LATEST: Henry Winter thinks something unusual could now happen after Nottingham Forest deduction

Respected journalist Henry Winter harbors genuine apprehension about an unprecedented occurrence unfolding in the Premier League this season following Nottingham Forest’s deduction of four points.

The news of the Reds’ fate emerged yesterday afternoon, plunging Forest to 18th place in the Premier League standings, and it’s anticipated that Evangelos Marinakis will initiate an appeal.

Winter now voices concerns that the Premier League faces a significant risk of encountering a never-before-seen scenario. Expressing his frustrations, Winter aired his sentiments on X after learning about Forest’s situation.

Henry Winter thinks unusual situation could occur this season

It seems Winter is deeply troubled by the situation surrounding Forest and the potential appeal process.

Forest indeed seem poised to launch an appeal, with Marinakis expressing dissatisfaction with the ruling. However, the ramifications could be significant for the Premier League if an appeal is pursued.

 

Winter is particularly concerned about the timeline for the appeal process and the possibility of a different outcome for Forest. He expressed his apprehensions on X, highlighting the pressing issue: “The Premier League season concludes on May 19. Assuming Forest appeal the 4-point deduction for breaching PSR, the Premier League stipulates that the appeal hearing’s backstop date is May 24 (prior to the AGM). Appeals take time. There’s a real danger that relegation positions may only be finalized after the season concludes.”