Think the sustainability aspect in these sanctions bewild me the most. The rules are there to protect clubs and supporters so the clubs don't find themselves in trouble like Portsmouth or Reading. So, if the league are here to protect and help them sustain and rebalance, why would points deductions help clubs or protect supporters?
We all know with risk of the points deduction, you lose money financially with each place in the league and potentially inflict further financial turmoil if you're relgated, which in turn could force a club into administration. Or to fold altogether.
So, logically the only sanction should be a transfer embargo for incomings until accounts are rebalanced.
Giving the likes of a Chelsea or even a Forest a 18mth transfer ban does a few things. It stops them stockpiling players and loaning them out, it prevents them from over spending and breaching, it will most likely deter them from continuing with this tactic. Because without the transfer window you cut off both hands.
With an Everton, maybe it's wise to receive a transfer ban . Again, gives the club an opportunity to rebalance and to change their way's. Possibly focus more on youth and academy. Once the bans over turned, you're more careful with your approach because you'll be back in jail if you breach again.
