Allardyce: Fair Play rules could blow Carroll deal
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce Credit: Martin Rickett/PA Wire
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce says new Financial Fair Play rules in the Premier League next season could "blow the whole deal" for signing Andy Carroll.
The regulations limit how much of new television income can be spent on wage and there could even be points deducted for severe breaches of the guidelines.
Sam Allardyce has been fined £8,000 by the FA. Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire/Press Association Images
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has been fined £8,000 by the Football Association for a media comment he made after the Hammers' FA Cup third-round replay against Manchester United.
The 58-year-old was charged for questioning the integrity of officials or implying that they were motivated by bias.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has denied an FA charge of misconduct following comments he made about the referee after their FA Cup match against Manchester United on January 16th.
Allardyce was angry that West Ham were not award a penalty for handball during the game. He has requested a personal hearing at the FA.
Sam Allardyce made comments about the refereeing after Wednesday's game. Credit: Martin Rickett/PA Wire/Press Association Images
West Ham Manager Sam Allardyce has been charged by the Football Association following comments he made after the FA Cup defeat to Manchester United on Wednesday. He complained that his side had not been given a penalty for handball and said referee Phil Dowd "couldn't find the courage to give it".
The FA have charged him with questioning the integrity of match officials. Allardyce has until Wednesday to respond to the charge.