Dundee FC have been hit by the SFL with a 25 points deduction and a transfer embargo due to Dundee entering administration for the second time in 7 years. Bryan Jackson, administrator has expressed his outrage at the decision:
"I shall be appealing this decision by the SFL as I think that this is an outrageous punishment for the club. With almost guaranteed demotion from the first division it will be much more difficult to attract investment or retain players. This could also ultimately affect the income of other first division teams as we will be unable to attract a good away support if there is nothing to play for.”
“Given that the club is fulfilling its fixtures with a credible team this seems a punitive and punishing blow which threatens the future existence of the club. Everyone involved at DFC is working hard to ensure that the club survives this administration but this penalty makes that situation much more difficult. “
“Whilst I appreciate that the SFL had to be seen to act when the club fell into administration for the second time it is questionable whether this punishment is not ultimately self defeating by threatening the continued existence of the club.”
“Given the support which the club has had from the team, from the supporters, and from the city of Dundee, the response of the SFL has effectively been dismissive of this support. We can go on in the short term but this action has made the future much less certain than it has been at any time since the administration began"
Dundee fans have expressed their anger and displeasure at the decision and various facebook pages have been set up to show their feelings as regards to the decision.
Dundee FC have the right to appeal and will. We are Dundee FC and we will fight this all the way.
Quotes: http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news_detail.asp?newsid=1285
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