Barnsley face potential points deduction as the EFL issue a statement on multiple breaches of the league organisation’s regulations.
A statement was issued on the English Football League’s website on Thursday morning (13 July) confirming the sanctions with a list of charges put to the club.
Yorkshire Post report that the Tykes’ former co-chairmen Paul Conway and Chien Lee – voted off the club’s board in a mix up in May last year – were cited in the charges.
Directors Dickson Lee and Grace Hung also departed from the club with the Indian entrepreneur Neerav Parekh taking control of the new board with club director James Cryne, CEO Khaled El-Ahmad and finance and operations director Robert Zuk.
Jean Cryne and Julie-Anne Quay come in as new members.
EFL Statement: Barnsley FC#EFL https://t.co/3DJwmBKSr8
— EFL Communications (@EFL_Comms) July 13, 2023
EFL STATEMENT:
Barnsley Football Club has been charged with multiple breaches of EFL Regulations.
The charges relate to the Club:
– failing to provide the League with correct and/or complete information regarding the beneficial ownership of shares in the Club despite a request for such information being made by the League;
– failing to provide the League with the necessary notifications regarding the ownership position at the Club;
– failing to publish accurate information on the Club’s website concerning the ultimate owners of the Significant Interest in the Club;
– allowing individuals to acquire a position of Control without prior clearance from the EFL; and
– failing to act towards the League with the utmost good faith.
Paul Conway and Chien Lee have also been charged with causing the Club to be in breach of EFL Regulations.
The Club, Mr Conway and Mr Lee have 14 days to respond to the charges.
BARNSLEY STATEMENT:
The charges announced by the EFL today are the result of an investigation initiated by the club following an internal review into the shareholdings of former directors Paul Conway and Chien Lee.
After bringing the issue to the attention of the EFL, the club has fully cooperated with the investigation at every stage and will continue to do so, as appropriate.
The steps taken by the club to instigate and then ensure a thorough investigation into the issue underline Barnsley FC’s commitment to compliance with the EFL’s regulations.
The club will await the EFL’s sanctioning decision and will comment further in due course.
Here’s what fans have said as Barnsley face a potential points deduction with the EFL taking to issue a statement on breaches…
@DICKO25BFC: Brilliant that we grassed on ourselves 🤣🤣🤣
@CAFC_kinsella8: Don’t want to dance on the misfortunes of an otherwise decent club, but potential points deductions for Reading, Barnsley etc present us with a unique opportunity to get out of this league this season. Don’t want to speak to soon, but stars seem to be aligning #cafc
@nathanxplummer: Isn’t it alarming how many clubs are having issues at the moment! EFL take some responsibility and maybe check what owners are coming through the doors of these clubs in the first place! That might help 🤷🏻♂️
@DanLewis1999: Jesus, that’s proper fucked. Can’t help but feel that if we don’t go up now… we aren’t ever going up. Barnsley, Wigan and Reading all being slapped with penalties. #pompey
@the_optimist12: shame. best of luck Barnsley
@robertkilcoyne3: This proves yet again that we need Parliament to pass ASAP the Bill to create an independent regulator for football, with a much more thorough Owners and Directors Test, and legal powers for the regulator to work seamlessly with other government departments and agencies.
@dabroom1: just don’t understand how nowts changing. every week is there’s a club being punished because of the owners when the efl allow them to be took over. man city and the tourists clubs won’t be charged but likes of barnsley wigan derby will.
@scott_redfearn: Several EFL charges against Barnsley now. It’s all happening in league one this season.
@Spike1887: Is AFC Barnsley still knocking about ? 👀
@IlkestonRams: Get em docked
@Ethan_SHDWSML: What do you mean they have 14 days to repsond? The club told you about it due uncovering things about people who have previously been fired 🤣
@JackHall7362: LEAGUE TWO TOUR BABY CMOONNN
@Ikklestar: Omg it just gets better and better 🙈
@wafcian: Rules are rules lads right… 🤪
@Garry44665335: Rule 5 is a real kick in the teeth… @EFL = not fit for purpose. Clubs really should look at taking action against this sham of an organisation (that’s the EFL). Hope everything gets sorted soon for the Barnsley fans,as it’s really no fun at all going through this
@SkintTics: Feel awful for them. Sincerely hope they’re liquidated with immediate effect.
@WAFCRob: Barnsley cheated and broke the rules. -12 deduction immediately pls #wafc
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— James Grover (@JaggedEffects) July 13, 2023
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