Routledge Dream Could Go Up In Smoke

30 April 2011 11:16
Wayne Routledge, on loan at Loftus Road this season, could see all his hard work go up in smoke if QPR are docked 15 points over allegations they breached rules. The Football Association have distanced themselves from a report suggesting QPR were set to be docked 15 points over allegations they breached rules on third-party ownership. A points deduction could see QPR drop out of the automatic promotion places and throw the play-offs into chaos if the club appeal against the decision. The npower Championship leaders had demanded immediate clarification from the FA following the publication of the article which cited a source from the organisation. Rangers needed just a point at Watford on Saturday to secure promotion to the Barclays Premier League, subject to any sanctions which the FA might impose if seven charges relating to the registration of Argentinian midfielder Alejandro Faurlin are proved. An FA statement on Friday night read: "The FA clarifies that no comment has been made regarding charges against QPR. "The FA wishes to make clear it dissociates itself from an article concerning QPR's forthcoming disciplinary hearing published in today's Sun newspaper. "Any alleged FA source is not speaking on behalf of The FA and The FA's policy remains not to comment on the charges, evidence or potential range of sanctions before the outcome of a disciplinary hearing."   

Source: FOOTYMAD