Accrington in trouble

katcha · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:04 pm

whoops!

Spender · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:14 pm

That's put the promotionometer up one point then!! :wink:

dawlishmonkey · **Joined:** Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:53 am **Posts:** 1588

its the same offence as west ham isn't it. watch accrington lose 18 points like afc wimbledon and west ham get a fine!

Mampi Swift · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:48 pm

They've had their little foray back into the Football League and now the novelty value has wore off with them. Their manager was in the paper complaining that the ground was like a 'morgue' when they played Bristol Rovers, hardly surprising with barely 1,300 there...

I think the Conference is about their level. Wouldn't want to wish a points deduction on anyone, like, unless it's Rotherham or Chesterfield.

parmopooly · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:58 pm

Torquay are dead spawny at escaping the Conference, could they do it yet again???

Matty_Robson's_Chin · **Joined:** Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:57 pm **Posts:** 2155

MadJohn wrote:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/accrington_stanley/6432183.stm

Accrington Stanley have confirmed they have been charged by the Football League for fielding ineligible players. Preston youth team striker, Chris McGrail played twice for Stanley when on work experience at the club and registered as a scholar with North End. McGrail, 17, appeared as a substitute in Accrington's 3-2 win over Mansfield on 16 January and in Stanley's 1-1 draw with Wycombe on 20 January. The other game and player are unknown at this stage.

The League Two club could now be facing the possibility of being deducted points. Already this season AFC Wimbledon have been deducted 18 points for playing an ineligible player and Bury were kicked out of the FA Cup for the same reason.

A statement on Accrington's official website read: "Issues surrounding the registration of players is a complex matter. The club considers the charges to be technical issues and will submit a detailed defence to the disciplinary commission hearing early next month. Accrington Stanley Football Club is taking expert advice in this matter and can assure supporters that they will take every available option open to them to ensure that League status is maintained. The club will make no further comment at the present time."

BBC with the quality 'facts' again!!!

AFC Wimbledon got 3 points deducted not 18!!!!!

MutleyRules · **Posted:** Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:02 pm

It was originally 18 and then reduced to 3 points!!!! :grin:

Spender · **Posted:** Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:53 pm

Can't see Torquay wriggling out this time, nine points to even catch second bottom, I think I'd rather have Accrington in than Wrexham meself like.

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