Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Oct 18, 2008 12:11:24 GMT -1
Blue Square Premier club Mansfield have been deducted four points after they were [glow=red,2,300] found guilty of fielding ineligible players.[/glow]
The Stags, whose 77-year stay in the Football League ended with relegation from League Two last season, were ruled to have committed the offence in their opening two matches this season.
Mansfield representatives met Football Conference officials at a hearing in Birmingham on Monday.
Following a Football League investigation, the Nottinghamshire club were hit with the points penalty and will now decide whether to appeal against their punishment.
A club statement read: "Mansfield Town Football Club are extremely disappointed with the decision of the Football Conference.
"Following the decision to deduct four points, the club will take time to consider our available options."
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The Stags, whose 77-year stay in the Football League ended with relegation from League Two last season, were ruled to have committed the offence in their opening two matches this season.
Mansfield representatives met Football Conference officials at a hearing in Birmingham on Monday.
Following a Football League investigation, the Nottinghamshire club were hit with the points penalty and will now decide whether to appeal against their punishment.
A club statement read: "Mansfield Town Football Club are extremely disappointed with the decision of the Football Conference.
"Following the decision to deduct four points, the club will take time to consider our available options."
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