Express - NIGHTMARE FEARS HAUNT PLAY-OFFS Rangers face charges of breaching regulations over the alleged existence of third-party ownership
Friday April 8,2011
THE Football League and FA admit that the end of the season could be thrown into ââ¬Åcomplete turmoilââ¬Â if the independent regulatory commission looking into the QPR situation comes up with a punishment that materially affects their promotion status.
Rangers face seven charges of breaching regulations over the alleged existence of third-party ownership of Alejandro Faurlin. Their hearing will start on May 3, with the decision due within 72 hours ââ¬â just two days before the final fixtures of the Championship season.
However, if as a result QPR lose an automatic promotion place, they have leave to appeal following the final round of games ââ¬â which would throw the whole play-off situation into turmoil.
The FA say that any punishment will only be imposed once an appeal has been heard ââ¬â likely to be weeks later. Which means the League board are likely to proceed with the play-off fixtures based upon an unamended table.
Consequently, now that the Premier League gravy train is thought to be worth ã90million to clubs, the FA could be faced with a massive compensation bill if a team ââ¬â such as QPR ââ¬â with a legal right or opportunity to go up to the top flight are denied that chance. Express

Friday April 8,2011
THE Football League and FA admit that the end of the season could be thrown into ââ¬Åcomplete turmoilââ¬Â if the independent regulatory commission looking into the QPR situation comes up with a punishment that materially affects their promotion status.
Rangers face seven charges of breaching regulations over the alleged existence of third-party ownership of Alejandro Faurlin. Their hearing will start on May 3, with the decision due within 72 hours ââ¬â just two days before the final fixtures of the Championship season.
However, if as a result QPR lose an automatic promotion place, they have leave to appeal following the final round of games ââ¬â which would throw the whole play-off situation into turmoil.
The FA say that any punishment will only be imposed once an appeal has been heard ââ¬â likely to be weeks later. Which means the League board are likely to proceed with the play-off fixtures based upon an unamended table.
Consequently, now that the Premier League gravy train is thought to be worth ã90million to clubs, the FA could be faced with a massive compensation bill if a team ââ¬â such as QPR ââ¬â with a legal right or opportunity to go up to the top flight are denied that chance. Express

