LONDON (AP) — Sheffield Wednesday was deducted another six points amid its financial troubles on Monday, leaving the historic English club on -10 points and massively adrift in last place in the second-tier Championship.
It means Wednesday has been docked a total of 18 points since being taken over by administrators last month after plunging into financial turmoil under the ownership of Thai businessman Dejphon Chansiri, which prompted protests from fans and sanctions from the league.
The club, which was founded in 1867 and was an original member of the Premier League in 1992, is 27 points from safety in the Championship and heading for relegation to England’s third division.
The latest punishment was for “multiple breaches of EFL regulations relating to payment obligations,” the Englis

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