However, these were all dropped after Wednesday took the cases to an arbitration hearing in March. for about £60m, helping them record a pre-tax profit of £2.5m for 2017-18. Sheffield Wednesday has argued throughout the battle that they have proof that the EFL were informed and deny all charges. The BBC is now reporting that an outcome is expected later this week. Sheffield Wednesday say the EFL charge against them for selling their stadium to owner Dejphon Chansiri is "unlawful". You can also follow us on Twitter and visit our dedicated Facebook page. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. All the evidence suggests Sheffield Wednesday have hired one of the best sports lawyers in the business as their boardroom battle with the EFL continues. It is believed the case was brought forward after second-bottom side Barnsley threatened to take legal action against the EFL should punishment against Wednesday, Derby or Birmingham City be handed out next season rather than this season. Last updated: Tuesday, 23 June, 2020, 14:40, @walker_ryanswfc: “Some strange decisions but let’s hope they’re the right ones.”, @RobertEBonser: “Disappointing Borukov and Kirby have gone...”, @gregowl: “Really disappointed that The sanction, given out by … Sheffield Wednesday issue a claim against the EFL for "acting unlawfully" by charging the club over the sale of Hillsborough. The sale meant that the club was able to stay within the rules of the league’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules, a form of financial fair play regulations, which generally allows a Championship club to make losses of no more than £39 million in a three-year period. Dom Howson Football Writer. Tonight they host Huddersfield Town (7.45pm). The punishment will be decided by the independent commission at a later date. Share ; By. The Owls are still awaiting the verdict, eight months after being charged, Get the latest transfer news on Sheffield Wednesday straight to your inbox with our new personalised newsletter. Try our quiz, Take our quiz to see if you are up to date with the latest rules and advice, Woman arrested after vehicle shot at in 'targeted' Bradford shooting, Victim's vehicle damaged in what police believe was targeted attack involving individuals who knew each other, Another walker killed by cows before death of North Yorkshire teacher in tragic accident, There has been another fatal incident following the death of Richmond School deputy head teacher Dave Clark. ..because Neil Warnock is back in town, having taken over as Middlsbrough boss. Sheffield Wednesday look set to be alone in starting the Championship season on minus points after an independent disciplinary commission found Derby County not guilty of two EFL charges. Owls writer Dom Howson answers readers and fans' key questions. The first charge, relating to the valuation of the sale of their Pride Park stadium in June 2018, was dismissed totally while a second charge, regarding the amortisation of intangible assets – the way they accounted for players – was found proven only in respect of the Club’s failure to properly disclose a change in policy in 2015. The Rams will therefore, as it stands, face no points deduction or fine. Updated 17:23, 30 JUN 2020; Sport. "The EFL is acting in breach of that binding legitimate expectation by retrospectively treating as misconduct that which it had itself previously authorised, and this makes the charges themselves unlawful.". Sheffield Wednesday has argued throughout the battle that they have proof that the EFL were informed and deny all charges. Website by JE Consulting, © 2020 Mackrell. "The club is accordingly bringing its own claim against the EFL,", The Owls were not the first to sell their stadium in an effort to make a profit in recent seasons, Derby County, Aston Villa and Reading.