Quote Originally Posted by Travs View Post
You only have to look back to the 90’s..... correct me if I’m wrong, but weren’t Swindon and Spurs both reprimanded for “financial irregularities”..... Swindon were demoted two divisions, whilst Spurs got away Scot-free...... hypocrisy of the highest order.
Swindon's punishment (in 1990) was reduced to one division on appeal. As they'd just been promoted through the play-offs it meant they ended up staying where they were.

Tottenham (in 1994) were initially deducted 12 points and thrown out of the FA Cup. On appeal this was overturned although their fine was increased from £600k to £1.5 million.

I can't remember the precise transgressions or seriousness in either case.

Generally though there seems to be absolutely no consistency in the punishments that the FA/Football League dish out for offences.