by the end of June, although whether these exits occur remains to be seen.

Other Championship clubs demanding sanctions for Leicester City

In the short term, Leicester must focus on returning to the Premier League at the first attempt, and they are in danger of failing to do so.

They were once in first place, but now sit third, despite having a game in hand over Ipswich Town and Leeds United.

If they receive a points punishment now, it may be a catastrophic blow to their ambition to finish in the top two, but it does not appear that a sanction will be issued anytime soon.

Although this is a significant boost for the Foxes, it is not good news for the Tractor Boys or the Whites, who could be knocked out of the top two by Maresca’s team.

Both may be guaranteed a play-off spot, but anything is possible in the playoffs.

It’s unclear whether Ipswich and Leeds are demanding sanctions, but other second-tier clubs are believed to be campaigning for sanctions against the Midlands club at this time.

They feel Leicester have unfairly gained an advantage.

Changes are needed amid Leicester City woes

Clubs require a system that everyone can respect.

Retrospective point deductions will continue to generate problems and controversy until new laws are implemented to guarantee that measures are preventative rather than retrospective.

The Premier League and the EFL could work together to reach an agreement, but both parties must be willing to sacrifice.

The Independent Regulator for English Football could assist to address some of these concerns, but it remains to be seen whether it will ensure that punishments are more appropriate.

However, it is unfortunate that other teams appear to be pushing for sanctions. If more clubs violate the regulations in the future years, it might be a foreshadowing of what is to come.