More point deductions in Italy

[Lonestarr022]

this was from soccernet.com

Siena docked one point for late tax payment

MILAN, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Serie A club Siena were docked one point on Thursday due to late payment of taxes on players' wages.

Serie B club Pescara received an identical punishment after they also failed to meet the July deadline imposed on clubs.

Siena president Paolo De Luca was handed a three month suspension from the game by the Italian Football League's disciplinary commission but said he would appeal that decision and the point penalty.

'This is a shocking decision and although it is demoralising, we will be appealing,' he told Gazzetta dello Sport's website.

Before Thursday's decision, Tuscan side Siena were fifth in Serie A on 11 points.

 

[d3adly]

holy ****!!! 1 point!!!! that's hefty!!!!

 

[Fernandez]

One point might be the difference between relegation or European qualification.

 

[Yossarian]

^^^ hurhurhur. If only the gap between 6th and 17th was that tight........hurhuhur.

 

[MaestroZidane]

hmm i don't think players will loose much sleep over a one point.

 

[jani]

does anyone still care anymore? let me be the first to admit, Serie A is super crap at the moment.

 

[syaz_wan03]

and with less world class star in the league..it even make it worse

 

[Shindig]

does anyone still care anymore? let me be the first to admit, Serie A is super crap at the moment.

C'mon. Anybody get a serious kick out of the mob guys potentially being Serie A champions? I know I am. Plus the Fiorentina push for 0.

 

[Lonestarr022]

i like how Juventus has the best record on any Serie B club yet still has negative points, but they arent in last place anymore