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EFL issue statement about Aston Villa, Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County financial claims

Meeting was held at Nottingham Forest this week

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The EFL has issued a statement after the meeting between Championship sides to discuss the financial rules they are subjected to.

At the meeting, held on Wednesday at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground, Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson proposed for closer scrutiny into the spending of the division’s 24 sides.

Gibson tabled the motion amid claims he is unhappy with the way some clubs, including Aston Villa, Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday, have approached EFL Profitability and Sustainability rules.

He called for an independent review into those sides – and for a new process in which accountants could look more closely into figures.

The meeting was held at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground(Image: Getty Images Europe)

But his proposal was voted down as it failed to command a majority.

Following the meeting, an EFL spokesman said: "Championship clubs met on Wednesday where there was a positive exchange of ideas on a number of different issues, including the League's Profitability and Sustainability rules.

"The long term sustainability of all EFL clubs remains of paramount importance to the EFL Board and they will continue to work with clubs in respect of the rules.

"Clubs were also reminded of the stringent processes undertaken in reviewing financial submissions and that in the event any club is found to be in breach of the rules, they will be referred to an Independent Disciplinary Commission.”