Leeds United docked 10-points as FA kick them out of Championship playoffs

Paul Robinson issued a points deduction warning to Leeds United over suspected financial difficulties.

Paul Robinson has issued a points deduction warning to Leeds United ahead of their promotion campaign.

The Whites are still in the running for a top-two finish in the Championship, but their fate is no longer their own.

If Ipswich Town get four points in their last two games,

They will join Leicester City in progressing directly to the top tier, regardless of what Leeds does.

Daniel Farke’s team can only win their final game and hope it’s enough to beat the Suffolk team.

If Leeds does not finish in the top two, they will still be eligible to compete in the play-offs.

Robinson issues a points deduction warning to Leeds.

While Robinson anticipates that promotion will significantly improve their financial situation,

He believes the club will need to reduce overspending in order to meet the division’s profit and sustainability targets.

He has also emphasised how the estimated expense of upgrading Elland Road may affect their financial status.

“Leeds United are a massive football club, given the support and revenue they generate.

“Not just in this country, but all over the world,” Robinson told Football Insider.

“They currently outnumber several Premier League teams.

“There’s another question about the stadium.

“They’re debating whether or not to redevelop the ground.

“But if the money isn’t there to produce revenue, like Everton, who built a new stadium to try to enhance themselves and increase revenue.

“It’s difficult to do when you’ll be punished for it.

“The finances are obviously concerning, but I feel the Premier League would be a significant advantage for Leeds if this is the case.

“You just hope there is no expenditure that results in a points deduction. Getting into the Premier League is challenging enough.

“However, starting behind the black ball with a points deduction makes it harder to stay in.

“It seems a points deduction is possible, and that would be a disaster.”

Robinson has a Sheffield United connection.

Robinson has contrasted Leeds’ financial problems with Sheffield United.

who were forced to trade key players last summer despite getting promoted to the Premier League,” he added.

“Like Sheffield United last season, if you believe everything you read,

If they had not made it to the Premier League, they would have faced financial ruin.

“They began the Premier League season weaker than they finished the Championship with the group that they had since

They had to sell players before joining the Premier League.

“The Premier League money has kept them going and their head above water.”

Leeds remain second in the Championship, but have played one more game than third-placed Ipswich.

The two sides are equal on points, with the Whites ahead due to a greater goal difference.

If Ipswich pick up four points from games against Coventry City and Huddersfield Town this week, they will finish second, ahead of Leeds.

Farke’s side will face Southampton at Elland Road on May 4, with the Saints already qualifying for the playoffs in fourth position.

Leeds United’s £190 million problems.

According to the latest club records, Leeds still owes £190 million in outgoing transfer payments.

This will be a hefty cost for the club to endure.

This could limit their ability to spend over the summer, especially if they remain in the Championship.

Promotion will relieve some of the pressure, but it may only mean keeping this team together rather than significantly expanding it.

The new owners acquired these challenges last summer.

However, they will need to resolve them over the next few years to avoid any point deduction penalties.

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